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Ohio Theatre - Columbus, OH
Hearing the Mighty Morton




CAPA Summer Movie Series    June 15 - July 16, 2023


The CAPA Summer Movie Series is back for its 54th year! Additional information about the series is available on the CAPA webpage.

This is the best opportunity to hear the organ as it was intended to be heard! The organ is played 30 minutes before the featured movie, at intermission and for a few minutes after the movie ends. For $6.00 you get to hear about 45 minutes of organ music and a good flick all while relaxing in the friendly confines of the beautiful Ohio Theatre. What a deal!

In addition, each year one silent film is shown with the Morton Organ supplying the music - a real treat! This year's silent film is Metropolis and runs on July 6 and July 7. Click here to see a few photos from a couple movies in 2006.

The primary organist for the Summer Movie Series is current Resident Organist Clark Wilson. Local organist David Fleischer fills in for Clark at selected movie screenings.

Morton Banner







While at the theater, be sure to check out the banner in the lobby of the Morton organ. Thanks to assistant organist David Fleischer for spearheading the project!


View of theater  Ohio Theatre Tours

Usually during the summer and occasionally during other times of the year, CAPA will host free tours of the Ohio Theatre. Included is a guided tour of the facility, a light show, and a demonstration of the Morton Organ. Check out the CAPA web page for information.


Other Events

The theater is host to many events each year, most public, some private. Click here to see the entire list of CAPA events. Change the venue to Ohio Theatre to see what is going on only at that location. If you are invited to a private event and get to hear the organ consider yourself lucky!


Radio Broadcasts

Nationally syndicated program "Pipedreams" aired a program promoting organs in Ohio in reference to the American Theater Organ Society and Organ Historical Society 2009 conventions in Cleveland. Click here for the program. The Mighty Morton leads off the program! You can also hear the organ in this 2016 "Pipedreams" program. Kudos to "Pipedreams" host Michael Barone!


Recordings

Clark Wilson CD If you are unable to attend the Ohio in person, check online for recordings of the organ. The most recent recording is Clark Wilson's CD called Intermission. Several records were also recorded by previous organists and occasionally show up on Ebay.
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