Step inside one of Wilmington’s most beloved landmarks and experience the grandeur of the historic Murphy Theatre. Opened in 1918 and financed by Wilmington native and former Chicago Cubs owner Charles Webb Murphy, the theater was designed to be one of the finest performing arts venues in southwestern Ohio. Visitors will enjoy the theater’s remarkable architecture, decorative interior details, historic auditorium, and nearly a century of community entertainment and cultural heritage. Learn how this iconic downtown landmark has welcomed generations of audiences and continues to serve as a center for the arts in Clinton County.