Hauppauge Theater
546 Route 111,
Hauppauge,
NY
11788
546 Route 111,
Hauppauge,
NY
11788
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Associated Independent Theatres Inc.
Functions: Bank
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Opened in July 1963, the Hauppauge Theater was part of Associated Independent Theatres Inc. (A.I.T.) by 1970. It was still open in 1983.
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Ken McIntyre
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Recent comments (view all 26 comments)
The theatre opened July 1963
I saw part of the film “All That Jazz” there in 1979 (I walked out because I thought it was so bad). And of course, I first saw “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” there at the midnight showing in 1980.
I seen that crazy ass worm movie called SQUIRM in this theater and also food of the gods.
I was never inside this theatre but found the signage unique. Am I not correct in remembering this and the Deer Park as having the only yellow signs of all the Long Island theatres?
Contrary to the demolished, it is my contention that the building is still standing and is now a Chase bank.
Added front and rear photos of the theater as the Chase Bank.
From Route 111 you can see a mushroom ventilation unit. Was not the theater air conditioned from the beginning? Unfortunately the unit cannot be seen from ground level, only the significantly higher Route 111. Hence, no photo.
robboehm, It was air conditioned. I worked there during Rocky, Rollercoaster, and dozens of other movies. I used to pick up the films in Ft. Lee NJ for each feature change. I also worked at Mayfair in Commack. I can tell you that theatre was party city after hours for the employees. We used to lock the doors, roll em up, drink em down, and hang till 2:00 am. It was usher and candy girl heaven.
The owners were from Dix Hills. they liked private porn screenings, so we knew to stay away if their cars were outside.
Theater was still in operation in 1983 at a time when the larger venues were being chopped up and the independent one closing.
VERY disappointed that there are not more comments here . I mean on Rocky Horror ALONE . I just posted an ad for a (softcore?) adult booking here in the photos section . C'mon all you rocky horror people from 1978-1980 ! Where ARE you ????