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From Hairspray to Hamilton

366 views · Published 25 July 2017 · 58:55 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: Chicago Humanities · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

Having helped create shows like Hairspray, Angels in America, and Into the Woods, few people have been as close to the beating heart of Broadway as Jack Viertel has. The artistic director of New York City Center’s Encores! series and now the author of 'The Secret Life of the American Musical', Viertel brings to life the story of how a musical is made—from casting and choreography to opening night and curtain call.

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