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Words and Music by Jerry Herman

Words and Music by Jerry Herman

The life and career of legendary Broadway composer/lyricist Jerry Herman

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WORDS AND MUSIC is the story of one of Broadway's iconic figures: the composer/lyricist of Hello, Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Jerry Herman and an all-star cast, chart his rise from 1950s off-Broadway through all of his smash hits. Featuring never-before-seen footage of original stage performances, and a score full of classic show tunes.

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Budget

$300

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

86 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 April 2007

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jerry Herman

Jerry Herman

Self

Carol Channing

Carol Channing

Self

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Self

George Hearn

George Hearn

Self

Michael Feinstein

Michael Feinstein

Self

Charles Nelson Reilly

Charles Nelson Reilly

Self

Arthur Laurents

Arthur Laurents

Self

Fred Ebb

Fred Ebb

Self

Charles Strouse

Charles Strouse

Self

Marge Champion

Marge Champion

Self

Ken Bloom

Ken Bloom

Self

Alice Borden

Alice Borden

Self

Jason Graae

Jason Graae

Self

Priscilla Morgan

Priscilla Morgan

Self

Phyllis Newman

Phyllis Newman

Self

Francine Pascal

Francine Pascal

Self

Leslie Uggams

Leslie Uggams

Self

Harvey Fierstein

Harvey Fierstein

Self

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