The Met: Live in HD: Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United States

Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless.... Read More

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I LOVE GAY 90’S Film Series: THE BIRDCAGE

Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United States

Director: Mike Nichols Writer(s): Elaine May Cast: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne West Armand Goldman (Robin Williams) is a gay Jewish man who owns a nightclub in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood – “The Birdcage” – a venue that has a well-known reputation for its drag shows. In fact, Armand’s partner Albert (Nathan Lane) is the main... Read More

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I LOVE GAY 90’S Film Series: BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER

Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United States

Director: Jamie Babbit Cast: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Ru Paul, Cathy Moriarty Megan is happily making her way through high school as a cheerleader who’s dating a football player. However, she secretly doesn’t enjoy making out with her boyfriend that much, preferring instead to check out her female peers on the cheerleading squad. Also, her religious parents... Read More

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I LOVE GAY 90’S Film Series: MA VIE EN ROSE (MY LIFE IN PINK)

Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United States

Director: Alain Berliner Cast: Georges Du Fresne, Michèle Laroque, Jean-Philippe Écoffey Awards: Golden Globe - Best Foregin Language Film Language: French MA VIE EN ROSE (MY LIFE IN PINK) tells the story of Ludovic, a transgender youth who commits herself to living as a girl. Ludovic’s family has just relocated to a nice, new neighborhood and are concerned that... Read More

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