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Words and Music by Jerry Herman

Words and Music by Jerry Herman

2007•1h 26m•Documentary•Music

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

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.

Amber Edwards · Director

Amber Edwards · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 1, 2007
Budget$300

Actors

Jerry Herman

Jerry Herman

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Carol Channing

Carol Channing

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Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

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George Hearn

George Hearn

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Michael Feinstein

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Charles Nelson Reilly

Charles Nelson Reilly

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Arthur Laurents

Arthur Laurents

Self

Fred Ebb

Fred Ebb

Self

Charles Strouse

Charles Strouse

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Marge Champion

Marge Champion

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Ken Bloom

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Alice Borden

Self

Jason Graae

Self

Priscilla Morgan

Priscilla Morgan

Self

Phyllis Newman

Phyllis Newman

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Francine Pascal

Self

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