Become a 2026 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.
But we're more than a concert venue. This year, we are offering more family-friendly fare, with live-action story telling, music, and dance, and as always, we are home for many community events and several school theatrical productions. Don't miss out on our incredibly entertaining Smarty Pants Trivia, held the first Tuesday night of each month, open to all and free to play for Murphy members.
We trust you like what you see, and that you’ll find it worth the effort and investment to support this 107 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 2026 Member window cling
- Free Admission for 2 to each of our monthly Friday Night Films
- Play Smarty Pants Trivia for free
become a member and receive murphy swag!
2026 MURPHY MEMBER WINDOW CLING
2026 MURPHY MEMBER WINDOW CLING
2026 Members at all membership levels will receive a 2026 Member window cling!
MURPHY "BLADE" T-SHIRT
2026 MURPHY MEMBER WINDOW CLING
2026 Members at the Executive Producer, Celebrity, Headliner, Producer, and
Director levels will receive Murphy Theatre t-shirts!
Please specify your shirt size
(S-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
2026 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.
ANIMAL HOUSE
FEBRUARY'S FRIDAY NIGHT FILM
HAS BEEN POSTPONED
National Lampoon's Animal House
will now be shown Friday, February 13
7:00 PM
Check out details on our 2026 Movies
HERE.