Movies and TvShows featuring "broadway" theme.

Smash is a drama TV show that follows the journey of a diverse group of people involved in the production of a new Broadway musical. It explores the challenges they face in their personal and professional lives, as well as the competitiveness and rivalries that arise in the theater industry.

A struggling actor, known for his role as a superhero, tries to regain relevance by directing and starring in a play. As he deals with demanding actors, personal issues, and mounting pressure, he starts to lose touch with reality. In a desperate attempt to prove himself, he puts on a show that ends with a shocking twist. Will his gamble pay off or push him over the edge?

On Halloween 1993, two years after a deadly nuclear spill, the staff of a historic pioneer village attraction must work together to survive the attack of a monstrous killer pumpkin set on revenge.

In 1920s Hollywood, silent film star Don Lockwood falls for chorus girl Kathy Selden. As they try to make the difficult transition to talking pictures, they face challenges from jealous screen partner Lina Lamont and must find a way to make their new musical film a success.

After failing to make it on Broadway, a talented dancer returns to her small hometown and reluctantly agrees to train a group of misfit young dancers for a big competition. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of success and forms unexpected bonds.

Tony, a male dancer, struggles to make it on Broadway while dealing with personal and professional challenges in 1980s Manhattan.

A seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingénue insinuates herself into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theater friends. She manipulates relationships, steals the spotlight, and betrays those who trust her. As she climbs the ladder of success, she becomes entangled in a web of deception and realizes the price she has paid for fame and fortune.

The Producers is a dark comedy about a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer who schemes to make a fortune by intentionally producing a sure-fire flop. He recruits a neurotic accountant to help him with the scam, and together they find the worst script, worst director, and worst actors to ensure failure. However, their plan hilariously backfires when the intentionally terrible musical becomes a surprising hit.

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.

“The Bell Telephone Hour” was a musical variety show that aired on “NBC” TV from 12 January 1959 to 14 June 1968 that showcased the best in Broadway, Classical, Concert, Jazz and Popular music each week. The series had its’ own house band appropriately named the “Bell Telephone Orchestra”. The show also had its’ own theme song being the “Bell Waltz” composed by “Donald Voorhees” who was also the show's Orchestra conductor. Some of the greatest violinists of the 1960’s performed on this show that aired in the old “Black & White” format. Some of these great violinists included “Erica Mornin”, “Isaac Stern", "Michael Rabin", "Ruggiero Ricci", "Yehudi Menuhin" and "Zino Francesacatti". From time to time some of the great singers and bandleaders of the 1960’s would perform on the show as well. Some of these were “Bing Crosby”, “Gordon MacRae”, “John Gary”, “Leslie Uggams”, “Mary Martin”, “Nelson Eddy”, “Patti Page” and “Roy Rogers”. The TV show followed on the heels of its’ predecessor with the same name on “NBC” radio that aired from 29 April 1940 to 1958 on Monday nights at 8 PM. The name of the show was derived from its’ Major sponsor “Bell Telephone Laboratories”. The TV version began airing on Friday nights at 8:30 PM once a month. It later was given it’s same time slot now airing every other week alternating with another show on the other weeks such as News shows and specials. The show time slot changed quite often over the years. In September 1960 it aired at 9 PM and in September 1961 it moved to 9:30 PM. In October 1963 it moved to Tuesday nights at 10 PM, September 1965 it moved to Sunday night at 6:30 PM and in September 1967 it made its' final move back to Friday night at 10 PM.

Bullets Over Broadway (1994) is a postmodern comedy crime movie set in 1920s New York City. It follows a playwright who faces challenges in bringing his Broadway play to the stage due to interference from a mafia boss and his own complicated romantic relationships. With elements of metafiction and urban comedy, the film explores themes of talent, love, and the struggles of the creative process.

Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of the Muppets set off on their biggest adventure yet as they try to make it on Broadway. Along the way, they encounter hilarious obstacles, find new friendships, and discover the true meaning of togetherness.

In The Producers, a group of producers attempts to put on a Broadway musical but intentionally create a flop in order to scam investors. However, their plan backfires when the show becomes a hit. With an eccentric cast of characters and a mix of slapstick comedy and musical numbers, the producers must navigate chaotic auditions, financial troubles, and the consequences of their scheme. Set in New York City during World War II, this comedy explores themes of success, friendship, and the lengths people will go to achieve their goals.

Frances Farmer, a high school student from Seattle, dreams of becoming an actress. However, her life takes a dark turn when her domineering mother has her committed to a psychiatric hospital. Frances faces wrongful conviction, electroconvulsive therapy, and a series of injustices as she struggles to regain control of her own life.

This six part documentary miniseries presents the evolution of the Broadway musical from its inception in 1893 to current day 2004. It presents those influential players both on stage and behind the scenes, as well as a variety of influential Broadway shows, a handful which are known to have transformed the musical into what the audience knows it to be today.

The Great Ziegfeld is a musical biographical film about Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., a Broadway impresario known for his lavish stage productions and his promotion of showgirls. The film follows Ziegfeld's rise to fame, his tumultuous relationships with his wife Anna Held and actress Billie Burke, and the financial crisis that threatens his theatrical empire. Despite obstacles, Ziegfeld perseveres and achieves vindication with his successful production, the Ziegfeld Follies.

All That Jazz is a drama/musical movie released in 1979. It follows the story of a workaholic theater director who struggles with his self-destructive behavior, including prescription drug abuse and heart disease. The movie delves into the price of fame and the dark side of show business.

In 1962 Baltimore, a teenager dreams of appearing on a TV dance show. However, racial tension and social change challenge her ambitions. With the support of her best friend and mother, she sets out to integrate the show and discover herself in the process.

Lillian Hall, a Broadway actress, has never missed a performance throughout her long, illustrious career. Yet in the rehearsals her confidence is challenged. People and events conspire to take away her ability to do what she loves most.

In the midst of the Great Depression, a young chorus girl named Peggy Sawyer gets a chance to audition for a new Broadway musical. She must navigate through the challenges of show business, including rivalry, deception, and financial problems, in order to succeed and fulfill her dreams.