This is the longest-running theater in Naperville since the Naper Theater in downtown Naperville, which closed shortly after this theater opened in 1976. Hope this theater can relocate elsewhere in Naperville, or somehow be incorporated into Costco’s plans for the site. It’s a low-priced, friendly, comfortable theater that’s nearby and a nice alternative to paying sky-high prices at larger and more modern area theaters.
It was renamed in 2018, but seems like it’s the name of the main auditorium, but the new name is also on the marquee as well now, in smaller lettering.
The description needs to be changed. It’s not run by Earlann any longer, it’s part of the the VIP Cinemas chain since 2018. The theater opened in what was formerly an Eagle Foods Store.
Is the Brauer House housed in the former Northgate Theaters or is it King’s Hall Banquets? The description mentions Brauer House, but the picture is of Kings Hall, both located in the former Northgate Plaza (now called Lombard Landings). The satellite view doesn’t seems like the space where Brauer House is in was large enough to have been a six screen theater, but the banquet hall building does.
Portions of the salvaged Crocker facade have been rediscovered recently: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-crocker-theater-work-day-elgin-st-1101-20191102-5skcakzo5rg6rnh2em2qcfqzba-story.html
The former stagehouse of the Echo is being demolished and replaced by a mixed residential/retail development, leaving the former lobby of the Echo the only portion of the theater remaining after the auditorium was torn down in the early 60s.
The Liberty closed the last week of January. A pending request to demolish the building has been delayed:
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200205/final-curtains-for-liberty-theatre—no-more-movies-at-historic-libertyville-theater
This is the longest-running theater in Naperville since the Naper Theater in downtown Naperville, which closed shortly after this theater opened in 1976. Hope this theater can relocate elsewhere in Naperville, or somehow be incorporated into Costco’s plans for the site. It’s a low-priced, friendly, comfortable theater that’s nearby and a nice alternative to paying sky-high prices at larger and more modern area theaters.
It was renamed in 2018, but seems like it’s the name of the main auditorium, but the new name is also on the marquee as well now, in smaller lettering.
https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/2018/10/26/count-basie-center-main-stage-red-bank-gets-new-name/1778382002/
Added new picture in picture section showing ghost sign on the rear wall of the theater building from the alley.
Also, the theater has six screens not three.
The description needs to be changed. It’s not run by Earlann any longer, it’s part of the the VIP Cinemas chain since 2018. The theater opened in what was formerly an Eagle Foods Store.
No longer operated by 21st Century Cinemas, this is part of the VIP Cinemas chain. https://www.roxycinemas.com/
This theater is operated by the VIP Cinemas chain.
Is the Brauer House housed in the former Northgate Theaters or is it King’s Hall Banquets? The description mentions Brauer House, but the picture is of Kings Hall, both located in the former Northgate Plaza (now called Lombard Landings). The satellite view doesn’t seems like the space where Brauer House is in was large enough to have been a six screen theater, but the banquet hall building does.
How is the function auto repair shop if the site of the theater is a vacant lot?
More information on the proposed plans for the Ramova can be found here:
https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/11/12/is-the-ramova-theater-finally-coming-back-to-life-plan-for-bridgeport-spot-includes-venue-brewery-more/
More details on the closing of the Art Theater: https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/art-theater-closes-can-other-art-house-survive
Portions of the salvaged Crocker facade have been rediscovered recently: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-crocker-theater-work-day-elgin-st-1101-20191102-5skcakzo5rg6rnh2em2qcfqzba-story.html
The former Cache Valley 3 building is being gutted and transformed into two restaurant spaces on two levels, expected to be complete in 2020.
https://www.hjnews.com/news/business/old-movie-theater-by-mall-to-become-space-for-restaurants/article_a1a9ebe7-6db2-5a1e-b56f-af07144764ef.html
The former stagehouse of the Echo is being demolished and replaced by a mixed residential/retail development, leaving the former lobby of the Echo the only portion of the theater remaining after the auditorium was torn down in the early 60s.
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/a-new-gathering-spot-awaits/