Don't miss a musical Dessert Matinee at Louisville's very own Derby Dinner Playhouse! The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930's and 40's. Glenn disbanded his musical organization in 1942, at the height of its popularity, volunteered for the Army and then organized and led the famous Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. They went to Europe to entertain servicemen, and then, on December 15, 1944, Major Miller took off in a single-engine plane from England to precede his band to France, never to be seen again. Because of the popular demand, the Miller Estate authorized the formation of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956.
The 19-member band continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements that keep exciting fans who have not heard them played for a while. You will hear such familiar tunes as In The Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Stardust, Begin the Beguine, and Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree.
**An evening concert will also be held that day but tickets are sold out for that performance.
Contact Information
- Derby Dinner Playhouse
- 525 Marriott Dr,, Clarksville, IN 47129
- (812) 288-8281
Event Time
- Sunday, June 1, 2014
- 8:00 PM
Price
- Tickets $25 apiece