"Jaws" 50th anniversary screening and post-show discussion with Mark Shanahan

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Westport Country Playhouse | Westport

Westport Country Playhouse
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"Jaws" 50th anniversary screening and post-show discussion with Mark Shanahan
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π‘ͺ𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 50 π’šπ’†π’‚π’“π’” 𝒐𝒇 π‘±π’‚π’˜π’” 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π‘·π’π’‚π’šπ’‰π’π’–π’”π’†
In the summer of 1975, 𝙅𝙖𝙬𝙨 changed cinema foreverβ€”and made moviegoers afraid to take a swim!
Now, half a century later, the Westport Country Playhouse invites you to return to Amity Island and experience Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece on the big screen as it was meant to be seen.
Before the film, we’ll explore some of the hidden details and behind-the-scenes stories that make 𝙅𝙖𝙬𝙨 a masterclass in suspense. Afterward, join us for a conversation about how this legendary thriller became the first summer blockbuster and one of the greatest films of all time.
Don’t miss this unforgettable 50th anniversary eventβ€”get your tickets now before they disappear beneath the waves!
Running Time: 124 minute film with a pre-show talk and post-show discussion

ABOUT π™…π˜Όπ™’π™Ž (1975)
An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they’re β€œgonna need a bigger boat” to battle the bloodthirsty beast. An Oscar winner for sound, editing and John Williams’ score.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton
Rated PG
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