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MAY Screening

Power Ballad | May 20, 2026

Lionsgate
US: 98min
Starring: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor
Director: John Carney
Producer: Anthony Bregman, John Carney, Peter Cron, Rebecca O’Flanagan, Robert Walpole

Synopsis:
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves – even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.

DETAILS:
5:30 pm Pre-Reception Starts 
6:30pm Doors Open to Theater 
Post-Reception to Follow 

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