State Theater, Kalamazoo

Name: State Theater
Address: Kalamazoo, United States
Telephone: +1 269-345-6500

#22 among attractions in Kalamazoo

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Facts and practical information

The State Theatre also known as the Kalamazoo State Theatre in Kalamazoo, Michigan was designed by renowned architect John Eberson and built by founder Colonel William Butterfield in 1927. The Kalamazoo State is one of the very few remaining atmospheric picture palaces still intact. It currently remains in operation today as the main performance hall for musicians, comedian, and other live entertainment in the Kalamazoo area. The theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021. ()

Capacity: 1590Coordinates: 42°17'19"N, 85°34'60"W

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VineKalamazoo United States

Contact

+1 269-345-6500

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Day trips

State Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Red Arrow Golf Course, Bronson Park, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo Mall.

0.8 miE
42°17'33"N • 85°34'7"W
Red Arrow Golf Course, Kalamazoo
21 min walk • Golf
~930 ftNW
Park
Bronson Park, Kalamazoo
5 min walk • Bronson Park Historic District is a historic district in Kalamazoo, Michigan, consisting of Bronson Park and the surrounding government, religious, and civic buildings. It is roughly bounded by South Rose, South Park, West Lovell, and West Michigan Avenues. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
~1230 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, Observatories and planetariums
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo
6 min walk • The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is a non-profit art museum and school in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
~1460 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo
8 min walk • The Kalamazoo Mall, the first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall in the United States, is a section of Burdick Street in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. Built for $60,000 and opened in 1959, the pedestrian mall became the first of several hundred built in the United States.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Tudor Revival architecture
Chenery Auditorium, Kalamazoo
12 min walk • Kalamazoo's Old Central High School, also known as the Community Education Center, is an educational building located at 714 South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
~1600 ftN
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Specialty museum
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo
8 min walk • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is a "hands-on" museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The museum is largely aimed at families, and focuses on science, technology, and history.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Augustine, Kalamazoo
13 min walk • Cathedral of Saint Augustine is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It is the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo.
1 miE
Park, Baseball field, Playground
Soisson-Rapacz-Clason Field, Kalamazoo
27 min walk • Soisson-Rapacz-Clason Field, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a 2,200 seat multipurpose stadium. Its primary tenants are Kalamazoo Christian High School, Hackett Catholic Central High School and Kalamazoo FC of USL League Two.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo
23 min walk • Kalamazoo College, also known as K College or simply K, is a private liberal arts college founded in 1833 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The college campus is located immediately east of Western Michigan University. The school was founded by American Baptist ministers, but today it maintains no religious affiliation.
~380 ftNW
Library
Kalamazoo Public Library, Kalamazoo
2 min walk • The Kalamazoo Public Library is an independent district library in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that serves about 120,000 people, has a salaried staff of 90, and spends about $10 million annually. The library consists of the central branch downtown, and four branch libraries.
0.6 miW
Victorian architecture
Alonzo T. Prentice House, Kalamazoo
16 min walk • The Alonzo T. Prentice House is a single-family home located at 839 West Lovell Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is State Theater open?

State Theater is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to State Theater?

Nearby attractions include Isaac Brown House, Kalamazoo (2 min walk), Kalamazoo Public Library, Kalamazoo (2 min walk), Bronson Park, Kalamazoo (5 min walk), Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo (6 min walk).

How to get to State Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Theater:

Bus

Kalamazoo Transportation Center (13 min walk)

Train

Kalamazoo (13 min walk)