Comments about Norwalk Theatre in Norwalk, OH

Joe Vogel on August 23, 2009 at 11:55 pm

After being closed in June, 1972, the refurbished Norwalk Theatre reopened as the Norwalk Cinema on November 1 that year. The independent operator who reopened the house was Leonard Jefferson, and the opening feature was “Fiddler On the Roof” according to Boxoffice Magazine of November 27.

The August 3, 1935, issue of Boxoffice mentions a Forum Theatre in Norwalk, taken over that year by Schine after having been built the previous year. It’s not listed here yet.

Michael Furlinger on May 14, 2008 at 8:44 am

Is there a price set or current listing for sale!

EHaug on March 13, 2008 at 11:24 am

There was lots of old fashioned laughter on Saturday, the 23rd of February as old cartoons and Three Stooges were shown on the large screen at the Norwalk Theatre. Two showings entertained fun lovers of all ages.
The video projection was done in the original 1.34 to 1 aspect ratio (1.34 feet wide to 1 foot high) with a nice bright sharp picture about 20 feet wide and 15 feet high and was from restored Three Stooges 35mm prints. Lots of popcorn and pop, too.

Michael Furlinger on December 31, 2007 at 10:50 am

Alcohol is a bad thing??

njcalhoun on December 31, 2007 at 9:24 am

Also gone is the charm and character of the old 1941 Lady of Entertainment. Besides many of the Antiquities being removed the historic Schine has also been used to serve alcohol at a recent concert, word has it.
The Town Crier

tunny1 on December 10, 2007 at 4:50 pm

So is the grand piano!

projectionboy on September 20, 2007 at 8:11 pm

no, the organ is actually gone now

tunny1 on September 16, 2007 at 10:38 am

Is the organ in the building still in use?

projectionboy on August 27, 2007 at 12:23 pm

If anyone has any questions about the Norwalk Theater feel free to contact me. I do not work at this theater but I do work with the people that own it and am close family friends with them.

Michael Furlinger on March 3, 2007 at 2:51 am

for sale ————-e-bay

jukingeo on February 7, 2007 at 2:29 pm

Hello Ken,

You are probably correct, but quite a few seats were removed to create the orchestra pit and handicap seating areas.

Geo

jukingeo on February 7, 2007 at 2:27 pm

Hello All,

UPDATE.

As some of you may know the Norwalk Theatre has changed hands since November of 2006. It is now run by a private company and no longer owned by Towne and Country. Ronn no longer runs the theatre. As far as I know, only a couple of the original theatre employees remain.

The website above has been created by the new owners. Pretty nicely done site BTW. The beautiful Marquee is showcased nicely.

Geo

Ken Roe on January 28, 2007 at 3:20 am

The seating capacity for the New Norwalk Theatre is given as 1,100 in the 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook.

Patsy on May 23, 2006 at 4:56 pm

I don’t, but I sure hope someone does and that it’s good news as the photo provided on October 2, 2005 is very nice of a John Eberson, art deco theatre.

keckess on May 23, 2006 at 8:43 am

Anyone know the status of this theatre?

Patsy on October 25, 2005 at 12:09 pm

Or go to my profile and find email address. Thanks.

Patsy on October 25, 2005 at 11:55 am

Steve: Glad to see a stevepatrick post! If you still have my email address, send me an update on a possible theatre purchase as I recall you were interested in the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Illinois.

stevepatrick on October 25, 2005 at 9:50 am

Is this theater still looking for a buyer? Last I heard there was a man from Michigan interested in it. Is Ron still running things? If still on the market, may I inquire of the asking price?

Thanks.

Steve

Patsy on October 3, 2005 at 3:59 am

Chuck: Great photo of a great looking theatre! We all should have one this nice in our hometowns!

Patsy on March 6, 2005 at 12:55 pm

AND it has a theatre organ on a lift and an orchestra pit! Oh my!

Patsy on March 6, 2005 at 12:54 pm

Steve: Alas, I find you here on this link! And this possible sale is an Eberson/art deco deal/single screen deal!

stevepatrick on February 4, 2005 at 6:52 am

Anything new to report on the sale of this theater?
Steve

stevepatrick on January 14, 2005 at 9:45 am

Cooki,
Yep. That is indeed me. I figured that’s probably what you must have meant. Most of my responses to that have been with regards to places up here in the New England area, though I would indeed prefer coming back home to Ohio.
Steve

Cooki316 on January 14, 2005 at 8:47 am

“I live in New England and Iâ€™m looking for an old theater currently doing nothing but sitting in a community that may or may not have expressed an interest in getting it up and running again… or just waiting for the right person to â€˜get the wheels in motionâ€™. Any help?"
Thats what bio I was talkin about :)

Have you called about this theater? Maybe you can work something out with owner??? I know that he’s been trying to sell this theater for quite some time. Worth a shot huh?

stevepatrick on January 13, 2005 at 2:47 pm

Thanks for the info Cooki. I feel the same with regards to it waiting for me. I am curious as to your reference to my bio though. Maybe you are thinking of someone else? I’m not sure. The problem is this, I am stuck in New England, (Maine) for at least the next 5 months. So it may go before I can make any moves on it. But I appreciate you keeping me updated.

Steve

Norwalk Theatre

57 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857

57 E. Main Street,
Norwalk, OH 44857