Maltz Opera House
The Maltz in 1988, as the State Theater | |
| Former names | AMC Classic State 3 (2017–2020) Carmike State Cinemas (2005–2017) GKC State Cinemas (1990–2005) State Theater (1955–1990) Maltz Theater (1925–1955) |
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| Address | 206 North 2nd Avenue Alpena, Michigan United States |
| Coordinates | 45°3′46.415″N 83°25′56.237″W / 45.06289306°N 83.43228806°W |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1876 |
| Opened | November 11, 1879 |
| Rebuilt | 1925 |
The Maltz Opera House is a theater in Alpena, Michigan, named after Alpena banker George L. Maltz. The Maltz is currently under restoration to its 1930s-era appearance, and is expected to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The original Maltz Opera House opened on November 11, 1879, and burned down in 1925. The rebuilt Maltz, renamed the State in 1955, was later operated by W.S. Butterfield Theatres, Carmike Cinemas, and AMC Theatres.
AMC closed the State in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The State was purchased in 2021 by Jeff and Tina Konczak of Alpena, and renovations are in progress as of 2023. The Konczak family intend to reopen the theater as a live performance venue.