Richard E. Wildish Community Theater

Richard E. Wildish Community Theater The Wildish Community Theater is a premier cultural center in Springfield, Oregon, celebrating and connecting the lives of our community to arts and culture.

In 1946, the Mckenzie Theater was built as a premier movie house in downtown Springfield. Today, the building is the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, a completely refurbished performing arts showcase. Wildish Theater was the brainchild of the Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation. With seed money donated by the Wildish family, the group spearheaded a six-year renovation project, whi

ch was completed in 2006. The board has representatives from Springfield Public Schools, the Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation, the Willamalane Park District, and community members. The theater also serves as a classroom for students of Springfield’s Academy of Arts and Academics. Wildish Community Theater is proud to host five resident companies, the Academy of Ballet Fantastique, All That Dance!, Chamber Music Amici, Rose Children's Theatre, and Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra.

JOIN US at The Block Party powered by SELCO for family fun and music!Free Admission!September 12th 20266-8pm family Kara...
08/28/2026

JOIN US at The Block Party powered by SELCO for family fun and music!

Free Admission!

September 12th 2026

6-8pm family Karaoke
8:30pm open mic after party

An evening of live music with SUSANNA MEYER Weaving the Fabric of Global MelodiesSaturday September 19th at 7:00pmYou ar...
08/26/2026

An evening of live music with SUSANNA MEYER
Weaving the Fabric of Global Melodies
Saturday September 19th at 7:00pm

You are invited to the Wildish Theater for a late summer performance with multilingual singer Susanna Meyer, Gus Russell- piano, Gerry Rempel- guitar, Rick Carter- bass, Randy Roe- Sax/flute, Cameron Wick- percussion
Immerse yourself in musical variations of Bossa, Samba, Tango, Fado, Tango French, Jazz and more.
Doors 6:30 Curtain 7pm

We hope to see you there!

Piccolo+ plays Monk is coming to the Wildish Community Theater on Friday August 21st at 7pm. Tickets are $25 in advance ...
07/23/2026

Piccolo+ plays Monk is coming to the Wildish Community Theater on Friday August 21st at 7pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of show. Get your tickets at https://app.arts-people.com/?show=349779

Piccolo+ pays tribute to legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Sphere Monk. Monk was a giant in the world of bebop and his unique rhythms and harmonic sensibilities continue to influence musicians today. Piccolo+ is the alliance of four Eugene-based jazz musicians: Quentin Piccolo on piano, Robert Skornik-Hayes on drums, Jack Troberg on bass, and Jenna Khalifeh on alto saxophone.

We are thrilled to be having Iguana Death Cult at the Wildish Community Theater for an all ages show on Sunday, Septembe...
07/21/2026

We are thrilled to be having Iguana Death Cult at the Wildish Community Theater for an all ages show on Sunday, September 20th! Doors open at 6:30pm and music will be from 7-10pm. Local supporting act to be announced.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=350613

We are so excited to announce that Boy Named Sue, Oregon’s premier horn band tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash and ot...
07/13/2026

We are so excited to announce that Boy Named Sue, Oregon’s premier horn band tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash and other country greats, will be performing at the Wildish Community Theater on October 10th at 7:00pm! Fronted by the charismatic Cuchulain, a low-voiced songwriter with a wry wit, the band delivers a lively and dynamic take on country classics. Tickets are on sale NOW! Get them at https://app.arts-people.com/?show=333173

We are so excited to announce that True Loves will be coming to the Wildish Community Theater on October 8th at 7:00pm! ...
07/08/2026

We are so excited to announce that True Loves will be coming to the Wildish Community Theater on October 8th at 7:00pm! Tickets go on sale on our website this Friday July 10th at 12:00pm. You do not want to miss this!

HAVE YOU HEARD!? The Wildish Community Theater is showing The Muppet Movie on July 17th at 6:30pm. Help us spread the wo...
07/06/2026

HAVE YOU HEARD!? The Wildish Community Theater is showing The Muppet Movie on July 17th at 6:30pm. Help us spread the word by sharing your favorite image from this post on your story!

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Purchase your tickets at https://app.arts-people.com/?show=345409

Come and join us on July 17th at 6:30pm for Wildish Movie Night: The Muppet Movie! A muppet classic perfect for the whol...
06/30/2026

Come and join us on July 17th at 6:30pm for Wildish Movie Night: The Muppet Movie! A muppet classic perfect for the whole family. Doors open at 6pm and we will have concessions. Get your tickets here https://app.arts-people.com/?show=345409

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630 Main Street
Springfield, OR
97477

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