HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE!!!
On April 10, 2007, Jeremy Larson performed a concert that was recorded live for a DVD. It'll be available this fall!
On June 9th, 2007, Candy Coburn played the Gillioz Theatre. Here is a clip about Candy along with clips from her show at the Gillioz and interviews that were included in the live broadcast of her concert on the Ozarks CW.
Movies
"ICYIZERE: HOPE"
FREE screening of a documentary about the gathering of 10 survivors and 10 perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, with the intent to restore normal relations. It is about the power of, and the need for, forgiveness.
Ken Rutherford, Associate Professor of Political Science and co-founder of the Landmine Survivor's Network, will be the guest speaker.
Also showing will be ONE + ONE: A Human Network, a film about microfinance in Kenya.
NOVEMBER 20 AT 7:00
FREE ADMISSION!!!
"WHITE CHRISTMAS"
DECEMBER 12 -- 7:00PM
DECEMBER 13 -- 7:00PM
A few months ago, with the help of Dan Chilton and The Moxie Cinema, we now have a 35mm Projector at the Gillioz Theatre!
Books
The Gillioz "Theatre Beautiful": Remembering Springfield's Theatre History, 1926-2006
-Edited by James S. Baumlin
The Front Row: Missouri's Grand Theatres
-Mary Bagley
Heroes
M.E. Gillioz,
Jim D. Morris,
Nancy Brown Dornan,
Springfield Landmarks Preservation Trust,
Elise Crain,
Ryan Rust,
Rachel Wright,
Stephanie Szurek,
Adela Generally,
Jerry-Mac Johnston,
Matt Loveland,
Daniel Walters.
This is a small list of all those who have contributed their time, money, and effort to the Gillioz. But there is also all of those who saw movies here as kids and teens, without them this project would not have been possible.
Thanks to all of those who have help make this project complete!
About me: The Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926 by M.E. Gillioz, a road and bridge builder from Monett, MO. The 1,100 seat theater opened on October 11th, 1926 with a variety of performances.
The theater has been the site of several world premieres, including "The Winning Team" in 1952, starring Ronald Reagan and Doris Day. Reagan was in attendence as well as President Harry S. Truman.
The Gillioz closed in 1980 and sat vacant for ten years. In 1990, the theater was purchased by the Springfield Landmarks Preservation Trust, and the restoration would soon begin.
On October 13th, 2006, Encore 2006 kicked off with MSU's presentation of "Vaudueville!". Encore 2006 was a week of events that formally reopened the this historic theater. There are more events to come!
The theater will be able to house live performances (concerts, plays, etc...), movies (film festivals and things like that), weddings, or other presentations.
Check out the Gillioz Theatre website:www.gillioz.org
HAVE A GILLIOZ WEDDING!!!
THE GILLIOZ THEATRE IS A PERFECT PLACE FOR A WEDDING! ENOUGH SPACE FOR DECORATIONS, RECEPTION, GIFTS, GUESTS, AND MUCH MORE! FOR MORE INFO, GO TO WWW.GILLIOZ.ORG!
Who I'd like to meet: Well, this theater has met so many people, like the Weaver Brothers and Elvira (an internationally famous vaudeville group from Springfield), future president Ronald Reagan (a few times!), and President Harry S. Truman. Elvis Preseley has even seen a movie here!!!
But still, there's so many people that I hope will visit the theater. I hope that we will be able to host concerts for new and upcoming musicians and artists, as well as host world premieres again for future Hollywood celeberties.
Hey there, its Mike from The Run*. I was just wondering if you've gotten a chance to check out any of our new music? We'd love to know what you think :) Thanks!
Kudos to you Gillioz for creating a program for people to attend during the last Presidential debate in 2008. I think it is wonderful that you are using your space for locally deepening the discussion on the issues that the are important to Americans and Ozarkians.
I just wanted to say you have an amazing plance and I really enjoyed myself at the Joe Bonamassa concert. It was a great show in a great atmosphere!! I was wondering if you could give me some information on how to find the guys who opened for him the other night. I thought they said they were local. They were so funny and I would love to see them again! I have googled, myspaced, facebooked them and everything else and can't seem to find them any where. Any help would be appreciated!
Bram Stoker's classic tale of blood lust, morality, and the ultimate battle between good and evil returns to the Vandivort stage with a vibrant and breathtaking spin on the story! This version, written by Steven Dietz, moves though the Gothic world of Stoker's tale with tremendous energy, and pulls no punches in its ferocity and bloody special effects.
For tickets call The Vandivort Center Theatre Box Office at 417-831-8001 or 888-452-0930 For more information you can visit the official Dracula site at www. myspace. com/vandivortdracula
WARNING: This play contains graphic scenes and partial nudity!
October 2008 The Vandivort Center Theatre Springfield, MO
