It tells the story of Edward. After undergoing a facial reconstructive surgery, he becomes fixated on an actor in a stage production based on his former life.
Starlight is a play loved throughout the world. Karen and Hikari make a promise with each other when they're young that one day they'll stand on that stage together. Time passes, and now the girls are 16 years old. Karen is very enthusiastic about the lessons she takes every day, holding her promise close to her heart. Hikari has transferred schools and is now away from Karen. But the cogs of fate turn, and the two are destined to meet again. The girls and other Stage Girls will compete in a mysterious audition process to gain acceptance into the revue.
Since premiering in 1976, the landmark series has sought to democratize the world of the performing arts by making Lincoln Center's historic concerts and events available for public broadcast across the country. And it continues to push the boundaries, both technical and creative, of what is possible in the realm of stage performance capture.
In the midst of the Great Depression, a group of talented chorus girls in New York City face challenges and adventures while trying to make it in show business. With hidden identities, mistaken identities, and a touch of romance, they navigate through tough times and find a way to rise above adversity.
In 1993, a tragedy occurred during a high school play, resulting in the accidental hanging of a student. Twenty years later, the school decides to perform the same play again as a tribute, but supernatural forces turn it into a horrifying ordeal for the students involved. As they are stalked and killed one by one, secrets and dark pasts are revealed, leading to a night of terror.
Caesar Must Die is a documentary drama that follows a group of high-security prisoners in Italy as they rehearse and perform a production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The film explores themes of freedom, tyranny, and the power of art to transcend boundaries.
In 19th-century Paris, a detective is tasked with solving a series of gruesome murders. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers dark secrets and confronts his own haunted past. With the help of an unexpected ally, he must catch the killer before more lives are lost.
The Marc Pease Experience is a comedy-drama film about Marc Pease, a high school music teacher who is still fixated on his past glory days as a member of a singing group. As Marc prepares for a musical production, he must confront his stage fright and overcome various obstacles. Along the way, he navigates his relationships with his best friend, students, and mentors, all while trying to fulfill his bigger dreams. The film explores themes of pretentiousness, jealousy, and the pursuit of music. Will Marc be able to find his true voice and regain his confidence on stage?
Victor/Victoria is a comedic tale of a struggling singer who finds success by pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman, all set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris. With the help of a flamboyant entertainer and a gangster mobster, she navigates the world of nightclub performances, gender disguise, and romantic entanglements.
Def Poetry, also known as Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry or Def Poetry Jam, which was co-founded by Bruce George, Danny Simmons and Deborah Pointer, is an HBO television series produced by hip-hop music entrepreneur Russell Simmons. The series presents performances by established spoken word poets, as well as up-and-coming ones. Well-known actors and musicians will often surprise the audience by showing up to recite their own original poems. The show is hosted by Mos Def. Def Poetry is a spin-off of Def Comedy Jam. As he did on Def Comedy, Simmons appears at the end of every episode to thank the audience.
In a capitalist society, a fake news report leads to a theatre rehearsal, food poisoning, and a belief in miracles. Satire and media manipulation are explored in this hilarious comedy.
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.
Lizzy is the stage manager for Crown Lake's latest production: Phantom. But when the show's lead and Lizzy's biggest crush, Noah, is put in a coma by a tragic accident during dress rehearsal, she must unite unlikely allies to get to the bottom of this whodunnit mystery
Two second-rate, hammy actors, Hector Trignol and Achille Baluchet, come up with a fake murder story to draw attention to themselves. Baluchet is to kill Trignol, who will temporarily disappear then reappear, as if by magic, during the trial. But things don't go according to plan.
Jilted on his wedding day, Laurent, a stage actor playing the role of the famous seducer Don Juan, cannot help but see his ex-fiancée in every women he meets. In an attempt to mend his broken heart and ego, he tries to seduce them all but none are receptive to his elaborate (and musical) advances. Meanwhile, at the theater, the leading lady quits and the production brings in Laurent’s ex-fiancée as the replacement.
A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.
A young girl is striving for stardom. In order to get a lead role in a new production, she agrees to stand-in for a famous star whose rich patron died in her arms one night. The real-life drama gradually comes to mirror the story of the play being performed by her.
Phyllis Diller’s brand of comedy is as timeless today as it was in the 1960s, when she became a regular on popular variety and talk shows. From her outrageous costumes to wildly teased hair, Diller was a pioneer among female comediennes, paving the way for future stars. Who can forget her hilarious housekeeping and marriage tips, her beleaguered husband Fang, her cackling laugh and self-deprecating sense of humor? Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face highlights some of her best routines. Special guest stars such as Don Rickles and Dean Martin make this a fun trip back in time.
Drei reizende Schwestern is a German television series.