Dennis James Hosts Halloween
Bloomington's favorite musical mastermind returns for his annual spooky spectacular.
Dennis James Hosts Halloween
Bloomington's favorite musical mastermind returns for his annual spooky spectacular.
- Oct 16Thursday@ 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
Event Description
It’s not officially Halloween until Bloomington’s favorite musical mastermind, Dennis James, returns for his annual spooky performance. Dennis James Hosts Halloween returns, as the legendary cinema organist and IU graduate provides the soundtrack to a silent film and a live radio reenactment.
The live onstage portrayal of an old-time radio thriller titled Waxworks will kick off the evening and will be performed by actors, including students from IU’s Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance, as James plays the soundtrack on IU Auditorium’s 4,532-pipe organ. This episode comes from a classic radio series titled Suspense, which was one of the most popular and successful radio programs during its run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1946-1962.
James will conclude the evening with the backing soundtrack to a screening of a 1924 German silent horror film also titled Waxworks that ties three stories together in an anthology format with the final segment featuring Jack the Ripper.
Engagement Events
Pre-Show Talk with Jeffrey Smith
October 16: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., Fine Arts 015
Jeffrey Smith, organ professor at the Jacobs School of Music, will provide a pre-show talk on the topic of,The Pipe Organs of the Silver Screen. Smith will uncover the rich history and cinematic magic of this grand instrument.
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B97 Costume Contest
October 16: 7:20 p.m. on IU Auditorium Stage
Ticket holders are invited to arrive a little early for the B97 Costume Parade. And just for being in costume and participating in the parade, you’ll be entered to win $50 to Pizza X and tickets to a future Auditorium show! Announcements will be made in the theatre to alert guests to line up for the parade underneath the pipes of the Auditorium’s pipe organ to parade across the stage.
Post-Show Q&A with Dennis James
October 16: at conclusion of performance on stage
After the evening performance, Dennis will host his annual Q&A session with interested audience members. Audience members will be encouraged to sit close to the stage.
Accessibility
Hearing Assistance
Wireless, infrared headset systems are available for all performances. Headsets may be used with or without a hearing aid and are distributed free of charge at coat check.
Run Time, Age, and Content Warnings
Run time is approximately 2 hours including intermission.
Recommended for all ages.
Prohibited Items
- Weapons of any kind
- Golf umbrellas
- Backpacks or any large bag measuring larger than 16"x16"x8"
- Outside food and beverages
- Posters or large signs
- Professional photo or video cameras
- Cigarettes/e-cigarettesIllegal drugs or paraphernalia
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