Since the first sound film came out, Hollywood musicals have provided some of the most iconic movie moments. Three NPR movie fans discuss the merits and drawbacks of the genre.

The powerhouse filmmaker behind 'Dreamgirls' and now 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' spills his secrets on bringing song to screen, directing divas and why camp is underrated. By Caitlin Huston Business ...

Fred Astaire is one of the biggest legends in Hollywood history, and he even had a hand in making Singin' in the Rain, without ever appearing on-screen. Astaire starred in some of the best movie ...

Musicals don’t always transition neatly from stage to film, although the ones that work often stay with audiences for years. A strong adaptation doesn’t copy the play beat for beat. It utilizes the ...

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Loosely modeled after the popular City Club Forum, the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program will host the Eastside Conversations, programs held once a month to discuss contemporary issues. Daniel Goldmark ...

As a master of the movie musical, Bill Condon knows a certain truth about theatergoers. “Secretly, people love it. They love musicals, but they have to be permitted,” says Condon, who has brought to ...