Musicals - Movies

Ship Ahoy

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Ship Ahoy, a patriotic musical comedy of the WWII era, swings to the tempo of its big-band times. Eleanor Powell plays a leggy lead dancer on a cruise ship who is asked to transport a mine to Puerto Rico. Neither she nor her pulp-fiction-author beau (Red Skelton) knows she's actually working for spies –who got the idea from one of his potboiler novels! The supporting cast includes Bert Lahr (the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz) and Virginia O'Brien (Till the Clouds Roll By). All of the festivities are set to the swing of Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra featuring a very young Frank Sinatra as vocalist.

Love Me Tender

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Moviegoers were introduced to Elvis Presley in this film set during the dying hours of the Civil War. Elvis sings four songs, including the title song. Set in 1865, the three Confederate Reno brothers don't know the war has ended. They manage to steal a Union Army payroll, and head for home with the money. While Vance (Richard Egan) can think only of the love of his life Cathy (Debra Paget), it turns out that the brothers have been reported dead, and Cathy has married their youngest brother Clint (Elvis Presley). Vance accepts this until he learns that Cathy still loves him. To complicate things, the U.S. Army knows of the brothers' theft and is hunting them down.

Broadway Melody of 1938

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Backstage problems jeopardize a Broadway musical.

Ruthless! The Musical

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This award winning Off-Broadway show is a hilarious spoof of shows such as Gypsy and Mame, and classic films such as All About Eve and The Bad Seed. Written by Joel Paley & Marvin Laird it has become a modern cult classic. Ruthless tells the story of talented 8-year-old Tina Denmark who will do anything to play the lead in her school play... ANYTHING! Stars Tracie Bennett and Jason Gardiner.

Broadway Melody of 1936

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Golden Globe-winner Jack Benny (TV's "The Jack Benny Show," "To Be or Not to Be") plays an ambitious Broadway columnist who uses an innocent dancer to frame a producer. This entertaining comedy co-stars Eleanor Powell ("That's Dancing!," "Born to Dance") and Golden Globe-winner Robert Taylor ("Waterloo Bridge," "Camille"). Nominated for multiple Oscars, including Best Picture. Winner for Best Dance Direction.

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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Award-winning dancers Fred Astaire ("Top Hat," "Easter Parade") and Ginger Rogers ("Top Hat," "Stage Door") star in the true story of the ballroom dancing team who rose to international acclaim at the turn of the century. Fun-filled musical featuring outstanding Rogers and Astaire song and dance numbers.

Babes In Toyland (1961)

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Tom the Piper's Son is about to marry Mary Quite Contrary. On the eve of their wedding, evil miser Barnaby hires two henchmen to drown Tom and steal Mary's sheep, cared for by Little Bo Peep, thus depriving Mary and the children she lives with of their livelihood, forcing her to marry Barnaby. The sheep are stolen, but Gonzorgo and Roderigo, Barnaby's henchmen, double-cross him by selling Tom to a band of gypsies instead, leaving Tom with the opportunity to escape and make his way with Mary, Bo-Peep, and other Mother Goose characters to Toyland.

Drama Drama

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The most unlikely pairing of teen-age girls end up bonding to form the pop group Drama Drama, and make a stand against bullying in their high school.

Babes On Broadway

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Show-biz hopefuls stage a benefit for an orphanage.

Harum Scarum

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Superstar Elvis Presley ("Jailhouse Rock") stars in this fun-filled romp as an American film star who is kidnapped while touring the Middle East. Aided by a couple of locals, he fights -- and sings -- his way to romance and freedom. Great soundtrack includes "Hey Little Girl."

Kissin' Cousins

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Double dose of the King! Rock'n'roll legend and screen star Elvis Presley ("Jailhouse Rock") stars in dual roles as a military officer who is assigned to convince a look-alike hillbilly to allow the Air Force to build a missile site on his land. Starring Oscar-nominee Arthur O'Connell ("The Poseidon Adventure"), Oscar-Emmy-Tony-winner Jack Albertson ("Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," TV's "Chico and the Man") and Emmy-winner Glenda Farrell ("Johnny Eager"). Features several Elvis standards, including the title song.

Rose Marie (1936)

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Starring the inimitable team of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald, along with James Stewart and David Niven in smaller roles, this definitive screen adaptation of Rudolf Friml's popular operetta tells the story of an opera singer who goes undercover in the Canadian wilderness to help her criminal brother and ends up falling in love with the Mountie who captures him. Songs "Rose Marie" and "Indian Love Call" are featured. Shot outdoors in Lake Tahoe, California, the lavish production features over 700 Indians from 50 different tribes.

Passing Strange

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It burst onto the Broadway stage as the most explosive and acclaimed new musical of our time, sweeping the major theater awards and electrifying millions. Now two-time Academy Award nominee SPIKE LEE captures all the emotion, humor and full-throttle energy of the groundbreaking rock opera by singer/songwriter STEW in the semi-autobiographical story of a young black man who leaves '70s L.A. for a European odyssey of sex, drugs, rock & roll and redemption. Experience the complete onstage and backstage phenomenon - featuring the original cast - in an unprecedented tour-de-force of creative collaboration and inspiration that will blow you away.

The Jazz Singer

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The movie that broke the sound barrier! Vaudeville crooner Al Jolson stars as a Jewish cantor's son who goes against his family's traditions to make it in show business. The first successful sound feature heralded the end of silent films. Co-starring William Demerest (Uncle Charley of TV's "My Three Sons"). Look for a young Myrna Loy ("The Thin Man"). Received an Oscar nod for Best Adapted Screenplay and features a collection of oldies ("My Mammy," "Toot, Toot, Tootsie Goodbye"). Recently selected as one of the top 100 American films of all time by the prestigious American Film Institute. Inducted into the Library of Congress National Film Registry.

Hallelujah (1929)

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Oscar-nominated film stars Daniel Haynes ("Fury") as a black laborer who turns to religion after experiencing a family tragedy. William Fountaine ("The Dungeon") and Nina Mae McKinney ("Pinky") co-star in this spiritual film, which has been praised for its impressive musical sequences. Oscar-honoree King Vidor ("The Champ") received an Oscar nomination for Best Director.

The Girl Next Door (1953)

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After moving to the suburbs, Jeannie (June Haver), a beautiful movie star, falls in love with her neighbor, Bill (Dan Daily), a widowed cartoonist. Bill's son Joe (Billy Gray) is upset, but his young girlfriend uses Noah's Ark to illustrate what life would be like without couples. This leads to an animated cartoon sequence, as well as some song and dance numbers. The Girl Next Door was directed by Richard Sale.

Where the Bears Are Holiday Musical

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It's Hairspray meets It's a Wonderful Life as America's favorite gay bears reunite to celebrate the holidays in beautiful Palm Springs where a religious conservative city inspector threatens to close the clothing optional resort owned by Wood and his business partner George in this rollicking, fun special Christmas musical episode featuring five original songs.

Les Girls

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When a dancer publishes her memoirs, she is sued for libel by the other two members of her troupe. Utilizing a clever "Rashomon" style flashback, this Cole Porter musical offers each of the dancer's differing points of view as they recall their relationship with the great hoofer, Gene Kelly ("An American In Paris," "Singin' In the Rain"). This Oscar-winning film was directed by the great Oscar-winner George Cukor ("My Fair Lady," "Gaslight," "The Philadelphia Story"). Co-starring Mitzi Gaynor ("South Pacific").

Rock Around the Clock

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Two musicians whose dance band is going nowhere happen across a roadhouse in the sticks, where a pack of fun-loving youngsters are dancing to a new and different beat -- the kids call it rock 'n' roll! The band, Bill Haley and his Comets, leaves the two musicians mighty impressed, and they agree to manage Haley and his crew. They soon meet disc jockey Alan Freed, who immediately secures Haley and the boys a nightclub stand in the Big Apple, where the Comets become the hottest ticket in town. Haley and Co. perform most of their best-known tunes here, including "See You Later, Alligator", "Razzle Dazzle", "Rudy's Rock" and (of course) the title tune.

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live

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Based on the beloved film and winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live from London’s West End is a celebration of one of the world’s most popular and successful stage shows. A modern-day fairy tale of a young boy who exchanges boxing gloves for ballet shoes, Billy’s story is set during the 1980’s miner’s strike in northern England, where his determination inspires an entire community. From the creative team behind the original film and music legend Elton John, this story of self-discovery, determination, love and hope is brought to life in this funny, uplifting and spectacular experience that you’ll want to experience again and again!

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