How did the daughter of a French courtesan become the most famous actress in the world with royalty heralding her, leading men worshipping her and fans clamoring to see her? In 1912, a seasoned Sarah Bernhardt shares in a musical retelling how she spread her wings and soared, leaving us with an inspirational message to empower young women today.

SYNOPSIS:

Bernhardt on Broadway is a musical docudrama about the divine Sarah Bernhardt, the most famous actress who ever lived. Set in a grand hotel in New York City in 1912, the movie is reminiscent of the Golden Age of Musicals when you could count on leaving the theatre or movie house with a tune dancing in your head and a lyric tugging at your heart. This is a ‘no holds barred’ exposé about the world's first superstar who formed her own theatre company and traveled the globe performing to sold out crowds from Australia to Brazil, Russia to Canada.

A New York Times reporter visits Bernhardt in her suite to interview her. Bernhardt interacts with him and others in a relaxed and forthright way, talking about her present and reminiscing about her past – personally and professionally. Fifteen showstopping songs enhance the action and seamlessly contribute to the story that unfolds. This is the disclosure of a woman who captivated several generations of theater- and moviegoers. Bernhardt initiated celebrity product endorsements, starred in the first full length silent film and hobnobbed with royalty on a regular basis.

Carol Dunitz, who wrote the music, book, and lyrics for Bernhardt on Broadway, read over one hundred books as well as countless articles and reviews about Bernhardt in French and English before starting work on the screenplay. Her extensive research ensures the audience is not only entertained but gains great insight into this eccentric star and what motivated her to persist against all odds.