Justin is a 20 recipient of a scholarship from the American Theatre Organ Society and has studied with renowned theatre organ teacher John Ferguson. He has been employed by Carlton Smith Theatre Pipe Organ Restorations since 2004 where he has further developed his theatre organ skills to include the installation and restoration of theatre organs. Nimmo resides in Indianapolis, Indiana where he is a member of the Central Indiana Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society and often performs for Chapter events. He also travels occasionally performing concerts around the US. He can also be heard playing overtures for the Footlight Musicals series at the Hedback Theatre in Indianapolis on the small, but lively 2/11 Wurlitzer. He has also appeared in recent years as guest organist filling in for Clark Wilson at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio performing overtures for the Ohio’s film series on the large 4/33 Robert Morton Theatre Organ. It was here where he also began developing basic skills in the maintenance of these fine instruments.įollowing his successes at the Riviera, he was invited to play overtures for the classic film series at Shea’s Buffalo on the large 4/28 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. At the “young” age of 16, Justin was officially named as one of the house organists for the Riviera Theatre where he was regularly featured playing overtures and other programs. Recognizing his interest and talent, the Niagara Frontier Theatre Organ Society allowed him access to the Riviera organ to practice and further develop his theatre organ style. Invited to attend an open console session at the historic Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, Justin was thrilled to get to play the Riviera’s Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ. Although he began his organ studies on an electronic organ at age 5, it wasn’t until he was thirteen years old that he had his first opportunity to play a real theatre pipe organ. We can improve the residences and commercial properties and reduce crime,” resident Chris Staab said.Justin Nimmo was born in North Tonawanda, New York, the famous home of the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. “It can reduce crime by taking these principles to heart. Residents think the changes will improve safety as well. In addition, the grant should help the neighborhood foster partnerships and increase visitors. That project is scheduled to be complete in 2025. hosted concerts for John Mellencamp and Lynard Skynard. A website for the theater says it was the first in Indiana to show movies with sound. The redevelopment projects will include the old Rivoli Theatre, built by Universal Studios of Indianapolis in 1927. The endowment also should create community spaces for artists and put art along the busy stretch of road. has awarded a $4.3 million grant to the East 10th Street District to transform vacant buildings in the neighborhood include a 1920s movie theater. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Lilly Endowment Inc. The present owner has plans to restore and reopen the theatre and is working with local preservationists to preserve and protect it. The theatre has been reputed to be haunted for many years. It was also host to live music concerts in the 1970’s and 1980’s, and closed down in 1992, having been dormant for ten years. The Rivoli Theatre still boasts the largest theatre stage in all Indianapolis. It reopened under new management and briefly screened regular movies before turning to adult movies, until eventually the theatre closed again. It was closed Januwith Walt Disney’s “Fantasia”. Universal sold out their interest in the theatre in 1937, and the theatre changed hands several times. It was equipped with a Robert Morton 2 manual organ. It opened Septemwith Glenn Tryon in “Painting the Town”. of Universal Pictures Corporation and its movie theatre division, Universal Chain Theatrical Enterprises Inc., and designed in Spanish Mission Revival style by architect and firm Henry Ziegler Dietz, the Rivoli Theatre was a modest 1,500-seat cinema venue on Indianapolis' east side. Built in 1927 under the auspices of Carl Laemmle Jr.
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