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A Musical Marathon
This FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY!

“Truly something for everyone… The eclectic selection ranges from classic to pop-rock to camp.” – The New York Times

“We’ll be there with bells on!” - Time Out New York

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of America’s premier arts center, The Film Society offers up a full weekend of movie musicals reflecting the richness of Lincoln Center music, dance, and theater on the silver screen.


FREE Ticket Offer for Music Lovers! Buy a Series Pass (five screenings for just $40) to either The Secret Policeman's Film Festival or the Movie Musicals Marathon and get a free pair of tickets to sample the other series. To redeem, passes must be purchased at the Walter Reade Theater box office, in cash. Offer expires July 1, 2009. Certain restrictions apply.


Click on the pictures for film descriptions. Purchase tickets online by clicking on the SHOWTIME under Buy Tickets.
 
50 Years
Single Screening Tickets:
$7 members/students/child - $8 senior - $11 public
Online service charge: $1.25 per ticket ordered. Cash only at the box office.

Day Pass ($40 public, $30 member): admits one person to every screening on that day.
Series Pass ($40 public/$30 member): admits one person to five programs in the series.
Day & Series Passes only available for purchase at the box office ~ subject to availability. Certain restrictions apply.

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Singin' In The Rain
Stanley Donen, USA, 1952; 103m
STUDIO PRINT
Get out your umbrellas and jump in some puddles for this cinematic gem. “A rush of pure, undiluted joy; both the ‘Make ’Em Laugh’ number and the title song’s renditions will make you feel positively ecstatic.” - Time Out New York.

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Fri Jul 3: 10:30AM


Grease (sing along)
Randal Kleiser, USA, 1977; 110m
STUDIO PRINT
The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds request your presence for a sing-along.

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Fri Jul 3: 12:45


Top Hat
Mark Sandrich, USA, 1935; 101m
This vibrant, Fred-and-Ginger toe-tapper will put you into your dancing shoes. “Depression-era escapism doesn’t get any more footloose, fancy-free or sublime than this.” - Time Out New York

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Fri Jul 3: 3


Viva Las Vegas
George Sidney, USA, 1964; 85m
STUDIO PRINT
Elvis, Ann-Margret, and the bright light city set your soul on fire.

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Fri Jul 3: 5:10



Ziegfeld Follies
Lew Ayers & Roy Del Ruth, USA, 1946; 110m
A new revue in the grand old style, which MGM quietly labeled “Greatest Production Since The Birth Of Motion Pictures!”

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Fri Jul 3: 7


Cabaret
Bob Fosse, USA, 1972; 124m
STUDIO PRINT
Pre-war Berlin comes alive in Fosse’s groundbreaking masterpiece.

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Fri Jul 3: 9:15


Purple Rain
Albert Magnoli, USA, 1984; 111m
Prince’s Oscar-winning score makes for a one-of-a-kind rock drama. “The music is still glorious, the Revolution still sexy and tight.” - Time Out New York

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Fri Jul 3: Midnight




Meet Me In St. Louis
Vincente Minnelli, USA, 1944; 113m
STUDIO PRINT
Visit the 1904 World’s Fair with the Smith sisters (Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien, Mary Astor, and Lucille Bremer).

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Sat Jul 4: 10:15AM




The Gang’s All Here
Busby Berkeley, USA, 1943; 103m
NEW PRINT
The Lady in the Tutti-Frutti Hat is back by popular demand. “Everything you’d want in a kitsch curio and more.” - Time Out New York

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Sat Jul 4: 12:30




Swing Time
George Stevens, USA, 1936; 103m
“A glorious songburst of gaiety and laughter,” featuring four of film history’s most celebrated dance numbers. “A jaunty little masterpiece.” - Time Out New York

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Sat Jul 4: 2:40



The King and I
Walter Lang, USA, 1956; 133m
NEW REMASTERED PRINT
This lavish multiple Oscar-winner on a pristine new print should not missed.

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Sat Jul 4: 4:45


Love Me Or Leave Me
Charles Vidor, USA, 1955; 122m
Jazz singer Ruth (Doris Day) goes from taxi dancer to movie star, thanks to her marriage to a Chicago mobster (James Cagney).

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Sat Jul 4: 7:15


Pal Joey
George Sidney, USA, 1957; 111m
Professional scoundrel Joey Evans (Frank Sinatra) is caught between a rich widow (Rita Hayworth) and the good girl from back home (Kim Novak).

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Sat Jul 4: 9:45


The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Jim Sharman, USA, 1975; 100m
NEW PRINT
Let’s do the Time Warp again! “This is the godfather – or godmother, maybe? – of midnight movies.” - Time Out New York

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Sat Jul 4: Midnight


Oliver
Carol Reed, USA, 1968; 153m
ARCHIVE PRINT
This British Best Picture-winner remains among the best films made in the past 50 years.

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Sun Jul 5: 10AM



Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Howard Hawks, USA, 1953; 91m
STUDIO PRINT
Bombshells Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe light up the screen in a musical comedy classic.

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Sun Jul 5: 1


An American In Paris
Vincente Minnelli, USA, 1951; 113m
STUDIO PRINT
A single dance number in this balletic masterpiece choreographed by Gene Kelly cost over half a million dollars, a staggering sum in 1951. “We can’t recommend this movie enough!” - Time Out New York

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Sun Jul 5: 3


On The Town
Stanley Donen, USA, 1949; 98m
STUDIO PRINT
While on shore leave, three sailors (Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin) turn New York City into a dance floor.

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Sun Jul 5: 5:15




Hair
Milos Forman, USA, 1979; 121m
ARCHIVE PRINT
Take a stroll in Central Park, then see it transformed on the big screen in Milos Forman’s ’70s landmark.

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Sun Jul 5: 7:15



Tommy
Ken Russell, UK, 1975; 111m
ARCHIVE PRINT
The Who’s incendiary rock opera, featuring classic performances by Elton John, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, and many more.

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Sun Jul 5: 9:45


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