A young novice named Maria is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music and various outings, Maria gives the children a taste of a more fulfilling, joyous life than they have ever known. However, their newfound happiness is threatened when Germany marches into Austria in 1938. As the Captain and Maria fall in love, they must navigate their feelings while facing the challenges brought on by the political situation and their own personal obstacles. Ultimately, they decide to leave Austria and escape to Switzerland with the children.
The Wiz is a reimagined version of The Wizard of Oz, set in modern-day New York City. It follows Dorothy, a young African-American girl, who is transported to the magical land of Oz. With the help of her new friends, she embarks on a journey to find the Wiz, the only one who can help her get back home. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and face their own fears. This musical film explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of belief.
Becket is a historical drama based on the true story of King Henry II and his close friend and confidant, Thomas Becket. The film explores their complicated relationship as Becket rises to power and becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury, challenging the control and authority of the king. It delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, friendship, and the struggle between religious and political power.
During World War II, a young nurse falls in love with a Frenchman on a Pacific island. They face challenges and obstacles due to their different backgrounds and the war raging around them.
In 1942, two young brothers are sent to live with their strict grandmother in Yonkers, New York. As they navigate their new environment, they experience a series of comical misadventures, testing their familial bonds and learning valuable life lessons.
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.
Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts (Robert Hays, Airplane!), who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.
Every Little Step (2008) follows the journey of dancers as they audition for the 2006 revival of the Broadway musical A Chorus Line. Through interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage, the film explores the determination, commitment, and struggles of the dancers as they compete for coveted roles in the production. It highlights the personal stories and experiences of the performers, capturing the highs and lows of the rigorous audition process. With New York City as the backdrop, the film also delves into the relationships, disappointments, and triumphs that unfold both on and off the stage. Every Little Step (2008) is a heartfelt and inspiring documentary that celebrates the passion and dedication of those pursuing their dreams in the world of theater.
Love! Valour! Compassion! follows a group of friends who gather at a vacation house in upstate New York for three weekends over the summer. They confront their personal issues, including illness, racism, and the challenges of being a gay man in the 1990s. The story explores themes of friendship, love, and identity.
Adaptation of the award-winning stage musical. The story takes place entirely in a bedroom dominated by a couple's four poster bed, taking them through fifty years of marriage, through happiness and sorrow, through good times and bad, through childbirth, parenthood, and the eventual sadness from the absence of their children. In the end, they face the future together, while remembering their past.
Over the course of one day in August 1912, the family of retired actor James Tyrone grapples with the morphine addiction of his wife Mary, the illness of their youngest son Edmund and the alcoholism and debauchery of their older son Jamie. As day turns into night, guilt, anger, despair, and regret threaten to destroy the family.
Die Cocktailparty is a comedy movie based on a play. It tells the story of a stranger who attends a cocktail party and the humorous events that unfold. The movie is a foreign-language adaptation of the original play and has received critical acclaim. It is also a source of inspiration for the Tony Awards.
Based on the acclaimed 1971 Tony-winning Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Goldman, FOLLIES tell the story of former cast members of Weissman Follies, reunited for the last time in their theatre which is to be demolished.
Lavinia has left her husband before a cocktail party. They have both had relationships. A foreign guest, Sir Henry, analyzes their marriage and relationship. Will they find their way back to each other again?
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