The Story of Musicals (Season 1)

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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    Part 1 (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2012-01-03

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: A 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.

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    Part 2 (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2012-01-10

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Examines how British musical talent in the 1980s stormed the West End with hits like Cats, Les Miserables, Blood Brothers, and Phantom of the Opera.

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    Part 3 (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2012-01-17

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: The 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.

The Story of Musicals

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