Tag Archives: Broadway

Broadway’s Brightest Lights (2023) Rated NR

Posted on September 2, 2023 by laurarachel4

American Pops Orchestra performs new arrangements of classic broadway songs. Starring Luke Frazier, Megan Hilty, and American Pops Orchestra. This is a wonderful concert featuring some of Broadway’s talent as they perform arrangements by the newly formed American Pops Orchestra. … Continue reading →

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Hamilton’s America (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on April 6, 2022 by laurarachel4

Hamilton’s America takes you behind the scenes of the creation of the hit musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush. This documentary takes you behind the scenes of the making of a Broadway … Continue reading →

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If/Then (Theater)

Posted on March 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

If/Then tells the story of 38-year-old Elizabeth, who moves to New York City to start a fresh life. The story tells it as she decides which decision to make, IF she makes a decision, THEN what happens. Starring Idina Menzel, … Continue reading →

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Every Act of Life (2018) Rated NR

Posted on July 21, 2020 by laurarachel4

The film follows the life of playwright Terrence McNally, his groundbreaking plays and musicals, philanthropy, addiction, recovery, and fight for love. Starring F. Murray Abraham, Lynn Ahrens, and Jon Robin Baitz. This is a brilliant documentary on the life of Terrence … Continue reading →

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42nd Street: The Musical (2019) Rated NR

Posted on November 15, 2019 by laurarachel4

A small-town talent gets her first break on Broadway. Starring Philip Bertioli, Billie-Kay, and Emma Caffrey. This musical is adapted from the original Broadway production. The lead actors are brilliant; Clare Halse, as Peggy Sawyer, the small town talent, is … Continue reading →

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Jersey Boys (2014) Rated R

Posted on April 28, 2019 by laurarachel4

The story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who join to form the group, The Four Seasons. Starring Vincent Piazza, John Lloyd Young, and Steve Schirripa. I saw the Broadway show of this film a year … Continue reading →

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Small Town Girl (1953) Rated NR

Posted on October 9, 2018 by laurarachel4

Richard Belrow Livingston III races through the small town of Duck Creek where the speed limit is 25. Once caught, the judge throws the book at him with 30 days of jail time. This causes a delay in his elopement … Continue reading →

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10 Streets That Changed America (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 26, 2018 by laurarachel4

A documentary highlights ten streets that changed America. Starring Michelle Young and Geoffrey Baer. This is a great documentary that highlights the history of ten streets that changed America. The film talks about the history of certain streets from Native American … Continue reading →

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Rise (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 15, 2018 by laurarachel4

Rise follows a high school drama club that is run by a passionate teacher. Starring Josh Radnor, Marley Shelton, and Auli’i Cravalho. I was so looking forward to this show, alas, I am very disappointed. I thought this would be amazing … Continue reading →

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Dead End (1937) Rated NR

Posted on August 10, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A couple, a gangster, and a group of street kids converge on the streets of the New York slums. Based on a Broadway play by Sidney Kingsley. Starring Sylvia Sidney, Joel McCrea, Humphrey Bogart. This is one of the best films … Continue reading →

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