Park East Theatre
2349 Jericho Turnpike,
New Hyde Park,
NY
11040
2349 Jericho Turnpike,
New Hyde Park,
NY
11040
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Previously operated by: Century Theaters, RKO Century
Functions: Restaurant
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This elegant Nassau County theatre was opened on June 28, 1966 with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins”. It was part of a shopping center and was in the style of the Fresh Meadows Theater.
Most likely, the new multiplexes killed off this theatre, which closed relatively young when operated by RKO Century on March 2, 1986 with Mikhail Baryshnikov in “White Nights”.
It now houses a restaurant.
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I reorganized my photobucket album and broke the photo links I posted above in December. Here’s the new link to the photos for anyone interested.
Except for the Meadowbrook every theatre in Nassau county this played was a Century House
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I never could figure why they called it the Park East. Initially, I thought they were going to retain the Park, but didn’t. It closed simultaneously with the opening of the Park East. This naming has caused confusion in the postings on both theatres.
Seats from this theatre found additional life in the Bellmore Movies.
Does anyone remember a Manager named Mr. D?( Bernie)??
TKM: Someone asked about Century’s Park Theatre (not this new Park East), but I can’t even find it in the database.
I asked about the Park at it’s there. Enter New Hyde Park as the city and four theatres come up : Alan, Herricks, Park East and Park.
Newspaper listings ended in 1986.
the Century’s Park East Theatre opened on June 29th, 1966 with “Mary Poppins”. Grand opening ad posted.
Last operated by RKO Century, closed on March 2, 1986 with “White Nights”.