Broadway Musicals A Jewish Legacy (2013)

Is it true what they say in Spamalot You wont make it on Broadway if you dont have any Jews Tracing Broadways Yiddish roots and exploring backstories behind many landmark shows from Showboat to Wicked filmmaker Michael Kantor chronicles the unique role of Jewish musicians in the creation of the modern American musical This joyful and intelligent documentary features interviews with many theatre artists rare archival footage and recordings from original Broadway productions and unforgettable anecdotes hearing about Ethel Mermans irreverent behavior at a Passover Seder during the rehearsals for Gypsy will leave you in hysterics