Top 10 Comedy Films Set in Music Conservatories

Description: This film features a has-been movie star who tries to revive his career through a Broadway show, showcasing the behind-the-scenes of musical production.

Fact: The film includes the famous song "That's Entertainment!" which became a standard in musical theatre.

Description: This classic musical comedy involves a con man who pretends to be a band leader to swindle a small town. The setting includes a band conservatory where the town's children are taught to play instruments.

Fact: The film was adapted from a Broadway musical, and Robert Preston reprised his role from the stage production.

Description: This comedy about two producers who plan to make a flop Broadway show involves a lot of musical numbers and the process of putting on a production, akin to a conservatory setting.

Fact: Mel Brooks won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for this film, and it was later adapted into a successful Broadway musical.

Description: A lounge singer hiding in a convent transforms the choir into a soulful sensation, offering a comedic take on music education and performance.

Fact: Whoopi Goldberg performed her own singing in the film, and the choir's performances were recorded live.

Description: A mockumentary about folk musicians reuniting for a concert, this film captures the spirit of music education and performance in a light-hearted way.

Fact: The film was directed by Christopher Guest, known for his mockumentary style, and features original songs written for the movie.

Description: Although primarily set in a prep school, the film captures the essence of a music conservatory with its focus on rock music education. Jack Black's character, a substitute teacher, turns his class into a rock band.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of a substitute teacher who turned his students into a rock band, and the band in the movie actually performed live at the end.

Description: This film follows a washed-up pop star who teams up with an aspiring songwriter to create a hit song. While not set entirely in a conservatory, the film's focus on music composition and performance makes it a fitting addition.

Fact: Hugh Grant learned to play the piano for his role, and the song "Way Back Into Love" was nominated for a Golden Globe.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows an all-female Aboriginal soul group in the 1960s, showcasing their journey from local talent to international stars, with elements of music education and performance.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life group, The Sapphires, and the actresses learned to sing and perform for their roles.

Description: While centered around collegiate a cappella groups, the film captures the competitive and educational spirit of a conservatory setting, with its focus on vocal performance and music theory.

Fact: The film's soundtrack became a commercial success, and the a cappella arrangements were done by professional groups.

Description: This film about a group of working-class Irish youths forming a soul band has elements of a music conservatory with its focus on learning and performing music.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Roddy Doyle, and the band's performances were so authentic that they were often mistaken for real concerts.