Bands that have played here include:
String Cheese Incident,
Victor Wooten,
The Wailers,
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe,
Pink Martini,
Ani DiFranco,
Arlo Guthrie,
Blue Oyster Cult,
Blues Traveler,
Elvis Costello,
G. Love & Special Sauce,
Keller Williams,
STS9,
Les Claypool's Frog Brigade,
Michael Franti and Spearhead,
Robert Walter's 20th Congress,
Slayer,
O.A.R.,
Suzanne Vega,
Leftover Salmon,
Maceo Parker,
Floydian Slips,
John Hiatt,
Robert Cray Band,
The Pharcyde,
Lee 'Scratch' Perry,
David Grisman Quintet,
Burning Spear,
Merry Band of Pranksters,
Taj Mahal,
Funky Meters,
Bill Kreutzmann and the Tri Chromes,
Floater,
Steven Wright,
Medeski, Martin and Wood,
Lucinda Williams,
Gyuto Monks,
RatDog,
Robert Hunter,
George Thorogood and the Destroyers,
Blackalicious,
Dark Star Orchestra,
Karl Denson,
Saul Williams,
George Clinton,
Little Feat,
Marc Cohn,
The Roots,
Henry Rollins,
Ziggy Marley,
Wilco,,
Galactic
Keb' Mo',
Derek Trucks,
The Pixies,
Gov't Mule,
Yard Dogs Road Show,
Death Cab For Cutie,
Hell's Belles,
Modest Mouse,
Mary Chapin Carpenter,
Slightly Stoopid,
North Mississippi Allstars,
Railroad Earth,
Iron & Wine,
Gogol Bordello,
Xavier Rudd,
Built to Spill,
Okkervil River,
Atmosphere
Global Drum Project feat. Mickey Hart,
Telib Kweli,
Lotus,
Citizen Cope,
Ray LaMontagne,
Old Crow Medicine Show,
Robert Randolph & the Family Band,
When entering the McDonald Theatre building, one is immediately flooded with past memories of stage and screen performances because the 1928 building is loaded with historical memories and elements reflecting the days of yore.
This (comfortable, familiar yet exciting) feeling is one that the Kesey Family, which owns and operates the theatre, has worked hard to maintain. Their own childhood memories of past performances at The McDonald Theatre are very vivid. With an extensive background rich in both the arts and business, the Kesey Family combined the love of art with business savvy into a formation that manifests the new face of The McDonald Theatre.
Hence, The McDonald Theatre has evolved into a performing arts venue, rich in theatrical history with a desire to capture live artistic movements of the times.
In maintaining the historical ambiance of the theatre, an effort has been made to emphasize the importance of community involvement. The theatre creates a platform for artists of all ambitions, repertoires, and ages to be displayed.
Within a given week, one can often attend a diverse spectrum of events, from mainstream reggae to a private wedding to a high school prom to a local children's stage performance. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to produce their various fundraising events, lectures, and presentations at the theatre, which allows us to generously give back to the community - a collection of diverse neighborhoods in and around the Eugene/Springfield Oregon area that has shown their continuous and kind support.
As downtown Eugene begins a revitalization campaign, The McDonald Theatre is proud to add a new piece of positive energy and vitality to the core downtown neighborhood. The influx of the public naturally spreads to other businesses and establishments in the area, benefiting all.
As the stage, screen, and live performances evolve with trends of the future the McDonald Theatre is committed to provide a venue for the enhancement of the artistic arena.
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