Great Barrington—The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center has added two screenings to its 100 Years of Movies series and will present a variety of festive favorites around the fall and winter holidays.
The final films in the 100 Years of Movies series are Sideways (2004) on October 18 and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) on November 8.
In celebration of the holiday season, the theater will show Frankenweenie (2012) on November 1, The Wizard of Oz (1939) over Thanksgiving weekend on November 30, the Met Opera’s HD broadcast The Magic Flute (2006) on December 7, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) on December 13, short film Olaf’s Frozen Adventure on loop for free on December 14, and It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) for free on December 20.
100 Years of Movies
From the arrival of silent films at the dawn of the motion picture industry in 1914 to the addition of the Mahaiwe’s iconic movie marquee in 1930 and the movie legends and critics who have viewed private previews or appeared live on the stage, the Mahaiwe is rich with cinematic history.
In this series, film director and educator Deborah Reinisch introduces classic films from 10 decades, each title dated 10 years apart. For the given decade, Deborah highlights what was going on in Hollywood, the Berkshires and the world.
The Mahaiwe will screen Sideways (2004) on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Alexander Payne’s road trip comedy stars Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church as two friends on a final bachelor getaway through California wine country before the latter’s wedding. Sandra Oh and Virginia Madsen also star as women they meet during their travels. At that year’s Academy Awards, the film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Haden Church), Best Supporting Actress (Madsen), and won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Tickets are $8. Sponsored by BUCHWALD. (Rated R.)
The theater will screen The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) on Friday, November 8 at 7 p.m. Wes Anderson’s stylistic filmmaking takes on high crime in this star-studded comedy. The ensemble cast features Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Jude Law, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Saoirse Ronan, Jason Schwartzman, Léa Seydoux, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Owen Wilson, and Tony Revolori. The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture, winning four, and also won a Golden Globe in the category of Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy. Tickets are $8. Sponsored by BUCHWALD. (Rated R.)
Holiday Screenings
The Mahaiwe will screen Frankenweenie (2012) on Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m. Young Victor Frankenstein resurrects his beloved dog Sparky in Tim Burton’s touching homage to Mary Shelley. Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, and Winona Ryder provide their voices in this offbeat family favorite. Tickets are $8 or $5 for ages 12 and under. (Rated PG.)
The Mahaiwe will screen Victor Fleming’s family classic The Wizard of Oz (1939) starring Judy Garland on Saturday, November 30 at 4 p.m. Join Dorothy, Toto, The Tin Man, Scarecrow, and The Cowardly Lion in this all-time musical favorite about friendship, courage, adventure, and home. The Mahaiwe’s screening is a community tradition on the Saturday following Thanksgiving every year. Tickets are $8 or $5 for ages 12 and under. (Rated G.)
The theater will screen the Met Opera’s The Magic Flute from 2006 in high definition on Saturday, December 7 at 1 p.m. This was the groundbreaking broadcast that launched the Met’s heralded Live in HD series, seen by opera lovers in movie theaters around the world. Adults and children alike were enchanted by the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. A winning ensemble cast – including Nathan Gunn, Ying Huang, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklosa, and René Pape – brings fresh life to Mozart's timeless fairy tale. Tickets are $25 or $10 for ages 21 and under.
The Mahaiwe will present How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) on Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m. Jim Carrey takes on the title role in Dr. Seuss’ classic Christmas tale, reimagined in live action for the big screen. Ron Howard’s adaptation has become a classic of its own, with the bitter Grinch learning valuable lessons from the wondrous Whos from Whoville. Tickets are $8 or $5 for ages 12 and under. (Rated PG.)
The Mahaiwe will screen the animated short Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017) on loop for free during the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Shop, Sip, and Stroll on Saturday, December 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Familiar favorites from the full-length Frozen (2013) embark on a new merry mission to spread holiday cheer. The film will be screened with Spanish subtitles. No registration required. (Rated G.)
The Mahaiwe will screen It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) for free on Friday, December 20 at 7 p.m., an annual tradition at the theater. James Stewart is George Bailey in this holiday classic by Frank Capra. The film will be screened with Spanish subtitles. No registration required. (Rated PG.)
Mahaiwe Movies are sponsored by BUCHWALD.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, or by calling or visiting the Box Office, 413-528-0100, on Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
The Mahaiwe accepts ConnectorCare/WIC/EBT cards — four free tickets to movies or HD broadcasts per individual. Learn more at mahaiwe.org/visit/ticketing-offers.
About the Mahaiwe
Located in downtown Great Barrington, Mass., the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is the year-round presenter of world-class music, dance, theater, classic films, Live in HD broadcasts, and arts education programs for the southern Berkshires and neighboring regions. The intimate jewel box of a theater opened in 1905. Since 2005, the performing arts center has hosted over 1,500 events and welcomed over half a million people through its doors. More than 26,000 students from 75 different schools have benefited from the Mahaiwe’s school-time performances and residencies. For more information, see mahaiwe.org.
