Sitting in downtown Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the State Theater opened in 1942 with its classic Art Deco décor. Built for $100K by the T. J. Murphy Company for J.M. Hobbs, president of the Kentucky Amusement Company.The theater had a downturn in 1982 and closed its doors after the release of “E.T.” After years of neglect, the City of Elizabethtown purchased and funded a complete renovation of the theater. As part of the renovation, the theater was to be restored to its original décor of 1942, including original patterned carpet, paint colors, and even original seating. In April of 2009, the State once again reopened its doors and now hosts classic movies, live concerts, comedy shows, and theatrical productions.