Movies and TvShows featuring "broadway-theatre" theme.
Broadway plays are presented live in condensed one hour versions.
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
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 Hunter, a washed-up Hollywood star, is hoping to revive his career by starring in a new Broadway musical. With the help of a talented choreographer and a talented ballerina, Tony embarks on a journey to success, facing challenges and experiencing the ups and downs of the creative process.
Footlight Parade follows a Broadway producer named Chester Kent as he faces challenges such as writer's block, blackmail, and a broken engagement while trying to put on a successful musical stage production. With tap-dancing, synchronized swimming, and elaborate production numbers, Kent must navigate the complexities of show business to achieve his goals.
Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, a Jewish-American vaudeville performer who rises to fame and finds love as she navigates the challenges of a stormy marriage and a career in showbiz. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows Fanny's journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a Broadway star and finding success in both her professional and personal life.
Ziegfeld Girl is a drama-musical movie set in the 1920s that tells the story of three women who become showgirls in New York City. As they rise to fame, they must navigate love, success, and the price of fame. With a backdrop of song and dance, their lives are filled with joy and melancholy, leading to unexpected twists and heartbreak. This emotional journey explores themes of ambition, relationships, and the consequences of pursuing dreams in the entertainment industry.
Twentieth Century is a romantic comedy film about a theatrical producer who discovers a talented protege. As they collaborate on a stage play, their relationship becomes complicated with love affairs, competition, and the antics of an escaped lunatic. Set against the backdrop of the theater world, the film explores the dynamics of the mentor-protege relationship and the challenges they face. With witty dialogue, hilarious situations, and memorable characters, Twentieth Century is a classic screwball comedy that will keep you entertained.
New Faces was a musical revue with songs and comedy skits tied together by a quirky plot. It ran on Broadway for nearly a year in 1952 and was then made into a motion picture in 1954. It helped jump start the careers of several young performers including Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley, Eartha Kitt, Carol Lawrence, performer/writer Mel Brooks (as Melvin Brooks), and lyricist Sheldon Harnick. The film was basically a reproduction of the stage revue with a thin plot added. The plot involved a producer and performer (Ronny Graham) in financial trouble and is trying to stave off an angry creditor long enough to open his show. A wealthy Texan offers to help out, on the condition that his daughter be in the show.
The Wings of Eagles is a movie about the life of Frank W. 'Spig' Wead, a World War I and World War II veteran. The plot focuses on his struggle with paralysis and the challenges he faces in his personal life. The movie also highlights his achievements in the field of aviation and his contributions to the U.S. Navy.
A fun journey through the classics of musical theater.
Through honest reflection, complemented by insight from colleagues and friends, Faye Dunaway contextualizes her life and filmography, laying bare her struggles with mental health while confronting the double standards she was subjected to as a woman in Hollywood.
Starving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals, George Macrae, over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" just to improve his romantic chances, and even persuades her to sing in the sort of show she pretends to despise. But just when their romance is going well, Gordon's former flame Lulu reveals the ace up her sleeve...
A memorial concert dedicated to the work of the late Stephen Sondheim, performed by many of his old friends.
Every Act of Life is a documentary that explores the life and career of a Broadway playwright. It delves into his struggles with drug addiction, his journey to recovery, and his contributions to the theater world. The film also highlights his advocacy for gay rights and the impact of his work on the LGBT community.
In Broadway Melody of 1938, a struggling Broadway show producer makes a bet to turn a horse into a star to save his failing theater. Along the way, he falls in love with a talented dancer and must navigate deception, jealousy, and the pressures of show business. Will love prevail and the show go on?
Game 6 is a comedy-drama film set in New York City, following the events leading up to the opening night of a Broadway play. The story revolves around a playwright, Nicky Rogan, who is obsessed with the baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets happening on the same night. As the evening unfolds, Nicky finds himself caught up in a series of eccentric and humorous encounters, including a mistaken identity, a thick-accented taxi driver, and a divorced lawyer. The film explores themes of obsession, eccentricity, and the complexities of relationships in the backdrop of a bustling New York City.
A compelling story about the dreams and struggles of two migrant ranch workers in Depression-era California.
In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for inspiration when his agent convinces a stage star to take his next effort. When he returns to Broadway, his girl stays behind and starts seeing a local businessman.
During World War II, a soldier on leave in New York City meets an actress and they spend a romantic weekend together, facing challenges and obstacles to their relationship.