Mayor Rob Ryu presents proclamation recognizing Springfield Civic Theatre's 95th anniversary

Sep 22, 2026

At a Springfield City Commission meeting Mayor Rob Ryu read a proclamation recognizing the Springfield Civic Theatre's 95th anniversary, citing its founding in 1926, incorporation in 1931, more than 300 productions, and performances at the John Legend Theatre since 2018. A theater representative thanked the commission and posed for a photo.

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At a meeting of the Springfield City Commission, Mayor Rob Ryu read a proclamation recognizing the Springfield Civic Theatres 95th anniversary and honoring the group's long run of community productions. The proclamation recited the theatre's founding in 1926 by the Springfield Federation of Women's Clubs and its formal incorporation in 1931.

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