Ziegfeld Theatre
141 West 54th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
141 West 54th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
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Built just a few hundred feet from the original Ziegfeld Theatre, this ‘new’ Ziegfeld Theatre opened in December 1969 and the movie house was one of the last big palaces built in the United States.
It was built from plans by the firm of Emery Roth & Sons, with designs by Irving Gershon and interior design by John McNamara.
The theatre features 1,131 seats: 825 seats in the front section and 306 seats in the raised balcony section in the rear. The interior is decorated with sumptous red carpeting and abundant gold trim.
The Ziegfeld Theatre is, arguably, the last movie palace still showing films in Manhattan.
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Hi:
I think that there’s a point that you’re trying to make here, but I’m having some trouble figuring it out.
Best,
Gary
Don Giovanni HD Encores at the Ziegfeld Theatre
Clearview’s Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City will host two encore presentations of Don Giovanni on the following days:
Sunday, November 6, 1 pm
Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 pm
The original live screening at the Ziegfeld on Saturday, October 29, was cancelled due to weather conditions. All Clearview Cinemas Met Opera Passes distributed that day will be honored for these encore showings. Passes must be exchanged for tickets at the Ziegfeld box office.
The Met: Live in HD
Wagner’s Siegfried– New Production
November 5, 2011, 12 pm ET
In part three of the Ring, Wagner’s cosmic vision focuses on his hero’s early conquests, while Robert Lepage’s revolutionary stage machine transforms itself from bewitched forest to mountaintop love nest. Jay Hunter Morris sings the title role and Deborah Voigt’s Brünnhilde is his prize. Bryn Terfel is the Wanderer. Fabio Luisi conducts.
Approximate running time: 6 hours
Love the fact that this has been kept as a single screen. The memoribilia in the theatre is unique and interesting. ‘The Rose", “Victor/Victoria”, and “Dreamgirls” are some of the films I recall seeing here. And as I am a creature of habit, I always sit in the same seat in the very last row of the theatre
In 2001 the Ziegfeld had a festival of sorts-old movie musicals. I was planning on going to see “Funny Girl” on the big screen again but I did not have the chance to get to the theatre that day, September 11.
Just so Hugo and thought its the best 3d so far.
I wonder if the run the bulb at max to keep the ziegfeld so bright.
A Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to all. The Holiday Movie Season begins today….and there’s plenty to begin cheering about. I was at the Ziegfeld today for the first screening of “Hugo” and what an enchantment. This is definitely one of those films that I wanted to see immediately again after the credits rolled, and of course, I wanted to see it at the Ziegfeld.
I haven’t been there in a while, but the special feelingis still there, and for an added touch, the manager, took a microphone and warmly welcomed everyone to the theatre and wished us a good time. A special touch that you don’t get at your local plex, and perfectly suited to the Ziegfeld. Kudos to all for that.
Gorgeous presentation( yes the 3-D is great ), fabulous sound—hey, it’s the Ziegfeld where the best seat in the house is the one you are sitting in!!
Best,
Gary
Does the Ziegfeld still use 70mm film projection or is it all digital now? My dad saw Apocalypse Now in its engagement in 70mm 5.1 Dolby analog surround sound and loved it.
I did not get into the projection booth today, but I would guess that the standard projectors are still there (gathering cobwebs) with every presentation now digital. I don’t consider that a bad thing for two reasons relative to classics like “Apocalypse Now.”
The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens has just started a “See it Big” program with classics including 70mm-recently “Lawrence” and “Playtime.” Check it out at Movingimage.US You want to catch “Apocalypse Now” 70mm there? Send them an e-mail and let them know. They have a magnificent new theatre that can show anything and will. If you live in the NYC area, you have one of the best opportunities for catching classic films….TimeOut NY has pages of them every single week.
The other reason is the growing movement to make digital prints of classic films. The first one I saw was “Goldfinger” at the Ziegfeld a few seasons back, which I introduced. For the first time I could crisply see the inscription on the gold bar that Bond and Goldfinger play for at the golf match. How’s that for “better than new”—add to this, all of which i’ve seen, the digital “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “West Side Story,” and an absolutely astonishing “Ben Hur” showcased at the NY Film Festival. My jaw dropped.
By the way, I am someone who would rather see ANY film in a theatre than on the best home video system imaginable. To me, the Ziegfeld is the place to have a great experience.
Best,
Gary
By the way, speaking of 70mm, here’s a link to a fest in LA coming up in December just for 70mm.
http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/content/bigger-than-life-70mm
Is Ziegfeld projection still 2k or upgraded yet to 4k?