If you haven't, you should make the time to go and enjoy a trip into the past. Expect to experience what the audience would have seen in the decades ago. Just attended for the first time tonight (03/12/2011) and was amazed how Bill Fields was able to play for over two hours straight with no sheet music and perfectly accompanied the 1923 silent film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Really enjoyable and a must for your bucket list.
Sadly, Bill Coffman passed away at the theatre while waiting for his partner Bill Fields to arrive for the afternoon show on a September Friday in 2001 of cardiac arrest
My first time visiting here was last night when it featured the film "Singing in the Rain." A classic! I love how rich and authentic the music from the organ sounds. The at-home vibe you get from the theater adds to it. If only modern theaters were like this!
Love this place! A great day trip if you live in So Cal. The beach is just over the hill and there is a great deli nearby, as well as an amazing tiki bar accross the street. The neighborhood is charming and it is truly mesmerizing to witness this soon to be extinct art form. Enjoy it while you can, they deserve your money a lot more than the local cineplex. p.s. Get there early to purchase homemade maccaroons. The best!
I remember seeing the original Phantom of the Opera here in October back in the 80's, and even as a child, I knew this place was special. The organ music is amazing, as is the building itself.
what is the current status of the place?
TheProudAmerican777 6 months ago
If you haven't, you should make the time to go and enjoy a trip into the past. Expect to experience what the audience would have seen in the decades ago. Just attended for the first time tonight (03/12/2011) and was amazed how Bill Fields was able to play for over two hours straight with no sheet music and perfectly accompanied the 1923 silent film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Really enjoyable and a must for your bucket list.
Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
glenmiz 11 months ago
Sadly, Bill Coffman passed away at the theatre while waiting for his partner Bill Fields to arrive for the afternoon show on a September Friday in 2001 of cardiac arrest
wearall1 1 year ago
The Wurlitzer maybe the "Rolls Royce" of Cinema organs but I don't think you can say it is the "Rolls Royce" of organs...
goodchappy 1 year ago
Yes, it's still open! They have a new website. It's oldtownmusichall . org
MilanCharlton 1 year ago
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MilanCharlton 1 year ago
Is it still open? The webpage for them doesnt work anymore
bluejay02920 1 year ago
I filmed and produced this video, about 10 years ago. Nice to see it posted.
Great to see the 2 Bills... May the OTMH live on!!!
cassidyfred 1 year ago
The ending to this video is so cute, haha.
My first time visiting here was last night when it featured the film "Singing in the Rain." A classic! I love how rich and authentic the music from the organ sounds. The at-home vibe you get from the theater adds to it. If only modern theaters were like this!
HELEN0o 2 years ago
amazing job
nitonboy 2 years ago
Been here. It's beautiful. Further, El Segundo is in the L. A. metro area, but miles away from Los Angeles itself.
AkkordionBloke 3 years ago
Love this place! A great day trip if you live in So Cal. The beach is just over the hill and there is a great deli nearby, as well as an amazing tiki bar accross the street. The neighborhood is charming and it is truly mesmerizing to witness this soon to be extinct art form. Enjoy it while you can, they deserve your money a lot more than the local cineplex. p.s. Get there early to purchase homemade maccaroons. The best!
pinbot76 3 years ago
I love going there and watching the three stooges, it's such a great theatre and I'm proud to have it in my own town =]
ElectronicXBabe 3 years ago
@ElectronicXBabe lucky australia dont have that !
MyJim1111 1 year ago
I remember seeing the original Phantom of the Opera here in October back in the 80's, and even as a child, I knew this place was special. The organ music is amazing, as is the building itself.
ryandunn4me 3 years ago
Bless you for keeping an important part of entertainment history alive. Excellent video.
togoclay 3 years ago