That includes the bands on stage and the people in the crowd,” Baumgarten said. I always look forward to seeing people enjoy themselves whenever I have the opportunity to sing. Musicians have been anticipating playing and music lovers have been just as anxious to get out and see live music. “I am most looking forward to seeing everyone in their element at this event. Rogers and I Dig Pig and Sister Salem, featuring James Clark, Ferris Gillespie, and Gabrielle Anais Sears. The “Spring Blues and Roots Rock Extravaganza” will feature a variety of Middletown favorites including Fred Gillespie and the Swamp Bees, with special guests Ashley Baumgarten, Chuck Evans and Randy Smith as well as Jimmy D. The board of the Sorg has worked extremely hard donating hours of their time to bring it back to life and I am flattered and excited to be a part of the revitalization,” said Ashley Baumgarten, a participating artist.
“It is so important to preserve our town’s history. “You have to keep the vision for the long haul.MIDDLETOWN, Ohio - Many of Middletown’s best-loved musicians will present a benefit concert for the Sorg Opera Revitalization Group with the “Spring Blues and Roots Rock Extravaganza” on April 30. “Nothing on that scale happens quickly,” she said.
She said the Sorg wants to add tenants to the four-floor commercial building. We are there for the good of the theater.”įor the Sorg to continue to grow, the board needs to create a steady stream of revenue, Griffith said. She spoke last week to the Rotary Club and the members were surprised when she told them the opera house has no employees. Such good work.”Ī lifetime Middletown resident, Griffith said she understands why skeptics were leery when it came to the rebirth of the Sorg. There are 17 musical shows scheduled for the rest of the year and seven so far in 2022.Īmi Vitori, owner of Gracie’s, a downtown restaurant, said when there are weekend shows at the Sorg business increases tremendously. Griffith said the Sorg is important to the community because it provides local theater enthusiasts an opportunity to see local productions and it’s an economic driver for downtown businesses. “We are so fortunate, so lucky that we came out of the pandemic not bankrupt.” “It’s so exciting to see where we have come from and where we are today,” Griffith said. The original Sorg Opera House sign that recently was uncovered was displayed in the lobby. The open house gave the 150 visitors an opportunity to tour the Sorg, including the balcony, dressing rooms under the stage and its commercial building. Mike DeWine shut down businesses due to COVID-19. 11 that originally was scheduled for last year, the day after Gov. 10 and sold-out “Night Fever” concert Sept. Some of those upgrades were highlighted when the Sorg hosted its 131st birthday open house on Sept. She called the improvements “a big piece of our puzzle.”
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