On Broadway (2019)

On Broadway (2019) poster

An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inclusion and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce. Legends of the stage and screen—including Helen Mirren, Christine Baranski, August Wilson, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Viola Davis, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen—take us behind the scenes of Broadway's most groundbreaking and beloved shows, from A Chorus Line to Hamilton. Iconic performances by Lin Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, James Earl Jones and Mandy Patinkin lead the way on a hurly burly ride through Times Square, once again the main street of American show business in this documentary directed by Academy-Award nominee Oren Jacoby.

Director: Oren Jacoby
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Joel Goodman
Cinematography: Robert Richman, Buddy Squires
Editing: Ted Raviv, Steven Wechsler
Production: Storyville Films, No Guarantees Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

broadway, broadway musical, broadway theatre

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Oren Jacoby
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Broadway about?
An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inclusion and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce. Legends of the stage and screen—including Helen Mirren, Christine Baranski, August Wilson, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Viola Davis, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen—take us behind the scenes of Broadway's most groundbreaking and beloved shows, from A Chorus Line to Hamilton. Iconic performances by Lin Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, James Earl Jones and Mandy Patinkin lead the way on a hurly burly ride through Times Square, once again the main street of American show business in this documentary directed by Academy-Award nominee Oren Jacoby.
Who directed On Broadway?
On Broadway was directed by Oren Jacoby.
Who stars in On Broadway?
On Broadway stars Alec Baldwin, Christine Baranski, James Corden, Michael Eisner, David Henry Hwang, Nicholas Hytner.
How long is On Broadway?
On Broadway has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is On Broadway?
On Broadway is a Documentary film.
Where was On Broadway produced?
On Broadway was produced in United States of America.