The historic Gem Theatre, centrally located on Madison Avenue, is one of Detroit’s most beautiful and dramatic locations for weddings, presentations, and special events, with ornate Spanish Revival and Arts & Crafts architecture, warm hand-painted dining rooms, and an exquisitely landscaped garden patio.
Estd. 1903
Gem Theatre
333 Madison Street
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Gem Theatre
3,000 sq ft.Ornate, splendid, and truly one-of-a-kind, the historic Gem Theatre offers an unparalleled opportunity for anyone looking to add an air of prestige to their next event. The traditional proscenium theater space spans 3,000 sq ft, with two levels of seating and gorgeous Spanish Revival design. With lavish detail at every turn, the theater acts as the perfect stage for those seeking a unique experience guaranteed to impress.
Century Club
1,656 sq ft.With its intimate and versatile lounge, Century Club offers the perfect setting for everything from romantic fireside cocktails to career-changing meetups. With high-top bar-style tables, comfortable couches, and full-length Pewabic Tile bar, the Century Club lounge offers a dynamic atmosphere where guests can meet and mingle.
Century Dining Room
3,690 sq ft.Indulge your guests with a sumptuous feast and sophisticated ambience in the Century Dining Room. This generous, open space comfortably seats up to 250 guests for delicious, made-in-house meals from our catering team. While dining near the warm glow of its stone fireplace, guests will enjoy the convenience of an additional full-scale bar. This upscale setting elevates your event’s dining experience to the next level, second only the culinary delights of the food itself.
Century Theatre
2,072 sq ft.Century Theatre, in its supporting role to the Gem’s main stage, ensures each guest has the best seat in the house. This impeccable and versatile space is equipped with its own stage, flex seating and integrated audio-visual capabilities, allowing clients to customize the look and feel of the space to precisely fit their vision. Expansive windows draw in natural light and offer the city as a splendid backdrop, creating an incomparable space for wedding ceremonies and business meetings alike.
Amenities &
Offerings
With each event we host we bring over 30 years of hospitality experience and expertise.
We pride ourselves on being not only a full-service hospitality solution but a collaborative partner that knows how to make your occasion the perfect experience.
Up to a 450 Person Capacity
Full-service Catering and Bar Service
Striking Outdoor Garden + Patio
Full Audio/Visual Capabilities
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A Brief History
The Gem Theatre
The Gem Theatre is a performing arts complex that is actually comprised of two theaters: the cabaret-style Century Theatre, built in 1903, and the Spanish Revival style Gem Theatre, built in 1927.
The Gem Theatre is included on the National Register of Historic Places and, after a record shattering move to its current location in 1997, is also listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the furthest known relocation of a sizable building (1,850 ft.).
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