Celebrating 100 Years of Loew's Poli Palace on the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kleefield

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November 15th 2026, 2:00 pm Run Time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes Resident organist, Dr. Jonathan Kleefield returns to the main stage with a new concert! Our magnificent historic theatre turns 100 years old on this day, and to celebrate Dr. Jonathan Kleefield, the theatre's resident organist, will play a potpourri of music to commemorate this milestone. The great American songbook was in full swing when the Poli theater opened in 1926. Moreover, talking pictures debuted the following year, creating a whole new kind of entertainment that benefitted greatly by its inclusion of music. Therefore, selections representing each decade, beginning in 1926, will draw from both sources. As always, Dr. Kleefield will provide extensive commentary relating both to the songs chosen and the theater's history. The Mighty Wurlitzer, assembled and gifted to the theatre by Donald Phipps, is recognized as one of the cultural jewels of Worcester. Phipps, Kleefield and the Mighty Wurlitzer were recently highlighted on WGBH's, The Culture Show. As a board director of the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, Phipps followed in the footsteps of our theatre's founders, with his vision of restoring a treasured piece of our heritage and culture. Learn more about how you can support this magnificent instrument. All-In Pricing: Tickets are $10 for non-members and FREE for members, subscribers, current conservatory families and their guests. Seating is general admission. Groups of 10 or more, book your group early and save money. Please contact the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information. Buy Tickets Group Reservations MORE ABOUT THE MIGHTY WURLITZER 10,000 hours of work. 2,495 pipes. One man's dream turned into a magnificent piece of living history. Support the Mighty Wurlitzer The Magic Behind The Instrument Behind the Scenes with Don Phipps New Visitor Guide Parking & Public Transit Restaurant Partners Theatre FAQs