Stephen Colbert to host Jon Bon Jovi at Montclair Film Festival

A night of rock and conversation

Stephen Colbert, the renowned host of The Late Show, is set to engage in a captivating conversation with Jon Bon Jovi at the Montclair Film Festival. This special event will take place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Saturday, October 26th. The evening promises an in-depth exploration of Bon Jovi’s illustrious career, offering fans a unique glimpse into the life of the legendary rocker.

Celebrating a rock legend

Jon Bon Jovi, the frontman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Bon Jovi, has an impressive legacy. The band has sold over 130 million albums and performed in more than 50 countries, captivating over 40 million fans worldwide. This year, their journey is chronicled in the Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight, which features archival footage, songs, and performances that trace the band’s rise from New Jersey clubs to global stages. For more details on the docuseries, visit Thank You, Goodnight.

Montclair Film Festival’s mission

Tom Hall, the artistic director and co-head of Montclair Film, expressed his excitement about the event: “We are thrilled to welcome Jon Bon Jovi to the Montclair Film Festival and to share what promises to be a special evening of conversation. As an artist who embodies empathy and community, Jon’s work represents the values that inspire everything we do at Montclair Film. We look forward to a wonderful night.”

Ticket information and proceeds

Tickets for this highly anticipated event will be available starting Wednesday for Montclair Film and NJPAC members, and on Friday for the general public. All proceeds from the evening will benefit Montclair Film, a New Jersey-based arts organization with which Colbert has long been involved. Montclair Film runs the Montclair Film Festival and operates Montclair’s art house theater, The Clairidge. The organization also provides year-round film education, storytelling, and community programs throughout New Jersey.

A history of notable conversations

Stephen Colbert’s Montclair tribute conversations have previously featured a stellar lineup of guests, including John Oliver, J.J. Abrams, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Meryl Streep, and Martin Scorsese. These conversations offer a rare opportunity for audiences to hear from some of the most influential figures in entertainment.

The Montclair Film Festival

The 13th Montclair Film Festival is set to take place from October 18-27. This year’s lineup includes screenings of Conclave, Nightbitch, The Piano Lesson, Unstoppable, 2073, and more. The festival continues to be a significant cultural event, showcasing a diverse array of films and fostering a vibrant community of filmmakers and film enthusiasts.

Colbert’s involvement with Montclair Film

Stephen Colbert’s wife, Evelyn McGee Colbert, serves as the president of Montclair’s board of trustees. Colbert himself is on an advisory board that includes notable figures such as J.J. Abrams, Jonathan Alter, Jon Stewart, Richard Curtis, Abigail Disney, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Patrick Wilson, Laura Linney, and Julie Taymor. Their collective efforts help drive the mission of Montclair Film, ensuring the organization’s continued impact on the arts community.

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