Kalamazoo State Theatre Going Dark as It Starts Search for New Owner

Historic venue hopes to find a buyer who will continue its legacy of live entertainment

The Kalamazoo State Theatre, a historic venue in downtown Kalamazoo, is going dark as it starts the search for a new owner.

The theater's current owners, the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, announced the decision to sell the State Theatre in a press release on Tuesday. The Civic Theatre has owned and operated the State Theatre since 1983, but it has been struggling financially in recent years.

The State Theatre is a Kalamazoo landmark, and it has hosted countless live performances over the years, including concerts, plays, and movies. The theater is also home to the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.

The Civic Theatre says it is selling the State Theatre because it can no longer afford to operate it. The theater has been losing money for several years, and the Civic Theatre says it can no longer afford to subsidize its losses.

The Civic Theatre is hoping to find a buyer who will continue to operate the State Theatre as a live entertainment venue. The theater is also home to several community groups, and the Civic Theatre hopes that a new owner will continue to support these groups.

The State Theatre is a valuable asset to the Kalamazoo community, and its closing would be a major loss. The Civic Theatre is hopeful that it can find a buyer who will continue to operate the theater as a live entertainment venue.