Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society upcoming events

Wings (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse presents Silent Sundays, featuring a silent film with live accompaniment on their 1924 mighty Wurlitzer.

Enjoy an extraordinary lineup of silent films at San Gabriel’s Mission Playhouse on select Sundays through October. All movies will start at 2:30 pm. Tickets for individual showings are $12. Purchase your 2026T subscription in advance and see the whole series for $37. To purchase tickets, click here.

Accompanying each film will be an organist playing live music to match the feature film. Half of the films will be accompanied by organist Russ Peck and the other half by organist Mark Herman.

Organist Russ Peck currently performs at San Diego Symphony Hall/Jacobs Music Center for their silent film presentations and is house organist at San Diego’s Balboa Theatre. In addition to being an organist, he is principal timpanist for the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra.

Organist Mark Herman is an American Theatre Organ Society Organist of the Year. Mr. Herman tours throughout the country and has performed abroad in Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Film Lineup:

7/26/2026, The Thief of Bagdad with Russ Peck. accompaniment.

8/30/2026, Buster Keaton shorts with Russ Peck accompaniment.

9/27/2026, Wings with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

10/25/2026, Safety Last with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

The Man Who Laughs (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

1928 - Silent • With Live Accompaniment by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduction by Film Historian Antonia Carlotta • Directed by the German Expressionist filmmaker Paul Leni, this adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1869 novel features superstar of the silent era Mary Philbin and German-born mega star Conrad Veidt. The film is known for the freakish grin on Veidt’s face, which pushes the film into the realm of horror. If you’ve never seen this creepy work of art, mark your calendar!

Tickets can be purchased one half hour before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592

Nosferatu (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

1922 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • This is silent horror at its purest. And the behind-the-scenes story is amazing: it was made without permission as a Dracula film, and a court later ordered the prints destroyed. It survived against the odds. Actor Max Schreck’s makeup is one of the most enduring and memorable designs in horror. • Show begins with spooky music on the Mighty Wurlitzer and an old fashioned sing-along.

Tickets can be purchased one half hour before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592

Nosferatu (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Tickets can be purchased one half hour before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

1920 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduction by Film Historian Randy Haberkamp • This is one of the cornerstones of horror and one of the most striking example of German Expressionism. If you’re interested in film history, this film is essential. It's eerie fun. • Show begins with spooky music on the Mighty Wurlitzer and an old fashioned sing-along.

Tickets can be purchased one half hour before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592

Safety Last (Sunday, October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse presents Silent Sundays, featuring a silent film with live accompaniment on their 1924 mighty Wurlitzer.

Accompanying each film will be an organist playing live music to match the feature film. Half of the films will be accompanied by organist Russ Peck and the other half by organist Mark Herman.

Film Lineup:

7/26/2026, The Thief of Bagdad with Russ Peck. accompaniment.

8/30/2026, Buster Keaton shorts with Russ Peck accompaniment.

9/27/2026, Wings with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

10/25/2026, Safety Last with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

Phantom of the Opera (Saturday, October 31, 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

1925 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduced by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • In this original silent version of “Phantom” Lon Chaney's performance evokes both terror and sadness, even in the early scenes when only his shadow is shown. There is nothing like the original! • Show begins with spooky music on the Mighty Wurlitzer and an old fashioned sing-along.

Tickets can be purchased one half hour before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592

Phantom of the Opera (Saturday, October 31, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Tickets can be purchased one half hour before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592

My Best Girl (Sunday, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

1927 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Brett Valliant on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduction by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • This film stars Mary Pickford late in the silent era, still proving she could carry a comedy on sheer timing and personality, and she also produced the film. The cinematography was strong enough to earn an early Academy Award nomination for Charles Rosherr before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592

The Gold Rush (Sunday, December 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

1925 - Silent • Live Accompaniment by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduction by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • This is one of the great silent comedies from the master, Charlie Chaplin. Even after all these years, it's still hilarious. • Show begins with music on the Mighty Wurlitzer and an old fashioned sing-along.

Tickets can be purchased one half hour before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592

A Silent Night at the Music Hall (Saturday, December 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

1920s Silent Short Films, Pipe Organ and Sing-Along • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Put on your favorite holiday sweater, bring friends and family, and get ready for an evening of fun silent movies and a rousing holiday sing-along! • Show begins with music on the Mighty Wurlitzer and an old fashioned sing-along.

Tickets can be purchased one half hour before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592

A Silent Night at the Music Hall (Saturday, December 19, 2026)

Sun, 20 Dec 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Tickets can be purchased one half hour before each show at the door, or online at oldtownmusichall.org.

Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 322-2592