Town Hall Theater

Doug Anderson's "The Hollywood Musical" Part 2

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 11 - Main Theater
Wednesday, Feb. 18 - Anderson Studio
Wednesday, Feb. 25 - Main Theater
Wednesday, March 4 - Anderson Studio

Part history class, part film festival: THT's Founder and Resident Director Doug Anderson guides you through the golden age of Hollywood musicals the way they were meant to be experienced—on the big screen.

Each session starts with Doug sharing insights about the studios, directors, and stars who shaped the era. Then settle in to watch one of the defining musicals of those years.

This course is a follow-up to Doug's popular fall series, which explored films from 1930-1950 and the developments in technology and taste that shaped the movie musical's Golden Age. If you missed Part 1, don't worry—Doug will begin Part 2 with a recap of important early films and ideas.

The 4-session Spring course picks up in the 1950s, when the old studio system began to crumble. As the country entered the turbulent 1960s, the movie musical found itself searching for new directions and new audiences

THE FILMS

February 11 – A Star Is Born (1954 – Judy Garland, James Mason) – Rothrock Mainstage

February 18 – Funny Girl (1968 – Barbra Streisand) – Anderson Studio

February 25 – Cabaret (1972 – Liza Minnelli, Joel Gray) – Rothrock Mainstage

March 4 – Highlights from the 1970s to today – Anderson Studio

Please select a performance

Wed, Feb 11th, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Wed, Feb 18th, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Wed, Feb 25th, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Wed, Mar 4th, 2026 at 7:00 pm

PRICING

When purchasing a Class Pass or Virtual Class Pass, please select the first date in the series (February 11).

Single Class Drop-In – $30
In-person access to a single class. Select your preferred date when purchasing.

Class Pass – $120
In-person access to all four classes for one person, plus virtual access to rewatch or catch up on any sessions you miss.

Class Pass Generous – $150
Same benefits as the 4-Class Pass. Your extra support helps keep arts education accessible in our community.

Virtual Class Pass* – $80
Virtual access to the entire lecture series for one household. All class lectures will be live streamed, with recordings available afterward.

*Virtual access includes Doug's lectures only. Due to licensing restrictions, films cannot be streamed. Virtual attendees will need to rent or purchase the films separately to watch along at home.

FAQ

Attending the full series? Select the first date (February 11) and choose "Class Pass" or "Class Pass Generous."

Attending virtually? Select February 11 and choose "Virtual Class Pass."

Dropping in for one class? Select your preferred date and choose "Single Class Drop-In."

Additional Questions?

Note: you must click on the class date to continue to the registration page.

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