The Story of Musicals
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Play S1 E1A three-part series exploring how the British musical became a driving force behind musical theatre around the world — a tale of shows, daring, rivalries, talent and fortunes are set in just a single square mile.
Cast: Imelda Staunton
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Season 1
3 episodes
- 1. Part 1A look at how British musicals reclaimed the West End from American domination after WWII, with contributions from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh, and Tim Rice.UCC1 h 0 minJan 3, 2012
- 2. Part 2Examines how British musical talent in the 1980s stormed the West End with hits like Cats, Les Miserables, Blood Brothers, and Phantom of the Opera.UCC1 h 0 minJan 10, 2012
- 3. Part 3The plot is caught up to present day, where, with the rise of jukebox musicals like Mamma Mia!, Andrew Lloyd Webber embraces television to find new stars.UCC1 h 0 minJan 17, 2012
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The Story of Musicals
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A three-part series exploring how the British musical became a driving force behind musical theatre around the world — a tale of shows, daring, rivalries, talent and fortunes are set in just a single square mile.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Stephen Franklin
- Cast
- Imelda Staunton
- Studio
- BBC, Twofour
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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