Maxwell DeMille Presents
Five Nights of Spectacular Live Entertainment plus Classic Movies On the Big Screen! ![]() The Historic 1937 Art Deco Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, Calif. ![]() Starring Johnny Holiday ![]() The Johnny Holiday Orchestra Conducted by Maestro Dean Mora ![]() Featuring The Honey Taps Dancers ![]() with Maxwell DeMille Your Master of Ceremonies ![]()
Johnny Holiday, the toast of Hollywood society, stars at the historic 1937 Art Deco Fine Arts Theatre with “The Johnny Holiday Variety Show,” featuring his all-star 11-piece orchestra and a dazzling lineup of guest stars.
A seasoned performer who has opened for legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, and Nancy Wilson, Johnny has graced iconic venues such as the Fairmont San Francisco, Waldorf Astoria, and the Beverly Wilshire Ballroom. His rich cabaret style, honed over years in elite nightclubs, hotels, and society events, brings back the glamour of a bygone era—perfect for lovers of timeless music and vintage charm. Beyond the stage, Johnny is also known for his generous support of charities, including The USO, Operation Gratitude, The Boys and Girls Club, and The Good Works Program of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. The Johnny Holiday Variety Show = TICKETS = Regular Price: $30 Adult / $22 Child Early Bird Special: $25 Adult / $20 Child Limited time only get yours now!
Your ticket to this Golden Age of Hollywood presentation gets you a reserved seat for an unforgettable live variety stage show packed with fabulous vocalists, incredible dancers, special guest stars, surprises, and plenty of fun. After the live show, we'll be showing a classic movie on the big screen – absolutely free. There’s no extra charge for the movie, and your ticket purchase helps us cover the cost of the live entertainment. All ticket sales go directly toward supporting our performers and musicians. Come for the show, stay for the movie – and make it a night to remember! ![]() = Show Schedule = Saturday, May 3 Showtime 7:30 PM = Live On Stage = The Johnny Holiday Variety Show Happy Birthday Bing Crosby Tribute to a Hollywood Legend Get On With Show Tickets = Free Movie On the Big Screen = ![]() Road to Utopia (1946) Join Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour on a hilarious and musical journey to the snowy wilderness of Alaska in the best of their "Road" pictures series. Packed with clever quips, catchy tunes, and a touch of romance, Road to Utopia delivers adventure and laughs in equal measure, making it one of the trio's most popular and memorable escapades.
This event is presented in honor of the Bob Hope USO and aims to bring awareness to their mission: to provide around-the clock hospitality for traveling service members and their families. Their trademark USO tours bring America and its celebrities to service members who are assigned far from home, to entertain them and convey the support of the nation. We invite you to learn more and consider supporting this important organization. california.uso.org ![]() Saturday, July 5 Showtime 7:30 PM = Live On Stage = The Johnny Holiday Variety Show A Salute to the Men and Women of our Armed Forces with WWII Era Musical Favorites Get On With Show Tickets = Free Movie On the Big Screen = ![]() Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) Independence Day Star-Spangled Spectacle! Join us as we celebrate the heart and soul of American patriotism with James Cagney's electrifying, Academy Award-winning portrayal of George M. Cohan—the legendary Broadway icon who captured the spirit of a nation. Packed with show-stopping performances, toe-tapping melodies like the rousing "Over There" and the timeless "You're a Grand Old Flag," this cinematic masterpiece is more than a biographical musical—it's a thunderous salute to the man who wrote America’s greatest anthems. Don't miss this dazzling, red-white-and-blue celebration on the big screen!
This event is presented in honor of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and aims to bring awareness to their mission: to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. We invite you to learn more and consider supporting this important organization. vfw.org ![]() Saturday, September 6 Showtime 7:30 PM = Live On Stage = The Johnny Holiday Variety Show Academy Award-Winning Songs from Hollywood's Golden Age Get On With Show Tickets = Free Movie On the Big Screen = ![]() Sunset Boulevard (1950) Dive into the dark, glamorous world of old Hollywood in Billy Wilder's haunting masterpiece. Starring Gloria Swanson as the enigmatic Norma Desmond and William Holden as a down-on-his-luck screenwriter, Sunset Boulevard is a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and faded stardom. A film noir classic that remains as captivating as ever.
This event is presented in honor of the Motion Picture and Television Fund and aims to bring awareness to their mission: to support working and retired members of the entertainment community with a safety net of health and social services, including temporary financial assistance, case management, and residential living. From childcare to living and aging well with dignity and purpose, MPTF is there to guide the industry workforce through the enormous obstacles life presents. We invite you to learn more and consider supporting this important organization. mptf.com ![]() Saturday, October 25 Showtime 7:30 PM = Live On Stage = The Johnny Holiday Variety Show Spooky Novelty Tunes and Halloween Magic Vintage Costumes Encouraged! Get On With Show Tickets = Free Movie On the Big Screen = ![]() Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) Horror meets hilarity in this unforgettable comedy classic! Bud Abbott and Lou Costello find themselves face-to-face with legendary monsters like Dracula (Bela Lugosi), the Wolf Man (Lon Chaney Jr.), and Frankenstein's Monster (Glenn Strange). Equal parts spooky and side-splitting, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein is a treat for fans of both comedy and classic horror.
This event is presented in honor of the Boys and Girls Club and aims to bring awareness to their mission: to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive and responsible members of the community. We invite you to learn more and consider supporting this important organization. abgc.org ![]() Saturday, December 20 Showtime 7:30 PM = Live On Stage = The Johnny Holiday Variety Show HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Classic Holiday Tunes Festive Favorites plus Special Guest Stars! Get On With Show Tickets = Free Movie On the Big Screen = ![]() It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Experience Frank Capra's timeless classic like never before! This heartwarming tale of love, family, and redemption follows George Bailey (James Stewart) as he discovers the profound impact one life can have on an entire community. Presented in stunning 4K Ultra HD, this newly restored version by Paramount Pictures brings every moment to life with unparalleled clarity and detail. A holiday favorite for generations, It's a Wonderful Life is a cinematic treasure that continues to inspire audiences of all ages.
This event is presented in honor of the Midnight Mission, the oldest continuously operating human service organization in the Los Angeles region. Centered in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles, The Midnight runs one of the most efficient direct service operations in the country. With only five executive managers throughout its 100-year history, The Midnight has been a consistent beacon of light for those with nowhere else to turn. We invite you to learn more and consider supporting this important organization. midnightmission.org ![]() |
= Special Screening = Tuesday, April 22 ![]() ![]() "Forbidden Planet" (1956) Restored in CinemaScope Two George Pal "Puppetoons"
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