Ridgewood Theatre

Thanks for noting this, LuisV. I think that says a lot for the Ridgewood Theatre, and some of its former patrons.

I’ll do what I can, Michael.

Thank you very much for your great tips and for signing the online petition. Let’s keep the signatures coming! This is an international petition:

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Thank you Lisanne ! Is there anything else we can do to help preserve and protect the Ridgewood Theatre ?

I just signed the petition, and am horrified to see that there were only 56 other signatories. Please, members of this site are probably the most likely to sign such a document. Especially so those of you who are particularly interested in the past of this theater. Let’s do what we can to give this theater a future as well.

I note that our C.T. Home Page listing of the Ridgewood Theatre currently numbers over 2,500 Comments. As a newbie, I don’t know if this sets a record for any one theatre, but it certainly reflects an impressive amount of enthusiastic interest and concern.

The recorded 2,500 + number may also add a persuasive tone, if included in the required papers needed to be submitted for preservation or other similar goals. Just a thought….

Warren G. Harris and all Ridgewoodites and Ridgewoodettes!…Warren, you are correct in referencing the fervent efforts of all. In my July 31st, 2:31 p.m. comment I made reference to ‘You gentlemen’.
I acknowledge the lacking in this faux pas and apologize to any who have taken offence to it

Also, thank you very much “Lost Memory!”

I just signed the petition via e-mail. Lost Memory, I heartily agree with you about the plaque honoring Michael Perlman.

Peter .K, Panzer65, Lost Memory and B’way ….I’m experiencing mixed emotions while reading the ongoing discussion regarding the ill anticipated ‘Fall of The Ridgewood Theatre.’

I experience a sense of personal frustration due to my not being a current area resident, nor having set foot in Ridgewood since 1970. On the plus side, I see a mood of positive thought and preliminary ideas arising from you who are closer and deeply concerned with the Theatre’s fate.

Most of my adult life had been spent in Hotel Management. Consequently, I’ve been in urban areas wherein, similar dilemmas have arisen. Interested party’s came forth, Civic, Historical, and other Interest Groups joined hands and dealt with many challenges and multi-agenda’s. Sadly, hoped for dreams were few. However, in those locations where determined minds overcame the myriad obstacles, I’ve seen some truly fruitful outcomes.

I’m confident that in the Ridgewood area, there are concerned individuals, such as yourselves and groups as described above. You gentlemen bring to my mind the image of responsible citizens who, beginning with high ideals and hopes, met those myriad challenges and contributed mightily to a successful solution. My hopes and confidences are with you!

Now retired, it may bolster your hopes that, as a volunteer docent, I happily expend many satisfying hours in a historic Hardware Store built in 1849! Such dreams and hopes can be attained! Thank you for your indulgence with my point of view.

Do you think we can convince Mr. Joel, Mr .Bennett, & Mr. McCartney to sing at the Ridgewood?

Peter,
No I was not, but a fellow co worker attended and guess who appeared? None other than Tony Bennett! Singing New York ,New York.
At least Shea Stadium will end its life with dignity.