State Theatre - Easton Seating chart

State Theatre Easton, known also as the State Theatre Center for the Arts is a famous venue located at 453 Northampton St in Easton, Pennsylvania. This stunning venue was built in 1910 in the Beaux Arts architectural style. In 1982, it became a historically important national venue when it became part of the National Register of Historic Places. Since its formation, State Theatre Easton tickets have been in high demand every year among fans looking to see the best of entertainment by watching their favorite artists and bands perform or by catching the most popular musicals live on stage.

State Theatre Easton was originally known as the Neumeyers Vaudeville House. It was initially a bank building in 1910 which was then converted into a vaudeville house. In 1926, it was modified again with a balcony, auditorium and several lush decorations added to it. It then became known as The State, an apt name with its large overhanging marquee and Beaux Arts style façade.

State Theatre Easton traces its history back to 1873, when the Northampton National Bank was built, complete with an original foyer and a granite facade. In 1910, the bank was shut down with the Neumeyer Theatre then being built in its place. From 1914 to 1916, the name of the venue underwent a number of changes, from the Neumeyer Theatre to the Northampton Theatre and was then named the Colonial Theatre. In 1925, it was decided that a newer, larger theater would be built and it will be designed by the renowned architect W. L. Lee from Philadelphia.

The new theater was inspired by Spanish architecture, as well as by the Davanzati Palace located in Florence, Italy. Italian artisans were even hired to work on the gilding and the awe inspiring, elaborate frescoes. From 1930 until 1960, the venue acted as a Vaudeville venue until its decline. During this time, a bigger movie screen with state of the art stereophonic sound systems was installed at the venue.

In 1960, the foyer and the lobby were painted blue and brown. During the seventies, the biggest rock bands in the US played there and it became famous as a rock concert venue. In 1981, the theatre was turned to the National Development Council and was at risk of being demolished. However, a group of citizens known as the Friends of the State Theatre came together and campaigned against the move. They raised funds and eventually purchased the theater. They also played a big part in helping to get visitors for various events to keep the arena running.

In 1990, the Friends of the State Theatre raised two and a half million dollars for the renovation of the theatre thus converting it into a state of the art facility. Today, thousands of people from all across the country make walk through the doors of this historic venue every year to be a part of the festivities. The trend looks set to continue this year as well.