Please update, on May 26, 2000 Laemmle Theatres took over theatre from Loews Cineplex which cease control on January 13, 2000. That when it was renamed Regent Shoawcase Thatre
Please update, theatre opened October 16, 1981 (no grand opening ad, but uploaded showclock in the photos section), December 24, 1999 two more screens added and on August 25, 2000 and additional 2 screens added renamed Showcase Cinemas Lawrence 7-14
It’s Curtains: Criterion Cinemas Closes For Good After Last Oct. Show
Bow Tie Partners: “COVID-19 caused dramatic changes to movie theater business in markets like New Haven, the business is no longer viable.”
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NEW HAVEN, CT — The owner of Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas on Temple Street downtown said the final film screening on Oct. 12 will be the theater’s last.
Bow Tie Partners, owner of Temple Square, at 80 Temple Street in downtown New Haven, said it’s “pursuing a redevelopment” of the space.
“Criterion Cinemas will permanently close after its evening shows on Thursday, Oct. 12,” the announcement reads. “Criterion Cinemas opened in 2004 and has proudly entertained the people of New Haven for almost 20 years.”
The pandemic is blamed for the shuttering.
“Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic caused dramatic changes to the movie theater business in markets such as New Haven, and as a result, the business is no longer viable,” Bow Tie Partners wrote in a news release.
“Bow Tie Partners plans to remain part of the downtown New Haven community and is currently evaluating multiple scenarios for redevelopment of the movie theater space, several of which include new entertainment offerings,” the release reads. “Temple Square Apartments will continue to operate unchanged and may benefit from conversion of portions of the former movie theater space into additional amenities.”
Ben Moss, CEO of Bow Tie Partners, said “loyal customers” have seen more than 2,000 films there.
“We offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of our loyal customers,” Moss said. “We are very much looking forward to remaining a part of the vibrant and exciting downtown New Haven business community and look forward to announcing our future plans when we have finished our analysis of alternative uses.”
A: Our goal is to open the doors to the community on Dec 26th with the “Holiday Film Series” which will run for three days. Exact movie times will be announced at the beginning of December 2023.
Please update, when the theatre closed as a quad, total seats 2778 Theatre 1 810, Theatre 2 845, Theatre 3 574 and Theatre4 549. Source NYC DOB records
AMC stepped its game up, opening a 10-Plex in Houston on June 6, 1986. One of the debuting films at this theatre is the Houston Exclusive showing of “Absolute Beginners” starring David Bowie, in 70MM 6-Track Dolby Stereo. It is the only 70MM ever shown at this complex, running for a total of 3 weeks. AMC made sure that this theatre had fairly large screens in all ten auditoriums. The two largest auditoriums featured top-of-the-line Dolby Stereo units for the time, and the remaining eight screens featured Smart Stereo. In 1993, a DTS digital sound system was installed in Auditorium 5 for the debut of Jurassic Park. In 1995, all auditoriums received Sony Dynamic Digital Sound and the speakers were upgraded in every auditorium. I spent a great deal of time working as a projectionist at this theatre in the 90s, and the theatre was packed on weekends, periodically selling out all ten screens. As the theatre steadily lost business to the new Studio 30, AMC finally closed it on April 22, 1999. The theatre remained first-run during its entire almost 13-year run. Today, it is part of Houston Community College as their Performing Arts Center.
Please update, closed February 5, 1998
Please update, opened February 6, 1987
please update, Sunday October 29 is the last day of operation. Closed for good October 30. see photo in photos section
This theatre was renovated in 2019-2020 with recliners
This theatre was renovated in 2019-2020 with recliners
Please update, on May 26, 2000 Laemmle Theatres took over theatre from Loews Cineplex which cease control on January 13, 2000. That when it was renamed Regent Shoawcase Thatre
Please Update, theatre closed September 11, 1986 with The Fly, Bullies and Born America
This is not the Main Street Cienams
THis is not Kew Gardens Hills
This theatre is closed, fandango showing times for the wrong Main Street Cinema.
rear of the movie theatre September 28, 2023
This the Showcase Cinema 7-14 and is in the wrong theatre
Please update, theatre opened October 16, 1981 (no grand opening ad, but uploaded showclock in the photos section), December 24, 1999 two more screens added and on August 25, 2000 and additional 2 screens added renamed Showcase Cinemas Lawrence 7-14
It’s Curtains: Criterion Cinemas Closes For Good After Last Oct. Show Bow Tie Partners: “COVID-19 caused dramatic changes to movie theater business in markets like New Haven, the business is no longer viable.” Ellyn Santiago’s profile picture Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge Posted Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 10:30 am ET | Updated Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 5:24 pm ET
NEW HAVEN, CT — The owner of Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas on Temple Street downtown said the final film screening on Oct. 12 will be the theater’s last.
Bow Tie Partners, owner of Temple Square, at 80 Temple Street in downtown New Haven, said it’s “pursuing a redevelopment” of the space.
“Criterion Cinemas will permanently close after its evening shows on Thursday, Oct. 12,” the announcement reads. “Criterion Cinemas opened in 2004 and has proudly entertained the people of New Haven for almost 20 years.”
The pandemic is blamed for the shuttering.
“Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic caused dramatic changes to the movie theater business in markets such as New Haven, and as a result, the business is no longer viable,” Bow Tie Partners wrote in a news release. “Bow Tie Partners plans to remain part of the downtown New Haven community and is currently evaluating multiple scenarios for redevelopment of the movie theater space, several of which include new entertainment offerings,” the release reads. “Temple Square Apartments will continue to operate unchanged and may benefit from conversion of portions of the former movie theater space into additional amenities.”
Ben Moss, CEO of Bow Tie Partners, said “loyal customers” have seen more than 2,000 films there.
“We offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of our loyal customers,” Moss said. “We are very much looking forward to remaining a part of the vibrant and exciting downtown New Haven business community and look forward to announcing our future plans when we have finished our analysis of alternative uses.”
This shoudl be uploaded on the Showcase Cinema 7-14 page
That one started in 1984, lasted until 1989
This theatre schedule to reopen in December by the North Folk Arts Center. Their website is https://www.northfork-artscenter.org/
hopefully they will add surround sound
Q: WHEN WILL THE THEATER OPEN?
A: Our goal is to open the doors to the community on Dec 26th with the “Holiday Film Series” which will run for three days. Exact movie times will be announced at the beginning of December 2023.
Please update, total seats 768
Please update, total seats 988
Please update, total seats 453. Theatre 1 154 (Balcony) and Theatre 2 299 Source NYC DOB
Please update, total seats 941 Theatre 1 279, theatre 2 305, theatre 3 182 and theatre 4 175 Source: NYC DOB
Please update, when the theatre closed as a quad, total seats 2778 Theatre 1 810, Theatre 2 845, Theatre 3 574 and Theatre4 549. Source NYC DOB records
AMC stepped its game up, opening a 10-Plex in Houston on June 6, 1986. One of the debuting films at this theatre is the Houston Exclusive showing of “Absolute Beginners” starring David Bowie, in 70MM 6-Track Dolby Stereo. It is the only 70MM ever shown at this complex, running for a total of 3 weeks. AMC made sure that this theatre had fairly large screens in all ten auditoriums. The two largest auditoriums featured top-of-the-line Dolby Stereo units for the time, and the remaining eight screens featured Smart Stereo. In 1993, a DTS digital sound system was installed in Auditorium 5 for the debut of Jurassic Park. In 1995, all auditoriums received Sony Dynamic Digital Sound and the speakers were upgraded in every auditorium. I spent a great deal of time working as a projectionist at this theatre in the 90s, and the theatre was packed on weekends, periodically selling out all ten screens. As the theatre steadily lost business to the new Studio 30, AMC finally closed it on April 22, 1999. The theatre remained first-run during its entire almost 13-year run. Today, it is part of Houston Community College as their Performing Arts Center.