The St George Theater just completed its 2nd annual “Christmas Spectacular” last week on Wednesday, December 21, 2005…A total of 8 shows. Most of the shows were either sold-out (or close to sold-out) and, based on the audience reaction, they were very pleased with the performance…Smiles all around. I had the privilege of again playing their fine Allen Theatre Organ at the start of each show, a'la Radio City Music Hall. In all, it’s estimated that about 12,000 or so people got to see the show and hear a theatre organ once again at the St. George!…It was a very rewarding experience to say the least. Our best to Mrs. Rosemary, her daughters, the staff and all the wonderful volunteers at the St. George Theatre for another successful community event! May God bless them all in the years ahead and may they continue in this fine and glorious tradition!!
Bill, Do you have any recollections or info regarding the original WutliTzer pipe organ at the St George? Was it working when you were employed there? I play the Allen digital theatre organ they now have and am very interested in anything regarding the original WutliTzer Theater pipe organ. Thanks
Got a chance to play the organ once again at the “Wizard of Oz” production last night…What a thrilling experience to play to a nearly sold out performance. Prayers and best wishes to Mrs. Rosemary and her family as they strive to make this endevor a success as well as establish an excellent asset to the Staten Island community! Keep up the good work!!!
The St George just completed its 1st annual Christmas Spectacular last week on Wednesday, December 22, 2004. A total of 7 shows. Most of the shows were close to sold out and most attendees were very pleased with the performances. Smiles all around. I had the privilege of playing an Allen ADC 4500 Theatre Organ at the start of each show, a'la Radio City Music Hall (which was loaned to the theatre by Steve Frank of Allen Organ Studios of New York thru a cooperative effort of myself and NYTOS). In all, about 10,000 or so people got to hear a theatre organ in the St. George in over 50 years! It was a very rewarding experience to say the least.
Unfortunately, the Stadium Theatre is slated for the wrecking ball very soon :–(
I was in there a few years ago and there was nothing but open, empty space. Nothing but bare block walls and a level floor…No signs that it ever was a theatre.
It was sold for $235,000 on August 10, 1998. It has been listed for sale for a few years, off and on with asking prices from $925,000 to $1,500,000. Last listed price was $1,800,000 this past October (2004)
The current owners are planning for mid-rise condo apartments, at least, that’s the last word on it.
Here’s the remarks from the last MLS listing, October 2004:
THIS EXISTING BUILDING IS BEING APPROVED FOR 16 “MANHATTAN STYLE” LUXURY APTS,COMPLETE W/PARKING & GYM PLUS ROOM FOR POOL OR TENNIS COURT. APTS TO HAVE LOFT STYLE FEELING W/HIGH CEIL. GREAT INVESTMENT,PLANS IN OFFICE. COULD BE USED AS COMMERCIAL OR BOTH.
The St George Theater just completed its 2nd annual “Christmas Spectacular” last week on Wednesday, December 21, 2005…A total of 8 shows. Most of the shows were either sold-out (or close to sold-out) and, based on the audience reaction, they were very pleased with the performance…Smiles all around. I had the privilege of again playing their fine Allen Theatre Organ at the start of each show, a'la Radio City Music Hall. In all, it’s estimated that about 12,000 or so people got to see the show and hear a theatre organ once again at the St. George!…It was a very rewarding experience to say the least. Our best to Mrs. Rosemary, her daughters, the staff and all the wonderful volunteers at the St. George Theatre for another successful community event! May God bless them all in the years ahead and may they continue in this fine and glorious tradition!!
Errr Robert, what would YOU LIKE to call her?
Vito, you’re in luck!…“Casablanca” is being shown tonight, Friday, October 7th @ 8:00 pm so you didn’t miss it.
Bill, Do you have any recollections or info regarding the original WutliTzer pipe organ at the St George? Was it working when you were employed there? I play the Allen digital theatre organ they now have and am very interested in anything regarding the original WutliTzer Theater pipe organ. Thanks
Got a chance to play the organ once again at the “Wizard of Oz” production last night…What a thrilling experience to play to a nearly sold out performance. Prayers and best wishes to Mrs. Rosemary and her family as they strive to make this endevor a success as well as establish an excellent asset to the Staten Island community! Keep up the good work!!!
The St George just completed its 1st annual Christmas Spectacular last week on Wednesday, December 22, 2004. A total of 7 shows. Most of the shows were close to sold out and most attendees were very pleased with the performances. Smiles all around. I had the privilege of playing an Allen ADC 4500 Theatre Organ at the start of each show, a'la Radio City Music Hall (which was loaned to the theatre by Steve Frank of Allen Organ Studios of New York thru a cooperative effort of myself and NYTOS). In all, about 10,000 or so people got to hear a theatre organ in the St. George in over 50 years! It was a very rewarding experience to say the least.
Greg K
Unfortunately, the Stadium Theatre is slated for the wrecking ball very soon :–(
I was in there a few years ago and there was nothing but open, empty space. Nothing but bare block walls and a level floor…No signs that it ever was a theatre.
It was sold for $235,000 on August 10, 1998. It has been listed for sale for a few years, off and on with asking prices from $925,000 to $1,500,000. Last listed price was $1,800,000 this past October (2004)
The current owners are planning for mid-rise condo apartments, at least, that’s the last word on it.
Here’s the remarks from the last MLS listing, October 2004:
THIS EXISTING BUILDING IS BEING APPROVED FOR 16 “MANHATTAN STYLE” LUXURY APTS,COMPLETE W/PARKING & GYM PLUS ROOM FOR POOL OR TENNIS COURT. APTS TO HAVE LOFT STYLE FEELING W/HIGH CEIL. GREAT INVESTMENT,PLANS IN OFFICE. COULD BE USED AS COMMERCIAL OR BOTH.
Sad to see another theatre go!
Cm