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Star Plaza Theatre Tickets

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Historic Indoor Venue in Merrillville, IN

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About Star Plaza Theatre

Star Plaza Theatre sits at the heart of the Star Plaza complex in Merrillville, Indiana, delivering a storied history of live music and comedy. Opened in 1979 as Holiday Star Theatre, it became Star Plaza Theatre in the late 1980s and hosted legendary performers such as Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash. With a total capacity of 3,400 across Main Floor (2,000) and Mezzanine (1,400), the venue featured a semicircular two-level seating arrangement, placing audiences within about 120 feet of the stage. Although the original venue structure was demolished in 2018 as part of redevelopment, the Star Plaza legacy remains a touchstone for live entertainment in Northwest Indiana. This page provides current, user-friendly guidance for fans seeking information on past, present, and future event opportunities in the area, along with practical details for planning a visit, including parking, transit considerations, and nearby lodging and dining options.

While Star Plaza Theatre as a standalone building is no longer in operation, the Star Plaza site has been reimagined with new development, including parking and hospitality components. Fans planning future trips to the area can rely on nearby lodging and dining partners to enhance their visit. For those seeking a comparable live-music experience, consider current regional venues in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward guidance to secure your seats and enjoy the best in live entertainment within the region.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 3,400 total (Main Floor 2,000; Mezzanine 1,400).
  • Address: 8001 Delaware Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410-5641.
  • Venue type: Indoor live-music theatre in the Star Plaza complex; operated as a major regional concert venue.
  • Seating chart: two levels in a semicircular arrangement around the stage; furthest seat about 120 feet from the stage.
  • Opened: December 19, 1979 as Holiday Star Theatre; renamed Star Plaza Theatre around 1989-1990.
  • Closed: December 17, 2017; Demolished in Summer 2018.
  • Location/directions: located at the U.S. 30 and I‑65 interchange in Northwest Indiana; accessible by major highways.
  • Parking: on-site parking historically; redevelopment plans later included about 1,300 parking spaces beneath The Farm at Crossroad Commons as part of the new development.
  • Transit: public transit access to the venue was not detailed/commonly available in historical guides.
  • Nearby hotels: adjacent Radisson hotel (demolished as part of redevelopment); redevelopment plans included new hotels as part of the site.
  • Notable events: Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock (early headliners); BB King and Johnny Cash among others; final show by The Oak Ridge Boys before closure.