About this episode

The episode features an interview with producer/director Michael Kantor about the PBS documentary 'Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy' and showcases music from Jewish creators.

To tee up the Great Performances l PBS documentary, "Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy," we interview its producer/director Michael Kantor and play some great show tunes from Jewish creators, performed by Barbra Streisand, Joel Grey, Al Jolson, Sammy Davis, Jr. and more.

People in this episode

Host: Laurence Maslon

Guest: Michael Kantor

Topics covered

• Jewish legacy
• Broadway musicals
• show tunes
• interview
• PBS documentary

Keywords

• Jewish legacy
• Broadway
• musicals
• show tunes
• PBS
• Michael Kantor

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy

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