Tag Archives: musicals

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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Peter Pan Live (2014) Rated NR

Posted on May 30, 2019 by laurarachel4

 A live telecast of the musical Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. Starring Allison Williams, Christian Borle, Kelli O’Hara I was not impressed with this version of Peter Pan. I’ve never been fond of a woman portraying Peter Pan. They … Continue reading →

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42nd Street (1933) Rated NR

Posted on June 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

A director may be putting on his last show on Broadway when a newcomer is hired to replace the star of the show. Starring Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ginger Rogers, Dick Powell. 42nd Street is a show within a … Continue reading →

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3 Sailors and a Girl (1953) Rated NR

Posted on December 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

Three Navy men happen to run into a producer who encourages them to invest in his new show. Once they meet the woman starring in it, they are sold. Based on the play, The Butter and Egg Man by George S. … Continue reading →

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Finian’s Rainbow (1968) Rated G

Posted on January 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

A mysterious Irishman comes to a small southern town to bury a stolen pot of gold, hoping that it will grow. Unbeknownst to him, the leprechaun he stole it from follows him to get his gold back. Based on the … Continue reading →

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Joan Leslie (1925-2015)

Posted on October 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

(1925-2015)    Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) Rated NR A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.  This Is the Army (1943) Rated NR In WWI dancer Jerry Jones stages an … Continue reading →

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The Last Five Years (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

A struggling actress and her novelist husband analyze the deconstruction of their marriage. Based on Jason Robert Brown’s musical by the same name. Starring Anna Kendrick, Jeremy Jordan, Tamara Mintz Let me begin by saying that this is a musical film, … Continue reading →

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Galavant (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

Prince Galavant tries to get his one true love back from King Richard. Starring Joshua Sasse, Timothy Omundson, Vinnie Jones, Mallory Jansen, Karen David, Luke Youngblood This show is a cross between fairy tales, Monty Python, and musicals. Even with … Continue reading →

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That’s Entertainment III (1994) Rated G

Posted on February 10, 2014 by laurarachel4

The third installment of That’s Entertainment showcasing the history of MGM musicals. Starring June Allyson, Cyd Charisse, Lena Horne, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly That’s Entertainment III adds to the series with extra footage, that is never seen, outtakes and scenes … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Fair Weather (1955)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR After World War II war buddies, Ted, Doug, and Angie decide to meet 10 years later. In those ten years their dreams dissolve and a network wants to show their reunion on TV. What was the point of … Continue reading →

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