Bringing Classic Films to the Theatre
Exciting things are happening at The American Theatre! After two successful seasons, The Phoebus Film Club Series returns to offer an unique series of films and special events.
#TBT Throwback Thursday Films
We have selected a handful of movies that you either haven’t seen in a long time, never on the big screen, or (gasp) never at all.
Ghostbusters
Unemployed parapsychologists set themselves up as "Ghostbusters" to rid New York of evil monstrous apparitions that are taking over the city. Sigourney Weaver costars as Dana Barrett, the cellist whose strange happenings in her apartment lead the ghostbusting team into the clutches of a punitory poltergeist.
The Princess Bride
This beloved classic fairytale begins with a grandfather reading his favorite book “The Princess Bride” to his hard-to-impress grandson. This book, he promises, has everything – “Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Revenge. Giants. Monsters. Chases. Escapes. True love. Miracles.” – and all that he promised comes to life before the boy’s enchanted eyes as his grandfather reads him the adventures of Buttercup, the most beautiful woman in the world, and Westley, the man she loves. Along the way they encounter a Spanish swordsman, a gentle giant, and the six-fingered villain, Count Rugen.
Has a greater love story ever been told? Inconceivable.
E.T The Extra Terrestrial
Both a classic movie for kids and a remarkable portrait of childhood, E.T. is a sci-fi adventure that captures that strange moment in youth when the world is a place of mysterious possibilities (some wonderful, some awful), and the universe seems somehow separate from the one inhabited by grown-ups. After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien. A modern classic worth seeing for the first time or the 100th time!
Phoebus Film Club Special Events
Grab a friend and get ready to dance the night away with these interactive musical films!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Grab your fishnets, and pelvic thrust your way to The American Theatre’s creature feature presentation of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! Coming this October, audiences will TIME WARP back to the 1970s and shimmy the night away to the voices of Magenta, Frank-N-Furter & Riff Raff on The American Theatre’s silver screen. Dust off your gold sequin top hat, snap on your rubber gloves and lace up your corset for some harmless musical fun—a delightful spoof of Hollywood horror movies and Old Dark House melodramas!
Sing-A-Long Grease
Ever wanted to know what it's like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up that hair and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars and remember GREASE is the word...
The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free magic moments fun packs. You'll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive. Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.
It couldn’t be easier... or more fun!
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music
Well the Hills of Hampton Roads will be alive with the sounds of the Sing-a-Long Sound of Music! Yes, sing along to the most successful movie musical of all time! Sing along with Julie, wave your edelweiss, dance in the gazebo with Liesl, snuggle up with Gretel and join in earnest choruses of “My Favorite Things”…and go home happier than you’ve been in weeks. The audience takes over as the star of this show and almost anything can happen – and usually does!
True Life Thursday Films
Experience some of the best in documentary film and video from across the country, and see meaningful life stories that!
The Joe Show
Randy Murray's documentary The Joe Show profiles Joe Arpaio, the controversial sheriff from Arizona who courts publicity with his vocal support of hardline tactics and laws. The filmmakers explain how he remains in his position even though he comes under great national scrutiny for his statements and actions.
A Ballerina’s Tale: The Misty Copeland Story
Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame a tumultuous upbringing and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation. More than just a ballet success story, Copeland’s journey is a hugely inspirational, universal tale of perseverance. The film also includes exclusive, unseen footage of Misty performing.
Batkid Begins
The incredible and touching true story of Miles Scott, a five-year-old cancer patient whose wish to be Batman's sidekick for a day became one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation's most memorable moments. Thanks to a viral-marketing campaign and tremendous outpouring of support from the local government, police, and citizens of San Francisco, Scott's dream of becoming Batkid for a day became a global phenomenon. His moving story is told in this emotional documentary by filmmaker Dana Nachman.