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Witness the art, technology and social impact of film, television and digital media at this Queens institution. This newly renovated Staten Island theater is a beloved cultural spot, showcasing national tours, concerts, dance and more.
Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company presents the works of Shakespeare, and other classical theatre, in ‘site-specific’ locations, to provide an environmental theatrical experience.
Jul 25, 2024 · Over the decades, the St. George Theatre has played a pivotal role in the cultural landscape of Staten Island. It has hosted a variety of performances, ranging from live music concerts and comedy shows to theatrical productions and community events.
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Solomon Brill conceived the construction of the St.George Theatre. He owned several theatres on Staten Island and fifteen other theatres in New York. He intended to build a state-of-the-art showhouse that would compete with Manhattan’s showhouses and bring exceptional vaudevilles to Staten Island. Construction took off in August 1928 and was comple...
Solomon Brill operated St. George Theatre for three years and sold it to Joseph Kohn. Joseph Kohn would later sell it to the Fabian Theatre chain in 1938. They ran St. George Theatre until 1973 when their company broke up. After the Fabian Theatre Chain broke up, one of its former general managers took over the operation of St. George theatre until...
St. George Theatre’s leading architect was Eugene DeRosa, and James Whitford was his assistant. James was also the designer of Victory Theatre, Liberty Theatre, and Ritz Theatre, which were in Staten Island then, although none exist today. Nester Castro designed St. George Theatre’s interior. He was the art director for the Libman- Spanjar Corporat...
St. George Theatre has hosted several performances and screenings over the years. Its opening movie was “So This is College,” which starred Cliff Edward, Robert Montgomery, and Elliot Nugent. Its first stage act was a performance by Blossom Seely and Benny Fields. It also featured movies and vaudevilles featuring renowned performers like Kate Smith...
St. George Theatre is an iconic architecture that defines New York’s journey in live stage performances and movie screenings. It has endured its fair share of tribulations but has outlived many theatres that existed then. Many attempts have also been made to revive it and failed, but thanks to Mrs. Rosemary, residents of Staten Island have a theatr...
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Feb 6, 2020 · Owner Solomon Brill of the Isle Theatrical Company built the theater to attract top tier entertainment, like the vaudeville shows you would see in the movie-palaces of Manhattan, to the historic...
The Saint George Theater stands as an architectural icon built in 1929 and inspired by Solomon Brill’s desire to bring vaudeville and cinema to the borough of Staten Island.
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