Buddy Nolan Memorial Concert with Organist Dave Wickerham

May 20, 2023

Doors: 6:30 pm

Show Time: 7:30 pm

TICKETS are FREE for ages 12 and under, 65 and over and members of the Embassy. All other tickets are only $10 (plus applicable fees). To avoid convenience fees or to obtain FREE tickets for the categories listed above, please visit the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy at 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To reserve accessible seating, please contact the box office.

The title sponsors for the 2023 Buddy Nolan Memorial Concert are Thomas and Penelope Mathiesen.

Media Sponsor: Fort Wayne Newspapers

Event Info

The Embassy Theatre announces a “grande” celebration of the Embassy’s beloved Grande Page pipe organ as Dave Wickerham is welcomed to the stage to perform a tribute to the late organist extraordinaire, Buddy Nolan. This concert will salute favorite Hollywood GREATS! This performance will include popular movie music from the past 80 years by composers Henry Mancini, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, Alan Menken, Vangelis James Horner and more! California native, Dave Wickerham, began playing the electronic organ at the age of four. His formal musical training began at the age of seven. Wickerham pursued classical organ studies at the University of Arizona Tucson. He has a long and successful career in creating an enjoyable organ experience for music lovers of all ages. The Embassy is thrilled to host Wickerham as he once again brings the Grande Page to life. Dave will be playing "Million Dollar Movie Themes" a salute to the favorite Hollywood GREATS! Including popular movie music from the past 80 years by composers Henry Mancini, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, Alan Menken, Vangelis James Horner and more!