Tag Archives: Musical

Maya & Marty (NBC) Rated NR

Posted on September 18, 2021 by laurarachel4

This variety show featuring Maya and Marty brings comedy, musical numbers, and celebrity guests. Starring Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, and Kenan Thompson. I would really like to see at least one variety show making it as a show. Every year, … 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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Love & Mercy (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 9, 2021 by laurarachel4

 In the 60s, The Beach Boys’ leader, Brian Wilson, struggles with his mental illness while writing the song, “Love & Mercy.” Starring Paul Dano, John Cusack, and Elizabeth Banks. This film bounces back and forth between two periods in Wilson’s … Continue reading →

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Scrooge (1970) Rated G

Posted on September 18, 2020 by laurarachel4

A musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Starring Albert Finney, Edith Evans, and Kenneth More. This is the quintessential film of the classic Dickens’ tale. Finney is a joy to watch as Scrooge, who then has a change of … Continue reading →

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Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012) Rated G

Posted on August 7, 2020 by laurarachel4

When Christmas spirit begins to disappear, the santa pups work to try and save Christmas. Starring Cheryl Ladd, Danny Woodburn, and Kaitlyn Maher. This is one of those Christmas films made for children. It uses computer animation on the dogs’ … Continue reading →

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Angels Sing (2013) Rated PG

Posted on May 16, 2020 by laurarachel4

A father must regain the joy of the holiday season when his son faces the same tragedy he faced at the same age. Rekindling his Christmas cheer, the father encourages his son to embrace the joy of the season. Starring … Continue reading →

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Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (NBC) Rated NR

Posted on January 18, 2020 by laurarachel4

A woman discovers she has the ability to hear the innermost thoughts of the people around her – but only in song. Starring Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, and Alex Newell. This show has a lot of promise. I love the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Under the Stars (BYU) Rated NR

Posted on December 22, 2019 by laurarachel4

The tv series Christmas Under the Stars is a concert series of musicians singing both songs for the season and their own chart toppers. Starring Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Jordan Smith, Kurt Bestor, and Laura Cooksey. This is a … Continue reading →

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Annie (2014) Rated PG

Posted on December 21, 2019 by laurarachel4

A foster child has her life change when a mayoral candidate takes her in as a campaign move. Starring Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis, and Rose Byrne. Seriously, this film leaves out everything that made the original Annie special. There was … 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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