Bill Kenwright examines musicals which deal with 'taboo subjects' including 'Oh, What A Lovely War!', 'La Cage Aux Folles', 'Cabaret', 'Sweeney Todd', 'Hair', and 'Avenue Q'. Show more

West End star Michael Ball considers musicals that have dared to be different including 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'Cats', 'Chicago' and 'Oklahoma!'. Show more

Julia McKenzie examines the business of how Broadway sells The Musical, and considers how theatrical brands like Disney, David Merrick and Andrew Lloyd Webber have been developed. Show more

Whoopi Goldberg looks at shows inspired by plays and films including 'Sunset Boulevard', 'West Side Story', and 'Nine'. With Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince and Patti LuPone Show more

Star of 'Love Never Dies', actor Ramin Karimloo looks at the juke-box musical, including 'Mamma Mia!' and 'We Will Rock You'. Show more

The first of a season of documentaries celebrating 'The Musical'. 1. 'Stories With Songs': Sian Phillips asks why so few musicals have an original story? Show more

Actor Sheila Hancock considers stage musicals that took their inspiration from books. With Ron Moody, Patti LuPone, Tim Rice, Elaine Stritch, Alain Boublil and Stephen Sondheim. Show more

Actor and director Daniel Evans considers successful musicals that have been inspired by the lives of real people including 'Evita', 'Gypsy' and 'The King and I'. Show more