Comments from SchineHistorian

SchineHistorian commented about Los Angeles Theatre on Nov 14, 2012 at 9:55 pm

What a thrill to see this theater highlighted in the Lifetime reality series Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition. Great views of the theater, despite the overwrought drama of the show itself. LA theater friends tell me that the show used the theater almost all summer long. BRAVO to Lifetime for using an historic theater as a backdrop for their show!

SchineHistorian commented about Auburn Schine Theater on Sep 8, 2012 at 9:38 pm

NOTICE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 1:00 – 3:00 Join together with concerned citizens and friends of the Auburn Schine Theater to celebrate her 74th birthday and rally to press the theater’s owners to move quickly, publicly and purposefully to protect this National Treasure! As one of Eberson’s only remaining Art Deco style theaters, this important structure deserves fiscally responsible, personally dedicated, honestly transparent and forward thinking leadership. If you believe this theater is truly endangered at this point, please join your voices on Sept 15. (Besides, there will be cake!)

SchineHistorian commented about El Centro Theatre on Jul 22, 2012 at 5:44 am

‘Psych’ star James Roday and Matt Shakman buy El Centro Theatre

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-psych-star-james-roday-buys-historic-el-centro-theatre-20120603,0,3108052.story

SchineHistorian commented about State Theatre - Traverse City MI on Jul 16, 2012 at 10:18 pm

Photo taken by Karen Colizzi Noonan

SchineHistorian commented about Park Theatre on Jun 10, 2012 at 9:02 am

Can anyone speak to the interior condition of this theater? Is any original decor or ornamentation left? Ken’s link is no longer working. Does anyone had interior photos?

SchineHistorian commented about Glove Theater on Jan 22, 2012 at 8:28 am

I just noticed the error in the header for the Glove Theater. It was NOT built by the Schine brothers. From the Glove Theater website: The Glove Theatre was built October 9, 1914 and was owned by Dr. Henry Cady and George Dartch. The Glove was originally created to accommodate a variety of live performances such as opera, vaudeville shows and orchestral concerts. The theatre was purchased by Louis and J. Myer Schine and was converted into a vaudeville house in 1920.

SchineHistorian commented about Schine Holland Theatre on Jan 22, 2012 at 8:24 am

Shouldn’t the designation be changed from CLOSED? I thought this theater was operational now.

SchineHistorian commented about Schine's Wooster Theater on Jul 6, 2011 at 7:38 pm

I am surprised that as late as 1983 the Schine name was still on the marquee. Was it still there at demolition? There were very few buildings that retained the Schine name on their marquee.

SchineHistorian commented about Oneonta Theatre on May 13, 2011 at 10:01 am

Hey AlbanyGregg – Theatre Historical Society is planning their Conclave for the Albany/Berkshire area in 2013 – sounds like you would have a LOT of ideas for us! Email me at if you’d like to start a dialog on the “don’t miss” locations in your region! (Troy & Cohoes are on the “must see” list along with, obviously, the Palace)

SchineHistorian commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Apr 10, 2011 at 6:28 pm

In response to Ed Solero’s photo and question on the date of the photo, here is the response from ESTMIM who currently owns the organ: “Easy question! The exact date was June 14 ,1966. The Glimpse of the Past program was one of the last times the Wurlitzer was used in the theatre for a public performance. This program was basically a fundraiser to purchase the instrument and move it out of the theatre, which was demolished in 1967. We have in our archives the â€œorder formâ€ paper for the wording on the Marquee.”

SchineHistorian commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Apr 9, 2011 at 5:13 pm

It was a tremendous honor to be one of Jim’s pallbearers. He and his wife Irene truly took me under their wing when I was a young, idealistic and enthusiastic theater lover so very long ago. Today I owe a great deal to Jim’s mentoring.

SchineHistorian commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Apr 9, 2011 at 8:07 am

Right, right, RIGHT you are Ed! This is Syracuse. Date? Let me ask an expert and I’ll post his reply.

SchineHistorian commented about Temple Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:51 am