Please update, theatre open with Barefoot in the Park on August 23, 1967 (display ad Posted), theatre became a triplex on February 1, 1980 (The Red and Gold theatre became Theatre 1 and 2 divided up the middle, both screens Mono and Theatre 3 was Dolby Stereo. Dolby was installed in 1977 for Star Wars. The theatre closed on October 19, 2000. When Loews Cineplex took control in 1998, they show mostly move overs from Rockville Center and Fantasy locations prior to its close.
Al Alvarez, if you look in the photos section someone posted a Grand Opening picture of the theatre Barefoot In The Park. The original name was RKO Twin Rockaway Blvd, it was rename Lawrence Triplex when it was closed. The theatre was later operated by RKO Century, Cineplex Odeon and when it closed, Loews Cineplex.
This theatre was independent way before Cineplex Odeon. Please read robboeham comment about this theatre. Cineplex Odeon took over this theatre plus Sayville, Islip and Hampton Arts for a few years. Prior to the merger with Loews, went back independent. Se article and ad in pictures
Please update, theatre open November 27, 1985 Grand Opening ad posted.
At rivest256, I had the ad but forgot to post it. Good resource for Nassau/Suffolk theatres is Newsday. You need a proquest subscription through the New York Public Library or any library on the island if you live their.
The theatre open in 1977 as 4 screens, BS Moss (aka Bow Tie) added two screens in June 1986. Please look at the display ads in the photos. Alamo kept the 6 screens when they took over in 2013.
Please update, theatre open with Barefoot in the Park on August 23, 1967 (display ad Posted), theatre became a triplex on February 1, 1980 (The Red and Gold theatre became Theatre 1 and 2 divided up the middle, both screens Mono and Theatre 3 was Dolby Stereo. Dolby was installed in 1977 for Star Wars. The theatre closed on October 19, 2000. When Loews Cineplex took control in 1998, they show mostly move overs from Rockville Center and Fantasy locations prior to its close.
Al Alvarez, if you look in the photos section someone posted a Grand Opening picture of the theatre Barefoot In The Park. The original name was RKO Twin Rockaway Blvd, it was rename Lawrence Triplex when it was closed. The theatre was later operated by RKO Century, Cineplex Odeon and when it closed, Loews Cineplex.
This is not the grand opening ad, it’s just a display ad of the film that is playing
Please update, never a Twin. Single to Quad the Cineplex Odeon style.
when did it open as a quad. can’t locate grand opening. Saw one movie there With Honors
rivestt296. how often do you update your website. I saw some errors for your listings. Is there a email to send the corrections
Grand opening ads just uploaded from Newsday
This theatre was independent way before Cineplex Odeon. Please read robboeham comment about this theatre. Cineplex Odeon took over this theatre plus Sayville, Islip and Hampton Arts for a few years. Prior to the merger with Loews, went back independent. Se article and ad in pictures
Please update, theatre open November 27, 1985 Grand Opening ad posted.
At rivest256, I had the ad but forgot to post it. Good resource for Nassau/Suffolk theatres is Newsday. You need a proquest subscription through the New York Public Library or any library on the island if you live their.
Grand opening ad posted open with Barefoot in the park
Please update,theatre open February 10, 1970 display ad in photos
Please update, 347 seats (all screens has selected rows with recliners for an extra fee)
rivest266 which newspaper did you find the grand opening ad, I was looking for a long time, I can’t get access to the Newark Star Ledger.
please update, Landmark Quad Cinema. Theatre now in Landmark app
That why theatres ate reserved seating. I never had a problem, saw about 30 pictures there, only sell only Born on the Fourth of July
The first weekend as 6 screens in 1986
The theatre open in 1977 as 4 screens, BS Moss (aka Bow Tie) added two screens in June 1986. Please look at the display ads in the photos. Alamo kept the 6 screens when they took over in 2013.
It should be called Loews Astor Plaza, that was the name as a very popular movie theatre
Just uploaded the Grand Opening Ad from the New York Times of the Tower East
Please update, theatre became 10 screens on December 18, 1992 Grand Opening ad in photos.
The area had in 1990s UA Midway Quad, UA Forest Hills Twin, Continental Twin, Continental 3 Theatre and the Loews Trylon Theatre.
Please update, movie theatre open June 30, 1999
Please update, theatre is CLOSED. Theatre is not open in New Jersey and it not on AMC Theatres website.
Please update becamce a triplex on August 15, 1980
Please rename it the Basie Center Cinemas and the website is https://thebasie.org/venue/basie-center-cinemas/