Street Food Cinema and Pride House Los Angeles Celebrate 25 Years of “The Broken Hearts Club” With Anniversary Screening in West Hollywood

Greg Berlanti’s First Feature Film to Screen on April 25 in West Hollywood Park, Featuring a Moderated Cast Conversation with Billy Porter and Zach Braff

Tickets available now at www.pridehouselaweho.org/events 

LOS ANGELES – MARCH 24, 2026 – Street Food Cinema (SFC) will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the beloved romantic comedy “The Broken Hearts Club,” with a benefit screening at West Hollywood Park. The event on Saturday, April 25, is presented by Pride House LA/West Hollywood (PH LA/WeHo) and will feature a cast discussion with Billy Porter, Zach Braff, director and writer Greg Berlanti, and producer Mickey Liddell, moderated by Jess Cagle. Proceeds will support PH LA/WeHo and Team OutAF, uplifting LGBTQIA+ athletes. Originally released in 2000, “The Broken Hearts Club” marked the directorial debut of Greg Berlanti, who would go on to become one of Hollywood’s most influential television producers. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival before receiving a theatrical release later that year and has since earned cult-classic status for its heartfelt portrayal of chosen family within Los Angeles’ LGBTQ+ community. 

Set in West Hollywood, the story follows a close-knit group of gay friends navigating relationships, ambition and heartbreak. Anchored by bar owner Jack, played by John Mahoney, the ensemble cast includes Timothy Olyphant, Zach Braff, Billy Porter, Justin Theroux and Jennifer Coolidge, among others. The film was an early screen credit for several cast members who would later achieve mainstream success, and it remains notable for presenting LGBTQ+ lives in a studio-backed romantic comedy at a time when such representation was rare. Filmed in part on location in West Hollywood, the production captured a snapshot of the neighborhood at the turn of the millennium. Over the years, “The Broken Hearts Club” has endured as a touchstone for audiences who see their own friendships reflected on screen.

“We are honored that Street Food Cinema has chosen to screen ‘The Broken Hearts Club,’ and beyond thrilled that the screening will benefit PH LA/WeHo and the Out Athlete Fund,” said Greg Berlanti and Mickey Liddell. “At its heart, this film is about friendship and found family within the LGBTQIA+ community and finding love and support during both challenging and celebratory times. This ragtag group of friends may not be the most skilled at softball, but they are pros at showing up for each other and the game, much like PH LA/WeHo and the OutAF fund show up for the community. We cannot wait to revisit the film with everyone and look forward to supporting these organizations that champion inclusion and LGBTQIA+ excellence in sports.”

Presented by PH LA/WeHo, the screening underscores the organization’s commitment to celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and community. PH LA/WeHo will serve as the largest LGBTQ+ fan and cultural experience during the 2028 Summer Games, transforming the city into a global hub for sport, culture and connection. Partnering on this anniversary event reflects the film’s enduring local and cultural significance.

SFC, Southern California’s largest outdoor movie series, combines popular films with street food, audience games and live music. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, bring blankets or low-backed chairs and enjoy food and beverages available for purchase on-site.

Tickets are available now at www.pridehouselaweho.org/events. Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the movie set to begin at 7:30 pm, promising an evening of nostalgia and community celebration in the heart of West Hollywood.

ABOUT TIL EVENTS / STREET FOOD CINEMA

TIL Events is a full-service creative event production company that specializes in premiere movie, television and music events. One of their signature productions, Street Food Cinema, is the largest outdoor cinema, food, and music series in Los Angeles. Since its launch in 2012, Street Food Cinema has hosted over 500 events. In addition to its beloved outdoor movie series, Street Food Cinema now produces live-to-film cinema concerts, exclusive holiday events such as Yuletide Cinemaland and Boo-ze, Bites & Frights, and fan celebrations. Clients include top studios and brands such as Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Netflix, Disney, Paramount+, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and NBCUniversal.

For additional information, visit www.streetfoodcinema.com and www.tilevents.com.

About Pride House Los Angeles/West Hollywood

Pride House Los Angeles/West Hollywood will be the largest LGBTQ+ fan and cultural experience during the 2028 Summer Games, transforming West Hollywood into the epicenter of sport, culture, and community. It will stand as a defining destination for connection, celebration, and progress in sport as West Hollywood Park is home to the 17-day flagship festival featuring live watch parties, concerts, conversations, cultural showcases, and immersive community activations. 

Produced by Out Athlete Fund, the nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ athletes’ journeys through financial support, educational initiatives, and year-round programming, Pride House Los Angeles/West Hollywood will bring together elite athletes, artists, advocates, brands, and fans through exciting programming and strategic partnerships; championing inclusion in sport and amplifying LGBTQ+ excellence on a global stage.

For more information, visit https://www.pridehouselaweho.org/