Michigan Theater
603 E. Liberty Street,
Ann Arbor,
MI
48104
603 E. Liberty Street,
Ann Arbor,
MI
48104
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‘'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’‘ was out in 1978,(I think,I drove to the movie so it had to be then) they then made the TV show from the movie, Gil Gerard was the star of both.
Mike, I’m looking at a one-sheet for Daisy Miller and it has a G rating on it. IMDB also has it as G.
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Is that a “JABBERWOCKY” one sheet in front? Sure looks like it.
Was that"BUCK ROGERS" the re-cut TV show for the big screen.Just wondering.
Wrong rating on DAISY MILLER it was rated PG.Why do i catch all these mistakes.Ever look at a one sheet guys.
Heres a close up on the organ.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Console.jpg
I like the old style marquee better than the new one,which is always the case.
There was a lot of talk like that, including turning the building into a warehouse. The Michigan is the best kind of success story.
Maybe I’m the only person who remembers this, but back in 1978 when Butterfield moved out of the Michigan there was serious talk of Jacobson’s moving in, gutting the interior and making it a new store (with movie theaters in the balcony). Though I’ve been seriously disappointed by many (most) of the changes I’ve seen in my hometown, the restoration of the Michigan is a big plus.
Here are photos from 1974, 1977 and 1983:
http://tinyurl.com/dkq96t
http://tinyurl.com/d4jycm
http://tinyurl.com/dfhfay
Another photo is here.
This is a nice August 2008 photo that shows both the Michigan and State theaters.
Here is a nice July 2008 photo.
“first run”….clever! LOL
I only post “first run” photos for you Patsy. LOL
Great photo and taken just yesterday!
This is a 2008 photo.
The second screen at the Michigan is located in a new-construction addition built onto the back of the theater, leaving the auditorium in its original configuration/size. The Michigan is used for symphony, ballet, jazz, folk and contemporary events in addition to films, so “twinning” would not be an option. In regards to SNWEB’s comment about “Hats off to U of M” the University has nothing to do (directly) with the operation of the Michigan. The building is owned by the city (purchased by an overwhelmingly approved millage during an economically difficult year) and run by the non-profit Michigan theatre foundation. The foundation was formed to save the theater, which was well on its way to being gutted and converted into a “food court” mall type place, and to operate it as an auditorium/performing arts facility separate from the University’s whim and why. Henry, who has posted comments above, was really the person who began the movement to save the theater. Without his actions the theater may no exist today.
How about a 1991 view with the old marquee.
Here is a November 2007 photo of the Michigan Theater.
This is an October 2007 photo of the Michigan Theater.
Here is a recent close-up view of the Michigan marquee.
Another recent photo of the Michigan Theater can be seen here.
This is a recent night view of the Michigan Theater.
I agree. This is one of the better looking theaters. And the best part is, its still open! ;)