Even if the Uptown gets the money next year, I doubt it will open by 2015. This stuff takes time. Last I heard (and it was confirmed by the Ditmas Park Corner) ACE is still trying to figure out the best way to replicate the decor of the theater.
It says right on the front page of ACE’s website “Projected to open in 2015” You guys are such pessimists. Just because they’re not announcing every single step, doesn’t mean nothing is going on.
John – I don’t know anything about the developers plans other than what’s been said already. I can confirm that there is nothing left of the Rainbow Theatre except for the shell.
It’s not dead in the water. I’ve spoken with both ACE and the company who is doing the actual restoration work. There is a lot of preparations that have to be made before construction can begin. It’s going to take time to recreate some of the interior details that have been lost over the years.
I recently photographed the Uptown Theatre check out the post at After the Final Curtain
Yes. She shot that down in the same post that she mentioned how happy she was to hear it was being restored.
She’s aware of it. She mentioned it on her blog a while back.
Even if the Uptown gets the money next year, I doubt it will open by 2015. This stuff takes time. Last I heard (and it was confirmed by the Ditmas Park Corner) ACE is still trying to figure out the best way to replicate the decor of the theater.
It says right on the front page of ACE’s website “Projected to open in 2015” You guys are such pessimists. Just because they’re not announcing every single step, doesn’t mean nothing is going on.
The plans for RPI to restore the theater fell through. It is going to be restored by another company though.
John – I don’t know anything about the developers plans other than what’s been said already. I can confirm that there is nothing left of the Rainbow Theatre except for the shell.
The projection booth was empty and not very memorable. I’ll check and see if I have any images of it though.
I recently photographed the Avalon/New Regal Theatre check out some photos at After the Final Curtain
There’s a new post on the Shore Theatre on After the Final Curtain, along with some pictures. Check it out here
I recently photographed the Variety Theatre check out the post at After the Final Curtain
It’s already been sold and is currently being converted into a mixed use building.
The plans don’t call for any theater space in the building, so I assume it will be stripped.
Here are some recent photographs of the Proctor’s Troy Theatre
It will happen. There’s a lot of red tape and planning when restoring a building like this.
I recently photographed the former Loew’s 46th Street Theatre. Check out my blog post at After the Final Curtain
Ed – It took a lot of convincing.
Check out my post on the Victory Theatre at After the Final Curtain
Here’s a blog posting and some recent pictures of the Paramount Theatre
Looks like the rumors the Keith’s was for sale again were only rumors….
RKO Keith’s theater developer Patrick Thompson finds financial partner
It’s not dead in the water. I’ve spoken with both ACE and the company who is doing the actual restoration work. There is a lot of preparations that have to be made before construction can begin. It’s going to take time to recreate some of the interior details that have been lost over the years.
I recently photographed the Charles Theatre
Take a look here.
I’d say that’s highly unlikely.
Not at the moment. The Kings is currently being restored before reopening in early 2015.
Check out my recent blog posting on the Ridgewood Theatre
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I recently photographed the Lansdowne Theatre. Check out my blog post at After the Final Curtain
I recently photographed the inside of the Majestic Theatre. Check out my blog post at After the Final Curtain