What To Know Before Attending The Show

• All bags and purses must be under 8″ x 5″ x 2″ – Click for more details

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm

Buy Tickets HERE

The tradition continues!  Spend Christmas with the Griswold family for the annual screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation under the twinkling stars at historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, December 17^th!

“Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas! No! No!  We’re going to have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny Kaye!”

Come early and take your picture with the Griswold station wagon provided by the author of The Giving Bag Book.  We’re also doing a costume contest, so break out your Cousin Eddie bathrobe, your favorite ugly Christmas sweater or your best Clark outfit and you could win a prize!  Plus, take part in our pre-show trivia for a chance to win one-year membership in the jelly-of-the-month club from Bilberry Jams and Jellies!

KST will also be offering multiple full bars along with festive Holiday drinks and of course, freshly popped popcorn!

IMDB Storyline/Trailer:
It’s Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark’s continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

Ticket Information:

All seating is general admission. This event is recommended for a mature audience age 13+. There’s an 8 ticket limit.

• $16 General Admission
• $11 12 and under
• $11 Students available in the box office only until 12/10
• $21 Day of Show

$1 for every ticket sold is donated to WMU’s Seita Scholars Program

BUY TICKETS HERE
Buy Skip The Line Tickets HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE

Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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What To Know Before Attending The Show

• All bags and purses must be under 8″ x 5″ x 2″ – Click for more details

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm

Buy Tickets HERE

A new holiday tradition begins at the Kalamazoo State Theatre!  Join the pumpkin king and all his friends for a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas at historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, December 10^th!

Come early and create your own special ornament with help from Colors and Cocktails!  Come dressed as your favorite Halloween Town character and you could win a prize in our costume contest!  Take part in the pre-show trivia for even more chances to win!  Plus, as always, we’ll have a signature drink to help celebrate the occasion.

We are proud to be partnering with MRC artWorks for this event.  One dollar for every ticket sold will be donated to MRC artWorks.

About MRC artWorks: MRC artWorks — a program of MRC Industries, Inc. — is an art gallery, studio and retail store located on the Kalamazoo Mall in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. MRC artWorks offers unique and affordable art created by individuals with disabilities, providing an outlet to achieve creative self-expression in a way that promotes personal growth, dignity, and self-confidence. We strive to enrich the community with the diversity of art by participating in local Art Hops and promoting our artists’ work through a variety of venues. All artists receive a commission on the sale of their work, which not only serves as their source of income, but also enhances and reinforces their self-esteem and self-worth. MRC artWorks provides a safe, positive, and creative environment that focuses on the individual’s abilities rather than their disabilities

IMDB Storyline:
Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every year for Halloween. One day he stumbles into Christmas Town, and is so taken with the idea of Christmas that he tries to get the resident bats, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween Town to help him put on Christmas instead of Halloween — but alas, they can’t get it quite right.

Ticket Information:

All seating is general admission. This event is recommended for a mature audience age 13+. There’s an 8 ticket limit.

• $16 General Admission available only 11/26-12/9
• $11 12 and under
• $11 Students available in the box office only until 12/3
• $21 Day of Show
• $1 for every ticket sold is donated to MRC artWorks

Ticket Information:

All seating is general admission. This event is recommended for a mature audience age 13+. There’s an 8 ticket limit.

• $12.50 Advanced Ticket available only 8/1-11/25
• $15 General Admission available only 11/26-12/9
• $10 12 and under
• $10 Students available in the box office only until 12/3
• $20 Day of Show

BUY TICKETS HERE
Buy Skip The Line Tickets HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE

Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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What To Know Before Attending The Show

• All bags and purses must be under 8″ x 5″ x 2″ – Click for more details

VIP Pre-Party: 6:15-7:45PM | Doors: 8:00pm | Show: 9:00pm

Buy Tickets HERE

Let’s do the time warp again!  The Rocky Horror Picture Show enhanced movie experience is back at the Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, October 15, 2022. This 1975 musical horror comedy film will come to life with a live shadow cast (that’s actors acting in front of the screen during the film) performed by the WMU Department of Theatre!

Come as a spectator or give yourself over to absolute pleasure by upgrading to the full VIP experience! Join Brad, Janet, Frank N. Furter, Riff Raff, Magenta, Colombia, and Eddie in the Kalamazoo State Theatre “Castle”!

Playing continuously since it’s release in 1975, Rocky Horror is the longest running movie in history.  Starring Tim Curry as the kinky yet endearing “transsexual from Transylvania” Dr. Frank N. Furter, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick as his hapless guests Brad and Janet, Meat Loaf as motorcycle-riding rough trade and author Richard O’Brien as the hunchbacked butler Riff Raff. It’s harmless musical fun—a delightful spoof of Hollywood horror movies and Old Dark House melodramas. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was the first—and is still the best—interactive movie experience!

Ticket Information:
This event is recommended for a mature audience age 16+.

All new this year:  Buy the Super Star Movie Pass and get all four (4) of our holiday movies for just $40 (an $80 value)!  Includes Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.  Hurry, only 100 passes available! Must be 16+ to purchase.

• $25 General Admission available only 10/1-10/15
• $10 Prop Bags

VIP Ticket Information

• $45 – includes early entry into the venue, VIP pre-party with the shadow cast, an interactive prop bag, priority seat selection, one complimentary drink, tasty vittles, and opportunity to compete in our costume contest
  • VIP pre-party is 6:15pm-7:45pm on the stage
  • Space is limited

BUY TICKETS HERE
Buy Prop Bag HERE
Buy Skip The Line Tickets HERE
Buy Movie Pass HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE

**PLEASE NOTE: This event is not a musical. This event will feature the 1975 film with a shadow cast performing (i.e. lipsync/dancing/acting) on stage/in the pit along with the movie below the screen.

Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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What To Know Before Attending The Show

• All bags and purses must be under 8″ x 5″ x 2″ – Click for more details

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm

Buy Tickets HERE

Your favorite witches are back!  Join us for the annual showing of Hocus Pocus at the Kalamazoo State Theatre, Friday, October 28^th!

Join our host Lori Moore (who we suspect may be related to the Sanderson sisters) for an extra special celebration of the Halloween classic. It’s more than a movie…it’s an event!  Come dressed as your favorite Sanderson sister or other movie favorite and you could win a prize from Rocket Fizz in our pre-show costume contest!  Take part in the pre-show trivia for even more chances to win!

The SPCA will be on hand with a purrrrrfect clowder of adoptable kitties.  A black cat may even cross your path!  Come have a witchin’ time at Kalamazoo State Theatre on October 28^th!

Hocus Pocus Storyline: Academy Award nominee Bette Midler stars with Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as three wild witches who return from seventeenth-century Salem for a night of zany fun and comic chaos. After they’re conjured up by unsuspecting pranksters, the tricky trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first they must outwit three feisty kids determined to foil their scheme.

Ticket Information:
All seating is general admission for this all ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit. Give us a call to inquire about group tickets and seating.

• $15 General Admission available only 10/14-10/27
• $10 12 and under
• $10 Students available in the box office only until 10/21
• $20 Day of Show

BUY TICKETS HERE
Buy Skip The Line Tickets HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE

Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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What To Know Before Attending The Show

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required for entry. Click here for more information.
• All bags and purses must be under 8″ x 5″ x 2″ – Click for more details

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm

Buy Tickets HERE

The tradition continues!  Spend Christmas with the Griswold family for the sixth-and-a-half annual screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation under the twinkling stars at historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, December 4^th!

KST will be offering multiple full bars along with festive Holiday drinks and of course, freshly popped popcorn! Break out your Cousin Eddie bathrobe or your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and create holiday memories at our selfie station. Plan ahead & experience a nostalgic Christmas adventure with your significant other, best friends, or with the whole family!

IMDB Storyline:
It’s Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark’s continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

Ticket Information:

All seating is general admission. This event is recommended for a mature audience age 13+. There’s an 8 ticket limit.

• $5 College student (must present ID. 2 tickets per ID)
• $7 Youth Ticket (Under 17)
• $10 Adult Ticket
• $1 for every ticket sold is donated to WMU’s Seita Scholars Program

BUY TICKETS HERE
Buy Skip The Line Tickets HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE
Visit Seita’s Website HERE

Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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Doors: 2:00pm | Show: 3:00pm
Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm

Buy FIRST SHOW Tickets HERE
Buy SECOND SHOW Tickets HERE

Warren Miller’s 70th film, “Timeless”, is coming to Kalamazoo State Theatre on November 23^rd!

The only constant is change, but winter stoke is eternal. After seven decades of celebrating skiing and snowboarding, Warren Miller Entertainment can confirm that nothing compares to the anticipation of another season. Come kickoff the season with WME’s 2019 film, Timeless, presented by Volkswagen, and travel with new and veteran athletes as they explore renowned mountain locations across the globe. It’s more than a ski and snowboard film, it’s an experience.

General Ticket Information:
Seating is general admission for this all ages event. Tickets also available at Lee’s Adventure Sports.

• $15 – First Show
• $20 – Second Show

Discounted Room Rates At Radisson HERE!

Looking for a place to stay just blocks from The State Theatre?  The Radisson is your place and we offer you a discounted rate of $159 plus taxes.  Make it a night or a weekend getaway in Downtown Kalamazoo!

Buy FIRST SHOW Tickets HERE
Buy SECOND SHOW Tickets HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE
Visit The Artist’s Website HERE

Dear Warren Miller Event Attendees,
We are thrilled to host Warren Miller at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre.

How big of a purse can I bring?
You can bring any purse or bag with the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches or less. If your purse does not
meet the above requirements, you are allowed to bring a clear plastic bag, no larger than 1 gallon, into the venue with your belongings.

What time does the show start and when will doors open? What if I need ADA assistance?
First Show Doors: 2:00pm | Event: 3:00pm
Second Show Doors: 7:00pm | Event: 8:00pm

We suggest that you arrive early in order to avoid the line and to pass through security check points. We look forward to a great night! Anyone with ADA needs and requiring additional time to be seated may enter 15 minutes prior to posted door time. For more information about accessible seating click here. Please be advised that event times are subject to change due to a variety of conditions including inclement weather, illness, and transportation delays that are out of our control. For this reason, any delayed events performing on the original event date are nonrefundable.

I may need to take a break, is there intermission or opener?
There will be an intermission led by an MC. At that time you can stretch your legs, use the restroom, or grab a drink. Please plan accordingly.

Why should I arrive early?
• To pass through security check points such as wanding and bag checks in a timely manner. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse.

• Check out the merchandise! The Kalamazoo State Theatre and event will have branded apparel and items available for sale.

• Grab a drink at our full bar with multiple points of sale.

• Explore & experience the venue’s charm and vibes. Renowned architect John Eberson designed our theatre in 1927 to create the feel of a Spanish garden.

• Find your seats before the show begins. Please ask an usher for seating location assistance.

Are tickets still available, I have a friend asking about them?
YES! You can buy tickets during the below box office hours.

What is the camera & mobile device policy?
Unless otherwise posted, absolutely NO professional photography, audio or video recording of any kind is allowed during the performance. Cell phone photography and point-and-shoot cameras are allowed. Professional cameras and detachable lens cameras are NOT allowed in the venue unless approved by management.

Will I be searched prior to entering the theatre?
Please arrive early and expect delays. Due to heightened security measures all patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse. The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags or purses over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches, and other items that may challenge public safety. You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here.

Where can I park for this event?
Kalamazoo State Theatre’s main parking lot is located just south of the
theatre at the intersection of South Burdick & Cedar St. and is available
starting at 1:00p.m. for $10 per car. For additional parking options, please
view downtown Kalamazoo’s parking map here. Also in that link you can find tips for downtown parking, a map, and key.

How do I pick up Will Call tickets?
Will call tickets will be available for pick up at the Kalamazoo State
Theatre box office beginning at 12:00p.m. on the day of the event. We will need to see a valid photo ID and the credit card used to purchase the tickets to pick up from will call.

When will the box office be open?
Standard box office hours are Fridays 11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. and show days
starting at 3:00p.m. Hours may vary on event days. Please see upcoming
hours below:
Fri 11/22: 11:00am-6:00pm
Sat 11/23: 12:00pm-8:30pm

Will concessions and bar be open at this event?
Our concessions open at when doors open. We offer a full bar with multiple points of sale throughout the venue & we accept cash or credit. All concessions may be taken to your seat. Please make sure to try out our new recycling initiative, The Yucket, when disposing of plastic cups. Popcorn is available for purchase at the bar.

Check out our featured drink for this event!

Where should we eat?
Millennium Restaurant Group has four wonderful eateries within walking distance, each featuring a very different menu than the next. They also have a few more restaurants just a short drive away. Check out their collection here.

What’s 600 Kitchen & Bar and do they have specials?
600 Kitchen & Bar is located less than a mile away from Kalamazoo State Theatre in the River’s Edge Neighborhood.  Come in before the show for drinks and our favorite appetizers such as Korean Chicken Wings, Goat Cheese Mousse & Toasted Bread, or Bacon & Parmesan Brussels Sprouts. Or make reservations and enjoy dinner favorites such as Grilled Salmon, Fried Otto’s Chicken, Blackened Shrimp & Grits and more! Check out their menus here.

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Doors: 7:00pm || Start Time: 8:00pm

Buy Tickets HERE

90’s kids rejoice! The Halloween classic Hocus Pocus returns to Kalamazoo State Theatre, Saturday, October 19^th!

Join us at Kalamazoo State Theatre for an extra special celebration of the cult classic. Dress up in your best Sanderson sister gear, take advantage of our selfie station, visit the adoptable kitties with the SPCA, indulge in a few Sweetwaters donut holes (first 300 attendees) and grab a featured drink and have a witchin’ time at Kalamazoo State Theatre on October 19^th!

Hocus Pocus Storyline: Academy Award nominee Bette Midler stars with Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as three wild witches who return from seventeenth-century Salem for a night of zany fun and comic chaos. After they’re conjured up by unsuspecting pranksters, the tricky trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first they must outwit three feisty kids determined to foil their scheme.

Ticket Information:
All seating is general admission for this all ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit. Give us a call about group tickets & seating.

• $10 General Admission
• $7 Youth Ticket – 17 and under

Discounted Room Rates At Radisson HERE!

Looking for a place to stay just blocks from The State Theatre?  The Radisson is your place and we offer you a discounted rate of $159 plus taxes.  Make it a night or a weekend getaway in Downtown Kalamazoo!

BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

Dear Hocus Pocus Event Attendees,
We are thrilled to host Hocus Pocus at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre.

How big of a purse can I bring?
You can bring any purse or bag with the dimensions of 8 inches wide
by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches or less. If your purse does not
meet the above requirements, you are allowed to bring a clear plastic bag,
no larger than 1 gallon, into the venue with your belongings.

What time does the show start and when will doors open? What if I need ADA assistance?
First Show – Doors: 7:00pm || Start Time: 8:00pm

We suggest that you arrive early in order to avoid the line and to pass through security check points. We look forward to a great night! Anyone with ADA needs and requiring additional time to be seated may enter 15 minutes prior to posted door time. For more information about accessible seating click here. Please be advised that event times are subject to change due to a variety of conditions including inclement weather, illness, and transportation delays that are out of our control. For this reason, any delayed events performing on the original event date are nonrefundable.

I may need to take a break, is there an intermission?

There will be an intermission about 50-60 minutes into the movie so that you can stretch your legs, use the restroom, or grab a drink. Please plan accordingly.

Why should I arrive early?

• The first 50 costumed guests get a FREE Yelp! water bottle.

• To pass through security check points such as wanding and bag checks in a timely manner. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse.

• Check out the merchandise! The Kalamazoo State Theatre will have branded apparel and items available for sale.

• Grab a drink at our full bar with multiple points of sale.

• Scoop up a free sprinkled donut hole from Sweetwater’s Donut Mill. Only 300 available.

• Visit with adoptable kitties from SPCA of Southwest Michigan
• Make memories at our photo op station in the upstairs mezzanine!

• Explore & experience the venue’s charm and vibes. Renowned architect John Eberson designed our theatre in 1927 to create the feel of a Spanish garden.

• Find your seats before the show begins. Please ask an usher for seating location assistance.

Are tickets still available, I have a friend asking about them?
We do have tickets available. You can buy online here, or you can visit us during the box office hours below.

What is the camera & mobile device policy?

Unless otherwise posted, absolutely NO professional photography, audio or video recording of any kind is allowed during the performance. Cell phone photography and point-and-shoot cameras are allowed. Professional cameras and detachable lens cameras are NOT allowed in the venue unless approved by management.

Will I be searched prior to entering the theatre?
Please arrive early and expect delays. Due to heightened security measures all patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse. The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags or purses over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches, and other items that may challenge public safety. You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here.

Where can I park for this event?
Kalamazoo State Theatre’s main parking lot is located just south of the
theatre at the intersection of South Burdick & Cedar St. and is available
starting at 5:00p.m. for $10 per car. For additional parking options, please
view downtown Kalamazoo’s parking map here. Also in that link you can find tips for downtown parking, a map, and key.

How do I pick up Will Call tickets?
Will call tickets will be available for pick up at the Kalamazoo State
Theatre box office beginning at 6:00p.m. on the day of the event. We will need to see a valid photo ID and the credit card used to purchase the tickets to pick up from will call.

When will the box office be open?
Standard box office hours are Fridays 11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. and show days
starting at 3:00p.m. Hours may vary on event days. Please see upcoming
hours below:
Fri 10/18: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sat 10/19: 3:00pm – 8:30pm

Will concessions and bar be open at this event?
Our concessions open at when doors open. We offer a full bar with
multiple points of sale throughout the venue & we accept cash or credit. All
concessions may be taken to your seat. Please make sure to try out our
new recycling initiative, The Yucket, when disposing of plastic

cups. Popcorn is available for purchase at the bar.

Check out our featured drink for this event!

Check out our featured drinks for this event!

Where should we eat?
Millennium Restaurant Group has four wonderful eateries within walking distance, each featuring a very different menu than the next. They also have a few more restaurants just a short drive away. Check out their collection here.

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Early Showing – Doors: 6:00pm || Start Time: 6:30pm
Late Showing – Doors: 9:30pm || Start Time: 10:30pm

Buy EARLY SHOW Tickets HERE
Buy LATE SHOW Tickets HERE

Join us at Kalamazoo State Theatre for an intimate evening as we enhance Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, October 26^th. We’re bringing this 1975 musical horror comedy film to life with the enhancement of a live shadow cast from the WMU Musical Theatre Department! You can come as a spectator or you can give yourself over to absolute pleasure by upgrading to the full VIP experience! Join Brad, Janet, Frank N. Furter, Riff Raff, Magenta, Colombia, and Eddie in the Kalamazoo State Theatre “Castle” this coming October!

Ticket Information:
This event is recommended for a mature audience ages 16+. There is an 8 ticket limit. General admission tickets increase $2.50 day of show.

• $12.50 – General admission
• $5 GA student ticket ** Limited quantity, available for purchase in-person only with a student ID. Limit 2 tickets per ID. **
• $10 Interactive props bag

VIP Ticket Information

• $40 – includes entry to VIP pre party, an interactive prop bag for the movie, early entry into the venue, priority seat selection, and one complimentary drink
  • VIP pre party is 5pm-6pm on the stage
• VIP is only available for the early show

Discounted Room Rates At Radisson HERE!

Looking for a place to stay just blocks from The State Theatre?  The Radisson is your place and we offer you a discounted rate of $159 plus taxes.  Make it a night or a weekend getaway in Downtown Kalamazoo!

BUY EARLY SHOW TICKETS HERE
BUY LATE SHOW TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

Dear Rocky Horror Event Attendees,
We are thrilled to host The Rocky Horror Picture Show movie showing at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre.

How big of a purse can I bring?
You can bring any purse or bag with the dimensions of 8 inches wide
by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches or less. If your purse does not
meet the above requirements, you are allowed to bring a clear plastic bag,
no larger than 1 gallon, into the venue with your belongings.

What time does the show start and when will doors open? What if I need ADA assistance?

Early Showing – Doors: 6:00pm || Start Time: 6:30pm
Late Showing – Doors: 9:30pm || Start Time: 10:30pm

We suggest that you arrive early in order to avoid the line and to pass through security check points. We look forward to a great night! Anyone with ADA needs and requiring additional time to be seated may enter 15 minutes prior to posted door time. For more information about accessible seating click here. Please be advised that event times are subject to change due to a variety of conditions including inclement weather, illness, and transportation delays that are out of our control. For this reason, any delayed events performing on the original event date are nonrefundable.

Can I still buy a prop bag?

YES! Prop bags will be available for purchase in the box office while quantities last. View our business hours below.

I have VIP what do I need to know?

VIP is only available before the first movie showtime. Venue doors open at 5pm for VIP ticket holders. VIP will receive early entry into the venue where they will be escorted on stage to enjoy a pre-party with the shadow cast. You can expect light snacks such as meatballs, pinwheel sandwiches, and more.

I may need to take a break, is there intermission?

There will be an intermission roughly 50-60 minutes into the film. At that time you can stretch your legs, use the restroom, or grab a drink. Please plan accordingly.

Why should I arrive early?

• The first 50 costumed guests get a FREE Yelp! water bottle.

• To pass through security check points such as wanding and bag checks in a timely manner. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse.

• Check out the merchandise! The Kalamazoo State Theatre will have branded apparel and items available for sale.

• Grab a drink at our full bar with multiple points of sale.
• Make memories at our photo op station in the upstairs mezzanine!

• Explore & experience the venue’s charm and vibes. Renowned architect John Eberson designed our theatre in 1927 to create the feel of a Spanish garden.

• Find your seats before the show begins. Please ask an usher for seating location assistance.

Are tickets still available, I have a friend asking about them?
We do have tickets available. You can buy online here, or you can visit us during the box office hours below.

What is the camera & mobile device policy?

Unless otherwise posted, absolutely NO professional photography, audio or video recording of any kind is allowed during the performance. Cell phone photography and point-and-shoot cameras are allowed. Professional cameras and detachable lens cameras are NOT allowed in the venue unless approved by management.

Will I be searched prior to entering the theatre?
Please arrive early and expect delays. Due to heightened security measures all patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse. The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags or purses over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches, and other items that may challenge public safety. You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here.

Where can I park for this event?
Kalamazoo State Theatre’s main parking lot is located just south of the
theatre at the intersection of South Burdick & Cedar St. and is available
starting at 5:00p.m. for $10 per car. For additional parking options, please
view downtown Kalamazoo’s parking map here. Also in that link you can find tips for downtown parking, a map, and key.

How do I pick up Will Call tickets?
Will call tickets will be available for pick up at the Kalamazoo State
Theatre box office beginning at 4:00p.m. on the day of the event. We will need to see a valid photo ID and the credit card used to purchase the tickets to pick up from will call.

When will the box office be open?
Standard box office hours are Fridays 11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. and show days
starting at 3:00p.m. Hours may vary on event days. Please see upcoming
hours below:

Fri 10/25: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sat 10/26: 3:00pm – 10:30pm

Will concessions and bar be open at this event?
Our concessions open at when doors open. We offer a full bar with
multiple points of sale throughout the venue & we accept cash or credit. All
concessions may be taken to your seat. Please make sure to try out our
new recycling initiative, The Yucket, when disposing of plastic

cups. Popcorn is available for purchase at the bar.

Check out our featured drinks for this event!

Where should we eat?
Millennium Restaurant Group has four wonderful eateries within walking distance, each featuring a very different menu than the next. They also have a few more restaurants just a short drive away. Check out their collection here.

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Doors: 7:00pm || Start Time: 8:00pm

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$1 for every ticket sold is donated to WMU’s Seita Scholars Program

Spend Christmas with the Griswold family for the fourth annual screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation under the twinkling stars at historic Kalamazoo State Theatre! KST is offering a special movie screening of this Christmas tradition Saturday, December 1st! Outside The Kalamazoo Mall will be lit up with thousands of lights, and indoors the audience will be warm with laughter and merriment. Kalamazoo State Theatre will be offering multiple full bars along with festive Holiday drinks. Plan ahead & experience a nostalgic Christmas adventure with your significant other, best friends, or with the whole family!

General Ticket Information:

All seating is general admission. This event is recommended for a mature audience age 13+.There’s an 8 ticket limit.

• $5 College student (must present ID. 2 tickets per ID)
• $7 Kids under 17
• $10 Adult

BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE
Visit The SEITA’s Website HERE

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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Doors: 4:00pm || Start Time: 5:00pm

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90’s kids rejoice! The Halloween classic Hocus Pocus returns to Kalamazoo State Theatre, Saturday, October 27^th!

Disney’s classic film celebrated its 25^th anniversary in July, but the celebrations are just getting started. Join us at Kalamazoo State Theatre for an extra special celebration of the cult classic. Dress up in your best Sanderson sister gear, take advantage of our selfie station, indulge in a few sweets and drink specials and have a witchin’ time at Kalamazoo State Theatre on October 27^th!

Hocus Pocus Storyline: Academy Award nominee Bette Midler stars with Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as three wild witches who return from seventeenth-century Salem for a night of zany fun and comic chaos. After they’re conjured up by unsuspecting pranksters, the tricky trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first they must outwit three feisty kids determined to foil their scheme.

Ticket Information:
All seating is general admission for this all ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit. Give us a call about group tickets & seating.

• $10 General Admission
• $7 Students 17 and under

BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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