Little Theatre
562 Broad Street,
Newark,
NJ
07102
562 Broad Street,
Newark,
NJ
07102
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I’m very curious about that cupola/turret, is there a set of stairs up to there?
Some of the best years of my youth were spent at this theatre. Is there another adult theatre close to NYC? There’s got to be another place like this theatre once was. Does anyone know?
certain things should really kept to yourself….
I must be honest here. I truly miss the Little Theatre and my trips to Newark. I had so much fun at the theatre. I was young, full of life, full of energy. At 58, I deeply yearn for those days again.
nycman, I was a projectionist at 2 porn theatres from 1978 till 1990. The Sayrewoods in Old Bridge and Cinema 9 in Sayreville. Those were interesting times, Ill give you that.
I will agree with you on one thing Teddybear35, I wouldnt live in Newark either. I wasnt crazy working there before the virus hit. You are right though. A lot of new buildings and old ones being renovated.
Here’s the real reason why they closed because new buildings are coming to Newark and parents with kids claimed they were afraid to walk around the area because seedy characters would be lurking hanging out front and families claimed they were afraid their kids might get kidnapped and rapped thus this place had to go. I must admit none of that nonsense is true but in attempts to redeveloped Newark and attract new tenants to the area the little theatre had to go. I get it but the reality is Newark has a dark cloud hanging over it and no matter the changes I personally wouldn’t live there. At least the previous owner made a ton of money before selling. I wonder if they’ll turn the little theatre into an office or apt building and the new tenants will never know this was once a hot spot for sex and blowjobs.
And the question is…..what kind of entertainment???
Sign outside theater today advertises 8000 square feet “Entertainment venue” Good.
It doesn’t appear that “the government” closed this theatre, so your assertion that you are being forced back into the closet is baseless.
I can’t believe this place is closing it was one of the old marquees that I wanted a picture of. Now that I live out of state alas I have missed my chance :(
I just saw this on nj.com and wanted to share of its closing…. https://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2018/07/this_little_jersey_porn_movie_house_learned_to_sur.html
Have not seen any photos of the auditorium!
I heard there is a sign that this coming Monday will be the final day of The Little, it’s closing.
I saw yesterday there is a for lease sign outside, confirmed online http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/562-Broad-St-Newark-NJ/7332878/
I was just near here at 10 am…I had been at a 9 am job interview….dindt venture inside, as I was headed back to the city to deal with other potential work related stuff
very long and detailed history of the Little Theatre here, with a ton of photos and newspaper ads: https://strublog.wordpress.com/2016/09/18/the-sticky-floors-of-history-at-the-little-theater-pornography-in-newark-part-4/
Some Unions refused to run Porn.Local 518 finally gave up the WEIS CINEMAS because of X-rated product.
any ne info on this place
My old local was the same misterrick. I worked at 2 porn houses, and 2 General Cinemas, as well as an independent, all at the same time. One day here, one day there. Thats how us youngins used to make our money in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
Here’s a piece of trivia that I’m sure none of you knew, the Motion Picture Machine Operators Union ran their local out of the 2nd floor of this theater and it’s funny not only did they represent the projectionists at a few porn houses but also at most if not all of the major theater chains in Northern New Jersey including Cineplex Odeon, General Cinema and United Artists. Prior to moving to Newark the union was based in an adjacent office in the projection booth at the Millburn Theater in Millburn which I believe was around 1986-1987. The union has since been disbanned.
My, things have been very quiet here.
I am here to ask a question, since I live just south of the Linden airport, I used to frequent Cinema 9 on Route 9.
Does anyone know of a place similar in activity to Cinema 9, preferable in central or south New Jersey?
I really miss that place.
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Old program from 1931:
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Listed in the 1951 FDY as an art theater, one of only 2 in NJ.