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Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

2003·Movie
1h 51min·NR
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes83%92%
IMDb8.3Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes83%92%

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Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

One filmmaker's search for a Broadway that was lost, and the 100 legends that he found.

Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about America's most celebrated indigenous art form. Award-winning filmmaker Rick McKay filmed over 100 of the greatest stars ever to work on Broadway or in Hollywood. He soon learned that great films can be restored, fine literature can be kept in print - but historic Broadway performances of the past are the most endangered. They leave only memories that, while more vivid, are more difficult to preserve. In their own words — and not a moment too soon — Broadway: The Golden Age tells the stories of our theatrical legends, how they came to New York, and how they created this legendary century in American theatre. This is the largest cast of legends ever in one film.
DocumentaryBroadway HistoryAmerican TheatreBiographical InterviewsNostalgic RecollectionsShowbiz LegendsHistorical InsightsArtistic LegacyTheatrical Education

Crew

Directed by:
Rick McKay
Written by:
Rick McKay
Produced by:
Rick McKay, Nicole London, Jamie deRoy
Composed by:
Tom Paul, Tom Paul, Jeremiah Black

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Is Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There?

1 h 51 min

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There runs 1 h 51 min.

Is Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There?

Critics78
Audiences88

Not quite. Audiences rate Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There higher (88) than critics (78). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.