Movies and TvShows featuring "broadway" theme.
“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.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)(2014)
91%TomatometerA 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?
Broadway plays are presented live in condensed one hour versions.
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.
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.
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.
The Cher Show star Jarrod Spector (Sonny Bono) creates video vlogs for Broadway.com.
Follow Ariana DeBose and the cast as they take you through a day in the life backstage at Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
Mean Girls star Erika Henningsen (Cady Heron) creates video vlogs for Broadway.com.
Sarah Stiles, the multi-talented Tony nominee who is currently delighting audiences as Sandy Lester in Tootsie, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's latest vlog, "What's Gonna Happen," which will follow Stiles and her co-stars backstage and onstage at the Marquis Theatre where the new musical is playing to thrilled audiences eight times a week.
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.
Jacob Gordon can't catch a break. A struggling actor with a personal life to match. His epic streak of bad luck just might change when he's cast in a Broadway musical; "The Ice Queen", opposite stage and screen royalty Veronica Bailey.
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.
Tony, a male dancer, struggles to make it on Broadway while dealing with personal and professional challenges in 1980s Manhattan.
The Stage Door is an American drama series that aired live on CBS Tuesday night from 9:00 pm to 9:30 eastern time from February 7, 1950 to March 28, 1950. Based on the play The Stage Door by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman.
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.
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.
As beloved Broadway star Lillian Hall pours her heart, soul, and time into preparing for her next big role, she finds herself blindsided by confusion and forgetfulness. Battling against all odds to make it to opening night, while holding on to her fading memories and identity, she must navigate a tumultuous emotional journey – balancing her desire for the spotlight and the stark demands of the real world.
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.