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 one 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.
Roads Scholars, NYC
Thursday April 25, 2024
Members Only
My 50 Years in Broadway Audiences
JCC MetroWest - IN PERSON
760 Northfield Ave, West
Orange, NJ
Wednesday May 1, 2024 - 1:00 PM
Members Only
Hail (Sid) Caesar!
Millburn Free Public Library - IN PERSON & ZOOM
200 Glenn Avenue, Millburn NJ
Thursday May 2, 2024 - 7:00PM
Please see Library Website
for information
Cleopatra: Hollywood's Scandalous Fiasco
Jewish Center of Central NJ - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Wednesday May 8, 2024 - 11:15 AM
Please email
arivlin@jccnj.org
for fee information
Roads Scholars, NYC
Thursday May 9, 2024
Members Only
Borscht Belt
Southbury Public Library - ZOOM ONLY
Southbury CT
Friday May 10, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Please see library website
for Zoom info
Les Miserables
JCC of Middlesex County - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Tuesday May 14, 2024 - 1:30 PM
Non-Member Fee: $11 To Register: 732-494-3232
Lena Horne
Monroe Township Senior Center - IN PERSON
12 Halsey Reed Rd, Monroe Township, NJ
Wednesday May 15, 2024 - 10:30 AM
Members Only
Gene Kelly
JCC of Northern NJ - IN PERSON ONLY
Temple Avodat Shalom - Senior Program
385 Howland Ave, River Edge, NJ
Thursday May 16, 2024 - 11:00 AM
Members Only
Screen to Stage: When Films Become Broadway Musicals
Pinebrook JCC - IN PERSON
Monday May 20, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Members Only
Dorothy Fields
Peninsula Public Library - ZOOM
ONLY
280 Central Ave, Lawrence, NY
Tuesday May 21 2024 - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Private Event
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Roads Scholars, NYC
Thursday May 23, 2024
Members Only
Borscht Belt
Gurwin Assisted Living - IN PERSON
Commack NY
Friday May 24, 2024
Residents Only
Topic TBA
Jewish Center of Central NJ - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Wednesday May 28, 2024 - 11:15 AM
Please email
arivlin@jccnj.org
for fee information
Private Event
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Mel Brooks
Syosset Public Library - IN PERSON
225 S Oyster Bay Rd,
Syosset, NY
Thursday May 30, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Stephen Schwartz Tribute
Morristown & Morris Township Library - IN PERSON
1 Miller Road, Morristown NJ
Friday May 31, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Admission FREE (1st come, 1st seated)
Contact
marylynn.becza@mmt.mainlib.org for info
Fred Astaire
Senior Center of the Chathams - IN PERSON
58 Meyersville Rd, Chatham Township, NJ
Monday June 3, 2024 - 12:00 PM
Members Only
Gay Pride: History in Progress
Rockville Centre Public Library - IN PERSON & ZOOM
221 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY
Tuesday June 4, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Admission FREE
For information
click here for library website
Jack Benny
Seaford Public Library - IN PERSON
2234 Jackson Avenue, Seaford NY
Wednesday June 5, 2024 - 1:30 PM
Admission FREE
For information click here for
library website
Topic TBA
JCC of Northern NJ - IN PERSON ONLY
Temple Avodat Shalom - Senior Program
385 Howland Ave, River Edge, NJ
Thursday June 6, 2024 - 11:00 AM
Members Only
The 2023-24 Broadway Season in Review
Peninsula Public Library - ZOOM
ONLY
280 Central Ave, Lawrence, NY
Tuesday June 11 2024 - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Jews in the American Theater: A Legacy Like No Other
Harmonie Club, NYC
Tuesday May 7, 2024
Members Only
Roads Scholars, NYC
Thursday June 13, 2024
Members Only
Closets in the Spotlight: 3 Broadway Songwriters
Millburn Public Library - IN PERSON ONLY
200 Glenn Ave, Millburn NJ
Thursday June 13, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Admission FREE
For information click here for
library website
Ten Commandments: A Cinema Classic
JCC of Middlesex County - IN PERSON & ZOOM
1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Tuesday June 18, 2024 - 1:30 PM
Non-Member Fee: $11 To Register: 732-494-3232
Cabaret: What Would You Do?
Shelter Rock Library - ZOOM ONLY
165 Searingtown Rd S,
Albertson, NY
Thursday June 20, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Admission FREE
For information click here for library
website
Gay Pride: History in Progress
Glen Cove Public Library
4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY
Friday June 21, 2024 - 3:00 PM
Admission FREE
For information click here
for library website
Jewish Women in American Film
Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC - IN PERSON
15 Neil Ct, Oceanside, NY
Tuesday June 25, 2024 - 1:30 PM
Members Only
Closets in the Spotlight: 3 Broadway Songwriters
Ridgewood Public Library - ZOOM ONLY
Ridgewood, NJ
Wednesday June 26, 2024 - 7:00 PM
For information click here for library website
Roads Scholars, NYC
Thursday June 27, 2024
Members 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.