History of The Sandusky State Theatre
Since 1928, The Sandusky State Theatre has been an area landmark and continues to serve as a top entertainment destination for the entire Erie County region. The Sandusky State Theatre has been in operation for 80 years and has served the community in many entertainment capacities functioning as a top Vaudeville theatre, movie palace, and world-class performing arts center.
The Sandusky State Theatre
Founded in 1988, The Sandusky State Theatre is an historic, 1500
seat theatre that originally opened as a vaudeville
and movie house. In 1992, the Theatre underwent a major
renovation project and has since
that time become Erie County's largest not-for-profit
arts organization.
By presenting and producing  programming
of artistic, social, and educational merit, The
Sandusky State Theatre is committed to serving
the diverse needs of the community and as a catalyst to the revitalization of Sandusky's
historic downtown district.
Billed as "The Million Dollar Entertainment Center" - the Theatre was privately operated as a touring road house and movie theatre for six decades. It was placed on the National Registry of Historical Places in 1982 in an effort to preserve the structure as movie audiences had migrated to mall cinemas.
The
Sandusky
State Theatre now reigns as a showplace for the live performing arts and film, and is dedicated to helping create and preserve the cultural heritage of the community well into the 21st century.
Professional Affiliations
The Sandusky State Theatre is a proud member of the League of Historic American Theatres, Theatre Historical Society of America, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, International Ticketing Association, ErieCounty Chamber of Commerce and the Sandusky Main Street Association.
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