CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 1h 26m

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.

Directed byAmber Edwards

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
April 1, 2007
Budget
$300
Studios
New Jersey Public Television

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jerry Herman

Jerry Herman

Self

Carol Channing

Carol Channing

Self

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Self

George Hearn

George Hearn

Self

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

Creative team
Directed by
Amber Edwards
Written by
Amber Edwards
Produced by
Amber Edwards

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