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Attractions
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Willmar Community Theatre is a dynamic, live performing arts theater which was incorporated in Willmar, Minnesota on September 29,
1964. Its board of directors purchased a horse barn and transformed it into a theater, thus, “The Barn” was born. Three to five summer productions were given annually. In 1984 extensive renovations and improvements were required, which prompted the board to explore other options. During the next four years, space was rented from the Willmar Community College. In January, 1987 the downtown JC Penney building was renovated into the current site of The Barn Theatre. The new theater opened on June 9, 1988. The Barn Theatre has 6 main stage shows annually, plus 1-3 children’s shows and the new Live It Up Downtown music series.
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