Movies and TvShows featuring "theater-play" theme.

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.

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Reluctantly designated as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away, Shrek hatches a plan to install the rebellious Artie as the new king while Princess Fiona tries to fend off a coup d'état by the jilted Prince Charming. Shrek and his friends set out to retrieve Artie, who is initially reluctant but eventually agrees to take on the role of king. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and villains, finally culminating in a showdown with Charming. With the help of Artie's speech, the villains agree to change their ways, and Artie is crowned king. Shrek and Fiona return to their swamp, where they become parents to ogre triplets with the support of their friends.

Seisho Music Academy, Siegfeld Institute of Music, and Seiran General Art Institute are to put on a play as part of an exchange program between the three schools. With Yachiyo supervising Siegfeld, she and the five middle schoolers meet with Claudine, Futaba, and Suzu. The play they will be performing is Seisho's popular program "The Wartime of Farewells". As it had been previously revived with Kaoruko and Maya in the lead roles, Claudine and Futaba participate with an extraordinary resolve; meanwhile, Suzu gains a keen interest in Siegfeld's newborn raw gems. Following Regalia, each of them has taken a step forward as a Stage Girl, but Shiro alone remains without a reason to stand on stage. Shiro has been a servant of the Siegfeld family since childhood, and has lived her life solely for Stella's sake, giving everything up for her. However, her reason of being is shaken up once a camaraderie between Stella and Ryoko starts to develop after their revue.

A struggling actor, known for his role as a superhero, tries to regain relevance by directing and starring in a play. As he deals with demanding actors, personal issues, and mounting pressure, he starts to lose touch with reality. In a desperate attempt to prove himself, he puts on a show that ends with a shocking twist. Will his gamble pay off or push him over the edge?

70 years after Det Norske Teatret first staged Peer Gynt, Erik Ulfsby and his excellent team have developed a new version, with the role of old Peer congenially filled by Toralv Maurstad. The play’s original chronology has been broken up and fragments of Peer’s life reordered – all observed by an aged spirit who is on the threshold to the other side. Maurstad’s acting is “overwhelmingly great. He carries the role of Peer Gynt on his 92-year-old shoulders. This is pure theatrical magic.”

In 1950s London, the film adaptation of Agatha Christie's play The Mousetrap is put on hold when a crew member is murdered. Inspector Stoppard and Constable Stalker must investigate the murder and navigate a web of suspects and potential victims in order to solve the case.

Drive My Car is a drama movie set in Tokyo, Japan. It follows the story of a widower who hires a chauffeur to drive him around. During their road trip, they form an unexpected bond and confront their past traumas.

The story revolves around Scottish writer J.M. Barrie and his bond with the widowed Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her sons, who serve as the inspiration for his famous play Peter Pan. Barrie becomes a fatherly figure to the boys, incorporating their imaginative antics into the play. Despite objections from his wife and Sylvia's mother, Barrie's friendship with the family grows. He eventually stages Peter Pan, which becomes a massive success. After Sylvia's death, Barrie is entrusted with the care of her sons, fulfilling her wishes.

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.

TV show shot entirely in theater play form. Most of the plays are sex-comedies about an inveterate womanizer, his girlfriend and friends.

Night Is Short, Walk On Girl follows a young girl as she embarks on a night of adventure and romance in Kyoto. Along the way, she encounters various eccentric characters and experiences the vibrant nightlife of the city. As the night goes on, she discovers more about herself and the world around her. Filled with humor, heart, and a touch of surrealism, this film explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the beauty of the night.

One of Vítězslav Nezval's most striking stories about unfaithful yet devoted love, full of suspenseful twists and turns and an enchanting chivalrous world, was first staged at the National Theater in 2016, losing none of its impressiveness and power. In 2021, Daniela Špinar, director of the original theater production, retold it in a highly original form using the language of film, shooting it as a film project in the authentic surroundings of the historic theater building.

Counted among his greatest tragedies, Shakespeare’s unsettling combination of warring soldiers and ‘weird sisters’ is brought to life in this post-apocalyptic reimagining of the Scottish play. This production, directed by Gemma Bodinetz and starring David Morrissey in the title role, was captured by Digital Theatre live at the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool.

The dramatic story of famous theater star Gertrude Matthews at Prague's Ungelt Theater.

Rock opera on the rise and fall of Estonian prog rock band "Ruja"