In 1985, Barbra Streisand released "The Broadway Album," which remains one of her most popular records. Barbra's first television special on HBO debuted in 1986. The special—which combined an interview with director William Friedkin with documentary footage of Barbra in the recording studio making 'The Broadway Album' - was only 40 minutes long. The best of Broadway comes to life in the tour, as Streisand rehearses "Putting it Together," "Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine" and "If I Loved You."
Acting
Streisand's vocal control is frankly illegal.
Direction
Friedkin captures creative genius without fluff.
Score
Sondheim watching Streisand interpret his work? Priceless.
Director
Barbra Streisand
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Friedkin directed Streisand in 'The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia'—this reunion was their first project together since that 1981 flop.
This special aired when HBO was still finding its identity; Streisand helped legitize the network as prestige content before 'Sopranos' existed.
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