Paramount
370 New York Avenue,
Huntington,
NY
11743
370 New York Avenue,
Huntington,
NY
11743
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It seems that a significant alteration of the theater’s interior was undertaken during the renovations. I’m not sure what remained of the original decor and architecture when it was home to IMAC, but I don’t think much, if anything, remains today.
“Chsnging the Tune in Huntington” (complete with color photos): nytimes
As of today, this theater has reopened as the Paramount. It’s now strictly a concert venue. http://long-island.newsday.com/things-to-do/music/paramount-opens-with-sold-out-costello-gig-1.3214242
They’re going to have to move their butts on this. When I did my August 18th posting the front of the building was open at the balcony level and they were still filling a dumpster.
This venue is scheduled to reopen on September 30 as a music venue. Elvis Costello is performing on opening night. This theatre will now be known as the Paramount Theater.
They’re still in the demolition phase so the October date which was originally given is unlikely.
A New Stage for Old Theaters: nytimes
And what has happened to this project. The Islip deal fell through, the Patchogue Plaza deal fell through, work seems have stopped on the Suffolk in Riverhead and I haven’t heard any more about the Westbury.
Sounds like it will soon be another overpriced Long Island venue. :(
Although parking remains a issue with some, it appears that a majority of merchants and residents of Huntington village [and neighboring communities] believe that it will benefit the Town. The Zoning Board of Appeals seems to agree…
“PARAMOUNT THEATRE PLANS APPROVED"
[Reported by: Alessandra Malito – The Long-Islander, 2 September 2010 (v.171, issue 33)]
The Huntington Zoning Board of Appeals has approved plans to move forward with Paramount Theatre, a live entertainment venue planned at the site of the former IMAC.
The ZBA on Aug. 27 accepted a proposal submitted by Paramount Theatre LLC to resurrect live entertainment in Huntington village so long as several of their conditions regarding traffic and safety are agreed upon.
Paramount requested a special use permit to renovate the New York Avenue theater and use municipal parking to account for increased occupancy from 700 to 1,665 seats. Parking plans include the use of valet service to and from the upper Elm Street lot and incentives to park in Town Hall and in a lot at the train station, from which shuttle service will be provided. They also asked for permission to erect a marquee on the front of the building, where a two-story glass wall will overlook the busy road.
The complete article appears in The Long-Islander.
The former IMAC may be getting a new lease on life, as the “Paramount Theatre” – once again a live performance venue – much to the delight of local merchants…
“PARAMOUNT ANTICIPATION BUILDS…
Business owners: theater would grow foot traffic, revitalize economy."
[Reported by: Alessandra Malito – The Long-Islander, 19 August 2010 (v.171, issue 31)]
Read the complete article in this week’s issue of The Long-Islander.
The project’s investors revealed the plans for this renovated and expanded version of the IMAC at a July 29th hearing of the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals. [“Paramount Reveals Plans†– The Long-Islander, 5 August 2010 (v.171, issue 29)]
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NEWSDAY JULY 27TH 2010
THEATER CLOSED
Before it became IMAC it was known as “The Balcony”.
Cool place…and Poco, Bruce Cockburn, Del McCoury Band aren’t stale!!
Here is a photo of the IMAC Theater.
Still, a very nice theater !
A cool theater in the late 1970’s/early 1980’s. We used to go see “Rock n' Roll High School” every Saturday! Also saw “The Song Remains the Same”, “Up in Smoke” and others. Today is features somewhat stale adult-oriented concerts by performers you only thought were dead.