They were stars. Rebels. Icons. Michael Tilson Thomas brings the story of his grandparents, Boris and and Bessie Thomashefsky, to life in this filmed version of the stage production of The Thomashefskys.

The Thomashefsky lit up New York’s stages with the passion of immigrant life and the boldness of American dreams. From the Bowery to Second Avenue, they built theaters, created new worlds, and shaped a culture. Their names became legend—so famous that to be “a real Thomashefsky” meant being dramatic, daring, unforgettable. And Bessie? She blazed her own trail, using the stage to fight for women’s rights, with characters so sharp and witty they still echo in comedy today. The Thomashefskys recreates their extraordinary legacy .

Tickets for this special screening are complimentary but must be reconfirmed 24 hours before the event.