theater

The Lost Bowery Theatre, Once the Largest in America
The Bowery, New York City’s oldest thoroughfare, was the epicenter of working-class entertainment in the mid-19th century. After long

5 of the Last Puppet Theaters in NYC
For most people, their interest and knowledge of puppetry might not extend much further than watching The Muppet Show or

7 Forgotten Theaters of Astoria, Queens
Throughout the early half of the 20th century, Astoria was home to nearly a dozen movie theaters, some operating mere

The Marquee of Brooklyn’s Oldest Theater is Now a Portal to the Past
Next time you find yourself under the marquee at Alpine Cinemas, Brooklyn’s oldest movie theater, look up. Underneath the

The Oldest Theater in Brooklyn: Alpine Cinemas
For the very first movie shown at the Loew’s Alpine Theatre in Bay Ridge, a ticket cost only 25

Go Behind the Curtain at NYPL exhibition, ‘Focus Center Stage: 50 Years of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive’
At the heart of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is a collection of video recordings that

NYC’s Walk of Fame at Theater 80
Gangsters, movie stars, and jazz musicians have all lent a hand in shaping the history of 80 St. Mark’s

Photos Inside Connecticut’s Abandoned Poli Palace Theater
In cities across America, glamorous theaters of a golden age gone by stand as relics to the past. These palaces

Photos: Exploring NYC’s Abandoned Times Square Theater with Untapped Cities Insiders
As part of our Untapped Cities Insiders program, Insiders gain exclusive access to some of New York City’s most

Photos Inside the Valencia Theater in Jamaica, Queens
Untapped Cities Insiders were recently treated to a special tour inside the Valencia Theater, now home to the Tabernacle of

Go Inside NYC’s Spectacular Loews Valencia Theater
Explore the ornately designed Loew’s Valencia Theater in Jamaica, Queens, the first of the five Loew’s Wonder Theaters

Explore the First Loew’s Wonder Theater, The Loew’s Valencia in Jamaica, Queens
Join Untapped Cities on a special visit to the opulent Loew’s Valencia Theater in Jamaica, Queens, now home to