Brian: Thanks for the above site with photos. I’ve been to Sarasota FL and toured the Ringling Estate which is a MUST-SEE for anyone who is interested in the Ringling name and all that it represents.
Is this video wall that you all talk about just at RCMH or is perhaps a smaller version of it taken on the road tours? Also, in Charlotte there were 18 Rockettes and so I wonder how many are on the RCMH stage….twice that number?
Ed: Oh yes, the RCMH Christmas show tours and has been touring for several years. I saw the show on Dec. 30th at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte. It was my first time to see the show and when the Rockettes first appeared on stage a tear fell among my cheek as I had waited all my life to see them, in person! Though if I had had a choice I would have chosen to see them for the first time on stage at RCMH with a live orchestra! Sorry about your Rockettes meeting up with your dog!
I hope to someday tour and see a show at Radio City, but many CT members/New Yorkers who have a history of going there over the years seem to express many changes that have occurred over the years. I guess with time comes change and not always for the good though there will always only be one Radio City Music Hall and it is a special theatre. Santa brought me the Dept 56 RCMH this year and I plan to leave it on display all year long as I just love it. I didn’t get the 4 kicking Rockettes that come separately, but may sometime. Dept. 56 also offers the Ed Sullivan Theatre.
Is there a photo of this theatre’s restored organ? I just learned of its prior theatre location in SF through the book, Cinema Treasures and while visiting the CT Fox Theatre link.
Bryan: Your Nov. 29, 2003 post with link to a b/w photo of the Fox facade still standing is very very sad to view and the preservationists back then certainly dropped the ball and let the wrecking ball swing!
Then on page 166 there is an old ad entitled “TWIN'EM!” The company is the Forest Bay Construction Corp.located in Woodmere NY with the phone number,516-295-0099. I wonder if this company is still in existence? I’m sure they are not still ‘twinning’! Any comments will be ‘entertained’!
I just finished sitting down and viewing my copy of Cinema Treasures and was appalled by the demolition of this Lamb Fox theatre in 1963! The ornate front facade is clearly seen in the book on page 56 and then in the book on page 136 the devastating demolition! Shame! shame!
The Warner relative is Cass Warner who wrote Hollywood Be Thy Name. She is the granddaughter of one of the Warner brothers. I have a signed copy of her book, but haven’t read it yet.
I just now read your post on the Warner Crest topic. I haven’t been able to research much about these historical crests, but am still very much interested! Even a Warner relative couldn’t help me much, which surprised me.
Well, I can now say that I have finally seen the RCMH Christmas Spectacular. Though it was in Charlotte NC and not NYC, I enjoyed it as the tears flowed when I first caught a glimpse of the 18 Rockettes enter the stage. I would have liked a live orchestra and I thought the live nativity scene was a bit ‘over the top'though it was beautifully portrayed and in keeping with the overall 'over the top’ production. My favorite part of the show was the march of the wooden soldiers and their famous collapse which is depicted on the mugs sold before and during intermission. Happy New Year to All!
Brian: Thanks for the above site with photos. I’ve been to Sarasota FL and toured the Ringling Estate which is a MUST-SEE for anyone who is interested in the Ringling name and all that it represents.
Is this video wall that you all talk about just at RCMH or is perhaps a smaller version of it taken on the road tours? Also, in Charlotte there were 18 Rockettes and so I wonder how many are on the RCMH stage….twice that number?
Ed: Oh yes, the RCMH Christmas show tours and has been touring for several years. I saw the show on Dec. 30th at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte. It was my first time to see the show and when the Rockettes first appeared on stage a tear fell among my cheek as I had waited all my life to see them, in person! Though if I had had a choice I would have chosen to see them for the first time on stage at RCMH with a live orchestra! Sorry about your Rockettes meeting up with your dog!
And whose idea was it to put in this video wall? Sounds too high-tech to me.
I hope to someday tour and see a show at Radio City, but many CT members/New Yorkers who have a history of going there over the years seem to express many changes that have occurred over the years. I guess with time comes change and not always for the good though there will always only be one Radio City Music Hall and it is a special theatre. Santa brought me the Dept 56 RCMH this year and I plan to leave it on display all year long as I just love it. I didn’t get the 4 kicking Rockettes that come separately, but may sometime. Dept. 56 also offers the Ed Sullivan Theatre.
And glad to read that the restored organ is now in the Disney owned theatre, El Capitan in LA.
And glad to read on the El Capitan link that the restored organ is now in that Disney owned theatre!
What is located on the former Fox Theatre site now? An office complex or a parking lot?
Tom: Nice to read that the Disney Corp. was responsible for placing the former Fox Theatre/SF organ in the El Capitan.
Is there a photo of this theatre’s restored organ? I just learned of its prior theatre location in SF through the book, Cinema Treasures and while visiting the CT Fox Theatre link.
Bryan: Your Nov. 29, 2003 post with link to a b/w photo of the Fox facade still standing is very very sad to view and the preservationists back then certainly dropped the ball and let the wrecking ball swing!
Then on page 166 there is an old ad entitled “TWIN'EM!” The company is the Forest Bay Construction Corp.located in Woodmere NY with the phone number,516-295-0099. I wonder if this company is still in existence? I’m sure they are not still ‘twinning’! Any comments will be ‘entertained’!
I just finished sitting down and viewing my copy of Cinema Treasures and was appalled by the demolition of this Lamb Fox theatre in 1963! The ornate front facade is clearly seen in the book on page 56 and then in the book on page 136 the devastating demolition! Shame! shame!
Bryon: Yes, you must!
The Warner relative is Cass Warner who wrote Hollywood Be Thy Name. She is the granddaughter of one of the Warner brothers. I have a signed copy of her book, but haven’t read it yet.
I just now read your post on the Warner Crest topic. I haven’t been able to research much about these historical crests, but am still very much interested! Even a Warner relative couldn’t help me much, which surprised me.
Norcelco: So glad to read that you are doing great after your surgery. Have a happy and healthy new year, my CT friend.
My email is on my profile page if you wish you contact me that way. Thanks for the research work on the Temple.
Thanks Patrick and thanks for a wonderful theatre site….what in the world did I do before discovering cinematreasures.org?
I know some folks who are visiting the El Paso TX area and I hope they take time to visit the Plaza Theatre.
“Once you log-in, you can change the password to something more personal.” I can’t find where to do this once I’m logged in again.
Thanks Patrick and Happy New Year. Question? How does a member go about changing their password?
Well, I can now say that I have finally seen the RCMH Christmas Spectacular. Though it was in Charlotte NC and not NYC, I enjoyed it as the tears flowed when I first caught a glimpse of the 18 Rockettes enter the stage. I would have liked a live orchestra and I thought the live nativity scene was a bit ‘over the top'though it was beautifully portrayed and in keeping with the overall 'over the top’ production. My favorite part of the show was the march of the wooden soldiers and their famous collapse which is depicted on the mugs sold before and during intermission. Happy New Year to All!
Still hoping to see a photo(s) of the Rose!
And photos!