THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE

A musical romantic comedy with a dark twist

WHAT PROFESSIONALS IN HOLLYWOOD ARE SAYING ABOUT "THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE"

“An entertaining story full of colorful characters and compelling plot twists” – Bulletproof Script Coverage

“A highly engaging musical romantic comedy” – Screencraft Fellowship

“A heartfelt, energetic, action-packed romantic comedy; with a jolting dark twist” – Wescreenplay

“A very clever concept with a strong story” – Billy Joel’s creative team

LOGLINE

“A Broadway star devoid of inspiration, grappling with abandonment issues must overcome a life-altering tragedy by reconnecting with his estranged biological mother.”

SYNOPSIS

Among the dazzling marquees of the world’s most loved stage productions, four-time Tony Award winner and the reigning star of New York’s theater scene, Jamie Broadway seems to have it all. Celebrated for his commanding performances that have dominated New York’s stages for over a decade, the charismatic star is currently wowing audiences as Billy Joel in the brand-new smash-hit musical “Piano Man,” which audiences cannot believe has taken until now for someone to write a musical about Billy Joel.

Jamie is the desire of every woman (and possibly some men) on the East Coast, but Jamie harbors not one, but two dark secrets that if left unbridled could ruin his very existence.

Beneath the glittering surface, and haunted by a childhood of perceived abandonment, Jamie’s love life becomes a carousel of beautiful women, each a fleeting attempt to fill the void left by the one woman he believes was unable to love him. Add to this Jamie’s unquenchable desire to surpass his once-famous but absentee mother, Katie Mitchell, while simultaneously bedding half the Upper West Side, it’s no wonder his best friend and one-time lover Stella fears that Jamie’s life is headed in the wrong direction.

Surprisingly, everything changes when Jamie encounters Virginia Rodwell, a young, legally blind professional cheerleader for the New York Jets. Instead of the expected one-night stand, a genuine connection blossoms, forcing Jamie to question his womanizing ways and even his post-theater career. Their love story defies expectations, but when Virginia’s controlling mother intervenes, everyone’s life is suddenly upended.

Disregarding her mother’s demands, Virginia chooses love over her previously sheltered life, and despite their age difference, Jamie and Virginia’s romance flourishes until an unforeseen tragedy strikes on a cold winter’s night that rocks Jamie to his core.

Fearing Jamie’s return to old habits, Stella guides him through his grief and helps him channel his pain to unlock his previously stifled creativity. Meanwhile, a vengeful alliance between Virginia’s mother and an unhinged New York detective threatens Jamie’s freedom in the worst possible way.

With grief as his compass and Stella by his side, Jamie embarks on a journey to rebuild his life by turning his pain into a force for good while honoring Virginia’s memory in a way that only an entertainer can. As Stella suppresses her own feelings, while secretly plotting to mend Jamie’s resentment towards his mother, things take an unexpected turn, forcing Jamie to turn to the one person he wanted nothing to do with ever again; his mother Katie.

In a twist of fate, Jamie realizes that the key to saving his life, career, and shattered heart lies in reframing his perspective through the lens of love, by opening his heart to his estranged mother.

In a city that never sleeps, New Yorkers open their collective hearts and wallets as Broadway’s biggest mother-and-son duo transcend their personal struggles to embark on a mission to change the lives of visually impaired children around the world. As Jamie, Katie, and Stella unite to honor Virginia’s legacy, the audience witnesses not only a heartwarming story of love and redemption but also the unexpected birth of a musical romantic comedy that mirrors their own journey and resonates far beyond the dazzling lights of Broadway.

What sets “Through the Eyes of Love” apart from all musical movies that have come before it is how it combines 8 toe-tapping hits by legendary songwriter Billy Joel with 13 catchy original songs by up-and-coming composer J. D Moorea, driving the narrative forward in an incredibly exciting way. Even the most daring of modern musical movies haven’t attempted such a feat. This, along with the stage adaptation, paperback novel, and full “theatrical-experience” audiobook puts “Through the Eyes of Love” in rarified air, making it a truly unique literary package, sure to captivate its audience in this never-before-seen fully immersive experience.

“Through the Eyes of Love” is a unique story that captures the essence of redemption, and the transformative power of a mother’s love.

THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE - THE NOVEL

COMING SOON

How I went about writing a fiction / non-fiction hybrid screenplay

THE BACKSTORY BEHIND "THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE"

When J.D Moorea (then known as Dan Shearin) retired from entertaining, after starring in over thirty Broadway-style shows on cruise ships, he never imagined that the next decade would upend his life beyond anyone’s worst nightmares. 

When a chance meeting and a friendly coffee with a much younger legally blind N.R.L cheerleader named Breeana Robinson unexpectedly led to romance, no one could have predicted the chain of events that would lead to Breeana’s untimely death at only twenty-one, but more so, that would eventually lead to J.D being charged with Breeana’s murder six years to the day after she plunged from their apartment balcony; especially when her death was originally deemed as suicide by police. 

As J.D’s decades-long philandering playboy past on cruise ships came to light through an unrelenting media’s thirst for a salacious story, the police crumbled, and despite a lack of evidence, or any clear motive, they manufactured a scenario that was destined to fail, in order to justify a murder charge. 

Despite the odds, and most of the country being firmly against him (thanks to the extensive unbalanced media reports around the world), J.D was determined to clear his name, while making sure that Breeana’s death wasn’t in vain.

As fate would have it, God chose an entertainer with a passion for screenwriting to be thrust into the upheaval that J.D has experienced so that this story could be shared with the world, while honoring the life of an incredibly inspiring young woman with a disability. 

After five long years being on bail for murder, J.D’s long-held proclamation of innocence was justified when the Department of Public Prosecutions finally admitted that they did not have enough evidence to continue the case and dropped the charges. Long before Jayden Daniel Moorea had all charges dropped in relation to Breeana’s death, he penned the up-tempo, musical romantic comedy, but for legal reasons it is only now that the details can be made public.

This screenplay and its ensuing movie are sure to make you laugh out loud, break your heart and even tap your foot while singing along to the catchy musical numbers by both Billy Joel and J.D Moorea himself. Most importantly though, it will make you believe that no matter who you are, you can make a difference in the world when you see it “Through the eyes of love”.

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