Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

Nothing demonstrates the differences between theater and film more than the ways Broadway musicals have been adapted to the big screen. Some have seen substantial improvement (Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story), while others have lost their charm in the transition (A Chorus Line, Man of La Mancha, Mame). This talk considers the strengths of both media and what went wrong or right when iconic stage shows went Hollywood. With video clips to illustrate the changes these musicals went through – for better or worse.