Michael Cerveris
Biography: Michael Cerveris (born November 6, 1960) is an American singer, guitarist and actor. He has performed in many stage musicals and plays, including in several Stephen Sondheim musicals: Assassins, Sweeney Todd, Road Show, and Passion. He won the Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Assassins. He was called, by Playbill.com, "arguably the most versatile leading man on Broadway", playing roles from "Shakespeare's Romeo to The Who's Tommy, from the German transsexual rock diva Hedwig in Hedwig & the Angry Inch to the homicidal title character of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd." Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Cerveris, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: November 06, 1960
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The Mexican
2001-03-01
The Mexican
Overview: Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-01
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Steel and Lace
1991-01-30
Steel and Lace
Overview: After her attackers go free, Gaily Morton, the victim of a vicious assault, commits suicide. Her vengeful brother, brilliant robotics engineer and scientist, Dr. Albert Morton, decides to use his skills to exact vengeance, transplanting his sisters's brain into a humanoid cyborg with bone-crushing strength and an array of built-in torture devices...
Genres: Action Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-30
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009-10-23
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Overview: Darren Shan is a regular teenage kid. He and his friend Steve find out about a Freak Show coming to town and work hard at trying to find tickets. They do, and together they go to "Cirque du Freak" where they see many strange acts including a wolf-man and a bearded lady
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-23
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Basic Psych
Basic Psych
Overview: A psychological thriller
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
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Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
2009-09-25
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Overview: After her boyfriend mysteriously leaves her with little explanation, a doctoral candidate in anthropology at a prestigious East Coast university is left looking for answers as to what went wrong.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-25
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Meskada
2010-10-03
Meskada
Overview: Small-town detective Noah Cordin is called to solve a juvenile homicide that occurred during a home burglary in his affluent town of Hilliard. The dead boy's mother, Allison Connor, is a member of the Meskada County Board of Commissioners, and a powerful woman in Hilliard; and the entire township rallies together in solidarity - to support her and Detective Cordin's efforts to find the killers.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-03
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Stake Land
2010-09-30
Stake Land
Overview: Martin was a normal teenage boy before the country collapsed in an empty pit of economic and political disaster. A vampire epidemic has swept across what is left of the nation's abandoned towns and cities, and it's up to Mister, a death dealing, rogue vampire hunter, to get Martin safely north to Canada, the continent's New Eden.
Genres: Drama Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-30
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Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
2010-11-16
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
Overview: Join us for a rousing celebration of the life and works of one of Broadway's greatest legends — the one and only Stephen Sondheim. For the master composer and lyricist's 80th birthday, many of musical theater's brightest stars gathered in March of 2010 to perform more than two dozen sensational numbers from Sondheim's illustrious career, and several of these enduring songs are performed by the original Broadway cast members. David Hyde Pierce hosts this magical event with Stephen Sondheim's longtime collaborator Paul Gemignani conducting the New York Philharmonic. Originally broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 38, episode 2).
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-16
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A Woman, Her Men, and Her Futon
1992-11-01
A Woman, Her Men, and Her Futon
Overview: Recently divorced, aspiring filmmaker Helen (Jennifer Rubin) enters into a love triangle fueled by sexual hunger and manipulation. But as she attempts to define herself and fulfill her wants and needs, she must choose between her independence and her men. As Helen's exploits with controlling lover Paul (Michael Cerveris), casual beau Randy (Grant Show) and friend Donald (Lance Edwards) become fodder for her script, her choice becomes clear.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-01
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Lulu on the Bridge
1998-09-06
Lulu on the Bridge
Overview: This film is about a famous jazz saxophonist, Izzy, whose life is forever changed after he is accidentally shot.
Genres: Drama Mystery Romance Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-09-06
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Doubletake
1985-11-24
Doubletake
Overview: Two corpses are found in different locations with their heads severed and exchanged. Frank Janek is called on to head the team of detectives investigating. Meanwhile, Janek is trying to find out why an old friend and colleague committed suicide, which eventually leads to a romantic situation with photographer Caroline Wallace and the discovery of some major corruption among his superiors, all of which has little or nothing to do with the murder story.
Genres: Action Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-11-24
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Strangers
1990-08-11
Strangers
Overview: Two brothers are reunited under terrifying circumstances. John Reece has made a precarious living by selling cocaine to actors and bands, but now he owes his violent associates in the Los Angeles underworld $30,000 - and they don't care how they get it. His upstanding brother tries to rescue him, in turn exposing his wife and young son to danger.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-11
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Fun Home: 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert
2024-01-08
Fun Home: 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert
Overview: Ten years ago, Fun Home entered our lives with its world premiere at The Public Theater and began its journey of touching and inspiring the lives of millions. After a critically acclaimed and sold-out run at The Public, Fun Home transferred to Broadway winning five Tony Awards including Best Musical, before going onto productions worldwide. Join Jeanine Tesori, Lisa Kron, Chris Fenwick, and Sam Gold as they reunite with original company members as well as some new faces to present a special concert of the Tony Award-winning production with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit organization, Outright International.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-01-08
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Leaving Circadia
2014-06-14
Leaving Circadia
Overview: New Yorkers on the cusp of thirty strive to balance their fading dreams with the growing responsibilities of life, love, and career.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-06-14
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Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
1991-05-23
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
Overview: Those rambunctious kids are back in school and back in trouble in a smash sequel to the 1978 worldwide hit. Corey Feldman leads a rock and roll rally at Ronald Reagon High, but must triumph over the evil plans of the school's fascist principal, Vadar, who wants to halt the school dance and run their school like a prison.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-23
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Detours
2016-04-20
Detours
Overview: A newly single New Yorker must re-locate to Florida for her dream job. She drives south with her widowed dad, her mom's ashes in a coffee can, and a GPS with a mind of its own.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-20
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Passion
2005-03-31
Passion
Overview: Passion is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The story was adapted from Ettore Scola's film Passione d'Amore. Central themes include love, sex, obsession, illness, passion, beauty, power and manipulation. Set in 19th century Italy, the plot concerns a young soldier and the changes in him brought about by the obsessive love of Fosca, his Colonel's homely, ailing cousin.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-31
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Watchmen: Chapter I
2024-08-12
Watchmen: Chapter I
Overview: In 1985, the murder of a government-sponsored superhero draws his outlawed colleagues out of retirement and into a mystery that threatens to upend their personal lives and the world itself.
Genres: Animation Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-08-12
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Tokyo Pop
1988-04-15
Tokyo Pop
Overview: A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.
Genres: Comedy Romance Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-04-15
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
2018-07-04
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Overview: Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-07-04
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Starring Austin Pendleton
2016-04-01
Starring Austin Pendleton
Overview: A quirky and inspirational documentary film on the philosophical approach to the life and work of character actor, Austin Pendleton.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-01
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Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig
2003-09-07
Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig
Overview: Documentary about the creation of the stage musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and its subsequent film adaptation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-07
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Stake Land: Jebediah
2011-05-11
Stake Land: Jebediah
Overview: Webisode prequel to the feature film “Stake Land”. Jebediah’s story, the Brotherhood begins.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-05-11
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Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration
2020-04-26
Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration
Overview: To celebrate the 90th birthday of Broadway songwriting great Stephen Sondheim, an A-list group of performers sing songs of inspiration from his songbook in a concert event filmed in their homes. Hosted and co-produced by Raúl Esparza, the acclaimed one-night-only event was created as a benefit for ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty).
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-26
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Russian Broadway Shut Down
2014-01-23
Russian Broadway Shut Down
Overview: Citing homosexual propaganda law, Russian government outlaws theatrical performances ; Russian Broadway community responds.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-23
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Watchmen: Chapter II
2024-11-25
Watchmen: Chapter II
Overview: Suspicious of the events ensnaring their former colleagues, Nite Owl and Silk Spectre are spurred out of retirement to investigate. As they grapple with personal ethics, inner demons and a society turned against them, they race the clock to uncover a deepening plot that might trigger global nuclear war.
Genres: Animation Mystery Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-25
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Assassins
2004-04-22
Assassins
Overview: A darkly comic Tony-award winner that examines the motives of the nine notorious Americans who took their shot at the President of the United States. This wickedly subversive spectacle explores the national fixation on celebrity and its violent intersection with the American dream.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-04-22
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