Vito ~ The tour at the Hall is worth taking. As Bill stated, it does depend on what event is in the Hall at the time, but if the theater is dark, you indeed do go onstage during the tour. From my aspect, I have had people tell me that they were disappointed that they couldn’t see the organ consoles during the tour – this again depends on the event. For the larger events (award shows, concerts, etc.) the organ consoles are covered by sound. lighting, &/or various other equipment. Bob ~ I was just talking about “Napolean” with my father & his long time friendship with Carmine Coppola. My mother was so taken by the beauty of the love theme that Carmine wrote for the film, that he sent her an original, handwritten score that she still has to this day. I appreciate your kind words about the theater, and it being a family. It is indeed – I started working there with my father when I was ten years old. It was a wonderous place for such a young person (still is). The most enjoyable aspect of working there is, without question, the family/friendships I have had for all this time. It’s never a dull moment!
Greetings All… I’m the Curator of the Music Hall Pipe Organ, as my family has been involved with & worked at the Theater since it’s opening in 1932. Bob Enders – so glad to catch up with you Sir! If there are any facts or questions concerning the Pipe Organ or the Music Hall itself that I can help with, please let me know. My great Uncle installed the organ on the Wurlitzer crew, my father came to work with him in 1956, and my Mother was a Rockette ~ then I started working here at the young age of ten – so my family’s history is well entwined within this Majestic building. I look forward to chatting with people within this group!
Vito ~ The tour at the Hall is worth taking. As Bill stated, it does depend on what event is in the Hall at the time, but if the theater is dark, you indeed do go onstage during the tour. From my aspect, I have had people tell me that they were disappointed that they couldn’t see the organ consoles during the tour – this again depends on the event. For the larger events (award shows, concerts, etc.) the organ consoles are covered by sound. lighting, &/or various other equipment. Bob ~ I was just talking about “Napolean” with my father & his long time friendship with Carmine Coppola. My mother was so taken by the beauty of the love theme that Carmine wrote for the film, that he sent her an original, handwritten score that she still has to this day. I appreciate your kind words about the theater, and it being a family. It is indeed – I started working there with my father when I was ten years old. It was a wonderous place for such a young person (still is). The most enjoyable aspect of working there is, without question, the family/friendships I have had for all this time. It’s never a dull moment!
Greetings All… I’m the Curator of the Music Hall Pipe Organ, as my family has been involved with & worked at the Theater since it’s opening in 1932. Bob Enders – so glad to catch up with you Sir! If there are any facts or questions concerning the Pipe Organ or the Music Hall itself that I can help with, please let me know. My great Uncle installed the organ on the Wurlitzer crew, my father came to work with him in 1956, and my Mother was a Rockette ~ then I started working here at the young age of ten – so my family’s history is well entwined within this Majestic building. I look forward to chatting with people within this group!