This front section of the balcony would have been known as the “loge,” with plusher seats and more leg room than in the balcony sections behind them. Loge seat prices were about 15-20% higher than general admission, which covered orchestra and balcony.
NYC’s two largest showplaces rarely launched new programs on the same day, and in this case both with films that were sophisticated comedies aimed at adult audiences. Despite their now legendary status, Tracy & Hepburn came in a distant second to Peck & Bacall. Variety estimated a “big” first week of $145,000 for the Music Hall, and a “nice” $72,000 for the Roxy.
Trade ad for the movie neglects to mention that the Capitol opening was on Thanksving Day. providing the boost of a major holiday weekend plus unmentioned support from the Capitol’s stage show with the very popular Frankie Carle & Band headlining.
Both bookings designed to compete with Alan Freed’s Easter Holiday Rock and Roll Revue at the Brooklyn Paramount, which also opened a 10-day run that day with Errol Flynn in “The Big Boodle” on screen.
The 75th annual Tony Awards will be presented at RCMH on June 12th, with TV coverage by CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Nominees for the best work in the Broadway “legit” industry have yet to be announced.
Main features had prior runs in midtown Manhattan, including “The Green Years” at RCMH and “Dragonwyck” at the Roxy (both with stage support).
The Technicolor musical marked the screen debut of Doris Day, who was already well-known as a pop/jazz singer on radio and numerous recordings.
By that time, the Capitol Theatre had dropped stage shows, but still did not credit its Loew’s connection.
America’s beloved humorist had never before performed in a movie theatre stage presentaion.
“Becket” previously had its world premiere engagement in NYC as a reserved-seat roadshow at Loew’s State, opening on the night of March 11th, 1964.
Who could have known that history was being made locally that day, with the birth of Donald John Trump at Jamaica Hospital?
Invitational gala at Loew’s State only, with James Mason, Shelley Winters, and Sue Lyon making guest appearances.
First and only Marilyn Monroe feature to run at RCMH.
“Do and Dare,” coming on Sunday & Monday, had a national release date of September, 1922.
News report published on June 8th, 1944.
A wonderful new documentary on the history and bebirth of the Palace Theatre can be viewed here
Presenting WB’s “Special Agent,” supported by short subjects.
Opened with a gala event on the night of July 2nd, with reserved-seat roadshow policy starting the next day (7/03/41).
This front section of the balcony would have been known as the “loge,” with plusher seats and more leg room than in the balcony sections behind them. Loge seat prices were about 15-20% higher than general admission, which covered orchestra and balcony.
NYC’s two largest showplaces rarely launched new programs on the same day, and in this case both with films that were sophisticated comedies aimed at adult audiences. Despite their now legendary status, Tracy & Hepburn came in a distant second to Peck & Bacall. Variety estimated a “big” first week of $145,000 for the Music Hall, and a “nice” $72,000 for the Roxy.
The Technicolor epic was projected on the “New Wide Screen” installed for “Shane,” the previous occupant.
One of Republic’s first major “A” productions had its future cowboy star Roy Rogers in a supporting role.
Stage revue honored the newly opened New York World’s Fair, which looked ahead to “The World of Tomorrow.”
Trade ad for the movie neglects to mention that the Capitol opening was on Thanksving Day. providing the boost of a major holiday weekend plus unmentioned support from the Capitol’s stage show with the very popular Frankie Carle & Band headlining.
Some newsreel coverage of opening night can be viewed here
See posting under Loew’s Metropolitan for more details.
Both bookings designed to compete with Alan Freed’s Easter Holiday Rock and Roll Revue at the Brooklyn Paramount, which also opened a 10-day run that day with Errol Flynn in “The Big Boodle” on screen.
“Whoopee Time” would transition into the “Great Depression” later that year.
Known as the Gaiety at time of photo.
The 75th annual Tony Awards will be presented at RCMH on June 12th, with TV coverage by CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Nominees for the best work in the Broadway “legit” industry have yet to be announced.