Upcoming Events at the Theatre
Shows start at 8pm with doors at 7pm unless otherwise stated. The theatre is BYOB, but please no outside food. We have a basic selection of soda, popcorn, and candy.
Ryan Gordon Live
Feb 20, 2026 @ 8pm Comedy
Ryan Gordon brings a killer night of stand-up comedy packed with dark Appalachian storytelling, fearless honesty, and smart, sharply written jokes. Headlined by Ryan Gordon, whose blend of rural realism and absurd twists has earned him 300K+ followers and millions of views, the show also features the Queen of Blue Ridge Comedy Meredith Kerr, delivering razor-sharp, unfiltered takes on sobriety, singlehood, and everyday chaos, plus Jason Reel, a master of clever wordplay and observational humor who writes dumb jokes for smart people (and a few dummies). If you like your comedy dark, honest, and just a little unhinged, this is the show.
Tickets for this show are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Travis Stevenson & Friends
Feb 27, 2026 @ 8pm Comedy
Travis Stevenson is hitting the stage at the Wallace this month and bringing some hilarious comics with him! Come check out a serious of shows where Travis brings some of the talent he's discovered on his comedy tour across the country.
More about Travis:
It’s not easy to transition from East Tennessee Trailer Trash to a Wannabe Hipster, but Just like a vegan Slim-Jim, stand Up Comedian Travis Stevenson is attempting to do just that. Travis found his way to the stage 3 years ago and quickly became one of the fastest growing comedians in the region, even winning “Bristol’s Funniest”. Travis draws inspiration from growing up in the Middle of Nowhere Appalachia to deliver fast paced comedy, hilarious stories, and social commentary all while trying to shake the stigma of growing up poor.
Tickets for this show are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Big Jake Hovis
Mar 6, 2026 @ 8pm Comedy
Get ready for a night of BIG laughs at Wallace Theatre as Big Jake takes the stage. A towering presence with a razor-sharp, clean comedy style, Big Jake delivers nonstop punchlines rooted in everyday life, big energy, and undeniable charm that crushes with audiences everywhere. The night also features Chris Tester and Mack Quick, with Amanda Kruel hosting and keeping the laughs rolling from start to finish. Bring your friends and don’t miss this high-energy stand-up comedy event at Wallace Theatre.
Tickets for this show are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Home Planet Comedy
Mar 13, 2026 @ 8pm Comedy
Asheville comedian and podcast host Ryan Cox brings his Home Planet Comedy stand-up show to the historic Wallace Theatre in downtown Johnson City. For one night only, this show blends sharp humor with laid-back Southern charm in a small, intimate theater. Joining Ryan is a stacked lineup featuring the region’s funniest progressive Southern stand-ups.
Ryan Cox’s relaxed delivery weaves twisted storytelling with finely crafted punchlines. Sweet, Southern, and a little absurd, Ryan finds the funny in the middle of everything - middle age, middle ground, and middle America. His PG-13 style blends warmth, wit and existential humor about family, technology, and staying human in weird times. Fresh off his Dry Bar Comedy special Sweet Spot, Ryan has performed nationwide and opened for Reggie Watts, Pete Lee and Beth Stelling. He also hosts Home Planet with Ryan Cox, a podcast exploring creativity through intimate conversations with comedians, musicians and artists from all walks of life.
Tickets for this show are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
See the Amazing Space
Check out some photos of the new theatre space! There is a mix of different types of live performance and films at the theatre.
History of the Wallace Building
Wallace's Discovered
One of the first renovation projects was to remove the old awning and strip the paint on the brick. We were expecting to find brick behind the awning, and the plan was to install a hanging sign in it's place.
Once the awning was removed, everyone was surprised to find old building signage from the 1950s with the text Wallace's.
Discovering the history and purpose of Wallace's was going to take some research.
Wallace's Shoes
After making a few calls, I was able to find out more about the old building signage. The Johnson City library was able to pull a business directory from the 1950s. It was discovered that Wallace's was a shoe store next to the popular Betty Gay women's clothing store. The Wallace's shoe store was first seen in 1955.
Wallace's Shoes was ultimately dissolved as a company in the 1990s, but the amazing discovery left quite an impact on me.
Wallace Theatre
Before the old signage was discovered, I had already decided on a name and logo for theatre. However, once I saw the original retro logo it made me completely change directions. I really loved the aesthetics and retro look of the old Wallace's logo.
I hired a designer to capture the feel of the logo but update the text to Wallace Theatre. The new logo was meant to have a similar design to the old logo but add a modern touch to it.
In the end, it felt like the decision was made for me.
Drop In On A Show!
We're located in the heart of downtown Johnson City on Main Street. Just a couple doors from Numans Holy Taco, and Black Olive!
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Walter White
Master Chef
Sarah Jhonson
Patissier
William Anderson
Cook
Saul Goodman
Ceo & Founder
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Sara Wilsson
Designer
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