Michael Cassara

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2) On the myth of a Broadway ‘Golden Age.’ He said, ‘The Golden Age of musicals is always the one before…the one that you missed.’

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Peter with book and keys at the opening of Prime

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I recently had a young person submit on a project, stating that "olden age musical theatre" was their passion. You know what, young person - I'm with you. #old #olden #musicaltheatre

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Michael Cassara’s profile Michael uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. 41 films watched. Favorites: The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967).

I finally joined @letterboxd.social and am looking forward to finding some great movie recommendations, particularly documentaries and classics I've never seen. Anyone else on there? Would love to connect - letterboxd.com/michaelcassara

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