Please update, theatre opened October 16, 1981 (no grand opening ad, but uploaded showclock in the photos section), December 24, 1999 two more screens added and on August 25, 2000 and additional 2 screens added renamed Showcase Cinemas Lawrence 7-14
It’s Curtains: Criterion Cinemas Closes For Good After Last Oct. Show
Bow Tie Partners: “COVID-19 caused dramatic changes to movie theater business in markets like New Haven, the business is no longer viable.”
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NEW HAVEN, CT — The owner of Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas on Temple Street downtown said the final film screening on Oct. 12 will be the theater’s last.
Bow Tie Partners, owner of Temple Square, at 80 Temple Street in downtown New Haven, said it’s “pursuing a redevelopment” of the space.
“Criterion Cinemas will permanently close after its evening shows on Thursday, Oct. 12,” the announcement reads. “Criterion Cinemas opened in 2004 and has proudly entertained the people of New Haven for almost 20 years.”
The pandemic is blamed for the shuttering.
“Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic caused dramatic changes to the movie theater business in markets such as New Haven, and as a result, the business is no longer viable,” Bow Tie Partners wrote in a news release.
“Bow Tie Partners plans to remain part of the downtown New Haven community and is currently evaluating multiple scenarios for redevelopment of the movie theater space, several of which include new entertainment offerings,” the release reads. “Temple Square Apartments will continue to operate unchanged and may benefit from conversion of portions of the former movie theater space into additional amenities.”
Ben Moss, CEO of Bow Tie Partners, said “loyal customers” have seen more than 2,000 films there.
“We offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of our loyal customers,” Moss said. “We are very much looking forward to remaining a part of the vibrant and exciting downtown New Haven business community and look forward to announcing our future plans when we have finished our analysis of alternative uses.”
A: Our goal is to open the doors to the community on Dec 26th with the “Holiday Film Series” which will run for three days. Exact movie times will be announced at the beginning of December 2023.
Please update, when the theatre closed as a quad, total seats 2778 Theatre 1 810, Theatre 2 845, Theatre 3 574 and Theatre4 549. Source NYC DOB records
AMC stepped its game up, opening a 10-Plex in Houston on June 6, 1986. One of the debuting films at this theatre is the Houston Exclusive showing of “Absolute Beginners” starring David Bowie, in 70MM 6-Track Dolby Stereo. It is the only 70MM ever shown at this complex, running for a total of 3 weeks. AMC made sure that this theatre had fairly large screens in all ten auditoriums. The two largest auditoriums featured top-of-the-line Dolby Stereo units for the time, and the remaining eight screens featured Smart Stereo. In 1993, a DTS digital sound system was installed in Auditorium 5 for the debut of Jurassic Park. In 1995, all auditoriums received Sony Dynamic Digital Sound and the speakers were upgraded in every auditorium. I spent a great deal of time working as a projectionist at this theatre in the 90s, and the theatre was packed on weekends, periodically selling out all ten screens. As the theatre steadily lost business to the new Studio 30, AMC finally closed it on April 22, 1999. The theatre remained first-run during its entire almost 13-year run. Today, it is part of Houston Community College as their Performing Arts Center.
Please update, total seats 682. Theatre one 314 and theatre two 368. Information courtesy of New York City Dept of Buildings records Theatre opened April 5, 1972, twin in Fall of 1978 and closed September 7, 1989. The closed 2 months prior to General Cinema Bay Plaza 10 opening in November 1989. See AMC Bay Plaza 13 for it’s own page in Co-Op City Bronx, NY
Please update, CLOSED:
Dear Valued Patrons,
It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the closure of our beloved community-focused movie theater for the foreseeable future. This decision has not been made lightly, but it has become necessary due to the challenges of high rent and declining foot traffic.
Over the years, our theater has been a place where the community has come together to enjoy films, create memories, and celebrate the magic of cinema. We have cherished every moment spent with you, our loyal patrons, and the support you have shown us.
We want to extend our sincere thanks to each and every one of you who has been a part of our theater’s journey. It’s been an incredible ride, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We are going to miss hosting your birthday parties, special events, gaming tournaments, sensory friendly screenings, Princess/ Superhero meet-and-greets, and so much more.
Additionally, we would like to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for our dedicated movie theater staff. Their hard work, passion for the community, and commitment to creating exceptional experiences have been the heart and soul of our theater. They have tirelessly worked behind the scenes to bring you the best in cinema, always with a smile and a warm welcome (and hot,fresh popcorn that we all love so much!). We are grateful for their unwavering support and the countless ways they’ve helped make our theater a place of warmth and hospitality. Our staff members truly embody the spirit of community, and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their outstanding contributions.
While our doors may be closing for now, the memories we’ve created together will live on. We encourage you to continue supporting your local arts and entertainment venues to keep the spirit of community alive.
Thank you for being a part of our theater’s story, and we hope that this is a temporary speed-bump and will soon make a comeback!
With love and gratitude,
Nicole Rapp
General Manager
Movieland Cinemas
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send us an email
rear of the movie theatre September 28, 2023
This the Showcase Cinema 7-14 and is in the wrong theatre
Please update, theatre opened October 16, 1981 (no grand opening ad, but uploaded showclock in the photos section), December 24, 1999 two more screens added and on August 25, 2000 and additional 2 screens added renamed Showcase Cinemas Lawrence 7-14
It’s Curtains: Criterion Cinemas Closes For Good After Last Oct. Show Bow Tie Partners: “COVID-19 caused dramatic changes to movie theater business in markets like New Haven, the business is no longer viable.” Ellyn Santiago’s profile picture Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge Posted Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 10:30 am ET | Updated Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 5:24 pm ET
NEW HAVEN, CT — The owner of Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas on Temple Street downtown said the final film screening on Oct. 12 will be the theater’s last.
Bow Tie Partners, owner of Temple Square, at 80 Temple Street in downtown New Haven, said it’s “pursuing a redevelopment” of the space.
“Criterion Cinemas will permanently close after its evening shows on Thursday, Oct. 12,” the announcement reads. “Criterion Cinemas opened in 2004 and has proudly entertained the people of New Haven for almost 20 years.”
The pandemic is blamed for the shuttering.
“Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic caused dramatic changes to the movie theater business in markets such as New Haven, and as a result, the business is no longer viable,” Bow Tie Partners wrote in a news release. “Bow Tie Partners plans to remain part of the downtown New Haven community and is currently evaluating multiple scenarios for redevelopment of the movie theater space, several of which include new entertainment offerings,” the release reads. “Temple Square Apartments will continue to operate unchanged and may benefit from conversion of portions of the former movie theater space into additional amenities.”
Ben Moss, CEO of Bow Tie Partners, said “loyal customers” have seen more than 2,000 films there.
“We offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of our loyal customers,” Moss said. “We are very much looking forward to remaining a part of the vibrant and exciting downtown New Haven business community and look forward to announcing our future plans when we have finished our analysis of alternative uses.”
This shoudl be uploaded on the Showcase Cinema 7-14 page
That one started in 1984, lasted until 1989
This theatre schedule to reopen in December by the North Folk Arts Center. Their website is https://www.northfork-artscenter.org/
hopefully they will add surround sound
Q: WHEN WILL THE THEATER OPEN?
A: Our goal is to open the doors to the community on Dec 26th with the “Holiday Film Series” which will run for three days. Exact movie times will be announced at the beginning of December 2023.
Please update, total seats 768
Please update, total seats 988
Please update, total seats 453. Theatre 1 154 (Balcony) and Theatre 2 299 Source NYC DOB
Please update, total seats 941 Theatre 1 279, theatre 2 305, theatre 3 182 and theatre 4 175 Source: NYC DOB
Please update, when the theatre closed as a quad, total seats 2778 Theatre 1 810, Theatre 2 845, Theatre 3 574 and Theatre4 549. Source NYC DOB records
AMC stepped its game up, opening a 10-Plex in Houston on June 6, 1986. One of the debuting films at this theatre is the Houston Exclusive showing of “Absolute Beginners” starring David Bowie, in 70MM 6-Track Dolby Stereo. It is the only 70MM ever shown at this complex, running for a total of 3 weeks. AMC made sure that this theatre had fairly large screens in all ten auditoriums. The two largest auditoriums featured top-of-the-line Dolby Stereo units for the time, and the remaining eight screens featured Smart Stereo. In 1993, a DTS digital sound system was installed in Auditorium 5 for the debut of Jurassic Park. In 1995, all auditoriums received Sony Dynamic Digital Sound and the speakers were upgraded in every auditorium. I spent a great deal of time working as a projectionist at this theatre in the 90s, and the theatre was packed on weekends, periodically selling out all ten screens. As the theatre steadily lost business to the new Studio 30, AMC finally closed it on April 22, 1999. The theatre remained first-run during its entire almost 13-year run. Today, it is part of Houston Community College as their Performing Arts Center.
Please update, total seats 682. Theatre one 314 and theatre two 368. Information courtesy of New York City Dept of Buildings records Theatre opened April 5, 1972, twin in Fall of 1978 and closed September 7, 1989. The closed 2 months prior to General Cinema Bay Plaza 10 opening in November 1989. See AMC Bay Plaza 13 for it’s own page in Co-Op City Bronx, NY
be advised, the website can’t add The at the beginning. I had that issue with another location
Please update, closed September 7, 2023
Please update, CLOSED: Dear Valued Patrons, It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the closure of our beloved community-focused movie theater for the foreseeable future. This decision has not been made lightly, but it has become necessary due to the challenges of high rent and declining foot traffic. Over the years, our theater has been a place where the community has come together to enjoy films, create memories, and celebrate the magic of cinema. We have cherished every moment spent with you, our loyal patrons, and the support you have shown us. We want to extend our sincere thanks to each and every one of you who has been a part of our theater’s journey. It’s been an incredible ride, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We are going to miss hosting your birthday parties, special events, gaming tournaments, sensory friendly screenings, Princess/ Superhero meet-and-greets, and so much more. Additionally, we would like to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for our dedicated movie theater staff. Their hard work, passion for the community, and commitment to creating exceptional experiences have been the heart and soul of our theater. They have tirelessly worked behind the scenes to bring you the best in cinema, always with a smile and a warm welcome (and hot,fresh popcorn that we all love so much!). We are grateful for their unwavering support and the countless ways they’ve helped make our theater a place of warmth and hospitality. Our staff members truly embody the spirit of community, and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their outstanding contributions. While our doors may be closing for now, the memories we’ve created together will live on. We encourage you to continue supporting your local arts and entertainment venues to keep the spirit of community alive. Thank you for being a part of our theater’s story, and we hope that this is a temporary speed-bump and will soon make a comeback! With love and gratitude, Nicole Rapp General Manager Movieland Cinemas If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send us an email
the theater is still open for business
Please correct, theatre closed September 26, 1999, see article in photos section
That the side store for rent, not the movie theater
that bern like that when it was a quad. It was annoying looking for parking
Please update total seats 715 base on the theatre website.
Please update, total screens are 8. Three haven’t opened yet. It was downsize for the bowling alley