broadway (new york, n.y.)

This is the first comprehensive documentary series to chronicle the entire razzle-dazzle history of this unique American art form. Each episode chronicles a different era in American history, and features the Broadway shows and songs that defined the period. The series draws on a wealth of feature films, rare television moments, archive news footage, original cast recordings, still photos, diaries, journals, intimate first person accounts, and on-camera interviews with many of the principals involved in creating the American musical.

"An alphabetical celebration of American musical theater, featuring onstage stars and backstage creators and crew"--Provided by publisher.

"Mazie has always longed to be on Broadway. But growing up in her small Nebraska town, in 1959, that always seemed like an impossible dream. So when an opportunity presents itself to spend six weeks auditioning, Mazie jumps at the chance, leaving behind everything--and everyone--she's ever known. New York City is a shock to the senses: thrilling, but lonely. Auditions are brutal. Mazie's homesick and she misses the boyfriend whose heart she broke when she left. Nothing is as she expected"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history of the musical including "The Phantom of the Opera," "The Sound of Music," "Les Mis?rables," and "Hamilton.".

Lulu the Broadway mouse tells readers of her Broadway debut and rising popularity before breaking the news that her show is closing. Lulu and the other actors are shocked and sad. Meanwhile, Lulu deals with a critic who wants to break Lulu's career, and casting drama with Jayne, Amanda, and new girl Olivia. While Lulu's brother Benji devises a plan to boost ticket sales, the rest of the company members try to save the show--and their dreams.

Seventeen-year-old Mazie Butterfield leaves her family and boyfriend behind in small-town Nebraska to find fame on 1950s Broadway, but when her big break comes it means going back to the Corn Belt and facing her past.

The 'New York Post' theater columnist draws on more than 150 insider interviews to celebrate the productions, artists, and movements that shaped Broadway in the years spanning 'Sunset Boulevard' through 'The Lion King'.

"[Explores] the development of the first theaters and the birth of the American musical, as well as the shows and stars that have become Broadway legends"--Provided by publisher.

Holland Bakker discovers that a musician she secretly has a crush on is in the country illegally. After the musician saves her from an attacker and she lands him a Broadway audition as thanks, she decides to marry him to allow him to stay in the country legally and realizes she's falling in love with him.

An eighth-grader who dreams of performing in a Broadway musical concocts a plan to run away to New York and audition for the role of Elliot in the musical version of "E.T.".