Film Screening & Talk-Back: Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy

Narrated by Cleveland’s own Joel Grey, Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy examines the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical. The film showcases the work of legends such as Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Stephen Sondheim. Interviews with songwriters, actors, and other luminaries provide insight, alongside standout performances and archival footage. Run time: 1h25m with talk-back following, featuring Bill Rudman, Founding Director of The Musical Theater Project.