United Palace of Cultural Arts
4140 Broadway,
New York,
NY
10033
4140 Broadway,
New York,
NY
10033
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Portions of the interior are used to “double” for a Broadway “legit” playhouse in the first episode of the new season of “Only Murders in the Building” on the Hulu subscription network.
I think Bway just summed it up best.
Absolutely beautiful. I knew it was beautiful, but wow, did this compliment it. Hopefully they move it there for many years to come. Everyone knows radio city is beautiful. But the 175th/United Palace? Fantastic. Thank you Rev Ike for saving it!!
The opening number especially really showed off the lobby, staircases, etc.
Anybody know why the Tony Awards moved to the United Palace? Is this permanent?
I agree with MarkP. It is such a beautiful theater. That should be the new home of the Tony Awards. I had no clue how beautiful this theater was.
What an awesome show last night from the United Palace. The place looked beautiful and it was nice to see such excitement there.
Its a union shop. My wife is a member of the wardrobe union and they have been there all day.
I wonder if the United Palace is a non union theatre? The Tony’s knew they were coming here in late 2022 so I don’t think the move from Radio City to the Palace had anything to do with the current writers strike. I bet the stage is not as big as Radio City and no stage lifts. Hope CBS TV shows wide shots of the theatre ect. They will probably cut the stage down in sections for the Tony awards live show.
NYTimes article with some great photos Here
The new Pfizer/Biontech covid booster ad uses the 175th Street for its location.
What happened to Radio City?
That’s great that there hosting the tonys
Oh wow what awesome news Luis
This is great news! The Tony Awards is going to be presented “In The Heights!” For the first time, the former Loew’s 175th Street Movie Palace, one of the Five Wonder Theaters in New York (all of which still stand) will be hosting the Tony’s! With 3,600 seats, it is New York’s 5th largest theater and it is also one of the country’s most spectacular theaters! https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/13/theater/tony-awards-united-palace-washington-heights.html
“All About Eve” never actually played at Loew’s 175th Street. After its Roxy premiere engagement, the 20th-Fox release had its first-run in Washington Heights at the RKO Coliseum, and then went on to other cinemas in the area.
All About Eve is a proven crowd-pleaser.
All About Eve gets some of the greatest audience reactions I’ve ever been a part of. One of Thelma Ritter’s facial expressions got a big round of applause.
The article Howard Hass reference above has a very extensive high quality photo gallery of the theatre. Article also mentions the theatre was extensively renovated around 1970 when the theatre was bought by the Reverend Ike and concerted into the United Palace Church.
The article can be found at:
https://www.6sqft.com/behind-the-scenes-at-the-united-palace-theatre-washington-heights-opulent-wonder-theatre/
On Friday November 15th: Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest.
Reposting from Paris Theatre photo comment by Orlando the following-
The United Palace, when it shows its' monthly movies uses a brand new red velvet, gold trimmed curtain that closes at the movies end.
On 7 April 2019, the United Palace organization celebrates its 50th anniversary as owner, occupant and operator of the venue with a special screening of the sci-fi classic “2001: A Space Odyssey” (the last movie shown at Loew’s 175th before it closed as a commercial movie house in 1969). The special event includes pre-movie entrance music played on the “Wonder Morton” theater organ and a live guest appearance by movie star Keir Dullea. After the movie show, a special ceremony features Dullea in an on-stage Q&A session with UPCA Board Chairperson Jean Houston and the audience, followed by a musical performance with inspirational singer/songwriter Karen Drucker. The festivities conclude with an after-party on stage (with ticket sales providing supporting funds for UPCA’s “Movies at the Palace” classic film series programming).
For detailed event and admission pricing information, visit the venue’s official website at: https://www.unitedpalace.org/product/2001-a-space-odyssey-and-50-year-anniversary-celebration/
Took the one hour tour today. What a beauty. Glad to see this was never demolished.
Article- https://www.6sqft.com/behind-the-scenes-at-the-united-palace-theatre-washington-heights-opulent-wonder-theatre/
The 2018 schedule is below:
Jan 28: Wall-E
Feb 11: My Fair Lady
March 25: Metropolis
April 29: On The Waterfront
May 6: Aliens
June 3: Inside Out
Aug 19: Lawrence of Arabia
Sept 16: Sister Act
Oct 28: The Exorcist
Nov: Annual Gala Screening
Dec 16: It’s a Wonderful Life
Past movies include:
2017
Mar 5: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Apr 2: Blade Runner (2007)
May 7: The Sound of Music
June 5: Dog Day Afternoon
June 25: Coming to America
Aug 6: Jaws
Sept 10: City Lights (with live organ)
Oct 29: Night of the Living Dead
Nov 19 (Annual Movie Gala): Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
Dec 17: It’s a Wonderful Life
2016
“It’s a Wonderful Life” with pre-show caroling and introduction by Donna Reed’s daughter Mary Owen
“The Wizard of Oz” introduced by New York Post Chief Film Critic Lou Lumenick
“Mary Poppins” with pre-show thank you to Lin-Manuel Miranda
“Fiddler on the Roof” with pre-show mini-concert by musicians from the Broadway revival, including violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins
Opening night of the Dominican Film Festival of New York with the international premiere of “La Familia Reyna” (The Reyna Family)
“Wild Style” with Q&A by director Charlie Ahearn and a pre-show breakdance
“Singing in the Rain” with song and dance routine by the Bathtub Ginnys
And a vintage clothing fashion show
“Frozen” with a magic show by Queen Elsa
2015
“Miracle on 34th Street” as part of “The Women of Fox Film Festival” with the Fort Lee Film Commission
“Seven Year Itch” as part of “The Women of Fox Film Festival” with the Fort Lee Film Commission
“Phantom of the Opera” with live organ, mini concert by Broadway performers, and costume parade
“Down Argentine Way” as part of “The Women of Fox Film Festival” with the Fort Lee Film Commission
“A Fool There Was” & “Bright Eyes” as part of “The Women of Fox Film Festival” with the Fort Lee Film
“Mad Hot Ballroom” The 10-year anniversary and reunion
“Selma” and Q&A with Amelia Boynton Robinson
“On the Town" with Lou Lumenick and mini concert by cast members from the Broadway show
“Rear Window” with Lou Lumenick and a vintage clothing fashion show
“Sweet Smell of Success” with Lou Lumenick
“Moonstruck” with Lou Lumenick
2014
“It’s a Wonderful Life” with Donna Reed’s daughter Mary Owen
“Elf” with youth performances by Broadway Performing Arts Center
“Frankenstein” with Gary Lucas performing the world premiere of his new score
“Guys and Dolls” with Lin-Manuel Miranda and mini concert by Broadway performers
“The Fisher King” with Lin-Manuel Miranda and writer Richard LaGravenese
“Manhattan” with Lin-Manuel Miranda and assistant director Fred Blankfein
“The Warriors” with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Lemon Anderson
“King Kong” with John Landis and Lin-Manuel Miranda
“Ghostbusters” with Lin-Manuel Miranda, David Margulies (Mayor Lenny), and “real life” Ghostbusters
“West Side Story” with Rita Moreno and Lin-Manuel Miranda
“The Muppets Take Manhattan” with Lin-Manuel Miranda and actor/director Lonny Price
2013
“Casablanca” with Lou Lumenick and a celebration of the Return of Film to the Palace
The U.S. premiere of “200 Cartas”
“Celebrating Sousa in Film and Musical Theatre”
The Best of the Dominican Film Festival
The World Premiere of “Trouble in the Heights”e the official website changes-