Movies and TvShows featuring "musical-theatre" theme.

The final summer of middle school, Shotaro Futaba discovers boys gymnastics and is completely enamored by it. Shotaro ends up going to Soshukan Private High School (aka Ao High) and decides to visit the boys gymnastics club. He's greeted by very unique senpais and a star gymnast named Misato Ryoya. Dedicating your life to something you love during your fiery days of youth... Of course, there is frustration, and fights, but see how these boys work together as a team towards a similar goal in this drama about sports and youth.

The curtain rises on Sarasa Watanabe, a starry-eyed 5'10" student who hopes to perform as a male lead role in the all-female Kouka Acting Troupe. She forms a friendship with her new roommate, a former idol. Together, they’re in for the role of a lifetime.

A stage musical adaptation of the beloved film, Shrek the Musical brings the story of an ogre named Shrek who embarks on a quest to rescue a princess from a tower, with the help of his loyal companion, Donkey.

Mel Giedroyc and Graham Norton present the talent search to find five performers to play the members of a fictional boyband in a new nationwide touring musical inspired by Take That.

Backwoods bounty hunter Hub Halloran comes back from the dead with an unexpected second chance at life, love, and a nearly-forgotten musical career — only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist.

Nate Foster, a 13-year-old with dreams of becoming a Broadway star, goes on a daring trip to New York City with his best friend Libby. They secretly audition for 'Lilo and Stitch: The Musical,' facing comical obstacles that jeopardize their Broadway adventure.

Hello Again is a musical drama that tells the story of ten interconnected love affairs spanning across different time periods. The film explores themes of sexuality, love, and longing, as characters from different eras find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. Through music and dance, Hello Again takes the audience on a journey through various stages of love and relationships.

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.

Howard is a documentary film that tells the story of Howard Ashman, the talented lyricist known for his work on Disney's animated films during the 1980s. The film explores his childhood, his rise in the theater industry, his creative partnership with composer Alan Menken, and his battle with AIDS. It also delves into his contributions to iconic films like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

Set in 1482 Paris, the heartbreaking story follows Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, as he falls in love with the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. However, their love is hindered by the prejudiced clergyman, Claude Frollo, leading to a tragic love triangle and a series of events that expose the ugly side of society.

Night and Day is a 1946 American musical romance drama film inspired by the life of songwriter Cole Porter. The film chronicles Porter's struggles with depression, his turbulent relationships, and his rise to fame in the world of popular music. It explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth, as well as the power of music to heal and inspire.

Six by Sondheim is a documentary film that delves into the life and career of the renowned composer Stephen Sondheim. Through a series of interviews and performances, the documentary showcases Sondheim's contributions to the world of musical theater and his unique artistic vision.

A husband and wife act are hoping to find success on Broadway.

The Pleasure Garden is a silent drama/romance movie that tells the story of a young chorus girl and her journey through the theater world. She goes through various challenges, including domestic abuse, marital infidelity, and murder. This movie explores themes of love, friendship, and the dark side of the entertainment industry.

On the centenary of Sarah Bernhardt's death, we take a look back at the whimsical life of the whimsical and eventful life of "la Divine", who defied theatrical traditions.

Featuring a 40-piece orchestra and international stars of the stage and screen, My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert was filmed on 12 December 2023 at London’s newly restored Theatre Royal Drury Lane – the same venue that premiered the original West End productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific and The King and I.

Siegfeld Institute of Music Junior High. An educational institution established for the purpose of training Rohedelstein, the future candidates for the roles of Edels. Two transfer students from Germany are due to enrol in the Junior High. One is Stella Takachiho, whose heritage is descended from Siegfeld's own prestigious family. The other is Shiro Ogami, Stella's exclusive maid. With the pair's transfer comes a drastic change in the fates of fellow Junior High students Ryoko Kobato, Minku Umibe, and Kuina Moriyasu. Liu Mei Fan works hard to meet the expectations of Akira Yukishiro and Michiru Otori, who are searching for a stage girl to carry Siegfeld on their backs. The ones who must entrust it, and the ones who must be entrusted with it—the symbol of the noble king, "Regalia", will end up...

Bathtubs Over Broadway is a comedy documentary that follows a theater director named Steve Young as he discovers a hidden world of music. While researching for his job as a writer for The Late Show with David Letterman, Young stumbles upon the strange and quirky world of industrial musicals. These are large-scale musical productions that were created by corporations in the 1950s and 1960s to promote their products to employees. Young becomes fascinated with this obscure part of music history and sets out on a journey to explore the forgotten songs and the people behind them.

A deep dive into the lives of high school students in three radically disparate communities as they navigate the pressures around college while staging a musical, until seismic events upend their dreams and expectations.

A memorial concert dedicated to the work of the late Stephen Sondheim, performed by many of his old friends.