Astor Theatre
730-42 Penn Street,
Reading,
PA
19602
730-42 Penn Street,
Reading,
PA
19602
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The Astor Theatre opened in 1928, designed by William H. Lee, and seating 2,478. The Art Deco style theater, located on Pennsylvania Street, operated until 1975. Unfortunately, the Astor Theatre was razed in 1998 to clear the way for the Sovereign Center arena. Some architectural details were salvaged from the Astor Theatre and recycled in the Sovereign Center.
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Thanks. I always remember the magnificent Radio City Music Hall back in the 1950s and early ‘60s. What a glorious theatre.
I was a youngster, and I was mortified that my parents would pack sandwiches and would eat them in the lobby when we visited NYC and the Music Hall.
I recall folks could smoke while watching the film, too. I guess that was true in many if not most theatres.
The street name in the header needs to be changed from Pennsylvania Street to Penn Street.
Here’s a picture I just came across in my files. The Astor in it’s glory.
After it was taken over by William Goldman it recieved the rounded marquee.
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Hi JimmiB since you worked at the Astor I am looking for someone to verify something in a photo that I have. If you can contact me through email or call me 484 769 8766 I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Jim
two glass doors from the Astor are for sale on Reading craigslist
Hey I was hoping you could tell me what Year the Greatful Dead played the the Astor I think 1968 and how could I find any photo’s of the Band….not sure if the played as The Warlock’s or the Greatful Dead any info would be nice..would love to know the setlist and how many shows Jerry or the band played. Reading PA
Maybe September 20, 1976, but the information is scant.
http://tinyurl.com/3p2caup
Don’t think so. This has all their shows as far as I know.
http://www.dead.net/shows/
The Grateful Dead never played here but the Jerry Garcia Band performed here on 9/20/76.
There were early and lates shows… Early setlist They Love Each Other Russian Lullaby After Midnight Stir It Up How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) Who Was John Friend Of The Devil Midnight Moonlight
Late setlist The Way You Do The Things You Do Catfish John Sugaree Knockin' On Heaven’s Door Mystery Train Tore Up Over You Mission In The Rain > My Sisters And Brothers Ride Mighty High
Elvis Presley’s drummer, Ron Tutt, was the Garcia Band’s drummer also, in the same time frame.