The whole building is going to be demolished. The land marked portions were removed. The plan is to restore them off site and reinstall them when construction is almost complete.
It’s not in too poor shape to reuse. I was in the theater a few years ago. They wouldn’t get the extra 35 stories of apartments if they restored the Varsity.
I was lucky to meet Dorothy once a few years ago. She was quiet at first, but as soon as I showed her some photographs of the Kings she began to talk about her time there. She was an amazing person, and I’m sorry for your loss.
“Good, Better, Best. Never let it rest until your good is better, and your better is best”
A few years ago I was allowed to photograph the Queens Theatre. Check out some of the photos and a short write up at After the Final Curtain.
I recently visited the State Theatre. Check out a short write up and some photographs at After the Final Curtain
This theater isn’t open.
The whole building is going to be demolished. The land marked portions were removed. The plan is to restore them off site and reinstall them when construction is almost complete.
Yes, it’s still happening. It’s June 23-29, but the Keith’s isn’t on the list.
It’s called TheatreCon now.
Yes, it had a Wurlitzer Opus 1430 2m/10rk. It was installed around 1926.
Current status should be demolished. Looks like it was demoed around 2015.
I photographed the Roxie a few years ago. Check out some photos and a short write up at After the Final Curtain
I recently photographed the Sorg Opera House. Check out some photos and a short write up at: After the Final Curtain
Also, status should be open. It reopened in the fall of 2017.
There’s nothing left of the theater, Chris.
I visited the Arcade a while back. Check out a short write up and some photos at After the Final Curtain
Theatrefan – There’s nothing left of the interior. Not sure when it was removed though.
I recently visited the Gem. Check out some photographs and a short write up at After the Final Curtain.
I recently visited the Fitchburg Theatre – check out a short write up and photographs at After the Final Curtain
The auditorium is occupied by an apparel company. According to the owner “We gutted the theater so we could turn it into our warehouse and offices.”
Doesn’t sound like anything is left.
Status should be demolished.
Check out my photographs and a short history of the Paramount at After the Final Curtain.
Status should be demolished. The theater was demoed in late May/Early June 2017.
I’m hosting a photography workshop at the Grand on October 15th. All levels of photographer are welcome!
More info here: Grand Theatre Workshop
I visited the Westlake a few months ago. Check out some photographs and a short write up at After the Final Curtain.
This theater should be listed as closed. It hasn’t been except for one or two events since the Farm Worker’s Council bought it in 2011.
I’m hosting two photography workshops of the closed theater on Nov 4th. For more info and to sign up visit my Photo Workshops page
It’s not in too poor shape to reuse. I was in the theater a few years ago. They wouldn’t get the extra 35 stories of apartments if they restored the Varsity.
There’s nothing left of the original Ridgewood Theatre except for the facade and marquee. Kinda hard to make a “historic comeback” from that.
I was lucky to meet Dorothy once a few years ago. She was quiet at first, but as soon as I showed her some photographs of the Kings she began to talk about her time there. She was an amazing person, and I’m sorry for your loss.
“Good, Better, Best. Never let it rest until your good is better, and your better is best”
I’ll be hosting some photography workshops at the Everett Square Theatre on September 30! For more information visit: Everett Square Photo Workshop