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    New Releases, Cult Classics & more!

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    Oh Fudge! Ralphie Is Coming to the Michigan Theater Dec. 5!

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    Late Night Classics

    Eccentric, offbeat, and crowd-pleasing films that have defined cult cinema and shaped pop culture for decades.

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    Weekly Cinema Chat

    Want to see what is happening each week? See Cinema Chat weekly on our blog or on WEMU.

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    Our holiday tradition is back! White Christmas Sing-Along

LIVE EVENTS

Live & Loud at the Michigan Theater →
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    Voices of Dissent: Celebrating 250 Years of a People’s History of the United States

    Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 PM
    Michigan

    Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
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    O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

    Presented by James & Jamesy

    Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 PM | Main Auditorium

    $45-85
    If the cost is beyond your means, we invite you to select the Subsidized Ticket option.
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    Jorge Perez: A Conversation

    Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 PM
    Michigan

    Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
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    Campus Nights Tour

    Presented by Goodsource

    Friday, November 20 at 7:00 PM | Main Auditorium
    $20-$75 (before fees)
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    Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg

    Presented by Outback

    Friday, December 4 at 7:00 PM | Main Auditorium
    $43.65-$75.60
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    Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg

    Presented by Outback

    Friday, December 4 at 9:30 PM | Main Auditorium
    $45.70-$77.65
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    An Evening With Peter Billingsley: A Christmas Story

    Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy/Christmas | PG | 1h 34m+ Q& A/Meet and Greet | 1983
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    Omar Al Abdallat: Live In Concert

    Friday, December 11 at 7:30 PM | Main Auditorium
    $79-$204
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    World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

    Presented by World Ballet Company

    December 14 & 15 at 7:00 PM | Main Auditorium
    $45.50-$105.50
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    Arab Xpressions 2027: جذورنا (Our Roots)

    Saturday, January 23 at 7:00 PM | Main Auditorium
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    Vir Das: Hey Stranger

    Presented by Live Nation

    Friday, February 5, 2027 at 8:00 PM | Main Auditorium
    $41.55-$68.90
    Date has been rescheduled
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    All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    Saturday, February 6 at 8:00 PM | Main Auditorium
    $68.90-$79.20
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    Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour

    Sunday, April 11 at 7:00 PM | Main Auditorium
    $45.70-$67.35
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    Tally Hall

    Presented by Tree Town Sound

    Saturday, April 17 at 8:00 PM | Main Auditorium
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    The Price is Right Live - On Stage

    Wednesday, April 28 at 7:30 PM | Main Auditorium
    $65.80-$76.10
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    Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

    Friday, May 21 at 7:00 PM | Main Auditorium
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Free Films & Events

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    Voices of Dissent: Celebrating 250 Years of a People’s History of the United States

    Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 PM
    Michigan

    Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
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    Ten Times Better/About Face

    Tuesday, November 17 at 5:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Documentary | NR | 1h 30m | 2025
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    Jorge Perez: A Conversation

    Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 PM
    Michigan

    Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
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    Warner Bros Cartoon Shorts

    Sunday, November 29 at 11:00 AM
    Michigan

    Film | Shorts | NR | 1h 30m
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    Miracle on 34th Street

    Sunday, November 29 at 1:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Fantasy/Drama | NR | 1h 41m | 1947
    Part of our Holiday Classics series
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    Home Alone 2

    Sunday, December 6 at 1:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | PG | 2h | 1992
    Part of our Holiday Classics series
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    The Michigan Theater Community Film Club - Holiday Nostalgia

    Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 PM

    Michigan Theater Screening Room | Interactive Event | 1 Hour + Post-event Screening
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    The Grinch

    Sunday, December 13 at 1:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Animated/Holiday | PG | 1h 25m | 2018
    Part of our Holiday Classics series
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    Elf

    Sunday, December 20 at 1:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | PG | 1h 37m | 2003
    Part of our Holiday Classics film series
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    The Lego Movie

    Sunday, December 27 at 11:00 AM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | PG | 1h 41m | 2014
    Part of our Family-Friendly Films series
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MICHIGAN THEATER

Live and on-screen →
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    The History of Concrete

    Now Playing
    Michigan

    Film | Documentary/Comedy | NR | 1h 40m | 2026
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    Paris, Texas

    Thursday, November 12 at 8:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Drama | R | 2h 27m | 1984
    Part of Director Spotlight: Wim Wenders
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    Being Heumann

    Opens Friday, November 13
    Michigan

    Film | Drama | R | 2h 7m | 2026
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    Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

    Sunday, November 15 at 7:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Drama | R | 2h 15m | 1992
    Part of our Twin Peaks at the Michigan series
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    Ten Times Better/About Face

    Tuesday, November 17 at 5:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Documentary | NR | 1h 30m | 2025
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    Cozy Craft Club - The Princess Bride

    Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Family/Comedy | PG | 1h 38m | 1987
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    Wings of Desire

    Thursday, November 19 at 8:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Drama/Fantasy | PG-13 | 2h 7m | 1989
    Part of Director Spotlight: Wim Wenders
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    Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray

    Tuesday, November 24 at 7:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Shorts | NR | 1h 10m | 1923-1929
    Part of Arthouse Revival: Auteur Shorts
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    Warren Miller’s Days Off

    Wednesday, November 25 at 7:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Documentary | NR 1h 50m | 2026
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    White Christmas Sing-Along

    Friday, November 27 at 7:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Musical/Romance/Comedy | NR | 2h 0m | 1954
    Part of our Holiday Classics series

    With on-screen lyrics, goodie bags and lots of holiday cheer!
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    Warner Bros Cartoon Shorts

    Sunday, November 29 at 11:00 AM
    Michigan

    Film | Shorts | NR | 1h 30m
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    Miracle on 34th Street

    Sunday, November 29 at 1:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Fantasy/Drama | NR | 1h 41m | 1947
    Part of our Holiday Classics series
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    Peter Billingsley Meet and Greet Add On

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    An Evening With Peter Billingsley: A Christmas Story

    Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy/Christmas | PG | 1h 34m+ Q& A/Meet and Greet | 1983
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    Home Alone 2

    Sunday, December 6 at 1:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | PG | 2h | 1992
    Part of our Holiday Classics series
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    The Polar Express

    Friday, December 11 at 6:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Animated | G | 1h 39m | 2004
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    The Grinch

    Sunday, December 13 at 1:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Animated/Holiday | PG | 1h 25m | 2018
    Part of our Holiday Classics series
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    Cozy Craft Club - Klaus

    Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Family/Comedy | PG | 1h 37m | 2019
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    Elf

    Sunday, December 20 at 1:30 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | PG | 1h 37m | 2003
    Part of our Holiday Classics film series
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    The Lego Movie

    Sunday, December 27 at 11:00 AM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | PG | 1h 41m | 2014
    Part of our Family-Friendly Films series
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    Nirvanna The Band The Show: Season 1 Episode 1-4

    Thursday, January 7 at 8:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | TV-MA | 1h 28m | 2017
    Part of Nirvanna The Band The Show The Screenings
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    Nirvanna The Band The Show: Season 1 Episode 5 - 8

    Thursday, January 14 at 8:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | TV-MA | 1h 28m | 2017
    Part of Nirvanna The Band The Show The Screenings
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    Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall

    Opens Friday, January 15
    Michigan

    Film | Documentary/Concert | 1h 12m | 2026 | Presented in 35mm
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    Nirvanna The Band The Show: Season 2 Episode 1 - 4

    Thursday, January 21 at 8:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | TV-MA | 1h 28m | 2018
    Part of Nirvanna The Band The Show The Screenings
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    Nirvanna The Band The Show: Season 2 Episode 5 - 8

    Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | TV-MA | 1h 28m | 2018
    Part of Nirvanna The Band The Show The Screenings
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    Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie - On 35mm!

    Thursday, February 11 at 8:00 PM
    Michigan

    Film | Comedy | R | 1h 39m | 2026
    Part of Nirvanna The Band The Show The Screenings
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STATE THEATRE

On-screen only →
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    You Can See Everything

    Now Playing
    State

    Film | Documentary | R | 2h 54m | 2026
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    Godzilla Minus Zero

    Now Playing
    State

    Film | Sci-Fi/Action | R | 2h 15m | 2026
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    Fjord

    Now Playing
    State

    Film | Drama | R | 2h 26m | 2026
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    Wild Horse Nine

    Now Playing
    State

    Film | Drama/Comedy | R | 1h 58m | 2026
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    The Devils

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    State

    Film | Horror | NC-17 | 1h 43m | 1971
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    Once Upon A Time In Harlem

    Opens Friday, November 13
    State

    Film | Documentary | PG-13 | 1h 40m | 2026
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    La Bola Negra

    Friday, November 13 at 6:30 PM
    State

    Film | Drama | R | 2h 35m | 2026
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    Sir Thaddeus

    Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM
    State

    Film | Drama | NR | 2h 27m | 1999
    Part of the Wajda 100 Tour - Andrzej Wajda Retrospective
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Featured Film Series

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  • Family-Friendly Films

    Introduce the little ones to the magic of movies! Featuring screenings of timeless gems to modern classics that will spark their imaginations and create lasting memories.
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  • Nirvanna The Band The Show The Screenings

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  • Director Spotlight: Wim Wenders

    Wim Wenders led the New German Cinema movement alongside contemporaries like Werner Herzog and Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and himself was an accomplished producer, photographer, and poet of the road in his films that covered loneliness, the ups and downs of human connection, and love. Not his actual first film, but he considered his true debut as a filmmaker to be Alice in the Cities, the first of his many road movies. Join us as we watch Alice In The Cities as well as two of his landmark masterpieces, Paris Texas and Wings of Desire.
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  • Arthouse Revival

    Dive into bold, thought-provoking Arthouse, International, and Independent films in this dynamic series that revives cinematic masterpieces and brings eccentric gems back to life. Each week, explore cutting-edge genres, groundbreaking movements, and visionary filmmakers, with the month culminating in a member-selected screening that celebrates the very best in film.
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  • Wajda 100 Tour – Andrzej Wajda Retrospective

    Andrzej Wajda (1926–2016) was one of the most important figures in Polish and world cinema, whose work and public engagement played a decisive role in bringing Polish film to international audiences. A leading voice of the Polish Film School, he gained global recognition with films such as Kanał, Ashes And Diamonds, The Promised Land, Man Of Marble, and Andkatyń, many of which premiered and were awarded at major international festivals. Beyond his directing career, Wajda was a tireless ambassador of Polish cinema. His international stature helped open doors for Polish filmmakers abroad, while his close ties to festivals such as Cannes, Venice, and Berlin strengthened Poland’s position in global film culture. In 2001, he cofounded The Wajda School & Studio, which became a key institution supporting new generations of filmmakers and international collaboration. Awarded an honorary Academy Award In 2000, Wajda remained actively involved in cultural and educational initiatives throughout his life. His legacy lies not only in his films, but in his lasting impact on the visibility, continuity, and international standing of Polish cinema.
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  • Twin Peaks at the Michigan

    Twin Peaks is back at the Michigan! Now you can experience the phenomenon, featuring some of the series' most iconic moments and shocking twists, for the first time in our historic Michigan Theater.
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Courses & Camps

Learn all about Film Camp! →
Young Filmmaker Camp: July 2026. Stay tuned for info!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The latest from the Michigan & State Theaters blog.

Cinema Chat: Polish Film Festival, “Being Heumann” and “Once Upon a Time in Harlem” open in Ann Arbor

• 11/12/2026

By Mat Hopson, Tara Calligan Published November 12, 2026 at 7:49 AM ESTListen • 11:27 OPENING THIS WEEK “Being Heumann” — OPENS FRIDAY, NOV. 13 AT THE MICHIGAN The inspiring story of disability rights activist Judy Heumann and her fight for equality and accessibility. Centered on the historic 1977 San Francisco sit-in, this powerful story celebrates […]

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Cinema Chat: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero,’ ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ ‘Chronovisor’ open this weekend

• 11/05/2026

Cinema Chat Cinema Chat: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero,’ ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ ‘Chronovisor’ open this weekend By Mat Hopson, Tara Calligan Published November 5, 2026 at 7:48 AM ESTListen • 11:25 OPENING THIS WEEK “Wild Horse Nine” — OPENS FRIDAY, NOV. 6 AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX From acclaimed writer-director Martin McDonagh, the filmmaker behind “The Banshees […]

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Cinema Chat: ‘The Scout’ and ‘Wildwood’ open, Monster Matinee series continues

• 10/23/2026

OPENING THIS WEEK “The Scout” — OPENS FRIDAY, OCT. 23 AT THE STATE A young location scout explores New York City, searching for filming locations while navigating unexpected encounters with strangers. From director Paula González-Nasser, this intimate drama explores loneliness, human connection and finding your place in the world. “Wildwood” — OPENS FRIDAY, OCT. 23 […]

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This Weekend: ‘Practical Magic 2’ opens at the State, plus The Michigan Theater presents its new ‘Anti-Fascist Film Series’

• 09/10/2026

OPENING THIS WEEK “Practical Magic 2” — OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX The witches are back! Nearly 30 years after the original cult favorite, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. This time, the Owens family must confront a dark curse threatening a new generation of witches. Directed by Susanne Bier and […]

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