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John Kenrick's Upcoming Talks

 

John Kenrick speakingFrom 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 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.  

All About Eve
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday May 4, 2025
Residents Only

Michael Jackson
Century Tower - IN PERSON
Fort Lee, NJ
Monday May 5, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Resident Members Only

Friars Club Roasts
The Harmonie Club - IN PERSON
Tuesday May 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Members Only Event

Joan Rivers: "Can We Talk Here?"
Morristown & Morris Township Library - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1 Miller Road, Morristown NJ
Wednesday May 7, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Click this FREE ZOOM LINK at talk time

Roads Scholars - NYC
Thursday May 8, 2025
Members Only

Leonard Bernstein
JCC of Middlesex County - IN PERSON
1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Tuesday May 13, 2025 - 1:30 PM
Information: 732-494-3232

Wicked: Defying Gravity on Stage & Screen
Jewish Center of Central NJ - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Wednesday May 14, 2025 - 11:15 AM
Please email arivlin@jccnj.org for fee information

How Musicals Get to Broadway
Brandeis at Concordia - IN PERSON
Monroe NJ
Thursday May 15, 2025
Members Only

Mary Poppins
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday May 18, 2025
Residents Only

Jews in the American Theater
Livingston Public Library - IN PERSON
10 Robert H Harp Dr, Livingston, NJ
Monday May 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Admission: FREE
For information: 973-992-4600

Cecil B. DeMille & The Ten Commandments
Peninsula Public Library - ZOOM ONLY
Lawrence, NY
Wednesday May 21, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Please see library website for link information

Roads Scholars - NYC
Thursday May 22, 2025
Members Only

Cecil B. DeMille & The Ten Commandments
Jewish Federation
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Registered Participants Only

My Fair Lady
JCC Metrowest - IN PERSON
760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ
Wednesday May 28, 2024 - 1:00 PM
Members Only

Bette Midler
Tri-County Brandeis - IN PERSON
Thursday May 29, 2024 - 1:30 PM
Members Only

Chita Rivera
Syosset Public Library - IN PERSON
225 S Oyster Bay Rd, Syosset, NY
Monday June 2, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Information: See library website

Jerry Herman
JCC of Northern NJ  - IN PERSON
385 Howland Ave, River Edge, NJ
Tuesday June 5, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Members Only

The Borscht Belt
Teaneck Public Library - IN PERSON
840 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ
Friday June 6, 2025 - 10:00AM
Admission FREE
For information: 201-837-4171

Walter Matthau
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday June 8, 2025
Residents Only

Closets in the Spotlight: Three Gay Songwriters
Sachem Public Library - ZOOM Only
Holbrook, NY
Monday June 9, 2925 - 7:00 PM
Admission FREE
See library website for information

Oliver: "Consider Yourself One of Us!"
JCC of Middlesex County - IN PERSON
1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Tuesday June 10, 2025 - 1:30 PM
Information: 732-494-3232

Abbott & Costello: "Who's On First?"
Jewish Center of Central NJ - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Wednesday June 11, 2025 - 11:15 AM
Please email arivlin@jccnj.org for fee information

Screen to Stage: When Movies Become Stage Musicals
Monroe Township Senior Center - IN PERSON
12 Halsey Reed Rd, Monroe Township, NJ
Wednesday June 12, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Registered Residents Only

Chicago: 50 Years of "All That Jazz!"
Southbury Library - ZOOM Only
Southbury CT
Friday June 13, 2025 - 2:00 PM
See library website for FREE ZOOM registration

Gay Pride: History in Progress
Coterie Hudson Yards
Wednesday June 18, 2025
Residents Only

Mae West
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday June 22, 2025
Residents Only

Elaine Stritch
Peninsula Public Library - ZOOM ONLY
Lawrence, NY
Wednesday June 25, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Please see library website for link information

Joan Rivers
Jewish Federation of Northern NJ
Thursday June 26, 2025 - 1:00 PM
Members Only

Mel Brooks: It's Good to Be the King
Monroe Shalom Club
Friday June 27, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Resident Members Only

Yankee Doodle Dandy
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday July 6, 2025
Residents Only

Theater in New York City
Sachem Public Library - ZOOM ONLY
Holbrook, NY
Monday July 7, 2025 - 7:00 PM
For free ZOOM registration please click here

Jewish Women in Film
Coterie Hudson Yards
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Residents Only

50 Years in Broadway Audiences
JCC of Middlesex County - IN PERSON
1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Tuesday July 15, 2025 - 1:30 PM
Information: 732-494-3232

Mel Brooks: It's Good to Be the King
Woodland Park, Clifton NJ
Tuesday July 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Members Only

Cleopatra: Hollywood's Scandalous Epic
Peninsula Public Library - ZOOM ONLY
Lawrence, NY
Wednesday July 16, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Please see library website for link information

Jerry Herman
Atria West 86th NYC
Sunday July 20, 2025
Residents Only

GO Broadway
NYC
Monday July 21, 2025
Registered Participants Only

Topic TBA
Jewish Center of Central NJ - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Wednesday July 22, 2025 - 11:15 AM
Please email arivlin@jccnj.org for fee information

 

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.

 

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