Changing Stages | 03: America

Duration: 49'49''

Synopsis

Richard Eyre continues his view of theatre over the last 100 years, exploring this week the American dream of theatre, from Broadway to New Orleans. With contributions from Arthur Miller, Tony Kushner, Jason Robards and others.

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