Live at Mr. Kelly’s
STREAMING: June 13-15, 2025
Sponsor: Stu Siefer
The legendary Mister Kelly’s, once called a “supernova in the local and national night life firmament,” illuminated Chicago's legendary Rush Street, and the entire country, by launching talents including Barbra Streisand, Herbie Hancock, Bette Midler, and Richard Pryor. Its visionary owners George and Oscar Marienthal smashed color and gender barriers to put fresh, irreverent voices in the spotlight and transform entertainment in the 50s, 60s, and ’70s.
Now, with the club long gone, and its star talent reaching its golden years, George’s son David and acclaimed director/screenwriter Ted Bogosian go on a quest to collect the memories of the club before they are lost. Interviews with Lily Tomlin, Bob Newhart, the Smothers Brothers, Dick Gregory, Lainie Kazan, Dick Cavett, Shecky Greene, David Steinberg, Robert Klein, Ramsey Lewis and others are paired with voices of local musicians, staff, family, and patrons. Through historical footage, photos, music, and song, the history of Mister Kelly's illustrates the most beloved and famous talent of our time at the decisive moments when they first showed up, dug deep, and broke in.
Documentary Film Series Ticket Costs:
AZJHS Member Ticket: $5.00
Non AZJHS Member Ticket: $10.00
Tzedakah Giving Circle Member Ticket: $0.00
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ADDRESS:
122 E. Culver Street, Phoenix, Arizona
We are located right next to Burton Barr Phoenix Public Library. To find us, take 2nd Street south from McDowell.