Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-play-or-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.

The Crown is a TV show that chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, from her early days as a young princess to her present-day rule as the queen of England. It explores her relationships with her family, her struggles with her duties and responsibilities, and the political and social challenges she faces.

Bea and Ben's fiery attraction turns ice-cold after a great first date. They find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia and decide to pretend to be a couple. As they navigate through the charade, sparks reignite and they confront their true feelings, embracing a second chance at love.

When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives.

Play for Today is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984. During the run, more than three hundred programmes, featuring original television plays, and adaptations of stage plays and novels, were transmitted. The individual episodes were between fifty and a hundred minutes in duration.

Bus Stop is a 26-episode American drama which aired on ABC from October 1, 1961, until March 25, 1962, starring Marilyn Maxwell as Grace Sherwood, the owner of a bus station and diner in the fictitious town of Sunrise in the Colorado Rockies. The program was adapted from William Inge's play, Bus Stop, and Inge was a script consultant for the series, which followed the lives of travelers passing through the bus station and the diner. Maxwell's co-stars were Richard Anderson as District Attorney Glenn Wagner, Rhodes Reason as Sheriff Will Mayberry, Joan Freeman as waitress Elma Gahrigner, Bernard Kates as Ralph the coroner, and Buddy Ebsen as Virge Blessing.

Kim's Convenience follows the life of a Korean-Canadian family who runs a convenience store in Toronto. The sitcom explores their struggles and successes as they navigate the challenges of running a business and dealing with cultural differences.

Fleabag is a dark comedy that follows the life of a young woman, known only as Fleabag, as she deals with grief, guilt, and her own dysfunctional family. With her sharp wit and direct address to the camera, she navigates through a series of failed relationships, a struggling business, and the complexities of modern life in London.

In a New York City murder trial, a jury must carefully consider the evidence and confront their own biases before reaching a verdict. One juror's skepticism forces the others to reexamine the case, leading to a dramatic deliberation that reveals the flaws in the prosecution's case and the importance of reasonable doubt.

An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.

Annie, a young orphan living in foster care, is taken in by a wealthy businessman as part of a publicity stunt. As she brings joy and love into his life, they both learn valuable lessons about family and the meaning of home.

Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko meet and fall in love during their summer vacation. When they discover they're now in the same high school, they try to rekindle their romance. Danny tries to protect his cool image, causing Sandy to storm off. With the help of their friends, they eventually reconcile and confess their feelings for each other at the school dance. Despite obstacles and misunderstandings, Danny and Sandy end up together, flying off into the sky in Danny's car.

Cameron, a high-school boy, wants to date Bianca, but her older sister Kat must have a boyfriend first. Cameron pays Patrick to charm Kat.

LazyTown is a town where nobody likes to do anything or exercise. However, everything changes when the energetic superhero Sportacus comes to town. With his help, the children of LazyTown discover the joy of being active and healthy, much to the dismay of the lazy and villainous Robbie Rotten. Together with Sportacus, the kids learn important life lessons and have fun adventures.

Cady Heron is a new student who becomes involved with the popular girls, the Plastics. When she falls for Regina's ex-boyfriend, she becomes a target for Regina's wrath. With her outcast friends, Cady sets out to take down the queen bee and navigate the brutal world of high school.

In 1986 Korea, two detectives struggle with a case of young women raped and murdered. They face challenges due to lack of forensic technology and improper collection of evidence. As more murders occur, they discover patterns that lead them to the killer. However, their suspect is cleared, leaving them frustrated. They eventually identify another suspect, but fail to prove his guilt. The crimes remain unsolved, but years later, one detective realizes the killer may be among the audience.

A young novice named Maria is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music and various outings, Maria gives the children a taste of a more fulfilling, joyous life than they have ever known. However, their newfound happiness is threatened when Germany marches into Austria in 1938. As the Captain and Maria fall in love, they must navigate their feelings while facing the challenges brought on by the political situation and their own personal obstacles. Ultimately, they decide to leave Austria and escape to Switzerland with the children.

Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders. A tough and clever cross-examiner, Kaffee proves that the marines were following a widely practiced disciplinary act known as "Code Red." With the help of Lieutenant-Colonel Markinson, Kaffee uncovers a cover-up that leads to the exposure of the truth. Justice is served as the defendants are acquitted.

In Idaho, 2016, Charlie, a reclusive and morbidly obese English teacher, is haunted by grief and guilt. He reflects on his past mistakes and desires to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, Ellie. As a self-destructive shut-in, Charlie is confined to his claustrophobic apartment, where he contemplates fatherhood, reconciliation, and the power of love and forgiveness to heal the wounds of a lifetime.