Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts

The Spencer Theater, a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation, was built by Dow-Jones heiress Jackie Spencer and her husband, Dr. A. N. Spencer at a cost of $22 million. It opened in October, 1997. On the average, the Spencer has a major touring roadshow or event every 11 days throughout the year. The theater has been called one of the seven finest theaters in the world.