Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-broadway-musical" theme.

In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Follow the life of a woman as she navigates through various hardships, finding strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, a former convict hunted by a ruthless policeman, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. Their decision changes their lives forever as Valjean strives for redemption and evades capture.

In 1910s London, snobbish phonetics professor Henry Higgins agrees to a wager that he can make crude flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, presentable in high society. With the help of Colonel Pickering, Higgins takes on the challenge and starts training Eliza in speech and manners. As Eliza goes through the rigorous training, she starts to make progress and eventually speaks with an impeccable upper-class accent. However, Higgins' callous treatment and indifference towards her future prospects lead Eliza to walk out on him. But when Higgins realizes his feelings for Eliza, he tries to win her back.

With the Wizard and the entirety of Oz framing her as wicked, Elphaba’s righteous crusade comes into conflict with Glinda’s struggle for power. As a mysterious cyclone brings in an unwitting young outsider, the former friends will soon discover how much their actions have changed each other, and all of Oz, for good. The second part of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical phenomenon.

In 1950s Manhattan, a forbidden love arises between Tony, a former member of the Jets street gang, and Maria, the sister of the leader of the rival Sharks. As tensions rise between the two gangs, Tony and Maria must navigate their love amidst the violence and prejudice of the time.

Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera that tells the story of the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, including his betrayal by Judas Iscariot, his trial and crucifixion. Set in ancient Rome, the musical explores Jesus' relationships with his disciples, particularly Mary Magdalene, and the tensions between him and high priest Caiaphas. The story ultimately leads to Jesus' crucifixion and its aftermath. Through powerful songs and performances, Jesus Christ Superstar offers a unique and contemporary interpretation of the biblical story.

A trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

Oliver, an orphan boy in Victorian England, escapes from a workhouse and joins a group of pickpockets led by an elderly criminal named Fagin. As Oliver tries to navigate the criminal underworld and find a loving home, he encounters various obstacles, including an abusive boyfriend, a treacherous burglar, and a murderous mob.

In the early 1900s, a con artist named Harold Hill arrives in a small Midwestern town and poses as a music professor. He convinces the townspeople to form a marching band and buy instruments and uniforms from him, promising to teach them how to play. However, Harold has no musical background and plans to skip town as soon as he collects the money. As he spends more time in the town and gets to know its inhabitants, including a skeptical librarian named Marian Paroo, Harold begins to question his fraudulent actions and find true love.

Two rival gangs in New York City, the Jets and the Sharks, engage in a fight set to music. Amidst the conflict, Tony and Maria, members of the rival gangs, fall in love. However, their love is threatened by the animosity between their friends, leading to a tragic outcome.

In a small Texas town, the Chicken Ranch brothel has been operating for years, gaining a reputation for cleanliness and a quiet, efficient manner. However, a crusading television reporter, with the help of a conservative watchdog group, wants to expose the brothel and close it down. The Governor of Texas is not one to be messed with and decides to make things difficult for the TV reporter by threatening to close down the college football program at the nearby university as well, and by demanding that her report be censored. The conflict escalates as the reporter digs deeper into the secrets of the brothel, leading to a clash of cultures and a secret relationship between the television reporter and the Madame of the brothel.

Gypsy is a biographical movie based on the life of burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee. It follows her journey in show business, her complicated relationship with her domineering mother, and her rise to fame in the 1920s and 1930s.

The Wiz is a reimagined version of The Wizard of Oz, set in modern-day New York City. It follows Dorothy, a young African-American girl, who is transported to the magical land of Oz. With the help of her new friends, she embarks on a journey to find the Wiz, the only one who can help her get back home. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and face their own fears. This musical film explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of belief.

In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game.

In 1890s New York, matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi is hired to find a wife for wealthy merchant Horace Vandergelder. Along the way, she meddles with the lives of others and finds herself falling in love.

A Chorus Line is a musical drama that follows the lives of a group of Broadway dancers as they audition for a spot in a chorus line. The story explores the struggles, aspirations, and personal histories of the dancers, delving into their relationships, ambitions, and the sacrifices they make for their art.

In 1860s Siam, Anna Leonowens, a young school teacher, is hired by the King to educate his many children. Despite cultural differences and opposition from the King's prime minister, the two forge an unlikely friendship that turns into a forbidden love. As political unrest looms, Anna must decide between her duty and her heart.

The Unsinkable Molly Brown tells the story of Molly, a spunky and ambitious woman from Colorado who dreams of wealth and status. After striking it rich in a silver mine, Molly moves to Europe and becomes a socialite. However, her journey takes a dramatic turn when she boards the Titanic and survives its tragic sinking. Molly returns home to her husband, and they reconcile, realizing that true happiness lies in love and companionship.

During World War II, a young nurse falls in love with a Frenchman on a Pacific island. They face challenges and obstacles due to their different backgrounds and the war raging around them.