‘Murrayfest’ at the Byrd offers binge-worthy series of Bill Murray films

by | May 11, 2017 | FILM & TV

The Byrd Theatre is giving you 10 chances to see the legendary actor in some of his most iconic movies this weekend – and as usual your tickets fee will go to support a good cause.

“We continue to push our classic programming series with timeless classics everyone wants to see back on the Big Screen, blended with many important films and performances that should not be lost to new generations,” said Byrd Theatre Foundation Board President, Gibson Worsham.

The 3-day long fest features such notable Murray characters as weatherman Phil Connors, Parapsychologist Dr. Peter Venkman, and groundskeeper Carl Spackler.

Check out a rundown of some of Murry’s best performances below, many of which will be featured this weekend –

Check out the full schedule below:

MURRAYFEST, May 12-14
FRI MAY 12:
7:15p: Broken Flowers
9:30: Groundhog Day

SAT MAY 13:
10a: Fantastic Mr Fox
2p: Ghostbusters
4:30p: Meatballs
7:15p: Stripes
9:30p: Quick Change
Midnight: Caddyshack

SUN MAY 14:
4:30p: Caddyshack (Encore)
7:15p: Lost in Translation
9:30p: Kingpin

Tickets for EVERY FILM can be purchased for $25 here – with this weekend’s rainy weather, it might be a good change of pace to binge on movies you’ve seen somewhere else instead of in your bed.

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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