Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-stage-musical-based-on-book" theme.

Fiddler on the Roof is a musical that follows Tevye, a Jewish milkman, as he struggles to balance his traditions with the changing world around him. Set in early 1900s Ukraine, Tevye must contend with religious persecution, economic hardships, and the challenges of raising a family. Through all the trials and tribulations, Tevye's love for his family and his devotion to his cultural heritage shine through, making Fiddler on the Roof a heartwarming and timeless tale.

In the streets of London, a tribe of cats called the Jellicles must make their annual decision on which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. As the cats compete for the chance of a lifetime, alliances are formed and secrets are revealed.

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.

Gypsy is a movie based on the stage musical of the same name. It follows the story of a domineering mother and her two daughters, Rose and Louise, as they navigate the world of show business. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the movie explores themes of family relationships, ambition, and the sacrifices one must make for success. Rose, played by Bette Midler, is determined to make her daughters stars, while Louise, played by Cynthia Gibb, finds her own path to success as the famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. With memorable musical numbers and heartfelt performances, Gypsy is a captivating tale of love, longing, and the pursuit of dreams.

Joe Boyd, an aging Washington Senators fan, would sell his soul for the Senators to beat the New York Yankees and win the pennant. Enter Mr. Applegate, who offers to turn Boyd into Joe Hardy, a powerful young baseball player, in exchange for his soul. When Boyd agrees, he becomes Hardy and leads the Senators on a winning streak. When he starts to miss his wife, though, and questions the deal, Applegate sends temptress Lola into the mix.

Wonderful Town is a charming romantic comedy set in New York City. The story follows two sisters who move to the city in pursuit of their dreams, but end up falling in love instead.

Six quirky adolescents compete in a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School and run by three equally quirky grown-ups.