Wildey Theatre

Wildey Theatre

Living History Project








	©2005 Wildey Theatre


	Welcome to the historic Wildey Theatre. Opened in 1909 as an opera house and a second floor meeting hall for the Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Wildey has undergone many transformations throughout the years.


	Located in Downtown Edwardsville on Main Street, the Wildey closed as a movie theatre on March 8, 1984 after more than 400 people attended its final movie "The Big Chill." The Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission later designated the Wildey Theatre as a "Local Landmark" in 1986.

Recognizing the importance of the Wildey Theatre to the overall downtown development efforts, the City acquired the property (or theatre) in 1999 with a state grant. The City has now finished the exterior improvements and is working with a developer to solicit proposals for the reuse of the second and third floors. Future goals include renovating the auditorium – with hopes to resurrect the theatre to once again be a venue for live performances and classic films.

Recent News

Firm Agrees to Renovate Wildey Theatre (12-14-07)

Thomas Wildey Back in Town (11-28-07)

Wild Times at the Wildey (9-23-07)


	Last updated on Monday, May 5, 2008 by Liz Saul.