Mai Kai Theater, Livonia, MI (other) - Locating Tiki

UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2466	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Fri, Nov 27, 2009 10:40 AM Name:Mai Kai Theater Type:other Street:33330 Pymouth Rd. City:Livonia State:MI Zip: country:USA Phone: Status:defunct Description: The long gone Mai Kai Theater built by Nicholas George opened on April 10th 1963. Polynesian themed sign and interior. I have read that there was even a volcano behind the concession stand. The theater lasted as the Mai Kai until a change of ownership in 1987. With came (you guessed it) a new look. Bland. The theater changed hands once again and closed for good in 1993 I believe and was demolished in 2003 for some swell condos. Give me a few minutes and I'll have the pics up. Opening day 1963. A night shot. Not sure but that looks to be a large Tiki in the lobby. A later shot of the sign. The building remodeled as the Omni Theater. The final curtain call 2003. Photo from Waterwinterwonderland.org [ Edited by: uncle trav 2009-11-27 10:48 ]

Name:Mai Kai Theater
Type:other
Street:33330 Pymouth Rd.
City:Livonia
State:MI
Zip:
country:USA
Phone:
Status:defunct

Description:
The long gone Mai Kai Theater built by Nicholas George opened on April 10th 1963. Polynesian themed sign and interior. I have read that there was even a volcano behind the concession stand. The theater lasted as the Mai Kai until a change of ownership in 1987. With came (you guessed it) a new look. Bland. The theater changed hands once again and closed for good in 1993 I believe and was demolished in 2003 for some swell condos. Give me a few minutes and I'll have the pics up.

Opening day 1963.

A night shot.

Not sure but that looks to be a large Tiki in the lobby.

A later shot of the sign.

The building remodeled as the Omni Theater.

The final curtain call 2003. Photo from Waterwinterwonderland.org

[ Edited by: uncle trav 2009-11-27 10:48 ]

Post #495947 by uncle trav on Fri, Nov 27, 2009 10:40 AM