The Valentine Theatre

Valentine Theatre Historic Preservation Fund

For more information email us at jjex@valentinetheatre.com.

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Our 125th Anniversary

Christmas Day 2020 will mark the Valentine Theatre’s 125th birthday. This majestic theatre has been the center of Toledo’s performing arts scene for more than a century during which we have hosted some of the country’s greatest performers. Slated for demolition in the early 1980s, the Valentine Theatre was rescued by a remarkable group of Toledoans who recognized the value of this iconic landmark and worked tirelessly to restore it to its former glory. Today, the beautifully renovated Valentine Theatre reflects the spirit, perseverance, and ingenuity of our region, offering a variety of local, national, and international productions and fostering educational and cultural enrichment opportunities for everyone in our community.

More than a Million Visitors

Since our gala re-opening in 1999, more than a million people have come through our doors. Last year alone, over 68,000 individuals attended a performance, event or wedding at the Valentine. While we are thrilled to once again play a principal role in the economic and cultural revitalization of downtown Toledo, hosting so many visitors has started to take a toll on our century-plus building. Whether it’s refurbishing worn carpeting and seats, overhauling our heating and cooling systems, upgrading to more cost-efficient lighting systems or other capital improvements, the creation of the Historic Legacy Fund will provide the flexibility to address future capital needs in a timely fashion while preserving the Valentine’s historic elegance, functionality, and beauty.

Your Role in Preserving the Valentine Theatre

The story of the Valentine Theatre is remarkable -- a true Toledo story of grit, determination, perseverance, and unwavering vision in the face of overwhelming odds. As we chart a course for the next 125 years (yes, we dream big at the Valentine!), we invite you to join us in supporting the Valentine Theatre’s Historic Legacy Fund, to once again show your tremendous loyalty to the Valentine Theatre. Your gift will ensure that this iconic part of Toledo history will be preserved for many generations to come.

Thank you for considering a gift and for your continued support of the Valentine Theatre.

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