Located in historic Downtown Alpena, Thunder Bay Theatre is Northeast Michigan's only year-round professional theatre! Mixing and matching a program of musicals, comedies, dramas, classics, and children's theatre, Thunder Bay Theatre offers something for everyone.

Please note our building is currently closed for renovations. 

TBayT Updates

We are under renovation!
Progress continues on our renovation project at 400 N. Second Ave. Our 1903 building is undergoing a $1.9 million restoration, that will restore the exterior, update the apartments upstairs, and rebuild the lobby. The roof, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical will also be replaced throughout the building. This renovation is made possible through the support of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, State Historic Preservation Office, Besser Foundation, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, First Federal Legacy Foundation, and all those who have donated since our 2020 fire.

Now, our fundraising efforts are focused on rebuilding our warehouse after the 2023 fire. We need to raise an additional $250,000 to finish out our renovation and reopen Thunder Bay Theatre.

Help us reopen by making a donation below.
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Thunder Bay Theatre's Success!

Thunder Bay Theatre's renovation project is supported in part by a grant award from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council.