Henry Miller’s (subsequently demolished except for the landmark facade and rebuilt as the Stephen Sondheim) had a porn run. The current Walter Kerr (formerly RFK and Ritz)also had a limited film history as did the now demolished Bijou on 45th Street.
Al Schwartz would also have a fit if he saw what happened to his beautiful Meadows in Fresh Meadows the demolition and rebuild of the Shore in Huntington.
Rita Hayworth never got to do her own. The studio would give her lessons. There’s the whole story about Ava Gardner and Showboat. A couple of Debbie Reynolds notes were enhanced in Singing in the Rain which is funny because in the movie she was the ghost singer for the Jean Hagen character.
Rosalind Russell had the chops having done Wonderful Town on Broadway.
A bit of ancient history. The Bellerose always had special hard of hearing devices available way back when. Don’t know what they were but they were the only theater to advertise their availability.
In reviewing all the comments on this theater (the majority of which were Queens/Nassau, Jamaica Avenue/Jericho Turnpike, Bellerose/Floral Park in nature) I see that I once posed a question as to the identity of the advertiser on the clock to the left of the screen. Nobody ever responded but I now remember it was a jewelry store in adjacent Queens Village.
Bloop, you are incorrect. The Brentwood looked nothing like the Babylon which was constructed in the 1920s. Prudential Theaters which had a similar look were the North Babylon, Cinema Bay Shore and Mid Island.
Actually you have to go to South Bay Cinemas on Facebook. The site specifically says that there will be 5 auditoriums initially and subsequently more. If you look at the artists rendering it shows and expanded facade on Montauk Highway which would presume the current liquor store. However, as renovations progress it is obvious that the actual appearance will not equal the conception. As far as the parking is concerned this is a leased property in the shopping center so ownership should not be a problem. I would imagine sharing the lot would not be a problem since the key time for the theater would be in the evening which would not be prime time for the businesses at that part of the shopping center. At the rate they’re going it may be 2020 before the place finally does reopen. I think it’s a waste of time and money – people have done without so long.
Roe5685- They have the whole shopping center parking lot at their disposal, not just the areas adjacent to the theater. And, if you look at their website for the artist’s rendering of the new facility you will note that it includes the space occupied by the liquor store.
bigjoe59. I can’t speak for Lyric but the Apollo again saw life as a Broadway playhouse for a time with the opening show being On Golden Pond. I don’t remember the extent of the renovation but I do recall when the renovation was in progress observing a woman recovering seats in the orchestra. And there was a rich new curtain.
And I continue to say the Lyric and Apollo were not demolished. The 42nd and 43rd street walls still stand, which is good because the 43rd street side of the Lyric is ornate.
Uploaded a 1931 ad showing management under the Century banner. Later became Skouras. Never could understand the Century/Skouras relationship as management passed from one to the other chain and combined ads appeared in newspapers.
Uploaded 1930 ad showing under the management of Century Theaters. In later years under the Skouras banner but returned to Century at the end of its days.
Henry Miller’s (subsequently demolished except for the landmark facade and rebuilt as the Stephen Sondheim) had a porn run. The current Walter Kerr (formerly RFK and Ritz)also had a limited film history as did the now demolished Bijou on 45th Street.
Al Schwartz would also have a fit if he saw what happened to his beautiful Meadows in Fresh Meadows the demolition and rebuild of the Shore in Huntington.
Rita Hayworth never got to do her own. The studio would give her lessons. There’s the whole story about Ava Gardner and Showboat. A couple of Debbie Reynolds notes were enhanced in Singing in the Rain which is funny because in the movie she was the ghost singer for the Jean Hagen character.
Rosalind Russell had the chops having done Wonderful Town on Broadway.
Comfortably cool. As I remarked on another theater site, the Nearby feature of CT is far from reliable and there is no point in questioning it.
A bit of ancient history. The Bellerose always had special hard of hearing devices available way back when. Don’t know what they were but they were the only theater to advertise their availability.
In reviewing all the comments on this theater (the majority of which were Queens/Nassau, Jamaica Avenue/Jericho Turnpike, Bellerose/Floral Park in nature) I see that I once posed a question as to the identity of the advertiser on the clock to the left of the screen. Nobody ever responded but I now remember it was a jewelry store in adjacent Queens Village.
Bloop, you are incorrect. The Brentwood looked nothing like the Babylon which was constructed in the 1920s. Prudential Theaters which had a similar look were the North Babylon, Cinema Bay Shore and Mid Island.
Apparently the balcony is still in tact. Would love to see photos of that.
Comfortably Cool. Over the years, time and time again, I have found (and reported) that the Nearby Theater feature of CT is severely flawed.
Doubtful. Seems all properties are leased.
dallas, none of the three are on CT.
Actually you have to go to South Bay Cinemas on Facebook. The site specifically says that there will be 5 auditoriums initially and subsequently more. If you look at the artists rendering it shows and expanded facade on Montauk Highway which would presume the current liquor store. However, as renovations progress it is obvious that the actual appearance will not equal the conception. As far as the parking is concerned this is a leased property in the shopping center so ownership should not be a problem. I would imagine sharing the lot would not be a problem since the key time for the theater would be in the evening which would not be prime time for the businesses at that part of the shopping center. At the rate they’re going it may be 2020 before the place finally does reopen. I think it’s a waste of time and money – people have done without so long.
ridethetrain but the Sunrise Cinemas also closed.
The lobby on the 43rd Street side wasn’t even 8 feet deep.
Roe5685- They have the whole shopping center parking lot at their disposal, not just the areas adjacent to the theater. And, if you look at their website for the artist’s rendering of the new facility you will note that it includes the space occupied by the liquor store.
bigjoe59. I can’t speak for Lyric but the Apollo again saw life as a Broadway playhouse for a time with the opening show being On Golden Pond. I don’t remember the extent of the renovation but I do recall when the renovation was in progress observing a woman recovering seats in the orchestra. And there was a rich new curtain.
And I continue to say the Lyric and Apollo were not demolished. The 42nd and 43rd street walls still stand, which is good because the 43rd street side of the Lyric is ornate.
Uploaded a 1931 Century ad which included the Bliss.
Uploaded a 1931 ad showing management under Century.
Uploaded a 1931 ad showing management under the Century banner. Later became Skouras. Never could understand the Century/Skouras relationship as management passed from one to the other chain and combined ads appeared in newspapers.
Uploaded 1930 ad showing management under Century.
Uploaded 1930 ad showing under Century management.
Uploaded 1930 ad showing under the management of Century Theaters. In later years under the Skouras banner but returned to Century at the end of its days.
Uploaded a 1930 Century ad showing the Sheepshead.
Uploaded a 1930 Century ad when it was still the Manor.
Uploaded a 1930 Century Theaters ad showing the Empress
Probably because it was part of Rockefeller Center.