On Broadway (2007)

Emotionally devastated by the death of his uncle, Boston carpenter Jack O'Toole (McIntyre) writes a play inspired by the man's wake. When nobody will produce the play, Jack quits his job to... See full summary »

Director:

Dave McLaughlin

Writer:

Dave McLaughlin

Stars:

Joey McIntyre, Eliza Dushku, Mike O'Malley

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Joey McIntyre	...	Jack O'Toole
Eliza Dushku	...	Lena Wilson
Mike O'Malley	...	Father Rolie O'Toole
Sean Lawlor	...	Martin O'Toole
Lance Greene	...	Billy O'Toole
Vincent Dowling	...	Augie Burke
Lucas Caleb Rooney	...	Neil Quinn
Jill Flint	...	Kate O'Toole
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kortney Adams	...	Sarah
Will Arnett	...	Tom
Jennifer Bertolon	...	Girl in Bar
Michael Bortone	...	Bar Patron
Andrew Connolly	...	Uncle Pete
Robert Farrelly	...	Old Guy
Peter Giles	...	Barry Cook

Storyline

Emotionally devastated by the death of his uncle, Boston carpenter Jack O'Toole (McIntyre) writes a play inspired by the man's wake. When nobody will produce the play, Jack quits his job to produce it himself, imagining that this play will give a new start to the strained relationship Jack has with his father. But the only stage Jack can afford is in the back room of a neighborhood pub. In this humble environment, Jack pulls together a theater company of sorts and brings his story to the stage, and in the process he brings together his family and friends and helps them move beyond their loss.

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Plot Keywords:

play | father | uncle | theatre | 

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Taglines:

Stories matter.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Rats
Written by Aaron Sinclair
Performed by Frank Smith
Used by Permission of The Babies & The Puppies (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Whitesnow

User Reviews

Brilliant film about family, friends and dreams

Set in the Irish Catholic neighborhood in south Boston, on Broadway is a worthwhile film about family, friends and the courage to follow a dream - no matter what. I had the opportunity to see the film at the Phoenix film festival, where it was the Sundance Channel Audience Award Winner. I was moved by the relationships among the characters. The film is well acted and well cast. The soundtrack was perfect for the movie.

Dave McLaughlin, writer and director, was at the film festival. Not only is he very talented, but also a genuinely nice person.

For me, a movie where I can laugh and cry is a winner. On Broadway has it all. I hope this film gets wide release.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 April 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$900,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,268, 16 March 2008

Gross USA:

$23,968

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$23,968

Company Credits

Production Co:

Picture Park

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color