The Mighty Wurlitzer
An instrument of majestic proportions
10,000 hours of work. 2,495 pipes. One man’s dream turned into a magnificent piece of living history.
The Mighty Wurlitzer, assembled and gifted to the theatre by Donald Phipps, is recognized as one of the cultural jewels of Worcester. 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.
THE ORGAN TEAM
With castanets, sleigh bells and the clip-clop of horses’ hooves and more, one organist at the Mighty Wurlitzer can replicate the sounds of an entire symphony orchestra. As a distinguishing feature, the Mighty Wurlitzer enhances the preservation of our rich history and the era of luxurious, vaudeville theatres.
It captures your imagination. You will always remember the sound of it and relish the idea of bringing it back to life.
As stewards of this incredible gift, it is our responsibility to ensure the Mighty Wurlitzer is properly cared for and remains a fitting legacy to the work of Don Phipps and the organ team.
Every dollar raised for the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Fund supports the maintenance of this majestic instrument and creates opportunities where it can be shared with patrons and the greater community.