The State Theatre

4.7(627)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 627 reviews (Google rating)Theater

Quick facts

The State Theatre is a theater at 233 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI. Call +1734-668-8397 for details.

Address
233 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone
+1734-668-8397

About The State Theatre

The State Theatre is an art deco cinema built in 1942 at 233 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI. It screens independent and classic films upstairs, while retail occupies the ground floor. That layout separates the cinema from the building’s street-level retail use. Its film programming and 1942 architecture are defining features, and its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 627 reviews.

The theater welcomes families and children, serves food and alcohol, and accepts credit and debit cards. It does not have a restaurant. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and restroom, along with assisted listening devices and a hearing loop. Restrooms include a unisex option. Paid street parking and paid garage parking are available, and active military discounts are offered.

Known for

  • Art deco cinema built in 1942
  • Independent and classic films upstairs
  • Assisted listening devices and hearing loop
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and restroom
  • Active military discounts

Google rating breakdown

626 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★480
  • 4★107
  • 3★23
  • 2★4
  • 1★12

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • renovation×39
  • comfortable seats×14
  • historic theater×8
  • art deco style×7
  • small theater×5
  • kind staff×4
  • cozy feel×3
  • downtown asset×2
  • good sight lines×2
  • real butter popcorn×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Good prices + location, great experience all around”

    — Henry Macauley, August 28, 2026 · google

  • “Neat and clean with decent crowd. I love it.”

    — Swati Upadhyaya, August 25, 2026 · google

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The State Theatre — frequently asked

Where is The State Theatre?
The State Theatre is at 233 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
What is the phone number for The State Theatre?
You can reach The State Theatre on +1734-668-8397.

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