HOWELL, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Howell Opera House is preparing to host its first theatrical season in more than a century, marking a significant milestone for the historic venue.

Built in 1881, the theater holds unique architectural significance as one of the only horseshoe-shaped theaters in the world. However, the venue was forced to close in 1924 due to fire safety concerns.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report below: Historic Howell Opera House prepares to raise curtain for first time in 100 years

"Our fire marshal came in and said not our theater, we're going to close it down and it just kind of sat dormant until the early 2000s when the Arts Council purchased the building," said Dana Wnuk, executive director of the Livingston Arts Council.

After receiving approval from inspectors

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