Doors - 2:00 PM 

Concert - 3:00 PM 

Tickets - $17 

The Detroit Theater Organ Society’s long running Organ Pops Concert series continues its 2024 season with yet another afternoon of songs and splendor at the Senate. This time around we’re combining the power of our Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ, (the eighth largest ever constructed) with the talents of an up and coming young organist, Ben Forsthoffer! Don’t miss your chance to experience the majesty, nuance and diversity of sounds that only a theater pipe organ can provide. 

Whether you are a lifelong theater organ enthusiast or just a curious music lover, we hope to see you there! 

Artist Bio:

Ben Forsthoffer's passion for the Theatre Organ started at the age of 5 when he first heard the Wurlitzer pipe organ at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Years later, he heard the pipe organ again at a family gathering and then began to learn to play the theatre organ. Ben is a student of world-renowned theatre organist Jelani Eddington, whose style and elegance is undeniably reflected in Ben's playing. Ben is fluent in improvisatory jazz piano and highly capable in classical piano, which heavily influences his uniquely novel style, grounded in technically flawless playing and traditional theatre organ technique. Ben has begun to make his way across the concert circuit making a name for himself at a very young age. He has performed at numerous prestigious venues including the Fox Theatre in Atlanta Georgia, The Rochester Broadway League Theatre in Rochester New York, the Loews Jersey Theatre in Jersey City New Jersey, and many more. His focus and determination for music is driven by his pure enjoyment and dedication. He is currently in his senior year of High School and balances school with music.

The Senate Theater and The Detroit Theater Organ Society is supported by The Michigan Arts and Culture Council and The National Endowment for the Arts. 

Parking is available in a gated parking lot on Gilbert St., behind the theater.