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It’s Movie Mania here at the Murphy Theatre during the month of July. Just like my big front teeth we’ve got a lot of film happening everywhere. By my count we have 8 movies in July. We should probably call July, “The Murphy Theatre Film Festival” month. But we don’t have baskets of vegetables or corndogs or other festival sorts of stuff, so we won’t.
Wednesday, July 1 we kick off the film fun with a 1:00 FREE matinee of the movie, Kung Fu Panda. This free film is made possible by our dear friends from SFM Insurance. Doors open at noon. In addition to this, kids can have a free Kid’s Kombo paid for by our good friend Lee. A Kid’s Kombo is a bottle of water or Bug Juice, a small popcorn, and your choice of a hot dog or candy. This free Kombo is for the first Wednesday only and for the kids only please.
Remember, bring a sweater!
Here’s the rest of our lineup for our other FREE Wednesday matinees in July… all at 1:00
July 8, Zootopia
July 15, How to Train Your Dragon
July 22, The Princess and the Frog
July 29, Encanto
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Happy Birthday AMERICA, a day early!
Friday night, July 3 the Clinton County Community Band, under the direction of Eric Stanton will present their concert, Prelude to Fireworks, because the next night, July 4th, there are fireworks.
Special guests this year are the Wilmington Cantabile, under the direction of Seth Parshall.
Following the concert, at 8:30 we will be showing the 1972 historical musical comedy-drama, 1776, rated G. What a great way to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. Because this is a combo of events tickets for the night are $10.00 whether you attend one or both. Free admission to Murphy Members for the entire kitten-kaboodle.
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It’s an afternoon of Sugar Frosted Flicks!
Join us Saturday, July 11 as we host a fundraising event for our friends from Hope House, The Clinton County Homeless Shelter, and Sugartree Ministries.
It’s your favorite childhood cereals, then the movie Princess Bride. Can it get any better? It can, it’s FREE.
Doors open at 5:00 and the cereal and milk will be pouring, (the bar will be closed) and the movie The Princess Bride will roll at 6:00 pm. This is another free event for the community, but we do ask you to bring some cash to donate to our friends in need. We will be passing around some of the empty cereal boxes for you to stuff full of cash.
And while you’re reading his, send me a quick email with your top three favorite cereals from your youth, and none of that healthy stuff please!
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YOU COULD BE A STAR!
Cavalcade of Stars Auditions!
Show us what you’ve got!
Auditions are open NOW for
The Murphy Theatre's
Cavalcade of Stars!
Visit our auditions page
to sign up.
For more information or questions, please contact us at talent@themurphytheatre.org.
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Are you interested in volunteering?
We’re always looking for additional help with ushering our concerts and shows or assistance with some daytime office and facilities tasks. Just drop Jean Black our volunteer coordinator a note, at Jean65black@yahoo.com
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NOT JEST GLAZING OVER THE IMPORTANT TOPICS
Our next Coffee and Conversations with Donuts will be Saturday morning, July 18 at 9:30 am. Here’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy a donut and coffee with friends and ask us anything you want to know about the Murphy Theatre. We’ll share our latest, current, and future projects, how we receive some of our funding, and how we don’t. It promises to be a fun-filled informational morning. We will also be asking for your input on how we can improve what we’re doing. Meet us in Charlie’s and bring your appetite, thirst, questions, and two friends.
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They’re not average Thunderbirds, or even a tribute to the Thunderbirds, they’re THE Fabulous Thunderbirds, featuring Kim Wilson, and they’re coming to The Murphy Theatre on Saturday night, July 18 at 7:30.
Don’t miss this opportunity to catch these musical icons. Get your tickets here.
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Our next Sunday Coffee and Cheesecake Cinema is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at 2:00 pm with the epic 1989 American historical war drama, GLORY starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Edward Zwick, GLORY surrounds the 54th Infantry Regiment, one of the Union Army’s earliest African American regiments in the Civil War.
Admission is just $10 for the movie, coffee, cheesecake, and conversation that follows the movie. Free to all Murphy Theatre members. Those attending will vote on the September movie following our film and conversation.
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SOMEBODY CALL A
HOTDOG EMERGENCY?
Put the guitarist from the 70’s 80’s rock band Blondie, on stage with the former drummer from Breaking Benjamin, add some of the most sought-after rock musicians in the country, and that can only result in the obvious, and they call themselves, Hot Dog Emergency, and they’re coming to rock The Murphy Theatre on Friday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are just $10.00, and we ask you to consider bringing a non-perishable food item (or a five-dollar donation) that we can deliver to the local food pantries. Thanks to your generosity with our small collection table sitting in the lobby over the past four-plus years, we have delivered more than one ton of food to help our neighbors in need.
Food, Drinks, and Doors
We will have beer specials, plenty of hot dogs, award-wanting fresh popcorn, large hot pretzels, and Charlie’s Spiked Cider Slushies available for purchase. Doors open at 6:00 pm for the 7:30 concert. Bring a sweater because our air conditioning is super cool, or better yet, pick up a Murphy hoodie while you’re here.
*Our Hot Dog Emergency concert is not affiliated with Rock the Block.
| Saturday, July 25, Rock the Block takes the Murphy Theatre Stage with Tom Kiefer of Cinderella fame. There are no tickets left, and the concert begins at 7:00. | SAVE THE DATE FOR A GREAT FAMILY-FRIENDLY NIGHT OUT | |
World Series champion and Reds Hall of Famer Bronson Arroyo and His Band will play a concert at The Murphy Theatre on Saturday, August 8, at 7:30. Just $20 for adults, and $5.00 for the kids, 17 and under. Any kid sporting their own baseball uniform or Reds gear will get a free small popcorn. This will be a great night for the family, with hot dog specials, cheap beer and soda, Cracker Jacks, Charlie’s spiked cider, hot pretzels, popcorn, and a raffle of a signed Bronson Arroyo jersey.
Get your concert tickets here.
| Our 44TH Anniversary Smarty Pants Trivia will take place on Tuesday, September 8. Yes, we are taking a summer break which gives you plenty of time to bone up on all things trivial like the capital of Idaho, Carol’s earnings on a $1,500.00 loan yielding 5% interest annually, or what is the oldest fish. As always doors open at 5:45 and the first question bounces out of my mouth at 6:30. It’s just $5 per person to play, and free for any Murphy Member. Call to reserve your team’s spot. | | | |
NEW SUMMER HOURS
Our summer office hours are
Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Thursday and Friday
from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Our box office will open ninety minutes prior to our concerts and other live events, and one hour prior to our movies, unless otherwise noted.
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"Under the Marquee"
A Social Dance Experience at Murphy Theatre
Have you ever wanted to try West Coast Swing? Love dancing? Looking for a chance to meet people, socialize, or learn something new?
Here's your chance -
Attend our informational session:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM and learn all about this fun, social dancing and your chance to join the community, learn, and DANCE!
-info session
-beginner introduction and demonstration
-chance for early registration
No partner is required and this introductory evening is FREE to all.
Please send us a note or call to register.
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DO NOT PURCHASE YOUR MURPHY THEATRE CONCERT TICKETS FROM THESE WEBSITES.
MegaSeats BAD
GoTickets BAD
StubHub BAD
Event Tickets Center BAD
Seat Geek BAD
Vivid Seats BAD
JamBase BAD
Viagogo BAD
AXS Markteplace BAD
Ticket Network BAD
TicketSales.com BAD
UNation BAD
ConcertFix BAD
BANDSINTOWN is a site
often used by artists
and their ticket links should direct you
to our website.
Still, we advise using caution;; it's always safest to go directly to our site.
These sites sell overpriced tickets and we will not be able to accommodate your purchasing error, because in some instances your tickets will be fake and these overpriced seats simply don’t exist. This is happening to venues all over the country.
You must physically type in www.themurphytheatre.org, to get to our site and proceed with your online ticket purchases. If you just type in, “The Murphy Theatre”, and/or the name of the concert you want to attend, WE PROMISE YOU, YOU WILL BE DIRECTED
TO THE WRONG SITE!
When in doubt, just give us a shout.
(937) 382-3643
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Thank you to our 2026 Full Season Partners…
Clinton Regional Tri-Health Hospital, Merchants National Bank, Lind Media, Uptown Printing, The Hampton Inn, The Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, For the Love of Ink, OAPN, and the Ohio Arts Council
Are you interested in being a cool 2026 Season Partner? Perhaps advertising in our seasonal program that reaches the soft, supple hands of more than 30,000 good-looking folks, andincludes a year-long presence on our website?
Drop me a note and we’ll get the ball rolling.
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Interested in becoming a member of our Board of Trustees?
Our next board meeting is Tuesday, July 28, at 5:00 in Charlie’s.
All are welcome to attend, especially if you bring us
lasagna and garlic toast.
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We wish to thank George F. and Charlene Bush, longtime friends and ardent patrons of The Murphy Theatre. The Bush family’s generosity to so many deserving, non-profit and educational organizations proves their commitment to leaving this community in a better, kinder, more hopeful place. Their lasting gift to The Murphy Theatre, through The Clinton County Foundation is truly appreciated and will be used to further their vision and commitment. | |
Have questions about the theatre? You can always drop us a line at boxoffice@themurphytheatre.org.
Thank you again for your time and all your generosity, and remember when you are giving to The Murphy, you’re giving to an organization that is giving back to the community.
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