Temple Theatre

The Temple Theatre in the Shaheen Performing Arts Center is a historic theatre in Saginaw, Michigan, described as Saginaw's premiere venue for the performing arts, music, dance, live events, and cinema. Originally opened on July 28, 1927 as a grand vaudeville and movie palace, it earned the reputation as the "Showplace of Northeastern Michigan." After decline in the late twentieth century, a major restoration in 2002 transformed the 1,750-seat theatre while preserving its Neo-Classic design. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating as part of the TempleArts family, alongside the Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens.

The Temple Theatre was built as a grand vaudeville and movie palace and originally opened in 1927, quickly earning its reputation as the "Showplace of Northeastern Michigan." Like many historic downtown theatres, it experienced decline in the late twentieth century and faced an uncertain future. In 2002, a major restoration effort transformed the theatre, carefully preserving its historic character while preparing it for modern audiences. Today it stands as a restored architectural landmark and a vibrant home for concerts, films, and community events, operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization within the TempleArts family, alongside the Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens.

Saginaw's premiere venue for the performing arts and "the Showplace of Northeastern Michigan."

Product categories. Live concerts · Films · Community events · Performing arts programming

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