Emerald Theatre

The Emerald Theatre is a performing arts venue in Mount Clemens spread across three levels with gilt plaster details, box seating, and an elevated stage. The rooms accommodate concerts, theatrical performances, and private events within a classical music palace structure.

The building was designed in 1921 by C. Howard Crane, the same architect behind Detroit's Orchestra Hall and Fox Theatre. It opened as a movie palace and vaudeville stage during an era when such grand venues anchored urban cultural life.

The building takes its name from emerald-tinted decorative elements discovered during restoration work. Today, the ornate halls and box seats serve as a venue where touring acts and regional performers share the stage.

The main floor offers straightforward access with additional seating on the balcony and mezzanine for varied viewing angles. It is worth arriving early to explore the ornate interior surfaces before events begin.

Upstairs sits the Rock Room, a space hosting DJ performances during weekend events and serving separate cocktail hours. This area is often overlooked despite creating its own social atmosphere away from the main stage.

Location: Mount Clemens

Inception: 1921

Architects: C. Howard Crane

Official opening: 1921

Address: 31 North Walnut Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

GPS coordinates: 42.59780,-82.87875

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22