This building was dedicated on November 6, 1951 as the home of the Springfield Theatre Guild. Many of our local citizens contributed their time, energy, creativity and dollars toward the goal of having a permanent home for theatrical productions that, until that time, had been presented in a variety of school halls and church basements.  This facility was the realization of a dream of many, where hundreds of vibrant productions were staged until 2004.  From which time the building had been vacant.

In April of 2011, the building was rescued from further decay, renovated and reopened in July of 2011 by a group of committed friends, most of whom have a history with the building and many fond memories of experiences and friendships formed within these walls.

Bringing The Legacy Theatre to life has been accomplished by both the hard work and talents of our professional tradespeople, and an enthusiastic corps of volunteers. The Legacy Theatre is a non-profit arts organization, run entirely by volunteers.

The name "Legacy" was chosen to honor those individuals who dreamed of a venue for the theatrical arts, and worked to bring it to reality. You'll see many of their names listed on the plaques that remain in the lobby.  Our name also honors the countless others who shared their talents, both onstage and behind the scenes, and those who bought tickets and filled the auditorium with laughter and applause. That is the legacy upon which this building rests; and which we now build upon, to create new performing arts experiences, new memories, and new friendships.