Bow-Tie New Canaan Playhouse
89 Elm Street,
New Canaan,
CT
06840
89 Elm Street,
New Canaan,
CT
06840
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I worked at the PlayHouse as an usher for two seasons in 1963 and 64. (summers). My aunt was the theater’s manager and my grandfather was the tickettaker for Tuesday matinees. The projectionist was an old guy whose name I can’t remember— he would sit in the lobby in one of the elegant upright chairs (pre-candy counter) and go upstairs as the theater was filling. His belt was way above the waistline.
I enjoyed my infrequent visits to the booth… it probably got me into my lifeline career of being on the AVSquad. It was run by Prudential Theaters
As of 11/17/06, Bow Tie Cinemas has assumed operation of the Playhouse.
Chain should be changed to Crown Theatres.
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Crown has now taken over both this theater and wilton theater as of this past week
‘The Playhouse’ opened in September 1923. It was designed by architects Davis, McGrath & Kiessling, the exterior being in a Colonial style. Original seating capacity was 500, becoming 460 by 1950.