The Bend was built in 1929 in downtown West Bend as a Vaudeville theatre. Over the decades, the theatre underwent many changes but always retained its rich history and iconic “West Bend” sign. In 2020, the theatre was restored to its original beauty by a nonprofit group called Historic West Bend Theatre, Inc. The Bend is now reopened to serve you and all of Southeastern Wisconsin with performances, movies, and an experience unlike any other.