The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle

Dec 3, 1997

1h 0m

★ 7.0

Overview

A profile of composing team John Kander and Fred Ebb, who have written many Broadway musicals. Highlights include interviews with Lauren Bacall, Joel Grey and others, as well as the two men themselves, plus clips of performances of their songs.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

KQED

Great Performances

The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle Trailers

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Cast

Self

John Kander

Self

Fred Ebb

Self

Lauren Bacall

Self

Joel Grey

Self

Hal Prince

Self

Gwen Verdon

Self (archive footage)

Liza Minnelli

Self (archive footage)

Bebe Neuwirth

Self (archive footage)

Chita Rivera

Self (archive footage)

Frank Sinatra

Self (archive footage)

Barbra Streisand

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