Musical Comedy

Avery Lawrence thought she had it all—a charming fiancé, a Broadway-themed star-studded engagement, and a picture-perfect life. But when her fraudster of a fiancé’s true identity is exposed and he’s hauled away in handcuffs, Avery’s world comes crashing down faster than the chandelier in Phantom of the Opera. Left stranded on Christmas Day outside the federal prison without her cell phone or wallet, Avery stumbles out of the cold and into the last phone booth in Manhattan.

Introducing "Lights, Camera, Performance," the ultimate guide to the exciting world of television's performing arts! Embark on a fascinating journey through the history of television performances and discover the groundbreaking moments that have forever changed the way we consume entertainment. From dramas to comedies, reality shows to anthologies, "Lights, Camera, Performance" delves into the world of TV and unveils the secrets behind the most captivating performances of all time. Uncover the evolution of scripted dramas, as well as the remarkable rise of stand-up comedy and sketch shows ...

From syndicated humor columnist Marc Acito comes a wildly inventive and hysterically funny novel that is equal parts Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Fame, Risky Business, Dead Poets Society, and The Catcher in the Rye.

Spin - The Rumpelstiltskin Musical: A witty musical reimagining of Grimm's fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, created by Broadway veterans, narrated by Jim Dale, and featuring a cast of Broadway musical stars. The story takes place in a Nice Little Kingdom, and ignites when a foolish miller brags that his daughter, Jane, can spin straw into gold. Since she cannot perform such a miracle, Jane desperately enlists the powers of a magical being...Rumpelstiltskin...in exchange for a promise with dire consequences. A fun, fractured fairy tale for the entire family.

When 27-year-old Bette Robinson quits her Manhattan banking job, she knows she won't miss the 80-hour workweeks, her claustrophobic cubicle or her revolting boss's Quotes of the Day. Then Bette meets Kelly, head of Manhattan's hottest PR and events planning firm, and suddenly she has a brand-new job where the primary requirement is to see and be seen. The work at Kelly & Company takes Bette inside the VIP rooms of the city's most exclusive nightclubs, to parties crowded with celebrities and socialites.

Nothing will get in the way of Millie Price’s dream of becoming a Broadway star. Not her lovable but super introverted dad, who raised Millie alone since she was a baby. Not her drama club rival, Oliver, who is the very definition of Simmering Romantic Tension. And not her “Millie Moods,” the feelings of intense emotion that threaten to overwhelm. Millie needs an ally. And when an accidentally left-open browser brings Millie to her dad’s embarrassingly moody LiveJournal from 2003, Millie knows just what to do—find her mom.

From the point of view of 2050, you're history. Theological warfare. Elvis on an epic time-travel journey - the Presliad. Buddhavision - a network bigger than God (and more powerful, too). Nasty nuclear leftovers. Naughty sex habits. Dalai Dan (the 153rd reincarnation of the Lama of that ilk) and Barry, the talkative Time Sprout. Even with all this excitement, you wouldn't think a backwater planet like Earth makes much of a splash in the galatic pond.

Learning to sing these scales could kill a girl. The RS is finally under control, thanks to a spell cast by the elemental Witch Leaders. But Elaria only survived that casting because King Verin of the Azure Court offered himself to fuel the RS. And Verin was only able to do that because of yet another spell that Vivian, the Leader of Water, cast upon Verin and Elaria—a love spell. That love spell should have faded but instead has grown in strength. As Elaria and Verin fall deeper under its thrall, it slowly becomes clear that there may be something more sinister than love magic at work. ...

Comedy is how we cope with the absurdity of life. The person who cannot step back and see how ludicrous are most of the things we encounter in life is the person who gets mired and engulfed in them. Comedy lets us step back and see the whole picture. It reminds us of what is really important which certainly includes laughing and laughing often. These four comedies each take on several situations but exaggerate them until they become enlarged and laughable. To each are added an unusual use of standard theatrical tradition. A writer of one play becomes involved with his own characters. ...

Help wanted: Producer for the latest album from multi-platinum selling band Birds of Prey. Enter Sammy Rhodes, famed DJ named The Spin Doctor. He is a musical genius and fits in with the band like he's our sixth member.

Low Winter in Mirribool. Deluge, torrent and passion – set to music! After her disastrous marriage, Elle Charlwood now lives in Mirribool, an Australian country town. It’s the home of her childhood friends Shelley and Liam, and where Tolstoy’s War and Peace is being adapted into a stage musical! But will it ever happen? Two celebrities are invited to do major roles for the musical society, and as the cold rain sets in, the resulting drama is not just on the stage. What ties raging rivers, murderous wives, scores to be settled, new horizons, and love together? Girl in a storm! This ...

High summer in Mirribool. Humour, drama, and romance – in song! So, what if you found a letter from your husband saying he has left you for the Barbie-doll office receptionist? Elle Charlwood heads off to the Australian country town of Mirribool, home of her childhood friends, Shelley, and Liam. They offer Elle sanctuary while she tries to glue her life back together. It’s high summer, and she soon becomes absorbed into life in the country town. The wacky local characters are anything but boring, and the musical society gives everyone a place to express themselves in song. Tolstoy’s ...

Raleigh Jackson is just a "regular girl" with a passion for romance novels and cheesy 90s music. Trystan Lay is a genuine schmillioniare, and the worlds most perfect human (according to NASA). Never in the history of the universe have opposites been known to attract...until now! Created by an audiobook narrator and musical improv comedy performer, and an erotica ghostwriter, and performed by comedians from Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings, it's the funniest, and only, multicast audiobook musical for adults!

TOP AMAZON Romántica y Juvenil. MÁS DE 20000 LIBROS VENDIDOS Sinopsis: Málaga, año 2015. Izan, un treintañero que regresa a su ciudad natal después de una larga ausencia, siente que ya nada es como recuerda. ¿Qué queda del grupo de pop-rock que fundó con sus amigos Jaime y Vicente? ¿Qué de los bares, las fiestas y los amores de entonces? A la memoria le vienen imágenes de su juventud en los albores del nuevo milenio. Aquel mágico verano de 1999 en el que todo cambió, mientras preparaban el concierto de sus vidas como un medio para alcanzar un importantísimo fin: perder la ...

Lyle and Trish are two aspiring country-music songwriters that meet at a Nashville coffee house. With Trish being new in town, Lyle invites her to his monthly gathering of songwriters to get to know her better. The evening of quirky characters and light-hearted singing is interrupted by the arrival Aiden Bronson. He’s got a hit song on the radio, and he’s back to show off, stirring up some rivalry while he’s at it. How will Lyle compete against Aiden’s charisma and talent in order to win Trish’s heart?

Impostora Musical traz um triângulo amoroso entre Mariana, seu vizinho roqueiro Levi e o bonitão Augusto. A versão em áudio dá um toque mais do que...

Avec son interprétation immersive et musicale de la Bible des écrivains, Noam Morgensztern de la Comédie-Française propose une traversée intégrale des récits bibliques d'une façon unique. Le défi : incarner seul l'intégralité des récits. La Bible des écrivains initiée par Frédéric Boyer était déjà en soi un défi éditorial : donner la voix à des grands auteurs - Olivier Cadiot, Marie N'Diaye, Emmanuel Carrère, Jean Echenoz, Anne Dufourmantelle, Jacques Roubaud, Florence Delay... - et des exégèses afin de proposer une nouvelle façon de voir ce texte aux sédimentations millénaires.

Der Autor Schneider zum Inhalt seines Erfolgsmusicals:"Das Kind seiner Eltern (Wendy) reitet gerne und hat ein Lieblingspferd, Mocca.Doch die Mutter (Lady Mamma) ist streng. Vater ist an den Rollstuhl gefesselt und fährt Porsche.

In these first short stories collection, the author assembled unforgettable tales that will make the reader ponder, laugh and even get a wet eye or drop a tear with narratives about everyday serendipitous characters around us; from Homeless Tony to Mr. Harris' Tiffany to Big Red Johnny, and many more, the author tell us skillfully about the fictional characters coming vibrantly alive with all their humanity to entertain the reader!

Why did Claire have to drink so much at a small gathering of old friends, and how will she get home now that the host has kicked her out of his house? Hungover and ashamed, Claire begins a harrowing journey back to her apartment. Songs blend into the narrative and reveal harsh truths Claire would prefer to avoid.