Oscar time is here! In 92 years, musical films have won the award for best picture ten times. Ten terrific musicals! Take a tour with us as we explore “American in Paris,” “The Great Ziegfeld,” “West Side Story,” and six more musical winners. Feel inspired and filled with unbridled joy with Oscar-winning performances.

Film historians Sam and Candy Caponegro are passionate about movie musicals. For over thirty years, they have acted, directed, and produced professional, community, and school theater. Candy’s most notable professional acting roles are Adelaine opposite Nathan Lane in Guys and Dolls and Cheri opposite Divine in the New York production of Women Behind Bars. Sam and Candy have taught numerous courses and lectures on cruise lines, at libraries, and for many 50+ audiences. They hope to keep the classic movie musical and the golden age of Broadway alive through their lectures.