Wieting Theater, Toledo, Iowa

Wieting Theater

The Wieting Theater is located in Toledo, Iowa. Ella W. Wieting had three opera houses built as memorials to her husband, C.W. Wieting. The Wietings came to Toledo in 1867 from Worcester, New York. He was trained as a dentist, and was involved in other business ventures. The theater in Toledo housed productions from travelling road shows, local school productions, political meetings, movies, and lyceum courses. The theater closed in 1958, and reopened two years later by the Wieting Theatre Guild. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.Completed in 1912. The Colonial Revival style facade features a brick parapet, columned porch, and a Palladian window. The interior contains an auditorium, balcony, stage, dressing rooms, and an orchestra pit. We have performed Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison shows there. Michelle Evans, our host was gracious, cooked us lunch as we set up! 

Located at S Church St, Toledo, IA 52342 • 641-484-4440 • ToledoWieting@gmail.com 

Charming Interior Wieting Theater