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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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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! 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. 

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.

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. 

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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!

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.

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.

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 our concessions area with a full-service bar. We offer a variety of soft drinks, coffee, hot dogs and fresh popcorn,  snacks, candy, and comfy seating at our cafe tables.

Charlie's is open 60 minutes prior to movies and 90 minutes prior our concerts and other selected Murphy Theatre events. 

The Box Office, Will Call, and Charlie's all open 90 minutes prior to our live events and 60 minutes prior to our movies. 

Backpacks, large bags, and weapons are prohibited in the Murphy Theatre and Charlie's 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.