The Story of Musicals

The Story of Musicals

  • 2012
  • 1 Seasons
  • 3 Episodes
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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.

The Story of Musicals
Seasons
Part 3
3. Part 3
January 17, 2012
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.
Part 2
2. Part 2
January 10, 2012
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.
Part 1
1. Part 1
January 03, 2012
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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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.
  • Premiere Date
    January 03, 2012
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