KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — After a nearly-yearlong pause, the Kalamazoo State Theatre has new ownership.

Lead Balloon Productions has purchased the historic theater, Dan and Holly Carmichael of Lead Balloon Productions announced Tuesday morning.

"We will restore it, we will preserve it and we will fill these halls with music, comedy, performances of all types," Dan Carmichael said.

"Part of our priorities include, of course, historic preservation. It has a lot of significance and meaning, being on the National Registry, but we also plan to focus on safety and accessibility, usability and flow, as well as tech modernization," Holly Carmichael said. "We really, really can't wait to dive in. We love this place and are honored that we were selected to be the next stewards."

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