Series · 2012–2012Ended

The Story of Musicals

Name: The Story of Musicals
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-01-03
Cast: Imelda Staunton

1 season·3 episodes·60 min avg.·United Kingdom

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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Jan 3, 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.

Part 2

Jan 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 3

Jan 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.