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

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.

Play of the Month is a BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays which were usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured a different work, often using prominent British stage actors in the leading roles. The series was transmitted from October 1965 to September 1983; the producer most associated with the Play of the Month was Cedric Messina. Some of the 121 episodes are missing from the archives, having been junked in the 1960s and 1970s. Unless stated otherwise, the indication that the play is "lost" is taken from the lostshows.com website page as of 25 May 2013.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The story follows Antonio Salieri, a devout composer who becomes consumed by jealousy for the musical genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri recounts his relationship with Mozart, his struggles with God, and his plot to gain ultimate victory over Mozart and God. As Salieri's plan unfolds, Mozart's life spirals into financial ruin and poor health, ultimately leading to his untimely death. Salieri concludes his confession by accepting his role as the 'patron saint of mediocrity.'

Worried about her sister's too-close relationship with her billionaire boss, a scrappy everywoman seeks answers at a lavish seaside estate.

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.

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.

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.

After his wife's death, a media mogul is convinced Death is after him. Death takes the form of a young man and strikes a deal with the mogul to be his guide on Earth. In the process, Death falls in love with the mogul's daughter, leading to a series of events that spiral out of control. The mogul's last birthday becomes an opportunity to demonstrate the meaning of true love and sacrifice.

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.

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.

An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.

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.

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.

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 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.