#LITTLE THEATRE KALAMAZOO MOVIE#

These renovations included the removal of the original theatre sign which was beginning to deteriorate with age. Many acts that frequented the State Theatre included opera, dramas, big bands, ballet, dance reviews, stage shows and movies. The early roots of the theatre were found in the Vaudevillian tradition of performance. In line with theatre design conventions of the era, the idea was to create a unique atmospheric effect. John Eberson was the renowned architect who designed the theatre. The original founder of the theatre was Colonel William Butterfield. If you saw a band there, tell us about it in the comments!Īccording to the website: The State Theatre has been a fixture in downtown Kalamazoo since 1927. The local music history of the State Theatre is a lot of fun to hear about. Kalapalooza featured bands like Knee Deep Shag and Thought Industry. The Verve Pipe played here before The Freshmen catapulted them some to success and they toured with bands as big as Kiss. Local bands used to play the State quite a bit.

#LITTLE THEATRE KALAMAZOO MOVIE#

It’s a great place to see a concert, show or movie (it’s where you can Warren Miller ski movies every year).

In fact at Chris Cornell’s show in December he said “Just beyond these walls are the tall ships,” and that’s how the theatre decor feels. It seems every act comments on the beauty of the theatre, from the deep blue ceiling painted to look like the night sky complete with twinkling stars, to the walls that look like buildings at an old shipyard. The Kalamazoo State Theatre has roots back to 1927, so you can bet it’s seen some great acts through the years. It’s a great venue tucked in downtown Kalamazoo with beautiful décor, great acoustics and a bar (with Bell’s Beer on tap of course)! Photo courtesy of James Bevins The Ramones, Chris Cornell, Tim Allen, Metallica, The Beatles (1964 the Tribute), Henry Rollins…the acts that have graced the stage of the State and continue to put on shows are a part of music and entertainment history. The history of the Kalamazoo State Theatre reads a little like CBGB in New York City.

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