10 Movies Like The Night They Raided Minsky’s

Description: A backstage musical that blends comedy, romance, and showbiz drama, with a focus on the trials and triumphs of putting on a theatrical production.

Fact: The film features the iconic 'Dancing in the Dark' sequence, choreographed by Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse, which is often cited as one of the greatest dance numbers in cinema.

Description: A musical-comedy filled with witty wordplay, slapstick humor, and theatrical performances, capturing the spirit of vaudeville and burlesque entertainment.

Fact: Danny Kaye's rapid-fire 'pellet with the poison' tongue-twister scene remains one of the most memorable comedic moments in film history.

Description: A musical comedy that satirizes Hollywood and Soviet politics, with playful performances, witty dialogue, and a focus on the transformative power of entertainment.

Fact: The film is an adaptation of the Broadway musical, which itself was based on the 1939 film 'Ninotchka,' starring Greta Garbo.

Description: This musical delves into the world of burlesque and vaudeville, focusing on the ambitions of a stage mother and her daughters, echoing themes of performance and backstage struggles.

Fact: Based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the film adaptation retains much of the original Broadway musical's sharp wit and memorable songs.

Description: A lavish comedy-adventure with over-the-top performances, elaborate costumes, and a playful tone, mirroring the whimsical and theatrical nature of the reference film.

Fact: The film's famous pie fight scene used over 4,000 pies and took five days to shoot, making it one of the most elaborate comedic sequences in cinema history.

Description: A farcical comedy set in ancient Rome, filled with slapstick humor, mistaken identities, and theatrical antics, reminiscent of vaudeville-style entertainment.

Fact: The film is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and features Zero Mostel reprising his stage role.

Description: A biographical musical that showcases the rise of a performer in the early 20th century, emphasizing backstage drama, comedic timing, and the glitz of show business.

Fact: Barbra Streisand won an Academy Award for her role as Fanny Brice, making her the first (and only) performer to win for a musical role in a tie.

Description: A lavish musical with extravagant costumes, big dance numbers, and a nostalgic look at early 20th-century entertainment, much like the theatrical flair of the reference film.

Fact: The film's budget ballooned to $25 million, making it one of the most expensive musicals of its time, and it won three Academy Awards.

Description: Set in the decadent world of 1930s Berlin, this musical-drama blends dark humor, political undertones, and theatrical performances, much like the burlesque and vaudeville themes in the reference film.

Fact: The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Director for Bob Fosse, and features Liza Minnelli's iconic performance as Sally Bowles.

Description: A comedy about aging vaudeville performers reuniting for one last show, highlighting the nostalgia, humor, and bittersweet dynamics of show business.

Fact: The film is based on Neil Simon's play of the same name and stars Walter Matthau and George Burns, who won an Academy Award for his performance.