Emerald Theatre facts for kids
Grand opening in 2000
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| Former names | Macomb Theatre Club Hollywood Great Lakes Dinner Playhouse JD's Macomb Theater Emerald Ballroom Macomb Music Theatre |
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| Location | 31 N. Walnut St. Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States |
| Type | Concert and live performance venue |
| Capacity | General admission 1,640 |
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| Opened | 1921 |
| Renovated | 2000, 2016 |
| Architect | C. Howard Crane |
The Emerald Theatre is a fun place for live shows and concerts. It is located in downtown Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
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About the Theatre
The Emerald Theatre is a big place, about 23,000 square feet! It can hold up to 1,640 people for concerts and shows. The theatre has three levels for guests. You can find different types of seating here. There's a dance floor that can change into theatre seats. The middle level has fixed theatre seats. There is also a large balcony on the third floor where people can stand. The theatre hosts many different events. These include concerts, comedy shows, and even weddings.
A Look Back: The Theatre's History
Early Days as a Movie Palace
The theatre first opened in 1921. Back then, it was a grand movie palace. It also hosted vaudeville shows. Vaudeville was a popular type of entertainment. It featured many different acts like music, comedy, and dance. For a long time, the theatre was known as the Macomb Theatre. This name lasted until 1987. After that, it went through many changes. It had different names, uses, and owners.
Designed by a Famous Architect
A well-known theatre architect named C. Howard Crane designed this building. He also designed other famous places in Detroit. These include Orchestra Hall and the Fox Theatre. The Emerald Theatre was one of the first grand movie palaces in the Detroit area. It is the biggest theatre of its kind in Macomb County.
Challenges and Reopenings
From 2000 to 2012, the venue was called the Emerald Theatre. It was a very popular concert spot in Detroit. However, in July 2012, the theatre had to close. It was bought by new owners on November 5, 2012. They started big renovations. They spent over $2 million to fix up the historic building.
The theatre was then renamed the Macomb Music Theatre. It reopened on April 13, 2013. A sold-out jazz concert was the first event. It featured Grammy award winners like Gerald Albright and Norman Brown. The comedy duo Cheech & Chong also performed. But the theatre closed again in 2014 due to problems between the owners.
New owners bought the property in February 2016. They did more restoration work. They added a new marquee and redesigned the Rock Room bar. The theatre went back to its original name, the Emerald Theatre. It reopened in December 2016. Today, it continues to host live concerts, corporate events, and private parties.
Famous Shows and Performers
Many exciting events have taken place at the Emerald Theatre. VH1 taped a "Kid Rock Christmas" show there. It featured Kid Rock and Carmen Electra. The theatre also hosted the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl XL Party in 2006.
Many famous artists have performed on its stage. These include Uncle Kracker, Funkadelic, and Vince Neil. Other big names are Mike Posner, The Cult, and The Insane Clown Posse. Even legendary bands like Styx, Motörhead, and Pearl Jam have played here. Michael Bolton has also performed at the theatre.
