Secrest Auditorium

The building of Zanesville Municipal Auditorium began as WPA project in 1937 and after multiple construction and financial delays it was formally dedicated in 1940. It served the community as a multipurpose facility housing, school plays, basketball games, industrial arts workshops, and a skating rink, in addition to the theater productions, touring groups and entertainers that performed for over Thirty years. In 1987, after the renovations were completed with the financial support of the community, the Municipal Auditorium was re-dedicated as Secrest Auditorium. Named for the late US Congressman "Robert T. Secrest." Secrest Auditorium continues to serve the community and surrounding areas with the finest entertainment available for people of all ages. Secrest has proudly offered prominent performers and productions including Oklahoma, Jesus Christ Superstar, Neal McCoy, Pam Tillis, Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Statler Bros, Jack Daniels Silver Cornet Band, and the Nutcracker. Through the years, Secrest has also had many outdoor activities for the public to enjoy.