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  • Unusual Movie Musicals

    Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

    What is the greatest movie musical of all time? "Singin' In The Rain," "Grease," "The Wizard Of Oz," "West Side Story," and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun … Continue reading

  • 1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago

    Private Venue

    Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading

  • 1975: Life in America 50 Years Ago

    Private Venue

    Revisit 1975, a year when America found itself at a crossroads. In the aftermath of Watergate, the country was grappling with questions of trust and leadership, while Vietnam veterans returned home to a divided nation. At the same time, disco … Continue reading

  • Broadway Comes To Chicago – 2025 (AM)

    Zoom

    Broadway In Chicago, the Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Theater, Goodman Theatre, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago … Continue reading

  • Broadway Comes To Chicago – 2025 (PM)

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    Broadway In Chicago, the Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Theater, Goodman Theatre, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago … Continue reading

  • Good Night, And Good Luck Discussion

    Zoom

      🎥  Good Night, and Good Luck — Live Zoom Discussion Saturday, June 7 | Discussion begins at approximately 7:40 PM CTFREE | Hosted on Zoom After CNN broadcasts Good Night, and Good Luck at 6:00 PM Central, join Presidential … Continue reading

  • Broadway Leading Ladies (AM)

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    Join award-winning, cultural historian and self-proclaimed Broadway nerd, Barry Bradford, for a joyful, behind-the-scenes journey through the lives and legacies of Broadway’s greatest musical stars. From the golden age of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin to the modern brilliance of … Continue reading

    $5.00
  • Broadway Leading Ladies (PM)

    Zoom

    Join award-winning, cultural historian and self-proclaimed Broadway nerd, Barry Bradford, for a joyful, behind-the-scenes journey through the lives and legacies of Broadway’s greatest musical stars. From the golden age of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin to the modern brilliance of … Continue reading

    $5.00
  • 1975: Life in America 50 Years Ago

    Private Venue

    Revisit 1975, a year when America found itself at a crossroads. In the aftermath of Watergate, the country was grappling with questions of trust and leadership, while Vietnam veterans returned home to a divided nation. At the same time, disco … Continue reading

  • Broadway’s Leading Men (AM)

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    Broadway’s Leading Men: A Musical Journey Through the Decades Join me for a joyful, fast-paced, and uplifting 90-minute multimedia celebration of Broadway’s most unforgettable leading men! This is a new program - and already one of my favorite programs! I … Continue reading