Since "The Jazz Singer" in 1927, original Hollywood musicals have been a staple in movie history. What leads to their popularity? What are the differences between Hollywood and Broadway musicals? Who are the major stars? Through film clips and discussion, we'll answer those questions and feature numerous musicals and songs. Featured movies include "42nd Street", "The Wizard of Oz", "Meet Me In St. Louis", "Singing in the Rain", "Gigi", "Fame", "The Greatest Showman," and "La La Land".

Moderator: Doug Iden is a big fan of movies and theatrical musicals with an extensive collection of films and original Broadway scores. He has taught classes on Broadway and film at OLLI for several years. He received OLLI's Stephen Appel Award for excellence in teaching.