Apr. 03, 2020
The Tennessee Theatre will stream a special Mighty Musical Monday concert on Monday, April 6, at noon.
House organist Freddie Brabson has recorded a 30-minute set of uplifting songs and crowd favorites on the Mighty Wurlitzer. The concert can be accessed for free through Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/TennesseeTheatre and on the Facebook app.
“The Tennessee Theatre is meant to create shared experiences bringing people together through music and art,” Executive Director Becky Hancock said. “We are eager to bring entertainment to our friends and fans – from the comfort of your home. We hope this unique Mighty Musical Monday concert brings a little joy to your day.”
The Tennessee Theatre currently is closed to the public. More information about the closure can be found at https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/visit/covid19/.
Community members can support the Tennessee Theatre by sharing the concert opportunity with friends and followers and tuning in to the performance on Monday.
“By connecting with our patrons while the theatre is dark, we can stay in communication to share updates, news and future opportunities, as well as engage with the community we love,” Hancock said. “It’s our way of trying to bring light.”
Please note: The public will not have access to the theatre during this event.
The Tennessee Theatre
Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee Theatre opened in 1928 as a movie palace. The Tennessee Theatre is the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Tennessee Theatre is the region’s leading performing arts facility with advanced technology, staging and lighting that draws top entertainment to the Knoxville area. The Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation is a nonprofit organization tasked with maintaining and preserving the historic theatre and ensuring diverse arts and cultural entertainment remains in downtown Knoxville. For more information, visit www.tennesseetheatre.com.
