On Broadway (2019)
Overview
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.
Where to watch On Broadway
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
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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. On Broadway is a Documentary movie, released on 2019-10-12, runtime 84 minutes.
Is On Broadway worth watching?
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Where can I watch On Broadway?
In the United States, On Broadway is free to watch on Kanopy, Hoopla and Plex and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Oren Jacoby
Cast
- Alec Baldwin as Self
- Christine Baranski as Self
- James Corden as Self
- Michael Eisner as Self
- David Henry Hwang as Self
- Nicholas Hytner as Self
- Hugh Jackman as Self
- John Lithgow as Self
- Cameron Mackintosh as Self
- Ian McKellen as Self
- Helen Mirren as Self
- Hal Prince as Self
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