St. George Theatre
25 Hyatt Street,
Staten Island,
NY
10301
25 Hyatt Street,
Staten Island,
NY
10301
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Hey folks,
The St. George has been bought by a local business woman. She is investing a lot of money and time to make it a sucess. She is the only person in recent years who has the potential to make it work. Bathrooms have been restored as well as new carpets and repairs to the mezzanine seats. Look for upcomming events planned for this year!
The telephone exchange is SAint George 7, not ST 7 :)
Anyway of contacting her?
The theatre has been sold to a local woman who owns a dance studio.
We are hoping she will keep the theatre as a performing arts center. We believe that is her probable intention. I believe the sale went through in April.
Anything new going on with the restoration?
Deb, please contact me with regard to your interest. In what capacity are you interested in the property? There are many of us who want the theatre to be used as a performing arts center. The owners as of last news want the theatre kept as is as well. They DO want to preserve it and do NOT want it torn down. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at:
I am interested in the current status of the theater. Is the Fabian Theater currently renovating it? I don’t see any activity. I am very interested in this property.
Jean,
Anyone looking for help restoring the theatre can reach me at
Vito
The theatre later became a part of the Fabian Theatre chain.
Vito,
I have been trying to locate someone whho is helping to get the theatre up and running again. Presumably she is busy but has not answered my emails. I may call her soon to find out what gives.
Jean
Jean, I was working on the restoration until I started to have serious concerns regarding Stephanie’s ability to bring it all together. I spent many hours in the projection room repairing and replacing broken equipment. When last I was there we were able to show movies again. Every thing in the projection room is working and in fact I ran a short film which we projected onto the stage curtain. The Cinemascope screen has been bolted to the ceiling to prevent it from falling, and one of the three original stage speakers is intact and usable. If anyone ever again shows serious interest in picking up where Stephanie left off I would be interested in helping out again.
The theatre intitially held 2,800 seats though now the orchestra seats are gone. The theatre was later, run by the Fabian chain, which ran other island theatres.
Nestor Castro was the designer.
It is Spanish Baroque in style.
Paramount Pictures filmed the Jack Black film, “School of Rock” in the theatre. The film is out NOW. Check the end of the film for the St.George, which, for the film, became the Palace, I believe.
Theatre is at 25 Hyatt Street, a short walk from the Ferry terminal. www.stgeorgetheatre.org
The theatre is still standing, though the orchestra seats were removed long ago. Most of the theatre is intact, including murals, stained glass, chandeliers, mosaic tiles, fountains, original fabric under reupholstered seats, statues, iron sconces, pink marble staircases. It is glorious! How do I know? I was a volunteer.
Recent news is that it may be donated in return for a 2 million dollar tax write off. At least two not for profit organizations have shown interest.
We are STILL trying to save the theatre in the hope it can be landmarked and kept as a performing arts center.
Jean
The style is Spanish Baroque.
Please edit/update this listing!
Name: St. George Theatre
Location: St. George, Staten Island, NY
Status:. Leased by St. George Theatre, Inc.
Seats: 2800
The theatre has not “disappeared”.
Details: http://www.stgeorgetheatre.org/
We have a photo to add.
There are no bridal expos twice a year.
We are planning benefit performances around our restoration preparations.
St. George Theatre, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose goals are the restoration and revitalization of the St. George Theatre as an entertainment destination, a cornerstone in the revitalization of the town of St. George.
Christian Blair
36 year old man from Staten Island
Program Director
St. George Theatre
The theatre is currently being renovated and restored to its' former grandeur. The St.George is seeking volunteers to assist in bringing it back to life!
We are looking forward to seeing it in all its' glory and to open its' doors to live venues!
Actually this theater never closed officially. There are occasional concerts in the Spring and there are bridal expos twice a year. There is a 24 year old woman from Washington who now has the lease and is attempting to bring it back to its former glory. I’ve heard that air conditioning and fire codes are the main issue right now. The theater itself is in great shape. A grand old movie palace steps from The Staten Island Ferry.
This theater was designed by Eugene DE Rosa who worked out of Thomas Lamb’s office. It was a theater in the Fabian chain. it was a gorgeous theater & I am really sorry to hear it has vanished
The architect was De Rosa.