Summer nights are the perfect escape from the hot days, especially when the River Market’s outdoor film series returns to the First Security Amphitheater.

Movies in the Park continues its 15th season tonight with The Greatest Showman.

P. T. Barnum dabbled in many careers and was rarely successful for long in any of them. This film tells the story of his rises and falls until he creates his famous circus, which later became part of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum, and Bailey Circus.

This 2017 movie stars Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Keala Settle, Sam Humphrey and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.  Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote the songs for it and received an Oscar nomination for “This Is Me.”

Families, picnics, and leashed pets are invited to the park to enjoy movies under the stars, but no glass containers. Don’t forget the bug spray! An adult must accompany all children under the age of 18 and an ID is required. Chaperoned youth, sports, church and other groups are welcome! The amphitheater will open an hour before film showings (approx. 7:30) and movies with begin at sundown each week (approx. 8:30).

For more information about Movies in the Park and to see which films will feature live performances or other activities before the showings, visit www.rivermarket.info or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lrrivermarket