Movies in the park are wonderful, Movies about music in Central park are amazing. Shows are held in the landscape just north of Sheep Meadow and south of the 72nd St. Cross Drive.
Shows start at 8 rain or shine. Gates open at 6:30 and there are Guest DJ's until show time. Movies are closed captioned and this is a great way to picnic and movie watch on these ending days of summer. Best of all.. wont cost ya a dime. Sponsored by The Bloomberg Foundation this free event is part of the Central Park Conservary.
Tuesday, Aug. 23: El Cantante (2006) The life story of Hector Lavoe, who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the United States. Starring Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. 106 min.
Wednesday, Aug. 24: Bird (1988) The troubled life and career of legendary jazz musician, Charlie "Bird" Parker. Starring Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, and Michael Zelniker. 161 min.
Thursday, Aug. 25: Dreamgirls (2006) Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers crosses over to the pop charts in the early 1960's. Starring Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. 130 min.
Friday, Aug. 26: Shine a Light (2008) A career-spanning documentary on the legendary rock group, the Rolling Stones. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film includes concert footage from the band's "A Bigger Bang" tour. 122 min.
Saturday, Aug. 27: A Star is Born (1976) A has-been rock star falls in love with a young, up-and-coming songstress. Starring Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson and Gary Busey. 139 min.