I tried to add the photos to the gallery pages in case the NYT link goes dead.
But they have some kind of blocker that prevents re-uploading them, even after they are downloaded away from the link.
November 1991, I saw this show and met Robert Morse in the lobby.
He autographed an interview record I have from “A Guide For The Married Man”, his 1967 film.
He couldn’t talk after his performance, so just pointed at his throat.
He looked puzzled at the record until I described it to him.
A two sided interview by Dick Stroud, of he and Walter Matthau.
The flip side has blank bands for local DJ’s to ask the scripted questions as if both were in studio with them.
Morse then smiled, and walked out the door alone over to the Palmer House.
A crowd gathers to enjoy the movies at the Booker T. Theatre on Davis Avenue in December, 1959.
Wilber Palmer Negatives, The Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of South Alabama
Via Al Alvarez:
Manor Cinema promoting the Art Towne.
On February 15, 1985 the Manor was showing “STRANGER THAN PARADISE” while the Art Towne was showing three films on two screens. “THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY” in twin one and “BIZET"S CARMEN” and “CHOOSE ME” sharing twin two, but not on double feature.
On February 15, 1985 the Manor was showing “STRANGER THAN PARADISE” while the Art Towne was showing three films on two screens. “THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY” in twin one and “BIZET"S CARMEN” and “CHOOSE ME” sharing twin two, but not on double feature.
Side by side photos of Shubert and previously as the YMCA added courtesy of Sharyn Lee M.
Shows that part of the top floor was removed when converted into the theater.
Early `50s photo added via Edward Sunjunkuru Lynch.
Already closed and advertising the Olympia Theatre.
Possibly the same image from the now dead 2011 link.
Circa 1961 photo as Hinsdale Summer Theatre added credit Tim Crowe.
The marquee was modified with that name for stage productions.
This from the below 2009 Tribune article by Vikki Ortiz Healy confirms it was used for such in the early `60s, and should be added to the Overview.
“The theater, used for both cinema and stage productions, at the time was one of the only independently owned and operated theaters in the Chicago area, Glass said. This appealed to Hollywood stars looking to make extra cash by acting in summer stock productions.
Sidney Blackmur, a well-known actor, produced the Hinsdale Theater’s summer plays, calling on big names including Charlton Heston, Margaret O'Brien and Robert Q. Lewis to star in his shows, said George Avgeris, Charles' son.
“Hinsdale was a good community to do (the summer stock productions) in because there were a lot of artistic people and it was a relatively well-to-do community,” Glass said.
Opening night parties for the plays became must-be-seen-at black-tie events. Meanwhile, theater apprentices — drama students from the Goodman Theater and other Chicago acting schools — threw raucous parties for the college-age crowd in houses rented near the theater in Hinsdale, George Avgeris said.
In 1962, Blackmur stopped producing the summer plays and the Avgerises turned it over to a local theater group, which lasted just two years."
$100 million redevelopment article with photos.
https://untappedcities.com/2019/02/22/photos-inside-the-long-abandoned-times-square-theater-as-it-begins-100-million-redevelopment/?fbclid=IwAR152qGl18192ZaxTNFW2fra2vt76bkNNHKhPmeZlAbBM9cbT6SfFKWambk
Over my head. Had WebTV for 15 years. Lucky I can turn my computer on…
I tried to add the photos to the gallery pages in case the NYT link goes dead. But they have some kind of blocker that prevents re-uploading them, even after they are downloaded away from the link.
1959 Apollo and Time Square Theatre photos in below link, celebrating Sidney Poitier’s 92nd birthday.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/20/movies/sidney-poitier-92nd-birthday.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR1dzJgvDymgkRwdI3mhaedxnm4tHNR4gST7eTHyIzsBCxolubTuvNiFo2I
1959 Apollo and Time Square Theatre photos in below link, celebrating Sidney Poitier’s 92nd birthday.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/20/movies/sidney-poitier-92nd-birthday.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR1dzJgvDymgkRwdI3mhaedxnm4tHNR4gST7eTHyIzsBCxolubTuvNiFo2I
1945 postcard added via John de Sousa. Gaiety Theatre vertical sign on left.
Now known as Torrent Nightclub. Website below and Facebook page below.
https://www.torrentnightclub.com/welcome/
https://www.facebook.com/torrenttowson/
1954 photo added via John Knott.
November 1991, I saw this show and met Robert Morse in the lobby. He autographed an interview record I have from “A Guide For The Married Man”, his 1967 film. He couldn’t talk after his performance, so just pointed at his throat. He looked puzzled at the record until I described it to him. A two sided interview by Dick Stroud, of he and Walter Matthau. The flip side has blank bands for local DJ’s to ask the scripted questions as if both were in studio with them. Morse then smiled, and walked out the door alone over to the Palmer House.
Open as a live dinner theatre & music venue.
https://www.leetheatre.org/
1940 photo added via Victor Owsley.
A crowd gathers to enjoy the movies at the Booker T. Theatre on Davis Avenue in December, 1959. Wilber Palmer Negatives, The Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of South Alabama
2/17/85 photo added credit F Dennis Schrader.
Via Al Alvarez: Manor Cinema promoting the Art Towne.
On February 15, 1985 the Manor was showing “STRANGER THAN PARADISE” while the Art Towne was showing three films on two screens. “THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY” in twin one and “BIZET"S CARMEN” and “CHOOSE ME” sharing twin two, but not on double feature.
Via Al Alvarez:
Manor Cinema promoting the Art Towne.
On February 15, 1985 the Manor was showing “STRANGER THAN PARADISE” while the Art Towne was showing three films on two screens. “THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY” in twin one and “BIZET"S CARMEN” and “CHOOSE ME” sharing twin two, but not on double feature.
Thanks. I added it to the Manor page and will delete it here.
Appears this event was this past weekend at the Star Theatre.
https://www.journal-news.net/journal-news/locally-filmed-western-premieres-in-berkeley-springs/article_38802e8a-6230-570a-8f45-e28d2547e302.html?fbclid=IwAR0Fhke8XRhMtFcBa4iZuqayyzuvDfevGHG9qBuZahu-iTlwFJBd_9kDbAg
2/17/85 photo added credit F Dennis Schrader. Appears to have had a 3rd screen by then.
Flickr link with a 1970’s black marquee photo.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lowellbeyer/2660219769/
March 2018 street view shows the facade only with daylight behind it.
Rendering and circa 1950 photo added.
Side by side photos of Shubert and previously as the YMCA added courtesy of Sharyn Lee M. Shows that part of the top floor was removed when converted into the theater.
1955 photo credit Cincinnati Enquirer Archives.
1932 print ad with photo added via Bill Soudrette. Theatre spelled with a “e”.
Early `50s photo added via Edward Sunjunkuru Lynch. Already closed and advertising the Olympia Theatre. Possibly the same image from the now dead 2011 link.
Circa 1961 photo as Hinsdale Summer Theatre added credit Tim Crowe. The marquee was modified with that name for stage productions. This from the below 2009 Tribune article by Vikki Ortiz Healy confirms it was used for such in the early `60s, and should be added to the Overview.
“The theater, used for both cinema and stage productions, at the time was one of the only independently owned and operated theaters in the Chicago area, Glass said. This appealed to Hollywood stars looking to make extra cash by acting in summer stock productions.
Sidney Blackmur, a well-known actor, produced the Hinsdale Theater’s summer plays, calling on big names including Charlton Heston, Margaret O'Brien and Robert Q. Lewis to star in his shows, said George Avgeris, Charles' son.
“Hinsdale was a good community to do (the summer stock productions) in because there were a lot of artistic people and it was a relatively well-to-do community,” Glass said.
Opening night parties for the plays became must-be-seen-at black-tie events. Meanwhile, theater apprentices — drama students from the Goodman Theater and other Chicago acting schools — threw raucous parties for the college-age crowd in houses rented near the theater in Hinsdale, George Avgeris said.
In 1962, Blackmur stopped producing the summer plays and the Avgerises turned it over to a local theater group, which lasted just two years."
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2009-12-11-0912090303-story.html