Become a 2025 Murphy Member and enjoy the perks!
Hello friends of The Murphy Theatre,
If you’re new to this landmark, we invite you to take a quick look around our website to learn a little bit about our history, and to discover the many exciting offerings and opportunities waiting for you at this intimate 682-seat venue.
You’ll soon understand why The Murphy Theatre has flourished through the years. Built by the eccentric local business visionary of his time, Charlie Murphy, as a lasting gift to his beloved community in 1918, The Murphy Theatre is still a source of pride for his hometown of Wilmington, and a dynamic destination for the entire state.
We have the most ambitious season on record headed your way, with many traditional favorites mixed in with a slew of original acts playing the historic Murphy Theatre for the very first time. Our long-time patrons understand we never stop looking, never stop shopping for more outstanding acts that we can bring to this stage, so please know that we will be adding even more to this already impressive lineup of top notch entertainment.
And this is just our Saturday nights. Don’t miss out on our incredibly entertaining Smarty Pants Trivia, held the first Tuesday night of each month, free to play for Murphy members. This year we’re bringing back Friday Night Films, with more than 40 movies coming to our silver screen in 2025, with Murphy Members receiving a punch card that admits 2 people to 10 movies, and unlimited free movie admission for our newest membership level.
We trust you like what you see, and that you’ll find it worth the effort and investment to support this 106 year old, 682-seat, 501-C3 non-profit landmark, shining proudly on Main Street, in downtown
Wilmington Ohio.
Kind Regards,
Steve Burnette,
Executive Director
What are Murphy Member benefits?
- Guaranteed program acknowledgement
- Advance notice/priority ticketing with email address
- Ticket exchange privilege
- One Murphy Theatre 2025 Member window cling
- Movie punch card that includes admission for 2 people to 10 Friday Night Films in 2025
become a member and receive murphy swag!
2025 MURPHY MEMBER WINDOW CLING
2025 MURPHY MEMBER WINDOW CLING
2025 Members at all membership levels will receive a 2025 Member window cling!
MURPHY "BLADE" T-SHIRT
2025 MURPHY MEMBER WINDOW CLING
2025 Members at the Executive Producer, Celebrity, Headliner, Producer, and
Director levels will receive Murphy Theatre t-shirts!
Please specify your shirt size(M-3XL) and color (black or burgundy) at registration.
Murphy Members may also purchase additional t-shirts for a one-time membership registration rate of $20 each.
THE THEATRE SPEAKS
THE THEATRE SPEAKS
2025 Members at the Executive Producer and Celebrity levels will receive a copy of "THE THEATRE SPEAKS: The Historic Murphy Theatre: The People, The Entertainment, & The Monument" by historian and board member Jennifer Hollon
This beautiful hardcover book is packed with colorful photos and rich history.
We appreciate the support of our sponsors, partners, and volunteers for programming, publicity, event, and facilities support.