![]() As part of our agreement with the Mark team, our family was given 2 years to continue operations and explore possible options of preserving the Cinema as a center for media, visual and performing arts. This past July we announced that The West Newton Cinema was sold to Mark Development. “ To Our Supporters, Community & Friends, The West Newton Cinema was sold to a developer in July 2022 with plans to demolish for an apartment building.įrom an email sent earlier today () by David Bramante, co-owner of the West Newton Cinema: Tastefully restored and renovated, the theatre’s lobby gives notice that the West Newton was once a grand palace. Today, the theatre specializes in an inventive mix of art house, family, and independent films. The new auditoriums were carved from unused space and brought back some of the theatre’s original Art Deco style flavor. It was sold in 1978 and expanded to six screens in 1990. Rain flooded into the upstairs theatre and the rest of the facade and new marquee were removed. The triplexing saved the theatre from demolition by increasing the flow of cash, but by 1977, the theater was again in desperate trouble. As the crowds dwindled, the beautiful cut-stone facade and marquee were removed, and theatre was converted into a triplex. The theatre was the area’s entertainment hub for thirty years, but, by 1967, had begun to deteriorate. The West Newton was part of the M & P Theatres circuit, which also owned the Metropolitan (Wang Center) in Boston. This theatre combined elements of Art Deco and Art Moderne styles. The cast will have a whole slew of t-shirts, stickers, buttons, and other items for sale as well.The Newton Theatre was designed in 1937 by architects Krokyn & Browne of the Boston based architectural firm Krokyn, Browne & Rosenstein. Pat-downs will happen at the door, so please use common sense (dangerous items will not be allowed in). For the safety of everyone involved, outside Prop Bags will *NOT* be allowed at the screening. Doors open around 11:00PM, Virgin Sacrifice starts at 11:30PM, movie rolls at 11:55PM.Įach ticket includes a Prop Bag ($5.00 value) with all the necessary items for the evening. ![]() Seating is first come/first served, so we suggest arriving early. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was the first-and is still the best-interactive movie experience!ĭressing up is HIGHLY encouraged! Rocky Horror isn't Rocky Horror without the corsets and lipstick. Become a part of the movie by shouting out lines with the cast as well as throwing props to mock the action on screen. ![]() It’s harmless musical fun-a delightful spoof of Hollywood horror movies and Old Dark House melodramas. Furter, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick as his hapless guests Brad and Janet, Meat Loaf as motorcycle-riding rough trade and author Richard O’Brien as the hunchbacked butler Riff Raff. The longest-running midnight movie of all time stars Tim Curry as the kinky yet endearing “transsexual from Transylvania” Dr. Eager to do The Time Warp? Great! We can't wait to have you! Never seen it? Throw on your mother's high heels and fishnets, 'cause you're in for a treat! This spooky season, join us at the historic State Theatre for a late-night screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with LIVE Shadowcast Flustered Mustard. Get ready Transylvanians - It's time for The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
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