Arlington Theaters
53 S. Evergreen Avenue,
Arlington Heights,
IL
60005
53 S. Evergreen Avenue,
Arlington Heights,
IL
60005
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Although this theatre is briefly mentioned on the page for the former 1940s-era Arlington Theatre (demolished in 1986), which was at 115 N. Evergreen Road, the present theatre bears no relation to the previous one.
The present day Arlington Theaters was built in 1999. It was part of an effort to revitalize the downtown Arlington Heights area with new condos, restuarants, stores, and a live theatre, the Metropolis Performing Arts Center. The developer was Joseph Freed and Associates.
The Arlington Theaters featured the Cinema Cafe, where patrons could have a sit-down snack, free internet access, children’s birthday party packages, group admission packages, and dinner-and-a-movie packages which are offered Monday and Thursday in conjunction with local restaurants.
It was closed on July 8, 2012.
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PAUL FORTINI
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More on the efforts to reopen this theater in this article in today’s Daily Herald.
Apparently, the effort to lineup a new operator and get the theater open again is being renewed: View article
This would be a great cinema for Classic Cinemas to take over.
A potential new operator for this theater is apparently interested in seeking a liquor license as part of his business plan: View article
The Texas-based Star Cinema Grill chain has acquired the Arlington Theaters. This will be the first Star Cinema Grill location outside Texas (the other three locations are in the Houston area). The theater’s interior will be demolished and rebuilt, but is expected to still have six screens. The theater will include digital and 3D presentation, a full-service bar, restaurant and both areas with table seating and traditional rows of seats. The new seating total will be around 700 as opposed to the former capacity of 1600. The Cinema Grill is set to open in April or May.
More details on the new Star Cinema Grill are here in an article from the 1/24/13 Daily Herald.
Has this theater reopened yet?
The Arlington is still not listed on their web site.
According to this article in the 2/5/13 Chicago Tribune, construction work has now begun on the Star Cinema Grill in Arlington Heights, with an opening date “as soon as mid-May”.
Thanks Bryan.