State Theatre Center for the Arts
Théâtre à l'italienne
The State Theatre Center for the Arts, located in historic downtown Easton, Pennsylvania, opened in March 1926 as a touring show theatre on the vaudeville circuit. The original architecture incorporated the Beaux Arts Style throughout and was considered to be one of the most modern and beautiful theatres in the east. In its eighty-plus year history, the State Theatre has transformed from a vaudeville house to a motion picture house then returned to its roots in early 1990 with a restoration campaign that revisited the grand style of its vaudeville days. The 1990 renovations sought to maintain the Theatre's historic décor and more recent upgrades to the production facilities intend to meet the demands of modern touring companies. Today, the State Theatre presents over 100 live performances per season. In addition to the main theatre, two other major additions include a renovated ballroom, complete with a fully outfitted caterer's kitchen, adjoining art gallery, and the Martin Guitar Greenroom.