The Sembrich in Bolton Landing, NY will present “The Gilded Age: The Hit Series & The Era That Inspired it” on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. The studio talk, presented by entertainment historian John Kenrick, will uncover behind-the-scenes stories and real-life dramas behind HBO’s The Gilded Age.
“I think show business history is the most fascinating subject in the world. My goal is simple: to make it as entertaining and exciting for others as it is for me,” Kenrick said.
Kenrick gives talk on theatre and film history, has appeared in numerous documentaries, and is the Game Changer Curator for The Museum of Broadway in NYC. He also is the author of Musicals101.com, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Amateur Theatricals and the textbook Musical Theatre: A History.
The Gilded Age was filmed in the Albany-Troy area for several episodes, including having the interior of Lark Hall in Albany featuring in episodes 5 and 6 of season 3, the newest season.
For more information about The Sembrich hosting a studio talk for The Gilded Age and ticket purchase, click here.
The Sembrich in Bolton Landing features museum exhibitions and an annual summer festival with world-class musicians, musical scholars and a free film series. For a full list of the summer festival events, see below.
The Sembrich 2025 Summer Festival Lineup
July 30 — 2:00 PM — A Latin American Musical Tour
July 31 — 11:00 AM — Latin American Children’s Performance (at the Charles R. Wood Theater)
Aug. 2 — 7:00 PM — Undiscovered Gems of the Gilded Age
Aug. 4 — 7:30 PM — FILM: A Real Pain (2025)
Aug. 6 — 2:00 PM — STUDIO TALK: The Gilded Age TV Series with John Kenrick
Aug. 7 — 11:00 AM — Children’s Program: Percussion Workshop with Jomion & the Uklos
Aug. 7 — 7:00 PM — Jomion & The Uklos (Free Community Concert in Rogers Park, Bolton Landing)
Aug. 17 — 7:00 PM — Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra
Aug. 21 — 7:00 PM — Lakeside with Altissimo Arts
Aug. 25 — 7:30 PM — FILM: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
Aug. 27 — 2:00 PM — World Music Wednesday: Skye Consort & Emma Björling
Aug. 30 — 6:00 PM — Gala: A Gilded Age Musicale
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