Moon Over Broadway Explained

Moon Over Broadway
Starring:	Philip Bosco Carol Burnett Ken Ludwig
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Moon Over Broadway is a 1997 documentary film starring Carol Burnett and directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Overview

The film documents the play Moon Over Buffalo from rehearsal period through the Broadway opening.^[4] “Watching it was a little painful. But you see the whole process, and it's really fascinating,” Carol Burnett, speaking at the Sundance Theatre Lab.^[5]

Cast

• Philip Bosco as himself
• Carol Burnett as herself
• Jane Connell as herself
• Randy Graff as herself
• Ken Ludwig as himself
• Bob Mackie as himself
• Kate Miller as herself
• Tom Moore as himself (Director)
• Andy Taylor as himself

Notes and References

1. News: 'Moon' Peers Behind Scenes on Broadway. Mick LaSalle. San Francisco Chronicle. April 10, 1998.
2. News: Burnett all-pro in backstage documentary. San Francisco Chronicle. Robert Hurwitt. April 10, 1998.
3. Web site: Moon Over Broadway. Turner Classic Movies. Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Atlanta. October 29, 2016.
4. Gleiberman, Owen."'Moon Over Broadway'" Entertainment Weekly, March 20, 1998
5. Web site: Lefkowitz . David . Burnett Shines in Moon Documentary, Opening Feb. 18 . www.playbill.com . Playbill Inc. . 22 January 2024.