Currently open are the IMAX Auditorium 1 and Dolby Atmos Auditorium 2. Auditorium 3 is expected to open in a few weeks and Auditorium 4 sometime in the late spring.
When Enthusiasm LLC purchased the theater last April for 1.15 million dollars they projected an opening date of February 2025. However, due to structural issues uncovered during the renovations it is now hoped that the theater will be operational by summer.
I’ve uploaded a photo of the facade being prepared for the “new look” and a proposal of what that may look like.
Just saw an anniversary booklet from the Greenport Fire Department. There was a picture of a 1978 fire at the Drive-In which appeared to involve the screen. Wonder if that’s why and when it closed. Have to do more research.
Just saw an anniversary booklet from the Greenport Fire Department. There was a picture of a 1978 fire at the Drive-In which appeared to involve the screen. Wonder if that’s why and when it closed. Have to do more research.
Apparently the campaign to save the theater didn’t generate any private interest. Accordingly, the Town of Smithtown has announced its plan to purchase the theater and lease it to an arts organization. There was an article in Newday on December 10th.
I’ve been in the theater and the footprint is not particularly large. In addition, at some point, the floor from the projection booth was extended totally over the auditorium. Neither of the two floors resulting have ceilings higher than a normal house which places limits on what can be accommodated. There could be no performances unless the auditorium was restored. And, quite frankly, there are already a dozen or so existing performance venue in Nassau and Suffolk.
There is a proposal to incorporate the structure into a condo complex retaining the existing frontage on Main Street. The project is called Islip Theater Lofts. Proposed plans can be accessed via Google.
This is actually the second time Cardinale has stepped up to revive the theatre. The first time was quite awhile back. The Newsday article describing it was titled, I think, “The awakening of the Mattituck Theatre”. I believe he put $125,000 into it at that time.
Have to eyeball it one day. The auditorium on the left was space later acquired and added to the original footprint.
The films mentioned in the article were playing at Greenport the previous week. Has to see how this plays out.
Turner Classics just showed a documentary, “Movie Man”, about the owner. It would seem only one auditorium is showing films. The rest house the ever expanding museum.
The opening ad does not specifically state Mattituck 3 so, perhaps, additional screens will open down the road. Next time I’m out that way I’ll try and eyeball the situation.
ridethetrain does this mean they have relinquished the space acquired later in it’s operation when they expanded? Did they combine a couple of the auditoriums for a totally new configuration?
Interesting to see how this plays out now that three of the screens at Greenport are also open and showing at least one of the same films.
Surprising that they hadn’t put a teaser on the pylon prior to the “soft” opening.
Will be called The Southampton Playhouse. The original marquee will be retained. It will introduced IMAX to the Hamptons. Have not seen any indication of the new layout or how many auditoriums will result. As a non-profit they are already soliciting membership. Originally reported to open before 2015 but this being the end of October makes that unlikely. Maybe a Christmas opening?
I believe the Manager was also associated with the Malverne which just recently closed. One of the Facebook posts subsequent to closure of the North Shore Towers mentioned the film about Harvey Milk would be playing at the Malverne.
Now there are only monthly “greetings” on Facebook. The theatre is gone, however.
The Theatre is closed and, apparently, has been so for months. According to a May posting on the theatre’s Facebook page: “The Board of Directors and the Management of the North Shore Towers Theatre have decided to take the Theatre to another direction”. Whatever that means. Phone is disconnected.
ridethetrain - saw the same information as you. Phone isn’t working for additional confirmation. I don’t actually live in the area, and will not be passing through for a couple of weeks, so I can’t physically confirm at this time. Never thought it would happen. Closed since 2016. Wonder if people will even go at this point with so many changes in viewing habits due to the closing of so many theatres.
Currently open are the IMAX Auditorium 1 and Dolby Atmos Auditorium 2. Auditorium 3 is expected to open in a few weeks and Auditorium 4 sometime in the late spring.
When they removed some of the wall panels in the lobby they uncovered arches which suggest a sunset. Hence the new name for the venue.
When Enthusiasm LLC purchased the theater last April for 1.15 million dollars they projected an opening date of February 2025. However, due to structural issues uncovered during the renovations it is now hoped that the theater will be operational by summer.
I’ve uploaded a photo of the facade being prepared for the “new look” and a proposal of what that may look like.
Damage from a hurricane in 1975 caused damages totally $20,000 including the 40 x 80 foot replacement screen.
Sources confirm the 1975 sale date to St. Peters Lutheran Church so it was non-functional when the fire occurred.
Uploaded a picture of the decaying screen and the pylon advertising the church. Pylon is still used actively by the church.
Dispute over closing date. Some say 1974. All mention a hurricane.
Just saw an anniversary booklet from the Greenport Fire Department. There was a picture of a 1978 fire at the Drive-In which appeared to involve the screen. Wonder if that’s why and when it closed. Have to do more research.
Just saw an anniversary booklet from the Greenport Fire Department. There was a picture of a 1978 fire at the Drive-In which appeared to involve the screen. Wonder if that’s why and when it closed. Have to do more research.
Apparently the campaign to save the theater didn’t generate any private interest. Accordingly, the Town of Smithtown has announced its plan to purchase the theater and lease it to an arts organization. There was an article in Newday on December 10th.
I’ve been in the theater and the footprint is not particularly large. In addition, at some point, the floor from the projection booth was extended totally over the auditorium. Neither of the two floors resulting have ceilings higher than a normal house which places limits on what can be accommodated. There could be no performances unless the auditorium was restored. And, quite frankly, there are already a dozen or so existing performance venue in Nassau and Suffolk.
There is a proposal to incorporate the structure into a condo complex retaining the existing frontage on Main Street. The project is called Islip Theater Lofts. Proposed plans can be accessed via Google.
This is actually the second time Cardinale has stepped up to revive the theatre. The first time was quite awhile back. The Newsday article describing it was titled, I think, “The awakening of the Mattituck Theatre”. I believe he put $125,000 into it at that time.
Have to eyeball it one day. The auditorium on the left was space later acquired and added to the original footprint.
The films mentioned in the article were playing at Greenport the previous week. Has to see how this plays out.
Turner Classics just showed a documentary, “Movie Man”, about the owner. It would seem only one auditorium is showing films. The rest house the ever expanding museum.
The opening ad does not specifically state Mattituck 3 so, perhaps, additional screens will open down the road. Next time I’m out that way I’ll try and eyeball the situation.
The original 1, 2 and 3 in the day seated 241, 159 and 162 respectively.
I’ll have to check it out in person. Unfortunately I won’t be out that way for some time.
ridethetrain does this mean they have relinquished the space acquired later in it’s operation when they expanded? Did they combine a couple of the auditoriums for a totally new configuration?
Interesting to see how this plays out now that three of the screens at Greenport are also open and showing at least one of the same films.
Surprising that they hadn’t put a teaser on the pylon prior to the “soft” opening.
Must have just reopened. Drove past last Thursday and there was nothing on the pylon.
Will be called The Southampton Playhouse. The original marquee will be retained. It will introduced IMAX to the Hamptons. Have not seen any indication of the new layout or how many auditoriums will result. As a non-profit they are already soliciting membership. Originally reported to open before 2015 but this being the end of October makes that unlikely. Maybe a Christmas opening?
I believe the Manager was also associated with the Malverne which just recently closed. One of the Facebook posts subsequent to closure of the North Shore Towers mentioned the film about Harvey Milk would be playing at the Malverne.
Now there are only monthly “greetings” on Facebook. The theatre is gone, however.
The Theatre is closed and, apparently, has been so for months. According to a May posting on the theatre’s Facebook page: “The Board of Directors and the Management of the North Shore Towers Theatre have decided to take the Theatre to another direction”. Whatever that means. Phone is disconnected.
Uploaded a photo of the Jerry Lewis Cinema as a single screen venue from Images of America.
How likely is it that the landlord will find somebody to rent if they are the ones to replace the heating system.
Nearby theatres should also include the Old Country.
Problem with the Times Square is it couldn’t resume since it no longer was up to code re loading.
A “Blizzard” cooling system was installed in 1926.
ridethetrain - saw the same information as you. Phone isn’t working for additional confirmation. I don’t actually live in the area, and will not be passing through for a couple of weeks, so I can’t physically confirm at this time. Never thought it would happen. Closed since 2016. Wonder if people will even go at this point with so many changes in viewing habits due to the closing of so many theatres.