Ridgewood Theatre
55-27 Myrtle Avenue,
Ridgewood,
NY
11385
55-27 Myrtle Avenue,
Ridgewood,
NY
11385
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I would refer to the theater’s style as Beaux Art, although can comprise of quite a few. I will let you know if I can come up with something more specific.
“Thank you for calling the Ridgewood Theater; Today’s Feature is;
‘Sorry, Wrong Number’..Feature Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster'
Thank you, Lost Memory !
“Hellllllooooooo ?”
You probably remember the Twilight Zone episodes, “Long Distance Call”, in which Billy Mumy gets phone calls from his dead grandmother, and “Night Call”, in which bedridden Elva Keane (Gladys Cooper) gets phone calls from her dead fiance in the cemetery : the phone wire is found touching his gravestone.
Perhaps the person who was murdered inside the Ridgewood Theatre ?
Sorry, right number ….
Thanks, Lost Memory. It’s a bit eerie, listening to that message. It’s a bit like listening to the answering machine message of a relative who has recently died.
The Tuesday Sept. 23 2008 edition of The New York Post listed the Ridgewood Theatre under the heading “Queens” in its movie timetable section. It gave the phone number as (718) 821-5993 with “Call theater for schedule”. I just dialed that number and got a message that that number had been temporarily disconnected.
December 1970, I wonder what the prize was? :)
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That’s right, Bway, and thank you.
I would say the most “unsafe” thing about the Ridgewood Theatre was the fairly recent murder within. I forget the date, but it’s on this page some place.
Vincent, the area Ridgewood around the Ridgewood never “got bad” like Bushwick did a few blocks away. It’s never been “unsafe” around the Ridgewood Theater. It was a little seedy perhaps, but unsafe, no. Ridgewood did not experience the same destruction that nearby Bushwick did.
Hi Vincent! Are you interested in leasing or purchasing the Ridgewood Theatre, or know of anyone who is?
The area is up & coming, and a restored & renovated theater is a very promising opportunity to increase property values and the overall appeal of the entire neighborhood. The neighborhood has gradually improved in recent years.
I inserted 55-27 Myrtle Ave on the Dept of City Planning’s Census 2000 website, and the following are the most up to date demographic, socioeconomic, education, labor, housing characteristics, etc:
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Does anybody know how the neighborhood is now, is it a safe area?
You’re welcome, Michael.
Good ideas, Lost Memory.
Okay, thank you, Peter!
I will let you know, Mike, although I think all who may be interested may have already read your post.
I’m glad you’re aware of RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill’s name having been removed from the marquee.
It would be a matter of presenting a Ridgewood Theatre petition for people to sign. It would be best if it’s in the neighborhood. I do not think it should be done in front of the theater. If you know of some people who may be interested, please let me know.
On another note, in regard to the RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill, I am aware that the theater’s name was removed from the marquee. Hmm…
Michael, I don’t think I could hand out paper petitions in front of the Ridgewood Theatre. But are you aware of what’s been going on with RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill ?
It’s an interesting assessment on the Daily News listings and “keeping hope alive,” but I am hoping to hear your progress reports on circulating the appeal to prospective tenants & buyers, the Friends of The Ridgewood Theatre MySpace site, and the petition to the public. That would be most helpful.
Also, does anyone wish to volunteer by standing within the vicinity of the Ridgewood Theatre (preferrably) & presenting a traditional offline petition to passersby? We need as many signatures as possible. The goal is over 1,000, and we have 186 online signatures as of this writing. If interested, please e-mail me at Remember, the future lies within your hands. Thanks! – Michael Perlman
Yes, Lost Memory, it sounds much better.
You’re probably right about the Ridgewood listing in the NY Daily News. Thanks for posting your idea here.
Thanks, Lost Memory. Either great minds dial alike, or theater nerds rarely differ !
I just re-dialed it, and got a message saying that the number had been temporarily disconnected.
I just dialed (718) 821 – 5993, and got a busy signal. Is THAT the correct phone number ?
Did anyone try calling the number? What do they say?
The above article is dated May 28, 2008. The $14 million figure was reduced in June to $11.75 million, and it recently dropped to $9.5 million. Keep in mind that owner Tony Montalbano’s first preference would be leasing the property, considering his investment in March 2008. For up to date information, please follow & join Friends of The Ridgewood Theatre: www.myspace.com/ridgewoodtheatre
In addition, please lend your support by signing a petition to preserve this gem, which will increase the likelihood of creative adaptive reuse, which will ultimately raise property values in the neighborhood: View link Please post a comment, and tell your neighbors, family, & friends to contribute to a truly worthwhile cause. It only requires minutes. Thank you in advance!
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