Summit Theatre
1214 Summit Avenue,
Union City,
NJ
07087
1214 Summit Avenue,
Union City,
NJ
07087
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Previously operated by: Brandt Theaters
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Summit Hippodrome Theatre, Summit Quad, Cine Tony
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The Summit Hippodrome Theatre was opened in 1905. This working class theatre was converted into 4-screens in 1990 and renamed Summit Quad, with seating provided for 132, 150, 130 and 171, giving a total seating capacity of 583. It was closed in 2011. Renovations were carried out and it reopened on February 2, 2013 presenting classic & family movies and live performances, but seems to have not been successful and soon closed.
By 2025 the auditorium had been demolished and the lobby had been gutted awaiting a new use.
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Recent comments (view all 21 comments)
I am looking forward to the Summit’s restoration and renovation with much positive anticipation.
The only model that I have at the moment for this type of restoration is the great job a group of local residents known as the “Friends of the Loews” did with the Loews Jersey at Journal Square (I guess you can tell I’m a big fan of the Loews!) Monthly “classic” film programs, live shows etc. Will the Summit be operating along these lines?
Hi.
Is there any news regarding the renewed interest and restoration of the Summit? The web site makes no note of any activities beyond Feb. 15th. (The classic films program seems interesting.)
Still no up-dates on the Summit web site as to new programs, films etc.???? I hope interest in this theater has not slacked off.
There is nothing on the Summit Hippodrome’s official web site but a rather cryptic message from what is probably the hosting company. Nothing is listed at web sites such as Box Office Mojo, either. I don’t think this theater is open.
Very quiet around here for a few years!!! Is the Summit officially “dead in the water” awaiting some local contractor to take over? A true shame. I guess Union City has no need for this great little local cinema with the advent of the Secaucus and Ridgefield theaters many years ago. I still think that whoever owns this property should take a “cue” from what the FOL is doing with the great Loewe’s Jersey at Journal Square. The Friends of Loews is keeping that theater quite viable!
Any up-dates on the “fate” of the Summit?
At one time this theatre was known as Cine Tony.
AKA Summit Quad.
Hi, Is there any “post covid” interest in re-opening this great, neighborhood theater? I, personally would travel just about any distance to attend some films at my old, childhood “haunt”!
The auditorium has been demolished and the lobby is completely destroyed inside as of 2025.