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Upstage

2021

A documentary on Goshen High School, a school in Upstate New York, and its theater program which has a vast history spanning over 60 years. The film explores Paul Wright, the founder of Goshen's theater program, and the history of the program up until the cancellation of the 2020 musical of Beauty and the Beast. This film takes a deep dive into the process of how Goshen High School musicals are produced and what makes this theater program so special

5.6

Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask

2006

This made-for-television documentary tells the story of the creation of the world's most successful musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera.

6.4

Every Act of Life

2018

The life of Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally (Master Class, Ragtime): 60 years of groundbreaking plays and musicals, the struggle for gay rights, addiction and recovery, finding true love, and the relentless pursuit of inspiration.

0.0

Who Said Macbeth

2021

Although the past two years have been challenging for the Theatre industry, they also showed its incredible strength and resilience. Through interviews with West End performers and creatives, this documentary outlines the difficulties presented to our industry over the course of the pandemic, as well as highlighting changes - both positive and negative - that have come from it. An emotional reflection on a battle it was worth fighting for. All profits will be going to 'Acting for Others', an organisation that provides support to all theatre workers through 14 member charities. We hope these stories full of passion for Theatre inspire you just as much as they inspired us!

8.1

Bathtubs Over Broadway

2018

When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many friends outside of his day job. But while gathering material for a segment on the show, Steve stumbled onto a few vintage record albums that would change his life forever.

10.0

Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home

2003

Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home

7.2

Original Cast Album: Company

1970

In 1970, right after the triumphant premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking concept musical Company, the renowned composer and lyricist, his director Harold Prince, the show’s stars, and a large pit orchestra all went into a Manhattan recording studio as part of a time-honored Broadway tradition: the making of the original cast album. What ensued was a marathon session in which all involved pushed themselves to the limit.

0.0

Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5

2019

Love Island winner Amber Davies chats her preparation for taking on the role of a lifetime as Judy in the West End production of the beloved Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5. Cameras are on hand to capture every moment, from audition to opening night.

7.0

Follies: In Concert

1986

A backstage documentary film including footage from the legendary 1985 concert performance of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. The plot of the musical centers around a reunion of showgirls who appeared in an annual Follies extravaganza when it was staged between the wars.

2.0

Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh

1998

'Hey, Mr Producer!' features selected scenes from the productions of the world's most successful musical producer, Cameron Mackintosh - classic songs from classic musicals performed by the ultimate cast.

6.8

Most Valuable Players

2009

Documentary about the Freddy Awards, similar to Broadway's Tony Awards, that gives high school musical theater geeks one night of the year to shine in a Pennsylvania town that devotes all its resources to high school sports.

7.1

Six by Sondheim

2013

This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.

10.0

The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'

2020

A special behind-the-scenes look at the making of the audiobook edition of "d'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical" and how it did its part in helping keep theater and the arts alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5.0

Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals

2009

This fascinating documentary chronicles the intense rivalry between high schools in Southern Indiana to win a prestigious festival performance with lavish student musical productions that often cost in the tens of thousands of dollars to produce.

0.0

Revolution Rent

2019

A Cuban-American director travels to his exiled parents' homeland to mount a stage production of the musical, RENT, where he discovers an inspiring artistic family and embarks on a personal journey to reclaim his complicated heritage.

1.0

Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies

1997

A year in the life of the Palm Springs Follies, featuring beautiful, ageless performers from around the world in a show that is always Standing Room Only. The film intercuts colorful interviews with the participants and footage of auditions, rehearsals, and the actual performances.

6.0

My So-Called High School Rank

2022

A deep dive into the lives of high school students in three radically disparate communities as they navigate the pressures around college while staging a musical, until seismic events upend their dreams and expectations.

0.0

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

2025

A documentary about the legendary 1972 Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus, which launched many illustrious careers and ignited a comedy revolution.

0.0

La ópera rock Jesucristo Superstar: un hito en la historia del musical español

2018

On November 6, 1975, a few days before the death of dictator Francisco Franco, the Spanish version of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, originally written by Tim Rice and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, premiers in Madrid, starring and produced by singer Camilo Sesto, a controversial work that became a mass phenomenon.

0.0

Words and Music by Jerry Herman

2007

WORDS AND MUSIC is the story of one of Broadway's iconic figures: the composer/lyricist of Hello, Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Jerry Herman and an all-star cast, chart his rise from 1950s off-Broadway through all of his smash hits. Featuring never-before-seen footage of original stage performances, and a score full of classic show tunes.

Elaine Paige at the BBC

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Upstage

Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask

Every Act of Life

Who Said Macbeth

Bathtubs Over Broadway

Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home

Original Cast Album: Company

Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5

Follies: In Concert

Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh

Most Valuable Players

Six by Sondheim

The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'

Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals

Revolution Rent

Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies

My So-Called High School Rank

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

La ópera rock Jesucristo Superstar: un hito en la historia del musical español

Words and Music by Jerry Herman