Buskirk-Chumley Theater

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a performing arts center, a downtown anchor, and an arts incubator. In addition to bringing nationally-known artists to our small-town stage, we strive to make our theater accessible and affordable for local artists and work to encourage new artistic endeavors and events that will enliven our community. 

Mission

The mission of BCT Management, Inc. is to develop the Buskirk-Chumley Theater as a high quality and widely accessible community resource and performance venue operated in a fiscally responsible manner.

Today the Buskirk-Chumley Theater is the primary venue for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, Constellation Stage & Screen, and Indiana University’s African American Arts Institute, along with many other local and regional favorites. Nationally-touring acts, including Regina Spektor, Arlo Guthrie, Indigo Girls, Keb’ Mo’, Punch Brothers, and John Mellencamp, grace the BCT stage every year. Local performers, from a child in his first ballet recital to a circus arts showcase featuring Bloomington performers also bring their love of the arts to this historic building.