Fame, the musical, was featured in the Broadway Series South offerings in 1999 based on the 1980 musical film. This production was conceived and developed by David De Silva, is a musical with a book by José Fernandez, music by Steve Margoshes and lyrics by Jacques Levy. Fame tells the story of students attending the High School of Performing Arts, among them fame-obsessed Carmen, ambitious actress Serena, wisecracking comedian/bad boy Joe, and quiet violinist Schlomo.