Where is the best view in Minneapolis' State Theatre?


state , orpheum theaters wonderful vintage theaters! of course main floor best. below seating charts at....the inside isle seats best (rather side seats on either side---and quickest sold.)

balcony isn't bad either--again closer front , center. i've been in far side in balcony , wasn't bad--just bring binoculars!

state seats 1300 on main floor, additional 850 seats in balcony/loge area.


ways purchase tickets
there 5 convenient ways purchase individual tickets shows @ state, orpheum , pantages theatres.

state theatre box office
www.ticketmaster.com
call 612-673-0404
ticketmaster outlets
mail or fax orders

box office information
state theatre box office located @ 805 hennepin main box office venues. enter via front doors of state theatre or through lasalle plaza.

state theatre box office hours are:
monday-friday: 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
saturday: noon 3:00 p.m.
sunday: closed
box office open through intermission while show running.
orpheum , pantages theatre box offices each open @ 5 p.m. day-of-show , 2 hours prior showtime matinee performances.

methods of payment accepted @ box offices cash, visa, mastercard, american express, , discover. please note box office not accept checks.



state theatre history

feb 5, 1921: state theatre opens on former site of walker family homestead. cost approximately $1 million , designed chicago architect j.e.o. pridmore. @ time, considered technologically advanced , elaborate theatre in us. original floor glass, allowed direct lighting underneath. state boasted first driven air-conditioning system in minneapolis- pumps, pipes & vents delivered cool air using artesian water 840 feet underground, keeping temperature @ 72 degrees. opening night program included silent film, newsreel , travelogue.

1989: city of minneapolis purchases lasalle block, includes state theatre, $11 million.
nov 1991: after 3 years of restoration, state reopens minnesota opera's production of carousel.the restoration costs $8.8 million.

i plan go see show @ state theatre...while have lived in minneapolis before, haven't been theatre. understand, there main floor, loge, , balconies. best view of action on stage?


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