State Theatre, Historic theatre in Hennepin Theatre District, Minneapolis, United States
The State Theatre is a movie house and performance venue spanning an entire block along Hennepin Avenue. Its Italian Renaissance design features six restored crystal chandeliers and ornate murals, with seating for over 2,000 people arranged across multiple levels.
The building opened in 1921 and served primarily as a movie palace, featuring one of the largest screens west of the Mississippi River. Over the decades it shifted toward hosting diverse live performances and remains an active cultural venue.
The venue hosts Broadway productions, concerts, and comedy shows that draw audiences from across the region. These live performances shape how locals and visitors experience entertainment in the heart of the city.
The venue is located at 805 Hennepin Avenue and easily accessible on foot from downtown. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the box office, allowing visitors to plan according to their schedule.
The original stage floor featured illuminated glass panels beneath the surface that created lighting effects from below. This clever technique was ahead of its time and gave the stage a visual quality that audiences found unlike anything else available then.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: 1921
Architects: J. E. O. Pridmore
Official opening: 1921
Capacity: 2181
Address: 805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Website: http://hennepintheatredistrict.org
GPS coordinates: 44.97682,-93.27593
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59
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