Monday, August 23, 2021
Theater Lovers Won't Want To Miss 'Broadway: Beyond The Golden Age'
NPR: In 2003, a documentary film was released called "Broadway: The Golden Age," presenting an oral history of Broadway through the 1950s. The film's interviewer, writer and director was Rick McKay, who envisioned a sequel or two and kept interviewing Broadway stars, writers, producers and directors for the next chapters. He died in 2018 at age 62 while still at work on a rough cut for his next film. But four of his producers have rescued McKay's work in progress and completed it, presenting it this month as a PBS pledge break "Great Performances" special titled "Broadway: Beyond The Golden Age." It covers the years 1959 through the '80s.
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The concept of new directors /writers etc creating sequels for the original author has always been a hot topic. I think the general consensus is if it winds up good then it's ok and if it winds up bad then it's not, at least in the general population's eyes. Of course I know there's a whole process for getting a sequel approved, but I wonder what the design process looks like and how that compares to a standalone production. I really like that the documentary includes so many different perspectives, of people on stage and screen, as I think that would give even broader perspectives and stories. I also really like that it includes songs and “on stage moments” which are not only fun but provide context. I think there's also likely a lot to learn from the stories which they tell as the interviewees have lots of experience and are all famous in the field.
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