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welcome

From Executive Director, Steve Burnette

Welcome to your Murphy Theatre website, executed and babysat by our website, social media, and graphics guru, the one and only Zanna Haines. As a year-round performing arts venue and movie house this website is constantly in motion, never standing still.


Enjoy your journey through the site. For our regular patrons, you’ll notice the return of some longtime favorites, now joined by a plethora of new programming, including Grammy award winning acts, Emmy winners, acts you’ve seen on America’s Got Talent, and more.


We are close to surpassing last year's record-setting membership for a fourth year in a row. This is all because of YOU. Because of YOUR generosity, you are telling us loud and clear that you appreciate the internal changes we’ve made, and the improvements we continue to work on, because there is always room for improvement. 


If you spot something on this site that doesn’t make sense, is confusing or incorrect, please drop me a line and let me know, at Steve@themurphytheatre.org. As I said, this site is forever changing, so it’s quite possible we overlooked something or missed an update. Why just today I came to work and forgot my socks.
 

We are asking our patrons attending our shows to consider bringing a can or two of non-perishable food for our ongoing “Can If You Can, Foodraising Campaign”. At the end of most months we collect and divvy up the goods dropped off on our table in the lobby, and deliver your donations to local food pantries. To date we have collected and delivered more than one ton of food. Our patrons have shown such generosity in the past with your memberships and many other ways of support, so we thank you in advance for what we know will be a successful effort to help those less fortunate in our community.


If you are interested, we also have a weekly e-newsletter we call Things from Steve. Again, just drop me an email (or click the link in the title) and let me know you want to be added to our growing list of 4,000+ lucky e-newsletter recipients, and I’ll get your email address on that list. No cost, no obligation.


Thank you for your continued support of The Murphy Theatre, “If you can’t be kind, you can’t be here.”  


Happy reading! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at boxoffice@themurphytheatre.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

The Murphy Theatre boasts 682 seats, all with unimpeded views of the stage. Our seating tiers include Main Floor Premium, Main Floor, Standard seating, Box Seats, Balcony seating, and Bistro Seats.


Will call is one of our ticket delivery method options. If you select the will call option when purchasing your tickets,  you will pick up your tickets on the day of the event at the will call booth located outside of the front entrance of the Murphy Theatre. 


General Admission events are sold at one ticket price and seating is based on a first-come first-serve basis. Reserved seating tickets are sold at different price tiers based on which section of the theatre you select to be seated in when you purchase your tickets — Main Floor Premium, Main Floor, Box Seats, Balcony, Bistro seats, and Standard seats. 


Yes! Children are welcome at The Murphy Theatre (parental discretion is encouraged) and we offer many family-friendly events that are appropriate for all ages. All children ages 15 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult during concerts, movies, and special events. 


The Murphy Theatre's policy is to seat latecomers at the discretion of our staff and may be seated during a timely break in the show so as to not interrupt the enjoyment of other patrons. 


If you have not received a confirmation email within 30 minutes of purchasing tickets online, please check your spam folder. If you did not recieve an email, please contact our box office for further assistance. 


Please purchase tickets to Murphy Theatre concerts from our website (or by calling the box office or in person). When you click on ticket links on our website, the URL will include "OvationTix" . Any tickets purchased from another third - party website cannot be guaranteed. 


There is ample parking on the streets in downtown Wilmington, Ohio, as well as in city lots around the theatre. They are all a short walk to the theatre, and we offer a drop-off service complete with an umbrella escort to the front door. Just pull up in front of the theatre and our friendly staff will make sure you arrive in style!


Service animals required to assist those with disabilities are more than welcome in the theatre, however, we cannot accomodate ESAs (emotional support animals) or pets. Theatre staff reserves the legal right to inquire if the service animal is required because of a disability, and what work or task has the animal been trained to perform. 


Yes! The theatre and Charlie's are both available to rent. Rental pricing depends on the event date, staffing needs, etc., so get in touch with the Box Office at boxoffice@themurphytheatre.org  for an estimated rental cost.


Check out local hotels on the Clinton County Visitor's Bureau website.


There are many great restaurants in our area. Check out local restaurants on the Clinton County Visitor's Bureau website.


We are easy to find at this link


Scroll down to see a seating chart in the section below!


We are easily accessible from the front entrance on Main Street right under the marquee. However, we are an historic theatre with no elevator to the balcony level, only steps. We offer handicap accessible seating on the ground floor, and are very accommodating to our special guests!


To access your purchased tickets, view your account credits, and purchase tickets as a package holder, you must first click "Buy Tickets" on our homepage. You will then log in to your AudienceView account.

The cart icon and account icon on the top right of our header are used for booking reservations for events such as Smarty Pants Trivia and Karaoke Dokie, so you will not be able to access purchased tickets by clicking those. 


Yes! And, a UV Germicidal Irradiation System was added to the HVAC Air Handling System that will help recirculate healthy air in the auditorium of the Murphy. The system is designed to disinfect the air by killing bacteria, germs, spores, mold, and viruses, including the Corona Virus.

In the summer, our AC is super efficient- please bring a sweater if you tend to get cold easily, especially if you are sitting near the front row. 


Charlie's is open 60 minutes prior to movies and 90 minutes prior our concerts and other selcted Murphy Theatre events. Make sure to stop in after our shows as well!


The Box Office, Will Call, and Charlie's all open 60 minutes prior to our concerts at 6:00 pm. The auditorium opens at 7:00 pm. 


Charlie's Cast & Crew is the newly renovated concessions area with a full-service bar. We also offer a variety of soft drinks, coffee, hot dogs and fresh popcorn,  snacks, candy, and comfy seating at our cafe tables.


Backpacks, large bags, and weapons are prohibited in the Murphy Theatre and Charlie's Cast & Crew Concessions area. The maximum bag size allowed during a performance or event is 16″ x 16″ x 8″. Bags are subject to search.  


We encourage our patrons to wear family friendly smart casual attire. 

Please feel free to bring a sweater if you tend to get cold easily, especially if you are sitting near the front row. 


Board Meetings are held at The Murphy Theatre on the 4th Tueday of every month at 5:00 PM in Charlie's. All are welcome to attend. 


Tickets are non-refundable. Murphy Members enjoy the ticket exchange privilege. To enjoy this privilege, please reach out to the box office for more information. 


seating chart

How do I know what seats are available?

Above is a seating chart that represents the various seating sections within our theatre.


To see what seats are still available for each concert, click "Buy Tickets" under the desired concert. Select the time and date of the concert, and you will then be prompted to select your tickets from either the best available seating, or from a map of the theatre. 


If you select the map, grey circles indicate unavailable seating that someone else has purchased. Red circles represent available Main Floor Premium seats, light green circles represent available Main Floor seats, purple circles represent available Box Seats, pink circles represent available Balcony seats, dark green circles represent Bistro seats, and orange circles represent Standard seats. Handicap-accessible seating is also represented on the map. 


If you have any questions or issues with selecting your seats online, please call the box office and we will be happy to assist you. 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

KATHERINE TIGAR

VERONICA CAMPBELL

VERONICA CAMPBELL

VERONICA CAMPBELL

VERONICA CAMPBELL

VERONICA CAMPBELL

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PAUL FEAR

VERONICA CAMPBELL

CINDY CAMP

CINDY CAMP

J. DUSTIN WILLIAMS

CINDY CAMP

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ELEXIS WIEDERHOLD

J. DUSTIN WILLIAMS

J. DUSTIN WILLIAMS

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J. DUSTIN WILLIAMS

J. DUSTIN WILLIAMS

J. DUSTIN WILLIAMS

NICK BUTCHER

NICK BUTCHER

NICK BUTCHER

MARK MIARS

JENNIFER HOLLON

JONI STREBER

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JONI STREBER

JENNIFER HOLLON

JONI STREBER

JENNIFER HOLLON

JENNIFER HOLLON

JENNIFER HOLLON

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RICK MORTON

TERRY THOMPSON

JENNIFER HOLLON

TERRY THOMPSON

TERRY THOMPSON

TERRY THOMPSON

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Board Meetings are held at The Murphy Theatre on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:00PM in Charlie's. All are welcome to attend. 

Meet our staff

STEVE BURNETTE

STEVE BURNETTE

STEVE BURNETTE

Executive Director

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AMANDA MARTIN

STEVE BURNETTE

STEVE BURNETTE

Associate Director

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JOJO CAMPBELL

STEVE BURNETTE

JOJO CAMPBELL

Operations Manager

AKA The Effervescent Zsa Zsa

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JEAN BLACK

MARLA STEWART

JOJO CAMPBELL

Volunteer Coordinator

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DAN STEWART

MARLA STEWART

MARLA STEWART

Facilities and Technical

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MARLA STEWART

MARLA STEWART

MARLA STEWART

Facilities and Administrative Assistant

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JOHN HUTTON

TODD WHITING

JOHN HUTTON

Sound & Tech Support

RANDY FITE

TODD WHITING

JOHN HUTTON

Facilities

TODD WHITING

TODD WHITING

TODD WHITING

Stage & Light Support

BRAD REYNOLDS

ISABELLE ALLBRIGHT

ISABELLE ALLBRIGHT

Charlie's General Manager

ISABELLE ALLBRIGHT

ISABELLE ALLBRIGHT

ISABELLE ALLBRIGHT

Charlie's Assistant Manager

TERI FISHER

ISABELLE ALLBRIGHT

PHYLLIS STORER

Concessions Manager

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PHYLLIS STORER

PHYLLIS STORER

PHYLLIS STORER

Charlie's

EMILIA KNISLEY

PHYLLIS STORER

EMILIA KNISLEY

Charlie's

TANYA DAY

PHYLLIS STORER

EMILIA KNISLEY

Charlie's

JORDAN SNARR

ROBYN KOGER KIDD

CHELSEA BRAYTON

Charlie's

CHELSEA BRAYTON

ROBYN KOGER KIDD

CHELSEA BRAYTON

Charlie's

ROBYN KOGER KIDD

ROBYN KOGER KIDD

ROBYN KOGER KIDD

Charlie's Bartender

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the theatre speaks

The Historic Murphy Theatre: The People, The Entertainment, & The Monument by Jennifer Hollon

“I am the Murphy Theatre. I am a living history, created by your memories and your interest in my being. Through the last one hundred years, I have seen many changes within my walls. I remember the fabulous entertainers, the movies, the audiences, and the applause. I am getting old, historic they say, but my grandeur remains.

Walk through my lobby doors across the marble floors. Notice the cherub plasters along the walls, and look up to my gilded ceilings. Round the corner to my auditorium, where beautiful decorative wooden panels line the walls highlighted by the ornate sconces illuminating my aisles. Feast your eyes on the plaster medallions dotted among the chandeliers on the ceiling beneath the balcony. Behold my burgundy curtains, draping my stage, and gaze up past the golden opera boxes to my magnificent, arched ceiling. I am a gift for the ages from Charlie, but I need you to continue to support and preserve me. Attend my shows, volunteer, become a Murphy member. I am your gift, your history, your theatre."

The Historic Murphy Theatre: The People, The Entertainment, & The Monument by Jennifer Hollon

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