John Legend Theater

The John Legend Theater (JLT) is a $2.5 million dollar renovation to the existing auditorium, lobby, and Clifton Avenue entrance located at The Springfield Center of Innovation: The Dome, formerly Springfield South High School. The theater holds 680 seats and was funded by a lead donation of $500,000 from Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy winning artist John Legend, who is a graduate of the Springfield City School District. Many other donors have joined this effort, including Speedway, LLC, Security National Bank, the Turner Foundation, the Springfield Foundation, and several generous individuals. The Springfield City School District Board of Education provided additional funding to complete the project.

The John Legend Theater opened in the fall of 2016 to serve the Springfield City School District and the Springfield community.

The John Legend Theater is located within the Springfield Center of Innovation: The Dome in Springfield’s Promise Neighborhood, where there is a real opportunity to make a positive difference in young people’s lives. Springfield City School District currently engages youth in creative pursuits via its CareerConnectED Center at the Dome. The John Legend Theater enhances the cultural opportunities for youth and the entire community.

Be a Permanent Part of the Theater

Donations to the John Legend Theater are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and all donations are put to good use supporting our programs! Donations above a certain amount receive a permanent plaque displayed in our lobby or if you'd like to name a seat in the theater, you can complete the form at the bottom of this page or book a call using this link.

You can also make a donation online! If you'd like help or need more information, phone us at 937-505-2945.

We are also able to accept checks mailed to:

Springfield City School District
Attn: The John Legend Theater,
700 S. Limestone St.
Springfield, OH 45505
(Please note ‘John Legend Theater’ in the memo line and include a phone number)

Box Office

Box office hours are Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM (The box office is closed on days when the Springfield City School District is closed.)

Box phone number is: 937-505-2945

The main entrance to the theater and box office is the main building entrance on the west side of the parking lot. Click here for more details.

Rental Requests/Other Inquiries

Interested in renting the theater for an event? Please complete this rental request form and someone will be in touch!

You can also submit an inquiry below:

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