Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003)

One filmmaker's search for a Broadway that was lost, and the 100 legends that he found.

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Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about America's most celebrated indigenous art form. Award-winning filmmaker Rick McKay filmed over 100 of the greatest stars ever to work on Broadway or in Hollywood. He soon learned that great films can be restored, fine literature can be kept in print - but historic Broadway performances of the past are the most endangered. They leave only memories that, while more vivid, are more difficult to preserve. In their own words — and not a moment too soon — Broadway: The Golden Age tells the stories of our theatrical legends, how they came to New York, and how they created this legendary century in American theatre. This is the largest cast of legends ever in one film.

Director: Rick McKay
Genre: Music, Documentary, History
Runtime: 111 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Rick McKay
Editing: Rick McKay
Production: First Act Films, Second Act Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical

More Films by Director: Rick McKay
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There about?
Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about America's most celebrated indigenous art form. Award-winning filmmaker Rick McKay filmed over 100 of the greatest stars ever to work on Broadway or in Hollywood. He soon learned that great films can be restored, fine literature can be kept in print - but historic Broadway performances of the past are the most endangered. They leave only memories that, while more vivid, are more difficult to preserve. In their own words — and not a moment too soon — Broadway: The Golden Age tells the stories of our theatrical legends, how they came to New York, and how they created this legendary century in American theatre. This is the largest cast of legends ever in one film.
Who directed Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There?
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There was directed by Rick McKay.
Who stars in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There?
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There stars Edie Adams, Bea Arthur, Elizabeth Ashley, Alec Baldwin, Kaye Ballard, Betsy Blair.
How long is Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There?
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There?
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There is a Music, Documentary, History film.
Where was Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There produced?
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There?
The themes of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There include: Musical Spectacle.