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The Irresistible Movie Musicals of MGM

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The Irresistible Movie Musicals of MGM
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The Irresistible Movie Musicals of MGM

Evening Lecture/Seminar

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET
Code: 1K0653
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Theatrical poster for the 1949 musical film On the Town

One Hollywood studio’s happy creations of joy and razzle-dazzle, impossible leg lifts, and showstopping duets (with partners or an umbrella) still light up the screen and leave audiences smiling. Bursting with big talent with big dreams, MGM in the 1940s and ’50s produced the most glorious string of musicals in film history: gems like On the Town, Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris, The Band Wagon, and Gigi. Enjoy the dancing—and marvel at those who believed the movie musical could be a breathtaking art form of its own—with filmmaker Sara Lukinson, who combines a lively lecture with an abundant sample of film clips to offer a joyous, engaging evening that makes you want to sing in the rain.

Lukinson is a three-time Emmy Award–winning writer and documentary filmmaker who teaches film at the 92nd Street Y and New York University.

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