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The real life of America's foremost founding father, Alexander Hamilton, and his journey from an orphan on the island of Nevis to becoming the first Secretary of the Treasury. Set during the Revolutionary War and the early years of the United States, the story follows Hamilton as he meets influential figures such as George Washington, Aaron Burr, and the Schuyler sisters, falls in love, fights in battles, and navigates the political landscape of the time. The musical captures the essence of Hamilton's life and the impact he had on the formation of the nation.

At Theater tonight is a TV show broadcasted from 25th August 1966 to 21st September 1985. The show is broadcast plays recorded in two or three days, during public performances at the Théâtre Marigny on the Champs-Élysées, or sometimes Edouard VII theater.

A story of obsession, romance, and tragedy unfolds in the opera house of Royal Albert Hall. The Phantom, an architect turned musical genius, becomes infatuated with a young soprano and will stop at nothing to make her the star of the show. As dark secrets and hidden desires come to light, the lives of the characters intertwine in a web of love, betrayal, and murder.

In this modern adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, Much Ado About Nothing, a canceled wedding leads to a fun-filled journey of jealousy, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements.

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live is a filmed performance of the stage musical adaptation of the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The story follows Billy, a young boy from a mining town in northern England, who discovers his talent for ballet and faces obstacles such as the loss of a loved one, societal expectations, and the 1984-1985 miners' strike. With themes of non-conformity, exploring sexuality, and anti-capitalism, Billy's journey challenges the gender roles and cultural norms of his time.

In this musical film, a magical cat named Mr. Mistoffelees must use his special abilities to save his aging actor owner from a criminal mastermind who wants to kidnap him. Along the way, Mr. Mistoffelees confronts his own memories and the social order that ostracizes him.

Veronica Sawyer tries to survive her senior year amidst the beautiful but cruel Heathers, the new student J.D., and the pressure to conform. As she navigates the complexities of high school life, Veronica must find her own path and resist the toxic influence of her peers.

Waitress: The Musical is a heartwarming story about Jenna Hunterson, a pie-maker and waitress trapped in an unfulfilling marriage. She dreams of winning a baking contest to escape her mundane life. When Jenna becomes pregnant, she decides to take control of her life with the support of her co-workers and a new doctor. She confronts her past, faces her fears, and makes life-changing choices. This musical adaptation, with original music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, captures the essence of the beloved film beautifully.

Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway is a musical film that follows the lives of a group of young artists struggling to survive and thrive in New York City. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic, the film explores themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of art. Through song and dance, the characters navigate their relationships, dreams, and the challenges of living with HIV/AIDS.

A group of talented actors come together to rehearse and perform Anton Chekhov's play, Uncle Vanya, in an abandoned theater on 42nd Street. As they immerse themselves in the characters and dialogue, their personal lives and emotions become intertwined with the play, blurring the lines between reality and the world of the play.

A love triangle unfolds in the Oklahoma territory as a cowboy and a farmhand compete for the affections of a young woman.

Sweeney Todd, a barber wrongly imprisoned, seeks revenge on the judge who took away his wife and child. With the help of Mrs. Lovett, he lures his victims into her pie shop where she bakes them into pies.

The Journey of the Fifth Horse tells the captivating story of a horse and its journey through life. From its birth to its struggles of survival, the horse showcases the trials and tribulations faced by all living beings. It is a thought-provoking and emotional journey that explores themes of hope, resilience, and destiny.

In this filmed play, Pee-wee Herman, a sea captain, encounters various hilarious situations involving a bad influence, makeup, a talking clock, and teleportation.

In a Greek tragedy updated to the 1860s, young New Englanders exact vengeance after the murder of their father.

Cabaret is a 1993 musical film based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn was based on Christopher Isherwood's 1939 novella 'Goodbye to Berlin'. The film takes place in 1931 Berlin, where an American cabaret singer and an English academic find themselves drawn into the wild and unpredictable world of the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy nightclub presided over by the enigmatic Master of Ceremonies.

In Memphis, Tennessee, during the 1950s, a white radio DJ and a black club singer fight against racial barriers as they aim to bring the sound of rock and roll to the mainstream.

Putting It Together is a comedic and musical tribute to Broadway, filmed as a theater production. It features a collection of songs from various Stephen Sondheim musicals performed by a cast of talented actors.

In Love Never Dies, the Phantom has escaped from Paris to New York's Coney Island. He has finally found a place to hide and create his opera set in the fairground, The Phantom's Phantasma. He lures Christine Daaé, his former protégé and love interest, to perform in his new production. However, Christine is now married to Raoul, and they have a ten-year-old son named Gustave. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the characters are faced with choices that will change their lives forever.