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The Story of Musicals

The Story of Musicals

The Story of Musicals

2012 1 Seasons 3 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Part 1

A look at how British musicals reclaimed the West End from American domination after WWII, with contributions from Andre

EP 2

Part 2

Examines how British musical talent in the 1980s stormed the West End with hits like Cats, Les Miserables, Blood Brother

EP 3

Part 3

The plot is caught up to present day, where, with the rise of jukebox musicals like Mamma Mia!, Andrew Lloyd Webber embr

Popular Cast

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Self – Narrator (voice)