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Getting there is half the fun! If this statement holds
true, than you'll have a great time making this trip! Smack-dab in
the middle of Detroit's historic theater district, the State Theater is
a beauty to behold, and trust us, you'll have plenty of opportunities to
behold its beauty as you pass it by half a dozen times looking for a parking
space. Just a tip: this venue does NOT offer valet parking!!!
For those of you unaware of Detroit's personality, it's basically a
smaller version of Los Angeles, with many more guns and hostile citizens!
We recommend eating and getting gas in, oh say, Northern Michigan, and
then proceeding with caution from there. Seriously, it's not too
bad, but the Historic Theater District is surrounded by several
other neighborhoods who may not necessarily appreciate the arts as much,
so you really do need to be careful. We recommend parking in the
structure provided by the neighboring Fox Theater, which is within walking
distance from both venues. As for dining options, your best bets
are to either pay $15 for a hot dog and a beer inside the theater or stop
and get something to eat in one of the suburbs before continuing to the
venue. There supposedly are several restaurants within walking distance
of the theater, but the amount of fire power necessary to make it to one
of these establishments safely just doesn't justify the trip...
The theater itself was constructed in 1925 and is constantly being restored
in an attempt to maintain as much of the original decor as possible.
Designed with a Renaissance style in mind, the detail involved in the architecture
alone is enough to keep anyone occupied until the actual show begins.
Ample seating is available for up to 2200 people, both on the main floor
and up in the balcony, but be warned that the closest seats are simply
padded folding chairs. If you're willing to sit farther back, seating
is available both at tables and the bar itself, and unlike the Kalamazoo
State Theater, this venue has plenty of room for mingling and socializing
throughout the facility, boasting capacity maximums of over 3000 people
during private parties. Of course, the relevance of this all depends
on an individuals preference of ammenities vs. accessibility.
The State Theater hosts both musical acts and public speakers, and with
the majority of the area's theatrical performances going to the nearby
Fox Theatre, it seems like this is the home for any modern acts who may
be touring without attracting the audiences necessary to play the larger
venues in the area. Overall, this is a great place to see an old
favorite, but it might not be the best choice as a place to preview new
acts.
Tickets for events at Detroit State Theater can be purchased either
from Ticketmaster or from the State Theater Box Office:
(248) 645-6666
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(313) 961-5451
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