

@ Century II Mary Jane Teall
Please note: This event takes place at Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater (225 W. Douglas).
Because life is too beautiful a thing to waste.
A charismatic high-school student convinces his repressed best friend to play hooky with him and his girlfriend and attempts to bring the young man out of his shell during a memorable day in Chicago.
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Grey
Directed by: John Hughes
Rated PG-13
Join us on Thursdays for our monthly Anniversary Film Series events as we celebrate timeless cinema and the magic of the big screen experience. We start the 2026 series at Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater before returning home to the Orpheum Theatre starting with Citizen Kane in September.
2026 Anniversary Film Series passes go on sale at 10am on December 3! A limited number will be 50% off, so snag yours early. Each pass includes one ticket to every film in the series and can be purchased at selectaseat.com, by phone at 316.755.SEAT, or in person at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena.
Tickets to individual films go on sale Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
6 p.m.
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