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FAMILY-FOCUSED FUN RETURNS
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Lightwire Theatre, that amazing troupe that brought us last year’s unforgettable production of Moon Mouse, returns Saturday at 5:00, with their latest glow-in-the-dark masterpiece, the classic tale of
The Ugly Duckling.
Our Hot Dog Dinner Theatre promotion was such a hit with Buckets and Boards in February that we’re bringing it back with this show. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $10 for the kiddos, and all tickets include a hot dog (bun included), a non-alcoholic beverage, and a side of chips or a small popcorn. This deal is even better than the Louisiana Purchase. One stop, feed the family, and see a show. And you know it’s quality dining, because it’s a hot dog for goodness’ sake. Great seats remain, and doors open at 3:30, so you have time to fill your belly before the performance because we need to darken the entire theatre for this show. Don't miss this remarkable theatrical experience.
Special thanks to the Clinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau for their support of Family Friendly Programming and Hot Dog Dinner Theatre.
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SMARTY PANTS TRIVIA
..is back, and the world is a much better place because of it. Tuesday, April 7, our 41st Quiz-fest Anniversary celebration will rock your world with questionable questions, laughter, and finger pointing.
Sure, any old bar can host a night of trivia, but how many offer you all the fun and prizes we guarantee?
Charlie’s doors open at 5:45, and the first question flutters from my perky pouty lips at 6:30. Just $5 to play, and Murphy Members play for...wait for it...FREE!
Charlie’s crew will be on hand to provide you with all necessary drinkage and snackage for purchase.
Some subjects we might visit include Rock Song Lyrics, Inventors and their Inventions, March Sadness, Game Show Hosts, and Things Found in Your Navel.
Prizes to the winner, so valuable you will need extra security.
Tighty-whities to the loser.
We ask that you limit the size of your team to no more than 100 players; it’s only fair. Call the theatre to reserve your table.
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Our Hours
Our normal weekly office hours are Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. We will remain closed on Sundays and Mondays, and 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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FRIDAY FILMS
Friday Films are finally back, well at least they are on Friday, April 10.
The late great Peter Sellers and George C. Scott star in the 1964 classic political satire hit, Stanley Kubrick’s, Dr. Strangelove. Who knew when we picked this dark comedy nearly a year ago, that world events would take shape the way they have? Compare for yourself; showtime is 7:00, just $7.00 a ticket, $12.00 for the entire family, and Murphy members as always get in free! This film is rated, PG.
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“...singing words of wisdom...
Let it Be...”
Only the best Beatles song, EVER!
Celebrate the Beatles’ music with us Saturday night, April 11, at 7:30 with Yesterday and Today, The Interactive Beatles Experience.
Patrons fill out a song request sheet with their memory surrounding their favorite Beatles’ song, then the band takes these suggestions, pulls them just before the concert, and BOOM, there is your show; your songs, your memories. What a concept!
Get your tickets here.
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Sunday, April 19, the Knights of Columbus, Councils 2423 of Fayetteville and 3369 of Wilmington are presenting the movie, Triumph of the Heart, The passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe, free to the public.
Donations are accepted.
Showtime is 2:00. All are invited and doors will open at 1:00. For more information, contact garybronson@yahoo.com
or harrymolitor@gmail.com
from Knights of Columbus.
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"I hear that train a comin’..."
Which is wonderful considering how much wax I have in my ears. That incredible country music group known as Johnny Folsom 4 is comin’ back to the Murphy and promises to be another standout performance for anyone and everyone who loves, The Man in Black, or just good old soulful country music the way it used to be. All your favorite Johnny Cash songs will be sung with this band we love so much that we’ve brought them back for a third year in a row, which is very rare for us, especially since our checks to them usually don’t clear after their first appearance. Great seats remain for this Saturday night, April 25 concert at 7:30. Get your tickets here.
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Ryanhood & Chickenwire Empire
are teaming up for one of the most memorable concerts of the year here at The Murphy Theatre, on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30. Please, I’m begging you, check out some of their music (I recommend starting with Ryanhood’s ‘Sickbed Symphony’) and then make your reservations for a night you’ll truly be thanking me for and getting me gifts. Get your tickets here.
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This just in... Thursday, May 7, Clinton County Community Band will hold a concert at 7:00 PM.
The concert is titled,
For A Song and A Story - A Musical Tribute to Paul Shivers. The band is requesting former students of Paul's
or instructors from his store to submit a story (about a paragraph) to be used in the tribute.
Send stories to band director, Eric Stanton at
cccbandnotes@gmail.com.
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MEMBERSHIP
It’s not too late to take out your 2026 Membership and enjoy a host of privileges that come with it, including but not limited to free films, hassle-free ticket exchanges, a membership window cling, acknowledgment in our program and on our website, advance purchases on newly announced concerts, free admission to trivia, and an autographed baseball card. Bring a card and I’ll sign it.
Thank you to those who have renewed your membership and welcome our newest members to the Murphy Theatre family.
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WANNA SEND A MSG?
Do you have a message you’d like to send out to a loved one, in bright lights? Maybe a poem like, “Dianne, best of luck with your second Tummy Tuck!” or a sweet sentiment like, “Steve, you are loved...by someone, we’re guessing.” or something simpler like, “Lee, you are a good egg.” For a contribution of $50.00 you can provide us with a message (text only, no pics) that will run for 45 minutes at a designated time of your choosing, between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm, with a few exceptions on certain days where we have an earlier start time than our normal evening shows. It must be a positive message, and we reserve the right to refuse anything we deem inappropriate, such as “Reggie wants a Wedgy.” If you’re interested, call the office.
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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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Not
a fashion statement,
a lack-of-fashion statement.
And we couldn’t be more prouderest
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Charlie’s Tub Club T-shirts are IN!
How do you claim your exclusive Tub Club Apparel? There’s only one way to snag these beauts, simply join Charlie’s Tub Club, and get unlimited award-wanting popcorn for the rest of the year, for just $50.00. We toss in one Charlie’s Tub Club
T-shirt for each membership.
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Additional shirts are available for purchase for $25 if you are the other member of our typical Charlie’s Tub Club couple.
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In appreciation for their support in promoting the arts and our mission, through continued generous funding for programming and marketing, The Murphy Theatre thanks
the city of Wilmington and the Clinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Thank you to our 2026 Full Season Partners, so far…
Merchants National Bank,
The Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau,
Clinton Regional Tri-Health Hospital, Uptown Printing,
The Hampton Inn, For the Love of Ink,
OAPN, and the Ohio Arts Council
Are you interested in getting in on the 2026 Partnership action, or maybe a show sponsorship? Perhaps advertising in our seasonal program that reaches the hands of more than 30,000 good looking folks, and includes a year-long presence on our website?
Drop me a note and we’ll get the ball rolling.
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Our next board meeting is
Tuesday, April 28, at 5:00 in Charlie’s.
All are welcome to attend, especially if you bring us
prime rib and pudding.
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Interested in volunteering? We’re always looking for additional help with ushering for our concerts and shows or help with some daytime office and facilities tasks. Just drop Jean Black our volunteer coordinator a note, at Jean65black@yahoo.com. | 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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