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Theaters
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October 25, 2011
Ridgefield Library sells old theater
RIDGEFIELD, CT — The local library was in need and there was talk of demolishing the Ridgefield Playhouse. That was until town resident Valerie Jensen stepped in to purchase the theatre thus giving the city some much needed finds for the library. Jensen plans to renovate the space, that was most recently a bank, so it can be used again for movies, this time art house and classics.
Read more in the News Times.
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October 24, 2011
Britain’s Old Theatres
The current edition of Britain’s cherished magazine of nostalgia, OLD THEATRES, (Edition 10) features a section devoted to theatres which became cinemas. Several London theatres are included in Mike Lang’s article, including Putney Hippodrome which was converted into a cinema during its early days and the Shakespeare theatre at Clapham Junction. We show pictures of its exterior and auditorium, together with Camden Hippodrome, Clapham Grand, and Blyth Theatre Royal.
This very special edition also details many of the theatres in Britain which are now at risk, and we include pictures of the appalling state that some of them are now in. We welcome comments from your supporters which should be sent to us by E Mail: .
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October 21, 2011
United Artists Theatre sells
LOS ANGELES, CA — LA Downtown News reported that the United Artists Theatre sold to an undisclosed buyer. Rumors are that the building might be developed into a hotel but nothing is set in stone at this point.
(Thanks to John Rice for providing the photo.)
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October 20, 2011
Meyer Theater marquee lights up revitalization in Downtown
GREEN BAY, WI — The Meyer Theatre brought out a new marquee last week. It wasn’t cheap but the city is determined to invest in downtown and make it a special destination as one of Wisconsin’s largest cities.
Read more at WBAY.
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October 14, 2011
Classic Movie Theaters opens with the Colonial
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — In Reel Culture they’ve begun a series of looking at classic theaters across the country still operating today. The first entry focuses on the Colonial Theatre.
(Thanks to Kim.Wood for providing the photo.)
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October 13, 2011
Celebrating 25 years, Bristol Riverside Theatre turns toward the future
BRISTOL, PA — 25 years ago, the Bristol Riverside Theatre re-opened and switched over to live theatre. They continue to go strong today but deal with an ever-challenging audience that buys tickets later.
Read more at phillyBurbs.
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October 12, 2011
Manville brothers cross the 1,000 mark
MANVILLE, NJ — A touching story from My Central Jersey talks about two brothers who recently experienced their thousandth movie together in one theater. It goes through the ups and downs of their lives since the theater opened in 1999 and how seeing films reinforced their bond.
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October 7, 2011
Broadway shows to play in movie theaters
We’ve already seen the coming of opera, sporting events and video games. Now, Supervision Media has plans to bring Broadway Musicals to screens around the globe.
Read the full story in Backstage.
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October 6, 2011
Uline Arena could become a movie theater
WASHINGTON, DC — A space with plenty of history behind it could become a movie theater. The Uline Arena has served as a concert venue and most recently a parking lot and could be converted to revitalize the area.
Read more in the Huffington Post.
(Thanks to wageslaves for providing the photo.)
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No reserve auction for Princess Theatre
AURORA, MO — The longtime owner of the Princess Theatre, Shelby Ruble, is auctioning off his theatre to pay for medical bills. The 1943 structure will be up for a no reserve auction in November along with other items from the theatre.
Read the full story at [KY3}(http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-the-princess-theatre-aurora-missouri-auction-no-reserve-november-12-historic-theatre-theatre-auction-november-12th-20110927,0,4978898.story).
(thanks to bradsmith for the photo)