Friday Night Films – Singin’ In The Rain

Experience the magic of classic cinema in a setting that breathes history! Join us for our weekly film viewings at Taliesin West, where the tradition of gathering for cinematic delights was woven into the fabric of daily life. Discover the significance of special rooms created just for these screenings and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of the Cabaret Theater.

This week’s feature is the beloved classic, “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952). Transport yourself to the golden era of Hollywood with Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor as they grace the screen in one of the greatest musicals ever filmed. Follow the journey of musician Don Lockwood (Kelly) as he rises to stardom during Hollywood’s silent-movie era, encountering the beautiful yet jealous Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen). When Lockwood’s attraction to young studio singer Kathy Selden (Reynolds) complicates matters, the plot takes a delightful turn with the advent of talking pictures.

Set against the backdrop of the transition to “talkies,” this film not only showcases the classic song-and-dance numbers that define the genre but also celebrates the beginning of movie musicals. Join us in the Cabaret Theater for an evening of cinematic nostalgia, where the echoes of the Fellowship’s time at Taliesin West resonate with every frame. Catch a classic film in a space where the past and the present converge, and let the magic of “Singin’ in the Rain” transport you to a bygone era of cinematic brilliance.