Family Films at the Fox Series: The Magic of Ray Harryhausen

Mighty Joe Young

Saturday, September 4, 1:00 pm

USA, 1949, 94min. 35mm print

From the creative team that made King Kong, this marvelous adventure/fantasy film movie is about a young woman and her best friend, a giant, kindhearted gorilla named Joe. Hollywood promoter Max O'Hara travels to African and convinces Jill to bring Joe back to America to star in a nightclub act. Joe grows homesick, endures abuse, and breaks loose and goes on a rampage. A court has order Joe to be shot. Will he be saved?

King Kong animator Willis O'Brien gave Ray Harryhausen his first feature work on Mighty Joe Young. Harryhausen ended up handling the majority of the visual effects for the film, including the spectacular scenes of Joe destroying a nightclub. Special effects artists consider it highly influential, with the elaborate orphanage rescue sequence lauded as one of the great stop-motion sequences in film history.

Harryhausen's stop-motion animation techniques revolutionized the special effects industry. Long before high-tech computer animation, he was bringing monsters and magical creatures to life using claymation figures on a split screen with live actors. Bring the kids to these legendary action adventure masterpieces! Watch for other films in this series Oct. 4, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5

Classic Screwball Comedies Series: For the Love of Lubitsch

Trouble in Paradise

Saturday, September 4, 7:30 pm

USA, 1932, 83 min. 35 mm print

Generally considered producer/director Ernst Lubitsch's greatest film, this classic comedy is about a pair of sophisticated thieves who target the wealthy, female owner of a perfume business for their next heist by both becoming her confidante-secretary and assistant secretary/maid. Romantic entanglements jeopardize their larcenous plans.

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Charade

Thursday, September 9, 7:30 pm

USA, 1963, 113 min. 35mm print

In this comedic thriller, a trio of crooks pursue an American woman (Audrey Hepburn) through Paris in an attempt to recover the fortune her dead husband stole from them. The only person she can trust is suave and mysterious Peter Joshua (Cary Grant). Its plot caught the public’s burgeoning taste for espionage thrillers at just the right moment, but its quirky humor, irony, and casting have held these audiences and attracted new fans over the last three decades. Charade continues to resonate and reveal new bits of wit and sophistication with each repeated viewing.... -Bruce Eder

Second Saturdays: Anna Warr and Giant Blue

Saturday, September 11, 7:00 pm

Enjoy Tucson’s monthly block party with a free concert at the Fox! Anna Warr and Giant Blue will perform at September’s 2nd Saturdays Downtown event. Doors open at 6 p.m., general admission and no tickets required. Concert starts at 7 p.m.

To see what 2nd Saturdays at the Fox looks like, check out this video from our June event with Creedence Again, "the world's greatest Creedence Clearwater Revival Band."

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The Ipcress File

Thursday, September 16, 7:30 pm

UK, 1965, 109 min. 35mm print

A thinking man’s Goldfinger…

Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) is an unconventional counter-intelligence officer. He is disrespectful to his superiors and enjoys the finer things in life. Palmer is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a well-known scientist and has an unfortunate encounter with a CIA agent. Now a target of the CIA as well as the kidnappers, Palmer thinks he has solved the mystery of IPCRESS and the identity of the person ultimately responsible for the kidnappings.

Classic Screwball Comedies Series: For the Love of Lubitsch

The Shop Around the Corner

Saturday, September 18, 7:30 pm

USA, 1940, 99 min. 35 mm print

Before You’ve Got Mail there was The Shop Around the Corner

Budapest gift-shop clerk James Stewart and newly hired shopgirl Margaret Sullavan hate each other almost at first sight. Stewart would prefer the company of the woman with whom he is corresponding by mail but has never met.  Sullavan likewise carries a torch for her male pen-pal, whom she also has never laid eyes on. It doesn't take a PHD degree to figure out that Stewart and Sullavan have been writing letters to each other. The film's many subplots are carried by Frank Morgan as the kindhearted shopkeeper and by Joseph Schildkraut as a backstabbing employee …excerpt from synopsis by Hal Erickson

Gin Blossoms

Sunday, September 19, 7:30 pm

Multi-platinum selling alternative rock hit-makers, the Gin Blossoms, who are hitting the road In support of their highly anticipated forthcoming new album, "No Chocolate Cake," will be performing at the Fox Tucson Theatre for one night only on Sunday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Fox Tucson Theatre Members will have access to a select number of premium seats, in all ticket categories, through a special "members only" pre-sale on Tuesday, August 3 at noon online, via phone and at the Fox Box Office. General Ticket Sales will begin on Friday, August 6 at noon.

To learn more about becoming a Fox Member (with benefits that include "presale access" to secure the best seats for Fox concerts & events), please contact Fox Theatre Box Office Manager, Veronica Cruz at 547-3040.

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Marathon Man

Thursday, September 23, 7:30 pm

USA, 1976, 125 min. 35mm print

…as a diabolical thriller, the movie works with relentless skill.- Roger Ebert

Doc Levy (Roy Scheider) is an American secret agent who has been running interference between the U.S. government and escaped Nazi war criminal Szell (Laurence Olivier). Believing that Doc has stolen a valuable cache of gems, Szell emerges from his South American hiding place and heads for New York. He has Doc killed, then kidnaps Doc's in-the-dark brother, Babe (Dustin Hoffman). Repeating the phrase "Is it safe?" over and over, Szell, a onetime concentration camp dentist, tries to extract information from Babe by performing sadistic "oral surgery" upon him...- excerpt from Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Classic Screwball Comedies Series: For the Love of Lubitsch

Ninotchka

Saturday, September 25, 7:30 pm

USA, 1939, 110 min. 35mm print

Garbo Laughs! Greta Garbo's last great film!

Only the royal suite at the grandest hotel in Paris has a safe large enough for the jewels of the Grand Duchess Swana. So the three Russians who have come to sell the jewels settle into the suite until a higher ranking official is dispatched to find out what is delaying the sale. She is Ninotchka, a no nonsense woman who fascinates Count Leon who had been the faithful retainer of the Grand Duchess. The Grand Duchess will give up all claim to the jewels if Ninotchka will fly away from the count. But can one count on a count? – Turner Classic Movies

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Three Days of the Condor

Thursday, September 30, 7:30 pm

USA, 1975, 117 min. 35mm print

His CIA code name is Condor. In the next seventy-two hours almost everyone he trusts will try to kill him.

CIA researcher Joe Turner (Robert Redford) returns from lunch to find the staff of his New York office assassinated… On the run from the cops and his agency, a desperate Turner resorts to holing up with innocent civilian ... Joe decides to save himself the only way possible: by going to The New York Times. But will it work? One of a cycle of conspiracy films from the 1970s , the film pits a working Everyman against a far-reaching conspiracy…With its timely subject matter, taut suspense, and sympathetic hero, it became a substantial hit. - excerpt from synopsis by Lucia Bozzola

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Benise - The Spanish Guitar

Monday, October 4, 7:30 pm

Rarely is an artist capable of touching the hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures, and diverse musical backgrounds as Roni Benise. Armed with his Spanish guitar, an amazing world class band of musicians, and elaborately choreographed dancers, NIGHTS OF FIRE! captures world music at its best, with a show that appeals to the hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures and musical backgrounds. As master of ceremonies, Roni takes his mesmerized audience on a romantic and exotic voyage through unbridled choreography and sounds that embrace all of the artist's inspirations.

Throughout NIGHTS OF FIRE!, the traditions of music and dance are reinvented by 50 performers on a lavishly decorated stage. Backing Benise as he visits Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa and Brazilian Samba are such world-class musicians as violinists Karren Briggs (Yanni) and Jim Sitterly (John Tesh), percussionists Munyungo (Miles Davis, Sting, Stevie Wonder), Luis Conte (Phil Collins, James Taylor, Madonna) and Kalani (Yanni). In addition, a Havana Horn section accompanies Roni during his Cuban salsa number, while a 10-piece orchestra supports the bold and beautifully arranged ballads.

Jo Koy

Sunday, November 7, 7:00 pm

From filling clubs across the nation to being seen weekly as a regular guest on Chelsea Lately, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest start performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. His infectiously explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes and family inspired humor cross all boundaries and led Daily Variety to name him one of the "10 Comics to Watch." Jo was part of Carlos Mencia's "Punisher Tour" in 2006. He has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, BET's Comic View, Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza, and appeared in various VH1 I Love the 70's, 80's and 90's episodes. His Comedy Central special "Don't Make Him Angry" aired in January, 2009.

Richard Nader's Doo Wop Legends featuring The Chiffons

Thursday, November 11, 8:00 pm

It all started with Doo Wop-- rock 'n' roll, R&B and pop music all grew from this harmonic music that was popular on street corners and front porches. This neighborhood music traveled the world and still enjoys huge popularity today. Take a trip back in time to a simpler time of drive-ins, soda shops, bobby socks, pony tails and jukeboxes... a time when sweet harmonies ruled the airwaves. Doo Wop is alive and well and coming to the Fox Theatre on Thursday, November 11th. Starring:

The Chiffons
"He's So Fine," "One Fine Day"

Legends of Doo Wop:

Tommy Mara - The Crests (new lead)

"The Angels Listened In," "Sixteen Candles"

Tony Passa - Original Lead of the Fascinators

"Chapel Bells"

Steve Horn - 5 Sharks

"Stormy Weather"

Frank Mancuso - The Imaginations

"Guardian Angel"

Nils Lofgren's Acoustic Show

Saturday, November 13

Nils Lofgren, the lead guitarist/singer with Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band, has recently finished a world tour with the Boss. Prior to Springsteen, Nils recorded with Steven Stills, Neil Young, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr, Grin, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Kathy Mattea, and has also released twelve solo albums.

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Rhythm & Roots presents

Grammy Winner JOHN McLAUGHLIN and the 4th DIMENSION

Friday, December 3, 8:00 pm

Tickets on sale Wednesday, September 1.

"No one out there can play guitar like this. Speed, dexterity, accuracy and invention are all present in mind-boggling quantities." – LondonJazz Review

Veteran guitar master John McLaughlin has legions of dedicated fans, and his concerts brim with a sense of exhilaration and intensity. With his new album To The One, the iconic guitarist and composer performs original songs echoing the profound influence of John Coltrane’s 1965 spiritual jazz masterpiece A Love Supreme. The performance features McLaughlin’s current outfit, the 4th Dimension with Gary Husband (keyboards, drums), Etienne M’Bappe (electric bass), and Mark Mondesir (drums).

Warren Miller's Wintervention

Saturday, December 4, 8:00 pm

Tickets on sale Wednesday, September 15, at 10:00 am

Warren Miller Entertainment, the largest action sports filmmaking company on the planet, is coming to the Fox! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller films showcase incredible cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder and epic adventure. This year’s film takes you on a breathtaking global tour of some of the world’s most impressive terrain, including Canada, Antarctica, California, New Zealand, Utah, Austria, Alaska and more. Warren Miller film premieres are an experience and a phenomenon not to be missed. Check out WarrenMiller.com for more information.

Coming This Fall

Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker

Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 4:00 and 7:30 pm

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is the must-see production of the season! Critically acclaimed for exquisite artistry, and dazzling sets and costumes, the Great Russian Nutcracker is the defining holiday experience. Bring your family and friends together for a heartwarming performance featuring larger-than life puppets, pristine choreography in a not- to- be missed holiday celebration! Buy your tickets early and save!
"Whimsical...Charming...Vibrant...Classical style." -- New York Times