THE HISTORIC AUDITORIUM IS

NOW OPEN!

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INTRODUCING...

The Historic Auditorium

A MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER in st. croix falls, wisconsin
NEW NAME. NEW OWNERS. NEW FUTURE.

The Historic Auditorium is NOW OPEN!

The property development team of Rick Vezina and Jeff Virchow are excited to announce the opening of The Historic Auditorium in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, in July 2024, after an extensive renovation project. The renovation honors significant historic aspects of the building while adding functionality and accessibility.

Gabe Gibbs – The Sweet Serenades Tour
Catch Gabe Gibbs at The Historic Auditorium on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30pm. Gabe is a nationally known musical comedian who has appeared in The Book of Mormon, ABC’s Schooled, and Grey’s Anatomy. He’ll stop in St. Croix Falls in-between his Boston and Chicago performances to delight our audience!
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We are currently accepting idea invitations for those interested in becoming a restaurant tenant.

Renovation Complete!

Renovation of The Historic Auditorium was completed in July 2024. The renovation honors significant historic aspects of the building while adding functionality and accessibility. Visit posts on our Facebook and Instagram to see photos of the renovation process.

Now accepting proposals for a restaurant tenant!

With the renovation of our historical building, along with many other exciting things happening in our city, St. Croix Falls is ready for a rebirth. Now is the time to open that restaurant you've always dreamed of!

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Demolition Begins!
Spring 2023
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Exterior Renovations
Summer 2023
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Iconic Restoration
Fire Curtain at the Proscenium
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Restoring the 12 Foot Windows
In the Performance Hall
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Rebuilding the Stage
In the Historic Auditorium
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Window Jam Restoration
Fixing 106 years of rot

The Timeline

Fall 2022
Plan, Design & Prepare
A plan created to purchase and restore the St. Croix Falls Auditorium back to it's historical roots, adding modern flair and many updated amenities.
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Construction Starts!
We broke ground in 2023 and are in the process of restoring and renovating the old civic auditorium in St. Croix Falls into a music & performing arts venue.
Spring 2023
Summer & Fall 2023
Contract With Tenants
Our primary tenants are in the process of being secured, but our goal is to provide a home to professional theatre, music, and other performing arts, while also present a much-needed dining option for downtown St. Croix Falls. We are currently accepting idea invitations for those interested in becoming a restaurant or retail tenant.
Summer & Fall 2023
Summer 2024!
Opening Day!
The Historic Auditorium welcomed the community during Wannigan Days weekend in July 2024 with two open houses. The St. Croix Festival Theatre opened The Spitfire Grill on August 8. Grand opening events are planned for September.
Summer 2024!

What the future holds...

Theater

Music

Performing Arts

Art Exhibits

Dining & Drinks

HOMECOMING!

ST. CROIX FESTIVAL THEATRE!

St. Croix Festival Theatre’s mission is to make the performing arts welcoming to all people as an essential part of the well being and vitality of the community.

St. Croix Festival Theatre was formally founded in 1990 as a non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation to provide St. Croix Valley residents and visitors to this scenic region with highest quality of live professional theatre. In the years since, Festival Theatre has produced more than 100 plays for more than 200,000 St. Croix Valley residents and visitors.

St. Croix Festival Theatre “came home” to The Historic Auditorium in August 2024 with their production of The Spitfire Grill, and is excited to round out their 2024 season with productions of Heck and A Christmas Carol. Festival Theatre will continue to have events at the Franklin Black Box Theatre.