Performing Arts Movie

Go behind the scenes, see a great performance up close or learn more about the lives of your favorite artists. Programs subject to change.

These movies are programmed for adult audiences unless otherwise noted. One screening each month.

“Six by Sondheim” (2013)
Thursday, March 12, 1 p.m.

Directed by Tony Award-winner and frequent Sondheim collaborator James Lapine, “Six by Sondheim” is part biography, part music-appreciation lesson and part performance piece. Told primarily in Sondheim’s own words, this feature-length documentary weaves together dozens of interviews with the composer, rarely seen archival material spanning more than half a century (including newly discovered footage of Ethel Merman performing “Gypsy”) and re-stagings of three songs produced especially for the film.

Running time: 1 hour, 26 minutes.
Not rated. Not recommended for audiences under 13 years old.