The free conversations will feature Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the songwriting team behind the critically acclaimed new musical, Dear Evan Hansen, and producer Marc Platt. (The film has a score of songs co-written by Justin Hurwitz and the Tony-nominated team of Pasek and Paul.) Each showing is open to the general public, and all ticket holders for each showing are invited to stay for the discussion.

Details of the screenings follow:
December 9: Regal Union Square, 850 Broadway, Show time: 7 PM; Q&A: 9:20 PM
December 9: Regal Union Square, 850 Broadway, Show time: 8 PM; Q&A: 10:20 PM
December 10: AMC Loews Lincoln Square, 1998 Broadway, Show time: 7 PM; Q&A: 9:20 PM
December 10: AMC Loews Lincoln Square, 1998 Broadway Show time: 8 PM; Q&A: 10:20 PM

Tickets for these showings are available to purchase at tickets.lalaland.movie.

Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle, La La Land, according to production notes, “tells the story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.”

The film musical opens in New York and Los Angeles December 9 and will be released nationwide December 16.