The hit musical Lady in the Dark, created by Broadway legends Ira Gershwin, Moss Hart, and Kurt Weill, is featured in a new six-minute video that gives a vivid introduction to the groundbreaking musical with informative interviews and charming performances by Julie Andrews, Victoria Clark, Judy Garland, and Ted Sperling. Since its Broadway premiere in 1941, the show has become the prototype of an influential subgenre of stage and film musicals about personal discovery, mixed with sophisticated characters and alluring music. Watch the video and discover why this star vehicle continues to shine!
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