John Kenrick's Upcoming Talks
From John Kenrick: I give talks in person, on Zoom, or both at once (a.k.a "hybrid"). You can find video clips from some of my past talks on the Musicals101 Youtube Channel.
All of my talks include PowerPoint slde shows with video clips and last approximately an hour, with time for Q&A at the end. I am usually fully booked approximately four months in advance so please plan ahead. You can see a full list of my topics. If you are interested in arranging a talk for your group please email me.
Most public libraries welcome everyone to take part in Zoom talks, but please respect the wishes of those organizations who limit attendance to members only.
2026
Borscht Belt
Mercer County Library System - ZOOM
Hopewell, NJ
Tuesday May 26, 2026 - 7:00 PM
FREE ZOOM
See library system
website for registration information
Screen to Stage
Paramus #1 Club - IN PERSON
The Emil Buehler Senior Center
93 North Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ
Wednesday May 27, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Resident
Members Only
Gilbert & Sullivan
The Royal Oak Foundation
20 W 44th St #606, NYC
Thursday May 28, 2026 - 6:15 PM
Admission: $35 members; $45 non-members
See the
foundation website for
registration information
Funny Ladies
Ami Village - ZOOM
Monday June 1, 2026 - 7:00 PM
For Residents Only
Jews in the American Theater
Congregation B'Nai Israel - IN PERSON
160 Millburn Ave, Millburn, NJ
Tuesday June 2, 2026 - 12:00 PM
Members Only
The Marx Brothers
Temple B'nai Jeshurun - IN PERSON
1025 S Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ
Wednesday June 3, 2026 - 12:30
Members Only
Roads Scholars NYC
Thursday June 4, 2026
Members Only
Roslyn Atria
Friday June 5, 2026
Residents Only
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday
June 7, 2026
Residents Only
Parker Life - ZOOM
Monday June 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Members Only
JCC of
Middlesex County - IN PERSON
1775 Oak
Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Tuesday June 9, 2026 - 1:30 PM
Information:
732-494-3232
Jewish Center of Central NJ - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1391 Martine
Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Wednesday June 10, 2026 - 11:15 AM
Please email
arivlin@jccnj.org
for fee information
Mineola Memorial Library - IN PERSON
195 Marcellus Rd, Mineola, NY
Thursday June 11, 2026 - 11:00AM
Admission: Free
See library website for
further information
Southbury Library - ZOOM ONLY
100 Poverty Rd, Southbury, CT
Friday June 12, 2026 - 2:00 PM
FREE ZOOM
See library website for
information
Crane's Mill Senior Living - IN PERSON
West Caldwell, NJ
Friday June 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Residents only
Somerset County Library System - ZOOM
Monday June 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM
FREE ZOOM
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84489227357
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385 Howland Ave, River Edge, NJ
Tuesday June 16, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Members Only
Peninsula
Public Library - ZOOM ONLY
Lawrence, NY
Wednesday June 17, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Please see
library website
for ZOOM link information
Roads Scholars NYC
Thursday June 18, 2026
Members Only
Regency Monroe Shalom Club - IN PERSON ONLY
Monroe Township, NJ
Friday June 19, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Resident Members Only
Livingston Public Library - IN PERSON ONLY
10 Robert H Harp Dr, Livingston, NJ
Monday June 22, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Admission: FREE
See library website
for information
Tuesday June 23, 2026
Suffolk SYJCC - IN PERSON ONLY
74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack, NY
Wednesday June 24, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Senior Program Members
Syosset Public Library - IN PERSON ONLY
225 S. Oyster Bay
Rd, Syosset, NY
Thursday June 25, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday
June 28, 2026
Residents Only
Garden City Library - IN PERSON
60 7th St, Garden City, NY
Tuesday June 30, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Admission: FREE
The Delaney at the Green
110 Park Ave, Florham Park, NJ
Thursday July 2, 2026 - 1:15 PM
Residents Only
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Roslyn Atria
Friday July 3, 2026
Residents Only
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday July 5, 2026
Residents Only
Montville Township Public Library
90 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ
Thursday July 9, 2026 - 1:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Les Miserables
Monroe Township Senior Center
12 Halsey Reed Rd, Monroe Township, NJ
Tuesday July 13, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Registered Resident Members Only
JCC of
Middlesex County - IN PERSON
1775 Oak
Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Tuesday July 14, 2026 - 1:30 PM
Information:
732-494-3232
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Jewish Center of Central NJ - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1391 Martine
Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Wednesday July 15, 2026 - 11:15 AM
Please email
arivlin@jccnj.org
for fee information
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday July 19, 2026
Residents Only
Monday July 20, 2026
Registered Students Only
Shalom Club
Woodland Park, NJ
Tuesday July 21, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Members Only
A Chorus Line
Syosset Public Library - IN PERSON ONLY
225 S. Oyster Bay
Rd, Syosset, NY
Thursday July 23, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Peninsula
Public Library - ZOOM ONLY
Lawrence, NY
Wednesday July 29, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Please see
library website
for ZOOM link information
Tri County Brandeis
Thursday July 30, 2026
Members Only
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Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday August 2, 2026
Residents Only
Roslyn Atria
Friday August 7, 2026
Residents Only
JCC of
Middlesex County - IN PERSON
1775 Oak
Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Tuesday August 11, 2026 - 1:30 PM
Information:
732-494-3232
Jewish Center of Central NJ - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1391 Martine
Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Wednesday August 12, 2026 - 11:15 AM
Please email
arivlin@jccnj.org
for fee information
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Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday August 16, 2026
Residents Only
The Jazz Singer
385 Howland Ave, River Edge, NJ
August June 18, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Members Only
Jewish Federation of NNJ at
Shomrei Torah
30 Hinchman Avenue,
Wayne, NJ
August 20, 2026 - 1:00 PM
Annie: 50 Years of "Tomorrow"
Southbury Library - ZOOM ONLY
100 Poverty Rd, Southbury, CT
Friday August 21, 2026 - 2:00 PM
FREE ZOOM
See library website for
information
Peninsula
Public Library - ZOOM ONLY
Lawrence, NY
Wednesday August 26, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Please see
library website
for ZOOM link information
Roads Scholars NYC
Thursday September 3, 2026
Members Only
Jerry Orbach
Roslyn Atria
Friday September 4, 2026
Residents Only
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Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday
September 6, 2026
Residents Only
Further dates will be listed here in the near future, so please check back - thanks! Inquiries can be sent to John at johnkenrick@gmail.com.