
Headin' for Broadway
Seen it?1980 | 89 min | Drama, Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who'll be humming afterwards and music lovers. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. If you loved tick, tick... BOOM! or Tommy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 29 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
In this musical, four young hopefuls from different parts of the country head to New York for a shot at Broadway stardom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Brooks
- Rex SmithFast Eddie
- Terri TreasCarrie Richards
- Vivian ReedValerie Walker
- Paul CarafotesRalph Morelli
- Gary GendellGary
- Benjamin RaysonSinging Coach
- Dick BoccelliMr. Morelli
- Anthony CafisoBrother
- Vera LockwoodMrs. Morelli
- Mario MarianiVic