NEW MARQUEE HONORS NANCY AND DAVID BILHEIMER

On June 24th, 2025, local dignitaries, special guests, and Ruth Eckerd Hall staff gathered on Cleveland Street to light the brand-new marquee displayed at the entrance of The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre.  

Longtime supporters of Ruth Eckerd Hall, Nancy and David Bilheimer were honored with the naming of the historic cinema-turned-performance-space through a generous $2.5 million gift as part of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Expanding the Experience fundraising campaign. Their funding supports ongoing arts education programs at The Marcia P. Hoffman School of The Arts, reaching more than 60,000 local students each year.  

Toasts were made by both Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector and Ruth Eckerd Hall CEO, Susan Crockett, before guests gathered outdoors to view the official lighting of the new display and its accompanying digital banner just beneath. Nancy and David Bilheimer themselves secured a spot up front, beaming underneath the glow of their electric tribute, and surrounded by a crowd of adoring fans.  

Nancy and David Bilheimer's ongoing commitment to arts education in Clearwater will touch the lives of students for many generations to come. If you are interested in learning how your own generosity can change the life of a student, we would love to connect with you. Please contact us to learn how your support can shape your arts community. Please visit the Planned Giving page here to learn more.