Organists for 2026 Summer Movie Classics at
The Kentucky Theatre
In 2026 our BGATOS organists continue the tradition of playing theatre organ selections for the Kentucky Theater's Summer Classic Movie series. The Theatre shows specially chosen classic movies on Wednesdays during the summer months. Our organists play for about 30 minutes prior to the start of the movie on the Allen organ in the theater auditorium. Each organist selects their own music and performs in their own style which gives the audience, many of whom come every Wednesday, a wide appreciation of the musical capabilities of the theatre organ. Often when the movie has a distinctive theme, the organists try to incorporate some of that music in their performance.
In 2026 four organists will play for the Wednesday evening showings:
5/20/2026 Lynn Vera
The Right Stuff
5/27/2026 Tim Jones
My Cousin Vinny
6/3/2026 Lynn Vera
The Graduate
6/10/2026 Brian Hunt
Spellbound
6/17/2026 Brian Hunt - Evening &
Lady and the Tramp Patrick Valentino - Matinee
6/24/2026 Lynn Vera
Annie Hall
7/1/2026 Tim Jones
Carmen Jones
7/8/2026 Patrick Valentino
Spinal Tap
7/15/2026 Lynn Vera
Bringing Up Baby
7/22/2026 Tim Jones
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
7/29/2026 Tim Jones
Cabaret
8/5/2026 TBD
All the President's Men
8/12/2026 Lynn Vera
The Philadelphia Story
8/19/2026 Patrick Valentino
Touch of Evil
8/26/2026 Patrick Valentino
Unforgiven
9/2/2026 Brian Hunt
Psycho
9/9/2026 Tim Jones
The Big Lebowski
In addition to evening performances, organist Patrick Valentino will also provide at least one preshow concert for the afternoon matinee showings patrons.
