Music Box Theatre to Host GREASE Sing-a-Long, 7/4

Chicago's Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport) screens a pair of classic films on Independence Day. The patriotic George M. Cohan musical biopic YANKEE DOODLE DANDY will be shown at 2 p.m. The original high school musical, GREASE, starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, returns in its sing-a-long format at 5 p.m.

YANKEE DOODLE DANDY

Thursday, July 4, 2pm

$9.25 in advance online or at the Music Box Theatre box office.

Music Box celebrates Independence Day with a classic. This biopic about renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan, memorably played by James Cagney, is perhaps the most patriotic movie around. The tale of Cohan, the Broadway great born on the 4th of Julywho inspired a nation during the Great War with such songs as "It's a Grand Old Flag" and "Over There," was exactly what a WWII nation needed upon its summer of 1942 release. The film earned Cagney, an actor known primarily for his tough-guy roles, his only Oscar statuette.

GREASE SING-A-LONG

Thursday, July 4, 5 pm

Tickets are $12.50 for adults; $8 for kids 12 & under online or at the Music Box Theatre box office.

Back by popular demand, the original high school musical returns to the Music Box Theatre this Independence Day. Wear your best poodle skirt and saddle shoes, biker jacket and shades, and bring your heartiest vocals for a rollicking '50s sing-along. Belt it out with the T-Birds and Pink Ladies to "Greased Lightning," "You're the One that I Want," "We Go Together," "Summer Nights" and many more at this special summer event. This fun-filled sing-along features a pre-show costume parade and screening of the beloved Olivia Newton-John/John Travolta classic. Admission includes pre-show entertainment by Dennis Scott on the Music Box organ plus a prop bag, costume contest and interactive fun.

The entire Music Box Summer Calendar can be found at at www.musicboxtheatre.com/

About the Music Box Theatre: For nearly 30 years the Music Box Theatre has been the premier venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films, festivals and some of the greatest cinematic events in Chicago. It currently has the largest cinema space operated full time in the city. The Music Box Theatre is independently owned and operated by the Southport Music Box Corporation. SMBC, through its Music Box Films division, also distributes foreign and independent films in the theatrical, DVD and television markets throughout the United States. For additional information please visit www.musicboxtheatre.com.