W70E Hooray for Hollywood Musicals: From Astaire to Hamilton (Zoom; OLLI @ U of A)
Zoom | Available (Membership Required)
This all-new sequel to The Magic of Film Scores, shifts the spotlight from the score to the songs, dance and lyrical storytelling that gave film musicals their unforgettable sparkle. From the nimble tread of the feet of Fred Astaire to the hip hop history of Hamilton, we’ll journey through nearly a century of toe-tapping, heartstring-pulling movie magic. Explore the evolution of musicals on screen—from the glamour of MGM to bold, socially conscious stories. We’ll also trace rock’s rise in cinema—including a session on The Beatles films—spotlight pop and jukebox musicals of the 21st century, and dedicate a session to jazz in biographical and noir-inspired films.
Note: Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8, 2026. After that date this class will begin at 4:00 pm EST.
Music Aficionado Mike Agron, raised in LA’s entertainment scene, is a former high-tech exec & entrepreneur turned storyteller who crafts dynamic seminars on music and film. He’s led hundreds of engaging sessions for the Sacramento Renaissance Society, numerous OLLIs nationwide, Osher Online, Encore Learning, and other live programs—and this spring he returns for his eighth seminar series with our OLLI.
*This registration item is ZOOM-only; there is not an in-person component to this course. It is offered and run by The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona.*