Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy
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Explore the role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the American musical. Narrated by Joel Grey and featuring the classic shows of Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and more.

Episode Duration: 1 hour 58 minutes and 21 seconds

Episode Number: 3806

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