While not an official holiday, “Flag Day” has been an annual observance for patriotic Americans since the adoption of the first United States Flag on June 14th, 1777.
The toilet facilities in the elegant Art-Deco men’s lounge below the Grand Foyer were the setting for host James Corden’s rendition of “Michael in the Bathroom” from the nominated musical score of “Be More Chill.” In the final moments, last year’s co-hosts Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles jumped out from behind closed doors of stalls to join Corden and another former host, Neil Patrick Harris, for a socko conclusion.
The B&W comedy was later remade in widescreen and color as “Walk, Don’t Run,” which failed to get a Music Hall booking despite Cary Grant as star. Discouraged by the disappointing grosses and reviews, Grant decided to retire permanently from movie-making.
Eighty-six years later, this B&W melodrama has never been surpassed in its ability to nauseate anyone sensitive to the idea of cross-breeding humans with animals.
Unfortunately, the McKinley Theatre closed after three weeks, with management claiming under-capitalization and promising to re-open as soon as possible. That never happened, with trade rumors flying that the owners of the Apollo in Harlem had threatened talent agents with permanent banishment if they booked any clients into the McKinley.
Loew’s State had an ultra-rare booking of a 20th Century-Fox feature, which would transfer to the RKO circuit for neighborhood dates…This being a Tuesday, some theatres were in midweek runs of “B” programmers or reissues.
Louis Prima and supporting talent were direct from a smash engagement at the Paramount Theatre in NYC’s Times Square, with “My Friend Irma Goes West” on screen.
Vindanpar is correct. Marquees were draped with Christmas wreaths from opening on December 17th, 1942, and décor was retained into 1943, when this photo must have been taken. A more precise date would depend on when the stage revue was modified by removing the Christmas elements.
Author Tennessee Williams and producer Hal Wallis were among the honored guests at the charity gala, which raised $40,000 for the esteemed Actors Studio.
A video clip of the Tony Awards production number can be viewed here
While not an official holiday, “Flag Day” has been an annual observance for patriotic Americans since the adoption of the first United States Flag on June 14th, 1777.
The toilet facilities in the elegant Art-Deco men’s lounge below the Grand Foyer were the setting for host James Corden’s rendition of “Michael in the Bathroom” from the nominated musical score of “Be More Chill.” In the final moments, last year’s co-hosts Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles jumped out from behind closed doors of stalls to join Corden and another former host, Neil Patrick Harris, for a socko conclusion.
Matinees from Monday through Friday were screen only, with short subjects replacing the Patio’s stage presentations.
The MGM programmer was a rare starring vehicle for the lovable “half-wit” without her cigar-chomping husband, George Burns.
The B&W comedy was later remade in widescreen and color as “Walk, Don’t Run,” which failed to get a Music Hall booking despite Cary Grant as star. Discouraged by the disappointing grosses and reviews, Grant decided to retire permanently from movie-making.
Eighty-six years later, this B&W melodrama has never been surpassed in its ability to nauseate anyone sensitive to the idea of cross-breeding humans with animals.
Unfortunately, the McKinley Theatre closed after three weeks, with management claiming under-capitalization and promising to re-open as soon as possible. That never happened, with trade rumors flying that the owners of the Apollo in Harlem had threatened talent agents with permanent banishment if they booked any clients into the McKinley.
New management reportedly spent $50,000 modernizing the old theatre, intending to turn it into the Bronx’s equivalent of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem.
All three B&W dramas had wartime relevance.
This was across Broadway from Loew’s State, in the block-wide space above the entrances to the Astor and Victoria Theatres.
Loew’s State had an ultra-rare booking of a 20th Century-Fox feature, which would transfer to the RKO circuit for neighborhood dates…This being a Tuesday, some theatres were in midweek runs of “B” programmers or reissues.
Louis Prima and supporting talent were direct from a smash engagement at the Paramount Theatre in NYC’s Times Square, with “My Friend Irma Goes West” on screen.
75th Anniversary when ad was originally uploaded in 2017.
“The first all-sound and talking picture ever in Orchestra Hall,” according to blurb.
Opened on the same day as the world premiere of “Mrs. Miniver” at Radio City Music Hall. Rival ad displayed here
Vindanpar is correct. Marquees were draped with Christmas wreaths from opening on December 17th, 1942, and décor was retained into 1943, when this photo must have been taken. A more precise date would depend on when the stage revue was modified by removing the Christmas elements.
World premiere engagement opened on December 17th, 1942, which is probably when photo was taken. Christmas wreaths are hanging from the marquees.
A $2.00 reserved seat ticket would cost about $30.00 in 2019.
Launched with a reserved-seat roadshow policy, the B&W epic went on to win the Academy Award for “Best Picture” of 1930-31.
$1,200 back then would be equivalent to about $19,300 in 2019.
Known in the trade as a “skin/screen” policy.
Author Tennessee Williams and producer Hal Wallis were among the honored guests at the charity gala, which raised $40,000 for the esteemed Actors Studio.
Stage draperies are more lavish than any at the Elmwood or original Queensboro.
Known at that time as Decoration Day, with the name evolving into Memorial Day after World War II.