The Story of Musicals
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.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Part 1
03-01-201260mA 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.
- Ep 2
2.Part 2
10-01-201260mExamines how British musical talent in the 1980s stormed the West End with hits like Cats, Les Miserables, Blood Brothers, and Phantom of the Opera.
- Ep 3
3.Part 3
17-01-201260mThe 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.
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