Although new york state was one of the first 10 states to host a drive in theater the first one opened in ny in 1938 on long island, the empire state was still a late bloomer for drive ins. Perhaps its nostalgiaor the fact that my 4yearold can chatter throughout the movie without bothering anyone except his older brother. Despite some chains efforts to spruce up their movie theaters, there is still nothing quite like a drivein movie experiencea summer tradition for our family. Post campus of long island university 720 northern blvd.
Become a free loopnet member to search hundreds of thousands of theaters for sale and other commercial properties for sale and for lease throughout the u. Guests wishing to smoke may do so only in designated smoking areas. Open drivein sandhills drivein 2617 county road alliance, ne 69301 update the sandhills drivein has been purchased by new owners. Showtimes and tickets for long island city, ny 11101 moviefone. For two decades, the 110s saturday lineup consisted of a triplefeature. Pals danny and frank spend the summer after high school working as lifeguards while figuring out their future. Think about the cost of real estate per square foot on long island, and the amount of money a theater owner will make per square foot with a drivein. Ah, the romance of the drivein smooching with your sweetie, eating stale popcorn, not caring what the movie is oh.
Love this movie theater, seats recline, air condition, like the idea you pick your seats. Drive ins were a part of american culture for the better part of seven decades. Sunrise drivein neon screen tower lighting from 1974, courtesy of nicki capparelli. Drivein movie theaters in the hudson valley for retro family. Though the theater still uses a classic speaker system for film showings, fm radio transmission is available for incar listening. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Long island city movie theaters movie theaters and drive. Curtains closing on valley stream movie theater news 12 long.
Sunrise drivein theatre was located in valley stream, new york. Inside the paramount theatre, shuttered for over 25 years. The allweather drivein was opened on april 20, 1957 with deborah kerr in heaven knows, mr. Instead, take in the sunset over the city skyline or lie on a blanket in one of long islands picturesque parks. Before that, the location had been a drivein movie theater for 40 years. Sit back, snack on some popcorn and watch the stars beneath the stars. The yankee guide to new england drivein theaters picture this. Photos, history and much more information about long beach drive in located in in long beach, ca 90810. Today, its former site is occupied by the marriott long island hotel, and not a single trace of the 110 drivein remains. A unique movie going experience that you wont forget. The 4d movie theater provides an additional level of entertainment. And the quasar drivein listed below is a proposed new drivein that is scheduled to open in 2019. The largely suburban area is approximately 115 miles long from brooklyn and queens at the western end, to montauk at the easternmost point.
The history of drivein movie theaters and where they are now. Americas oldest drivein theater, shankweilers has had 82 years to perfect its outdoor screenings. Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 11561 or long beach, ny. The chains are listed alphabetically by continent and then by country. Beckys was also recognized by being voted the best of the best in showmanship by the. Unique movie experiences on long island located at the cradle of aviation museum, the imax theater in garden city is an entertainment experience anyone will enjoy. Aug 3, 20 commack drive inthe rko movie theater was in front it was a twin theater long before the multiplex era. Although new york state was one of the first 10 states to host a drivein theater the first one opened in ny in 1938 on long island, the empire state was still a late bloomer for driveins. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 11101 or long island city, ny.
Jul 24, 2015 this kickboxing movie about latino gang members sparked a rumble at a westminster drive in theater on feb. Im terrible at estimating area, i think you get the idea. Think about the cost of real estate per square foot on long island, and the amount of money a theater owner will make per square foot with a drive in. Directed by george tillman jr with scott eastwood, britt robertson, alan alda, jack huston. Sunrise drivein screen tower, courtesy of domonic scalzo.
Fandango hasnt received movie times from the theater yet for the selected date. Everything changes, the huge companys took over the movie business with mulitiplex theaters not necessarly for the better. Movie theaters with dining options on the rise in nyc. Jan 15, 2014 drivein movie theaters poised for a comeback amid coronavirus crisis. He created it as a solution for people unable to comfortably fit into smaller movie theater seats after creating a mini drivein for his mother. Drive in movies once dotted the landscape of long island, providing inexpensive summertime entertainment to millions of families. Some drive ins have small playgrounds for children and a. A drive in theater or drive in cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Long island movie theaters, movie theater guide for long. Ad for both the sunrise and its sister drivein, the whitestone bridge, from the long island star journal on may 18, 1964. Keeping history alive with everyones favorite pastime. The fivescreen theater would be the largest drivein movie theater in the world, a claim spencer folmar of spencetf, llc verified by the guinness book of world records. Near the end the 1,500seat indoor cinema was playing different films, usually grind double features, then closed it totally. This kickboxing movie about latino gang members sparked a rumble at a westminster drivein theater on feb.
For the health and comfort of all transit drivein guests and employees, smoking is strictly prohibited in all parking areas, including the interior of all vehicles in all parking areas, walkways, the playground area, and within 25 feet of any building. Drivein movie theaters in the hudson valley for retro. While the price of admission has ticked upward of 1933s 25 cents, a. The transit drivein theatre serving lockport, western.
Showtimes and tickets for long island city, ny 11101. I mis the simpler times when staten island was full of farms, the airport, the drive in movie theater. If you frequently go to theaters, i strongly suggest you get the regal app because you accumulate points which in turn translates to discounts at the concession stand and movie tickets. Long islanders voted island 16 best movie theater on long island. Guide to new england drivein theaters new england today. Finger lakes drive in is new york states oldest operating drive in movie theater, offering film showings seasonally in auburn since 1947. The fireflies and stars light up the sky and youre sitting in your americanmade automobile with your arm around your sweetheart, enjoying a hot dog from the snack bar and watching that new summer flick on the big screen. While the majority of drivein theaters continue to close, this more recently built drivein was constructed from the ground up in 2016. For a 2015 list of free summer outdoor movie screening on long island, click here. Today, they exist solely in our memories, a reminder of a simpler time before the birth of the megoplex concrete bunkers that began to infest the landscape. Drivein movie theaters poised for a comeback amid coronavirus crisis.
Ariel, 12, maor, 11, and chanan, 7, standing outside sunrise cinemas after seeing a movie, jan. Bengies drivein theatre outdoor movies, family fun. With graham phillips, zack pearlman, ashley greene, bobby moynihan. Though there were drive ins as early as the 1910s, the first patented drive in was opened on june 6, 1933 by richard hollingshead in new jersey. Get to know the current and upcoming long island events. This theater was a beautiful familyoriented drivein that served northern suffolk and eastern nassau counties from its opening july 25, 1956 to its closing in around 1977.
Beckys was voted best drivein theater in the lehigh valley area in the morning calls readers choice awards since the category was created in 2007. Find a drivein theater near nyc for outdoor movie screenings. Free for kids 4 and under the fair oaks drivein theater features two screens, both of which show double features. By the time the 50s arrived, there were upwards of 4,000 drivein theaters across the country.
Sunrise drive in postcard with ticket stubs, courtesy of bruce lacoste. Kate drozynski 0809 2015 drivein theaters seem like a relic of bygone days filled with malt shakes, letterman jackets and going steady but, if you can track one down, these outdoor screens. The fourbyfive mile chunk of suffolk county, shaped like. Showtimes and tickets for long beach, ny 11561 moviefone. Despicable me 2 harry chapin lakeside theatre, eisenhower park, hempstead turnpike, east meadow. Long island movie theaters, movie theater guide for long island. Appealing to families, hollingshead advertised his drive. Long island is a yearround destination with easy access to new york city and diverse attractions from the famed beaches of the hamptons, fire island and jones beach, to historic gold coast mansions, awardwinning vineyards, eclectic dining, boutique shopping and charming downtowns. Before the show, kids play frisbee and tag in front of the monstrous theater. Built in 1952, this singlescreen drivein was run by united artists theaters. Find 120 listings related to drive inn movie theater in long island on. There was a fully equipped playground which had a capacity for 500 children. Sunrise drive in neon screen tower lighting from 1974, courtesy of nicki capparelli.
Jun 18, 2011 any good indie theaters on li in sulfulk county. At one time, it was just another outdoor movie theater in suburbia, a vast, bumpy blacktop where children snoozed through the second feature. Long island city movie theaters movie theaters and drivein. Jul 23, 2015 clayton, southern delawares lasting theater delmarva media group correspondent published 11. The th annual long island winterfest is slated to once again take over the forks of long island, ny from february 7march 8.
Sunrise drivein theatre was located in valley stream, new. Long island drivein may play its last reels the new york times. The manager at the theater decided to cancel the rest of the weekend showings after. The lives of a young couple intertwine with a much older man, as he reflects back on a past love. Movie theater closing, last showings today long islands. Ad for both the sunrise and its sister drive in, the whitestone bridge, from the long island star journal on may 18, 1964.
The 10 best long island movie theaters with photos. The bengies features the biggest movie theatre screen in the usa. Sunrise drivein postcard with ticket stubs, courtesy of bruce lacoste. He created it as a solution for people unable to comfortably fit into smaller movie theater seats after creating a mini drive in for his mother. Find a movie theater close to long island city, new york to plan an enjoyable and convenient event. Generally, across america, the peak years for drive in theaters were the late 1950s. This was one of those drivein theatres that also had an indoor cinema where they ran the same movie.
This theater is open rain or shine seven days a week during the summer. Sunrise drive in screen tower, courtesy of domonic scalzo. Beckys was also recognized in 2016 in usa todays 10 best drivein theaters, coming in as the 5th best drivein theater in the usa. Although new york state was one of the first 10 states to host a drivein theater the first one opened in ny in 1938 on long island. The very first one opened in pennsauken in 1933 with the slogan \the whole family is. Transport your guests imaginations while planning a perfect event for a movie theater party. They were very visible when one traveled east on the long island expressway. From comedy to drama to animation, theres a movie for everyone. Down the road from the theater is springwood, the home of franklin d.
The history of drivein movie theaters and where they are. Big island drive in theater, schist lake, manitoba. According to the united drive in theatre owners association u. New york drivein theaters driveins and drivein movie. Despicable me 2 harry chapin lakeside theatre, eisenhower.
A long island city movie theater is a fantastic venue for a childs or teens birthday party as it is sure to entertain all of your guests while. Centurys 110drivein in melville, ny cinema treasures. Holtsville 4d theater takes movies to the next level newsday. To the stage 2903 long beach road oceanside, ny 11572 516 7666100 facebook page. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced. Best movie theater on long island best of long island. Clayton, southern delawares lasting theater delmarva media group correspondent published 11. There were easily over dozen drive ins on li in the 80s with the last i know of westbury closing in 98.
Subscribe to warwick drivein email newsletter to receive updates and event notifications. Mar 12, 2020 the fivescreen theater would be the largest drive in movie theater in the world, a claim spencer folmar of spencetf, llc verified by the guinness book of world records. It had a 124 feet wide screen and was equipped to screen cinemascope movies. But as of now, the starlite drivein is the only drivein that is operating in nebraska during the 2018 season.
Screen 1 is the larger of the two and typically screens the newest blockbuster. Though there were driveins as early as the 1910s, the first patented drivein was opened on june 6, 1933 by richard hollingshead in new jersey. Shoshana schultz, 36, of woodmere, with her sons from left. Shelter island is a qualified paradise because of challenges that are the flip side of its charms. This is a list of movie theater chains across the world. The information above is provided as a free service. No more wasting beautiful summer nights in a dark, airconditioned theater. Long island is an island stretching eastward from new york city in the metro new york region. Drivein movie theaters of new york and bordering states. The hounds drivein movie theater is one of the newest drivein theaters in the state of north carolina, as well as one of the newer driveins in the united states. Jun 07, 2017 though there were drive ins as early as the 1910s, the first patented drive in was opened on june 6, 1933 by richard hollingshead in new jersey. Drive is not affiliated with the long beach drive in.
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