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Jazz On A Beam Of Light
Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
150 minutes, includes 15-minute intermission
Two show dates: May 7, 2026 at 7pm; May 9, 2026 at 2pm
Classic film scholar and musical hepcat Michael van den Bos is your host for a rhythmic retrospective revue of all that jazz in the movies. From the hot ‘n’ swinging to the cool ‘n’ mellow, Michael takes you on a jump ‘n’ jive journey through the various styles and representations of jazz on film. Featuring vintage performance movie clips by some of the most important names in jazz history covering Louis Armstrong to Fats Waller with so much more in-between, all projected on the big screen! In the lively lingo of Cab Calloway, you’ll . . . reap this righteous riff, bop bop!
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Broadway Goes Hollywood
Presented By Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces
Running time: 150 min., includes 15-minute intermission
Two show dates: January 22, 2026 at 7pm; January 24, 2026 at 2pm
Hollywood’s embrace of Broadway bedazzlement goes back to the advent of sound films when the movies began to sing and dance. Critically acclaimed and audience pleasing musical theatre productions such as SHOW BOAT, GUYS AND DOLLS, MY FAIR LADY and THE SOUND OF MUSIC, among many others, made successful stage-to-screen transitions. This tradition continues well into the 21st century with recent titles such as IN THE HEIGHTS, director Steven Spielberg’s version of WEST SIDE STORY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and WICKED, all getting the Hollywood treatment.
In this special presentation, classic film scholar Michael van den Bos raises the curtain and flips on the footlights for a rapturous revue of Broadway musicals adapted into motion picture razzmatazz. Featuring a curated collection of dazzling musical film clips and Michael’s colourful commentary, come experience Hollywood’s version of the Great White Way on the great big screen!
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Swinging On A Star: The Bing Crosby Tribute Show
Presented By Massey Theatre Society
150 minutes, including 15-minute intermission
Two show dates: November 13 at 7pm; November 15 at 2pm
Classic film scholar and crooner connoisseur Michael van den Bos pays tribute to the legacy of legendary singer and Academy Award-winning actor BING CROSBY. By way of curated clips from classic films and vintage television projected on the big screen, Michael explores the song and film career of Der Bingle, the twentieth century’s first multi-media superstar, having conquered recorded music, radio and motion pictures. With his warm, deep, relaxed and lilting vocal style, Bing Crosby revolutionized the art of intimate singing, influencing generations of jazz and pop vocalists. His easy-going onscreen charm and natural ability to tackle musicals, comedies and dramatic roles made Bing a top box-office attraction over several decades and one of the most beloved performers of all-time. Come check out all that Bing beguilement in this Crosby cavalcade!
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Gene Kelly: Hollywood’s Dashing Dance Auteur
Ticket prices:
Student: $21 (plus s/c)
Senior: $24 (plus s/c)
Adult: $27 (plus s/c)
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Gene Kelly: Hollywood’s Dashing Dance Auteur
Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
He danced with his ghostly alter-ego, with a cartoon mouse, through French impressionist paintings, on roller skates, while singing in the rain, and partnered with some of the most talented women in the movies. Hollywood musical superstar GENE KELLY did it all. Not only was he a dazzling dancer, Kelly was a charismatic actor, a spirited singer, a creative choreographer and a fine film director. Classic film scholar MICHAEL VAN DEN BOS explores the ebullient and buoyant work of the multi-talented Gene Kelly with an abundance of astounding performances from his classic movie musicals.
With support from:
The Flair of Fred Astaire
Ticket prices:
Student: $21 (plus s/c)
Senior: $24 (plus s/c)
Adult: $27 (plus s/c)
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The Flair of Fred Astaire
Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
FRED ASTAIRE—the greatest of all movie dancers—takes the spotlight in this show presented by classic film scholar MICHAEL VAN DEN BOS. Illustrated with a rich bounty of film clips, Michael explores the distinctive diversity and invigorating inventiveness of Fred Astaire’s considerable dance work in classic Hollywood movies. Also highlighted is Astaire as vocalist, favoured by many famous songwriters of his era as the best interpreter of their tunes, who introduced more songs that became standards than any other 20th-century musical performer. So, what do you say . . . shall we dance?
With support from:
Razzle Dazzle Divas
Ticket prices:
Student: $21 (plus s/c)
Senior: $24 (plus s/c)
Adult: $27 (plus s/c)
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Razzle Dazzle Divas
Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
All Singing! All Dancing! All Women Who Wow! Classic film scholar MICHAEL VAN DEN BOS swings his spotlight onto the sensational ladies of song and dance who lit up movie screens with their powerful and breathtaking talents. From the legendary stars to the talents deserving rediscovery, Michael illuminates these wonder women of musical movies from the golden era of Hollywood to contemporary cinema with a super-charged collection of performance clips.
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