Please update, theatre name is Bay Theater, current display ad in photos section. Total seats 275. Theatre 1 73, Theatre 2 47, Theatre 3 83, Theatre 4 28 and Theatre 5 44
FROM LANDMARK THEATRES WEBSITE:
Renovations include new state-of-the-art auditoriums with large screens, luxury recliners and rockers. A new greatly expanded concession stand will allow for upgraded food and beverage service, including the introduction of beer and wine in the coming months. New digital signage and a fresh interior design are among the remodel features.
Please update, it was twin March 31, 1978 by RKO Theatres. No Grand opening ad. Cineplex Odeon bought RKO Century in 1987. Please add RKO and RKO Century as previous owners
Please update, closed on January 27, 1994 with Sister Act 2, Addams Family Values, Batman: The Mask of Phantasm, Waynes World and Carlito’s Way. Theatre became a 2nd run theatre after Hylan Plaza Cinemas open.
Please update, expanded to 14 screens on September 15, 1995. No official ad of the expansion. The September 22, 1995, the ad said it additional 4 screens. Updated ads posted.
Please update, theatre closed August 13, 1987 with Adventures in Babysitting and Full Metal Jacket. Theatre closed soon after UA open the The Movies At Staten Island
Please update, became 9 screens on November 7, 1997 building behind the strip mall. Closed September 17, 2003 and open under the current management on December 5, 2003. New owner grand opening ad in photos. The current owners expanded to 12 screens which occupied the old furniture store and added stadium seating in all screens.. A few years ago added recliners, reduced to 11 screens to two APEX Atmos Screens installed.
From the Center For Creativity at the Rialto Website:
Center for Creativity at the Rialto to Launch in Partnership with the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation
A newly-formed New Jersey non-profit organization, the Westfield Arts Collective, announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase the Rialto building in downtown Westfield.
The announcement comes ahead of the closing weekend of Complements, an art exhibit being presented in the newly renovated lobby of the Rialto. The exhibit features original Charles Addams art alongside art from multimedia artist Suzanne Heilmann.
“We are excited that so many people have stopped by the Rialto to see the exhibit, with many expressing interest in the building’s future,” said Beth Cassie, President of the Westfield Arts Collective. “We are proud to announce the Center for Creativity at the Rialto, a community gathering space for creating, experiencing, and enjoying art in many forms. Our vision is to build a creative hub in downtown Westfield where makers, artists, actors, writers, and musicians of all ages and experience can connect, create, learn, and build community. Westfield is a town of artists, and preserving the iconic Rialto is the best way to ensure that the arts have a permanent place to thrive in our community.”
The Tee and Charles Addams Foundation (https://charlesaddams.com) has generously provided initial seed capital for this effort and has committed to underwriting future art endeavors, with the intention of eventually endowing the Center with Addams works and funding in perpetuity.
“It has brought the Foundation such joy to witness how this community has embraced AddamsFest, annually celebrating the life and work of Charles Addams including not only the iconic and timeless Addams Family, but also his classic work as an artist, New Yorker cartoonist, and as a fixture in the prominent New York social circles of the 1960’s,” said Kevin Miserocchi, Executive Director of the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation. “We’re thrilled that Charlie will return to the hometown that inspired his work and that his legacy will live on through the many artists that will benefit from the Center for Creativity at the Rialto.”
“We are also thankful to the current owners of the building, Jesse and Doreen Sayegh, who have been true partners in the negotiation of this purchase,” added Cassie. “None of this would have been possible without their generosity and shared vision to retain this historic building and keep the arts alive in Westfield.”
The initial phase of the project includes renovating the lobby and restoring one large theater. The lobby will host small gatherings, including author and poetry readings. Once restored, the main floor theater will be made available for film screenings, live performances, and other programs and presentations.
Subsequent phases will include planning for the additional five theaters and office space and will involve gathering public input.
“There is still much work to be done, but we’re thrilled to have started with the lobby, which will remain available as a rotating gallery,” said Westfield Arts Collective board member Margaret Smith. “We’ll begin rolling out our vision for a re-imagined Rialto over the next few months, and we are excited to invite the Westfield community to learn more and get involved.”
John Rzeznik, Westfield resident and guitarist and frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls, announced his support for the project.
“As a Westfield local, it is an honor to be working with my fellow residents to bring a permanent home for the arts to Westfield,” said Rzeznik. “I have offered my name and platform to raise money for this very cool project and hope others will do the same.”
“I congratulate the Westfield Arts Collective on this historic accomplishment and thank the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation and current Rialto owner Jesse Sayegh for being strong community partners in this bold and imaginative effort,” said Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle. “This effort brings us a giant step closer to our goal of making Westfield a regional destination for arts and culture.”
“The vision for AddamsFest, which included annual exhibits of Charles Addams work, was to honor a local celebrity and infuse the arts into Westfield’s culture,” said Westfield Councilwoman Dawn Mackey, Chairperson of AddamsFest. “I’m so happy that AddamsFest could be the catalyst for the relationship with the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation which ultimately led to this project.”
The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting for the Center for Creativity at the Rialto on Thursday, October 28, at 5:00 pm.
mask at most theaters recommended not mandatory plus vaccinated is mandatory. New York State or City No mandatory mask mandates
Please update, theatre open June 20, 1962 with Five Finger Excercise and 13 West Street Grand opeinin ads in photos section
Please update, theatre name is Bay Theater, current display ad in photos section. Total seats 275. Theatre 1 73, Theatre 2 47, Theatre 3 83, Theatre 4 28 and Theatre 5 44
Theatre ticketing is thru Atom Tickets
just uploaded new outdoor photos taken on thanksgiving
Please update, total seats 185 Screen 1 74 Screen 2 68 Screen 3 25 Screen 4 18 Source: Landmark rsvp ticketing webpage
FROM LANDMARK THEATRES WEBSITE: Renovations include new state-of-the-art auditoriums with large screens, luxury recliners and rockers. A new greatly expanded concession stand will allow for upgraded food and beverage service, including the introduction of beer and wine in the coming months. New digital signage and a fresh interior design are among the remodel features.
Please update, theatre closed for showing movies on February 22, 1990 with Courage Mountain and Stanley and Iris
Please update, it was twin March 31, 1978 by RKO Theatres. No Grand opening ad. Cineplex Odeon bought RKO Century in 1987. Please add RKO and RKO Century as previous owners
Please update, became a Triplex on june 15, 1979, ad in phtos
Please update, closed on January 27, 1994 with Sister Act 2, Addams Family Values, Batman: The Mask of Phantasm, Waynes World and Carlito’s Way. Theatre became a 2nd run theatre after Hylan Plaza Cinemas open.
grand opening ad in photos section
Please update, expanded to 14 screens on September 15, 1995. No official ad of the expansion. The September 22, 1995, the ad said it additional 4 screens. Updated ads posted.
wrong date,
theater reopening November 19. ad in photos section
Please update, theatre opens Thursday, November 11. Regal is selling $3. tickets the first week.
Seating Capacity: 1. 92 2. 98 3. 157 4. 146 5. 112 6. 145 7. 96 (4DX) Unfortunately, no RPX screen. Total seats 846 (No recliners at this location).
Architecture by margulieshoelzli
Please update, theatre closed August 13, 1987 with Adventures in Babysitting and Full Metal Jacket. Theatre closed soon after UA open the The Movies At Staten Island
Please update, became 9 screens on November 7, 1997 building behind the strip mall. Closed September 17, 2003 and open under the current management on December 5, 2003. New owner grand opening ad in photos. The current owners expanded to 12 screens which occupied the old furniture store and added stadium seating in all screens.. A few years ago added recliners, reduced to 11 screens to two APEX Atmos Screens installed.
Please update, theatre closed September 5, 1985
Please update, theatre is open and includes RPX and 4DX
@rivest266 need to know which website the old staten island advance are availabe. Thank you
If you use one of the photos of the theatre instead of the ad, in the theatre summary.
Just upload some photos from my 2016 visit to this location in the photos section.
Please rename Upstate Films Starr Theatre, UPSTATE Films just renamed the theatre according to their website.
Please update, the name is Showroom Cinema Asbury Park
Please update, OPEN. Reopening on Friday, October 29. T
From the Center For Creativity at the Rialto Website:
Center for Creativity at the Rialto to Launch in Partnership with the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation
A newly-formed New Jersey non-profit organization, the Westfield Arts Collective, announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase the Rialto building in downtown Westfield.
The announcement comes ahead of the closing weekend of Complements, an art exhibit being presented in the newly renovated lobby of the Rialto. The exhibit features original Charles Addams art alongside art from multimedia artist Suzanne Heilmann.
“We are excited that so many people have stopped by the Rialto to see the exhibit, with many expressing interest in the building’s future,” said Beth Cassie, President of the Westfield Arts Collective. “We are proud to announce the Center for Creativity at the Rialto, a community gathering space for creating, experiencing, and enjoying art in many forms. Our vision is to build a creative hub in downtown Westfield where makers, artists, actors, writers, and musicians of all ages and experience can connect, create, learn, and build community. Westfield is a town of artists, and preserving the iconic Rialto is the best way to ensure that the arts have a permanent place to thrive in our community.”
The Tee and Charles Addams Foundation (https://charlesaddams.com) has generously provided initial seed capital for this effort and has committed to underwriting future art endeavors, with the intention of eventually endowing the Center with Addams works and funding in perpetuity.
“It has brought the Foundation such joy to witness how this community has embraced AddamsFest, annually celebrating the life and work of Charles Addams including not only the iconic and timeless Addams Family, but also his classic work as an artist, New Yorker cartoonist, and as a fixture in the prominent New York social circles of the 1960’s,” said Kevin Miserocchi, Executive Director of the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation. “We’re thrilled that Charlie will return to the hometown that inspired his work and that his legacy will live on through the many artists that will benefit from the Center for Creativity at the Rialto.”
“We are also thankful to the current owners of the building, Jesse and Doreen Sayegh, who have been true partners in the negotiation of this purchase,” added Cassie. “None of this would have been possible without their generosity and shared vision to retain this historic building and keep the arts alive in Westfield.”
The initial phase of the project includes renovating the lobby and restoring one large theater. The lobby will host small gatherings, including author and poetry readings. Once restored, the main floor theater will be made available for film screenings, live performances, and other programs and presentations.
Subsequent phases will include planning for the additional five theaters and office space and will involve gathering public input.
“There is still much work to be done, but we’re thrilled to have started with the lobby, which will remain available as a rotating gallery,” said Westfield Arts Collective board member Margaret Smith. “We’ll begin rolling out our vision for a re-imagined Rialto over the next few months, and we are excited to invite the Westfield community to learn more and get involved.”
John Rzeznik, Westfield resident and guitarist and frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls, announced his support for the project.
“As a Westfield local, it is an honor to be working with my fellow residents to bring a permanent home for the arts to Westfield,” said Rzeznik. “I have offered my name and platform to raise money for this very cool project and hope others will do the same.”
“I congratulate the Westfield Arts Collective on this historic accomplishment and thank the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation and current Rialto owner Jesse Sayegh for being strong community partners in this bold and imaginative effort,” said Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle. “This effort brings us a giant step closer to our goal of making Westfield a regional destination for arts and culture.”
“The vision for AddamsFest, which included annual exhibits of Charles Addams work, was to honor a local celebrity and infuse the arts into Westfield’s culture,” said Westfield Councilwoman Dawn Mackey, Chairperson of AddamsFest. “I’m so happy that AddamsFest could be the catalyst for the relationship with the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation which ultimately led to this project.”
The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting for the Center for Creativity at the Rialto on Thursday, October 28, at 5:00 pm.