Gillioz Theatre Historic Tour
Celebrate the Gillioz Theatre’s Centennial by stepping inside nearly 100 years of history in the heart of Downtown Springfield. From its 1926 grand opening to its place along Historic Route 66, the Gillioz has been a landmark for entertainment and community memories. This 75-minute guided tour takes you through the theatre’s historic spaces while sharing the story of how it came to be one of Springfield’s most treasured spaces. *PLEASE NOTE: Stairs are required during the tour, and there is no elevator access available26 Club Member BenefitAll 26 Club Members receive complimentary History Tour tickets as part of their membership benefits.Members may redeem their free ticket by selecting the 26 Club Member ticket option at checkout.Interested in becoming a member? Learn more about the 26 Club and its benefits HERE.Route 66 Centennial Series BonusTickets to any of the three Route 66 Centennial Series events are redeemable for a complimentary scheduled Gillioz history tour. Simply call 417-863-9491 to reserve your space.Group ToursPrivate tours may be scheduled for groups of 8 or more by calling 417-863-9491 or emailing info@gillioz.org to coordinate availability.Tour Reminders Tours are approximately 75 minutes in length. Stairs are required during the tour. There is no elevator access available. Ticket holders must arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Each tour requires a minimum of 4 attendees. If fewer than 4 guests are registered, the tour will be canceled, and all orders will be automatically refunded. Cancellations due to minimum attendance will be determined two business days prior by noon. To see our Frequently Asked Questions and Venue Policies, please visit HERE.
The Mystery Hour – Mother Road Edition
The Mystery Hour – Mother Road Edition This is a FREE event! The Emmy Award–winning late-night talk show is back for a special Route 66 edition, featuring skit comedy, music, and interviews under the direction of host Jeff Houghton. You never know what’s going to happen, so The Mystery Hour is appropriately named. This event is part of the Route 66 Centennial Series. Tickets can only be reserved by phone or in person at the Gillioz Box Office (Monday–Friday, 10 AM–4 PM): By phone: 417‑863‑9491 In person: During office hours or 1 hour before doors on event days IMPORTANT! All reserved tickets must be redeemed at least 15 minutes before showtime. Tickets not redeemed by this time will be released to other patrons. Reservations are e-tickets only. Commemorative tickets will be handed out upon arrival at the event. Seating is General Admission. Route 66 Benefit: Tickets to this event, or any other event in the Route 66 Centennial Series, are redeemable for a complimentary scheduled Gillioz history tour. Simply call 417-863-9491 to reserve your space. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts and entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are general admission. Call Ticketing Services at 417-863-9491 with any questions. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA. There is NO outside food or drink permitted in the theatre.
Fall Classics: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2026
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2026 Kick off your holiday season with one of the most beloved Christmas comedies of all time! National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation returns for its annual big-screen showing on Black Friday 2026! This event is a screening of the film, perfect for families, friend groups, and anyone ready to laugh their way into the holidays. From classic quotes to unforgettable moments, Christmas Vacation has become a tradition for audiences who love a little chaos with their holiday cheer. ______________________________________________________________________________ ENJOY EXTRA PERKS with VIP! Available June 1st, 2026 – November 27th, 2026 at 3pm VIP Ticket Includes: One general admission ticket Early entry 12 raffle tickets Access to the 26 Club Bar ______________________________________________________________________________ GROUP TICKET BUNDLES – Call to Reserve Perfect for businesses, organizations, and social groups! All group ticket bundles include optional pre-show ad slide recognition for your group. 20+ Tickets: Receive one $8 drink voucher per ticket. 40+ Tickets: Receive one $8 drink voucher and 12 raffle tickets. 100+ Tickets – Limited Availability (Only Group Only): Receive everything above PLUS exclusive access to the Gallery at the Gillioz as a private lounge for your group, including: Table and chair setup Tablecloths Option to bring/cater food Private bar Gallery Access Credentials for every ticket purchased Offer ends November 13th VIP Upgrade Available: Upgrade any group bundle to VIP for $13 more per ticket. ______________________________________________________________________________ COSTUME CONTEST Don’t forget to dress the part! Come as your favorite Christmas Vacation character for a chance to win prize during our costume contest. Need outfit inspiration? Check out our Christmas Vacation Pinterest board: https://pin.it/5oKoxeGsh ______________________________________________________________________________ If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats.Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.Tickets for this event are general admission. Call our box office at 417-863-9491 with any questions.The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating.PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA.
Fall Classics: Rocky Horror Picture Show 2026
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 2026 Get ready for a night of cult-classic chaos, audience participation, and unforgettable fun! The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns for another outrageous screening, inviting longtime fans and first-timers alike to celebrate one of the most iconic cult films of all time. This event is a screening of the film and includes all the signature elements fans love, commemorative t-shirts, interactive kits, a lively costume contest, and raffle prizes. Whether you arrive in full costume or just ready to enjoy the show, this experience is designed to be fun, immersive, and unforgettable. _________________ ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE with VIP! (Over $100 value for just $40): Available June 1, 2026 – October 1, 2026 VIP Ticket Includes: One general admission ticket Early entry at 6:30pm Commemorative t-shirt VIP-exclusive interactive kit 12 raffle tickets Access to the 26 Club Bar __________________ GROUP TICKET BUNDLES – Call to Reserve Perfect for businesses, organizations, and social groups! All group ticket bundles include optional pre-show ad slide recognition for your group. 20+ Tickets: Receive one $8 drink voucher per ticket. 40+ Tickets: Receive one $8 drink voucher and 12 raffle tickets. 100+ Tickets – Limited Availability (One Group Only): Receive everything above PLUS exclusive access to the Gallery at the Gillioz as a private lounge for your group, including: Table and chair setup Tablecloths Option to bring/cater food Private bar Gallery Access Credentials for every ticket purchased Offer ends October 1st VIP Upgrade Available: Upgrade any group bundle to VIP for $28 more per ticket. _________________ COSTUME CONTEST It wouldn’t be Rocky Horror without costumes! Come dressed as your favorite Rocky Horror character for a chance to win a prize! Need outfit inspiration? Check out our Rocky Horror Pinterest board: https://pin.it/3c72nMLIJ _________________ If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats.Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.Tickets for this event are general admission. Call our box office at 417-863-9491 with any questions.The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating.PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA.
Movie Matinee: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
This is a showing of the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes), who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts (Dick Van Dyke), and his various oddball inventions, including the family’s noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst (Gert Frobe) and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available. This includes a ticket to the film, a snack, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Seniors 60+ get a free combo ticket with proof of ID upon arrival! Producer level 26 Club Members have access to 1 FREE matinee ticket per film! If you are a Producer member, you can redeem your free ticket by selecting 26 Club Producer Member ticket. If you would like to become a member, please click here! ______________________________________________________________________ If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats. Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts and entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are general admission seating. Call Ticketing Services at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA.
Movie Matinee: The Outlaw Josey Wales
This is a showing of the 1976 film The Outlaw Josey Wales. Josey Wales (Clint Eastwood) watches helplessly as his wife and child are murdered, by Union men led by Capt. Terrill (Bill McKinney). Seeking revenge, Wales joins the Confederate Army. He refuses to surrender when the war ends, but his fellow soldiers go to hand over their weapons — and are massacred by Terrill. Wales guns down some of Terrill’s men and flees to Texas, where he tries to make a new life for himself, but the bounty on his head endangers him and his new surrogate family. Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available. This includes a ticket to the film, a snack, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Seniors 60+ get a free combo ticket with proof of ID upon arrival! Producer level 26 Club Members have access to 1 FREE matinee ticket per film! If you are a Producer member, you can redeem your free ticket by selecting 26 Club Producer Member ticket. If you would like to become a member, please click here! ______________________________________________________________________ If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats. Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts and entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are general admission seating. Call Ticketing Services at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA.
Movie Matinee: Blue Hawaii
This is a showing of the 1961 film Blue Hawaii. After being discharged from the U.S. Army, cool guy Chadwick Gates (Elvis Presley) returns home to Hawaii. Following several years of strict military life, Gates wants nothing more than to hang loose and surf all day. His family pressures him to work for the family pineapple business. Much to the chagrin of his snobby mother (Angela Lansbury), Gates lands a job as a tour guide at the same company where his girlfriend, Maile (Joan Blackman), also works. Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available. This includes a ticket to the film, a snack, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Seniors 60+ get a free combo ticket with proof of ID upon arrival! Producer level 26 Club Members have access to 1 FREE matinee ticket per film! If you are a Producer member, you can redeem your free ticket by selecting 26 Club Producer Member ticket. If you would like to become a member, please click here! ______________________________________________________________________ If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats. Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts and entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are general admission seating. Call Ticketing Services at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA.
Movie Matinee: Steel Magnolias
This is a showing of the 1989 film Steel Magnolias. M’Lynn (Sally Field) is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), and as friend Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton) fixes the women’s hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand from aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy DeSoto (Daryl Hannah). Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn’t bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune, growing stronger and closer in the process. Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available. This includes a ticket to the film, a snack, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Seniors 60+ get a free combo ticket with proof of ID upon arrival! Producer level 26 Club Members have access to 1 FREE matinee ticket per film! If you are a Producer member, you can redeem your free ticket by selecting 26 Club Producer Member ticket. If you would like to become a member, please click here! ______________________________________________________________________ If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats. Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts and entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are general admission seating. Call Ticketing Services at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA.
Movie Matinee: Le Mans
This is a showing of the 1971 film Le Mans. Filmed during the annual 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans, France, in 1970, this fast-paced drama follows Michael Delaney (Steve McQueen), a Porsche driver haunted by the memory of an accident at the previous year’s race in which a competing driver was killed. To top things off, Delaney also finds himself increasingly infatuated with the man’s widow (Elga Andersen). The minimal storyline focuses on Delaney’s race-long rivalry with his Ferrari-driving archnemesis, Erich (Siegfried Rauch). Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available. This includes a ticket to the film, a snack, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Seniors 60+ get a free combo ticket with proof of ID upon arrival! Producer level 26 Club Members have access to 1 FREE matinee ticket per film! If you are a Producer member, you can redeem your free ticket by selecting 26 Club Producer Member ticket. If you would like to become a member, please click here! ______________________________________________________________________ If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats. Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts and entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are general admission seating. Call Ticketing Services at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA.
Movie Matinee: Father of the Bride
This is a showing of the 1991 film Father of the Bride. George Banks (Steve Martin) and his wife, Nina (Diane Keaton), are the proud parents of Annie (Kimberly Williams), but when she returns from studying abroad and announces that she’s engaged, their whole world turns upside down, especially that of overprotective George. From meeting the in-laws to wedding plans with an over-the-top consultant (Martin Short) and his flamboyant assistant (B.D. Wong), it seems as if the troubles never end in this update of the classic Spencer Tracy comedy. Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available. This includes a ticket to the film, a snack, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Seniors 60+ get a free combo ticket with proof of ID upon arrival! Producer level 26 Club Members have access to 1 FREE matinee ticket per film! If you are a Producer member, you can redeem your free ticket by selecting 26 Club Producer Member ticket. If you would like to become a member, please click here! ______________________________________________________________________ If you or a member of your party require ADA seating, please call us at 417-863-9491 to reserve your seats. Personal Responsibility Statement: The historic Gillioz prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts and entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets for this event are general admission seating. Call Ticketing Services at 417-863-9491 with any questions. The Historic Gillioz Theatre was built in 1926. Balcony seating is closer together than Orchestra seating. If you or a member of your party is tall or require more leg room, we advise purchasing Orchestra level seating. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR ACCESS TO THE BALCONY SEATING AREA.