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Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy
Season 40
Episode 6
Irving Berlin, the Gershwins, Arthur Laurents, Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim... Why has the Broadway musical proven to be such fertile territory for Jewish artists of all kinds? The documentary combines interviews with performance footage, including many of the rousing anthems and timeless ballads America has loved for a century.
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Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
1:45:24
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.
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1:22:24
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
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54:24
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
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53:54
Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
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53:24
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
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53:54
Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
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1:24:25
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.
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1:24:55
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil.
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1:53:59
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
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1:25:25
Experience Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of Sting.