Michigan Theatre

The Michigan Theatre is a historic theatre and movie theater in downtown Jackson, Michigan, United States. It opened on April 30, 1930, built for vaudeville and movies, and was the last and largest theatre built in downtown Jackson. Its original owners, Butterfield Theatres, maintained it until it ceased operation in 1978. The Michigan Theatre of Jackson Inc., a not-for-profit Michigan corporation, acquired the building from the City of Jackson on August 24, 1993, and continues to restore and operate the theatre, presenting classic films, art films and live theatre. The venue is located at 124 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson, Michigan 49201.

The Michigan Theatre opened on April 30, 1930, as the last and largest theatre built in downtown Jackson, Michigan. It was built for the mainstream popular entertainment of the day — vaudeville and movies. The building featured an exotic Spanish style with lavish interior plasterwork, an ornate polychrome terra cotta facade, carved walnut furniture, plush wool carpeting, heavy damask draperies, stained glass light fixtures and oil paintings. It was the first air conditioned building in downtown Jackson. Its original owners, Butterfield Theatres, maintained it well until it ceased operation in 1978. The Michigan Theatre of Jackson Inc., a not-for-profit Michigan corporation, acquired the building from the City of Jackson on August 24, 1993, and continues to restore and operate the theatre, bringing in classic films, art films and live theatre. A multi-year restoration-focused Capital Campaign has been successfully completed, strengthening the building's infrastructure, improving performance quality and ensuring long-term sustainability for the historic venue.

A historic, community-supported downtown Jackson entertainment venue, described as "The Best Entertainment in Downtown Jackson Since 1930".

Product categories. classic films · art films · live theatre · movie tickets · corporate memberships

1. 1Michigan Theatre - Historic Theatre in Jackson, Michiganmichigantheatre.org
2. 2About the Theatre - Michigan Theatremichigantheatre.org
3. 3Corporate Membership - Michigan Theatremichigantheatre.org
4. 4Michigan Theatrewikidata.org