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The Dixon: Historic Theatre debuts new renovations March 2

February 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm CST

The Dixon executive director Darren Mangler (left), theater manager Tori Highley, technical manager Scott Shipp, historian Tom Wadsworth and councilman Mike Venier talk about the recent renovations Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, and the upcoming reopening of The Dixon. — The Dixon Executive Director Darren Mangler (left), theater manager Tori Highley, technical manager Scott Shipp, historian Tom Wadsworth and councilman Mike Venier talk about the recent renovations Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, and the upcoming reopening of The Dixon. (Alex T. Paschal)

DIXON — After months of closure and a $1.2 million renovation, The Dixon: Historic Theatre will reopen March 2, 2025, with the Broadway show “Spamilton.”

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After months of being closed down The Dixon is gearing up for their reopening on March 2 with the broadway show “Spamilton.” A $1.2 million renovation has paved the way for 70 planned shows for the upcoming year, three times more than ever before. Pictured: Theater manager Tori Highley (left), councilman Mike Venier, technical manager Scott Shipp and executive director Darren Mangler. (Alex T. Paschal)

On the outside, roof work, tuck pointing and a drainage issue were fixed. Inside, plaster was repaired, the ceiling, walls and boxes were painted, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant bathrooms installed and the brass railings polished.

New concession areas and digital screens have also been added for the experience.