PLOT SUMMARY This movie is
based upon the 1980 film which follows NYC talent attending the New
York City High School for the Performing Arts, (Known today as Fiorello
H. Laguardia H.S.) students get specialized training that often leads
to success as actors, singers, etc. In 1936, New York City Mayor
Fiorello H. LaGuardia founded the High School of Music & Art in
order to provide a facility where the most gifted and talented public
school students of New York City could pursue their talents in art or
music, while also completing a full academic program of instruction. In
1948, the School of Performing Arts was created to provide training in
performance skills to students who wished to prepare for professional
careers in dance, music or drama.
