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Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
Movie

Sierra Burgess Is a Loser(2018)

5.8
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PG_13
105Minutes

Sierra Burgess, a high school student with low self-esteem, gets caught up in a case of mistaken identity when the most popular boy in school asks her for her number. With the help of a popular girl, Veronica, Sierra attempts to win over her crush through text messages and phone calls, pretending to be someone else. As she navigates the complexities of keeping up appearances and dealing with her insecurities, Sierra discovers the importance of self-acceptance and true friendship.

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Love's Whirlpool
Movie

Love's Whirlpool(2014)

6.3
123Minutes

A room in a fancy downtown apartment. The evening orgy kicks off with eight men and women meeting for the first time, including an unemployed guy who pays the 20,000 yen party fee with money from his parents, and a female college student whose run-of-the-mill appearance hides a voracious sexual appetite.

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Spirited Away: Live on Stage
Movie

Spirited Away: Live on Stage(2022)

8.6
NR
175Minutes

A young girl, %s, arrives in a new neighborhood and discovers a hidden world full of spirits. When her parents are unexpectedly transformed into pigs, she embarks on a challenging quest to rescue them. %s

Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Movie

Carmen: A Hip Hopera(2001)

4.6
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PG_13
85Minutes

In Philadelphia, a young actress falls in love with a police officer, but their passionate affair is threatened by betrayal and violence. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant hip hop scene, this tragic love story explores themes of passion, love triangles, and police corruption.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Movie

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat(1999)

7.2
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76Minutes
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
Movie

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert(2018)

7.8
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101Minutes

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert is a live television special that aired on NBC in 2018. It is a concert performance of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, telling the story of the final week of Jesus' life. The performance features a cast of talented actors and singers, with powerful musical numbers and stunning choreography. The show captures the essence of the original stage adaptation and brings it to life on the small screen.

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Romeo and Juliet, From Hate to Love
Movie

Romeo and Juliet, From Hate to Love(2002)

8.7
140Minutes

In this musical adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, two young lovers from feuding families meet and fall in love, defying their parents and society's expectations. With spectacular dance numbers, pop music, and live performances, Romeo and Juliet's story unfolds on the stage with a captivating combination of romance, rivalry, and breathtaking spectacle.

The Stories of West Side Story
Movie

The Stories of West Side Story(2022)

6.3
96Minutes

Rejoice in the astonishing all-new footage of Spielberg at work in documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau’s revealing The Stories of West Side Story. Composed of Opening, Prologue, Sharks & Jets, Dance at the Gym, The Romance, America, Gee, Officer Krupke, Cool, From Quintet to the Rumble, I Feel Pretty, Somewhere, Finale, and Tribute.

Notre Dame de Paris - Live Arena di Verona
Movie

Notre Dame de Paris - Live Arena di Verona(2002)

9
130Minutes

A live performance of the musical Notre Dame de Paris, based on the novel, takes place at the historic Arena di Verona. The story is set in the Middle Ages and revolves around the tragic obsession and unfaithful love of a hunchbacked bell-ringer, Quasimodo, for a beautiful gypsy named Esmeralda. The performance showcases mesmerizing singing, dancing, and stage adaptation of this timeless tale.

The Dancing Monkey
Movie

The Dancing Monkey(2023)

8.5
74Minutes

After being compared to a dancing monkey by one of the factory owners, Wayne, a factory worker sets out to find an answer to a question that will decide his fate and those around him.

God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
Movie

God Bless You, Mr Rosewater(2016)

111Minutes

Follows Elliot Rosewater, heir of a massive fortune controlled by the Rosewater Foundation, as he deals with the guilt surrounding his wealth. At the same time, young lawyer Norman Mushari attempts to track down the other. less wealthy branch of the Rosewater family, to convince them to sue their wealthy cousins.

Hyper Projection Play "Haikyū!"
Movie

Hyper Projection Play "Haikyū!"(2016)

127Minutes

The first stage play adaption of Haruichi Furudate's Haikyū!! series. Described as a "hybrid performance," the play mixes manga, live-play, and video to create an unforgettable experience for its viewers.

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Phantasy Star Online 2 -ON STAGE-
Movie

Phantasy Star Online 2 -ON STAGE-(2014)

141Minutes

The year is 2027. In modern day Tokyo, people can freely enjoy use of the internet as a result of the widespread availability of the Ethernet across the world. In all aspects, this is considered a modern communication revolution. The revolutionary cloud operating system, known as ESC-A, has spread wildly among Japan's youth along with the internet. The video game software that comes preinstalled on the OS is Phantasy Star Online 2.

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Is the second stage play adaption of Haruichi Furudate's Haikyū!! series. The stage play is split into two acts and covers the second half of the Karasuno High Team Formation Arc (the Karasuno vs Nekoma practice match), the Interhigh match against Tokonami, and the Interhigh match against Date Tech.

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The Typists
Movie

The Typists(1971)

7.5
NR
56Minutes

Real-life couple Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson star in this 1971 television adaptation of Murray Schisgal's moving play, in which married law student Paul Cunningham takes a job as a typist for an ad agency, where he meets lonely spinster Sylvia. Through a series of flashbacks and flash-forwards, the story of their relationship and developing romance unfolds. Emmy Award winner Glenn Jordan directs this volume from the Broadway Theater Archive.

Another Part of the Forest
Movie

Another Part of the Forest(1972)

7.7
160Minutes

A television adaptation of Lillian Hellman's play about the Hubbards, a rich Southern family of greedy, ruthless individuals.

The Philanthropist
Movie

The Philanthropist(1975)

6.7
90Minutes

The original play by Christopher Hampton, was adapted into this made-for-TV movie and it offers witty dialogue in the midst of remarkable conflict among its privileged characters.

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Discover a collection of movies and TV shows that have been adapted from stage plays. Get ready to be entertained by the theatrical magic brought to the screen by these captivating adaptations.

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