Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you. The beach stadium 5 was demolished to make way for an expansion of the acme market. Generally, across america, the peak years for drivein theaters were the late 1950s. It was the last gasp for drive ins on long island, being the last one in operation before closing in 1998. The last long island drivein movie theater closed in 1998, but at one time the island had more than a dozen, including what was billed as the united states largest. Browse all of loopnets theater listings and other commercial real estate including land, multifamily apartments, retail and office buildings, industrial property, hotels and motels, shopping centers and much more. Long island movie theaters, movie theater guide for long island. Situated on 12 acres, with an 82 wide screen and a capacity for parking up to 600 cars, the drive in is operating this season every nite of the week, april thru september. The th annual long island winterfest is slated to once again take over the forks of long island, ny from february 7march 8. The lego movie 2 harry chapin lakeside theatre, eisenhower park, east meadow. At one time, it was just another outdoor movie theater in suburbia, a vast, bumpy blacktop where children snoozed through the second feature.
Drivein movie theaters of new york and bordering states. Bayshoresunrise drivein in bay shore, ny cinema treasures. Sunrise drivein in valley stream, ny cinema treasures. Cinema lives on as its replacement is united artists westbury 12, which also shares space. 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. No more wasting beautiful summer nights in a dark, airconditioned theater. Ah, i fell in love with haley mills every summer here. Drive is not affiliated with the long beach drive in.
Subscribe to warwick drive in email newsletter to receive updates and event notifications. 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. Despite the vintage charm and retro aesthetic of four brothers drivein, it is the newest drivein theatre in the country. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc raceway 10 in westbury, ny. During the early years however, long island was rich with many outdoor cinemas and for. Bay shore sunrise drivein theatre was located in bay shore. Open new york drive ins new york drivein statistics history of the american drivein theatre.
Bay shore sunrise drive in snackbar and screen 1, courtesy of the east islip historical society. We get asked on a daily basis the fate of the drive in season. About hyde park drive in in continuous operation since 1949, hyde park is one of four ny drive ins which are less than a twohour drive from manhattan. Sunrise drivein on long island, ny drive in theater, drive in movie. The opening movies were fred astaire in daddy long legs. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc roosevelt field 8 in garden city, ny. Mar 29, 2016 find the best drive in theater near nyc. Amc raceway 10 westbury, new york 11590 amc theatres. From comedy to drama to animation, theres a movie for everyone. Find a drivein theater near nyc for outdoor movie screenings.
Over the years, long island had its fair share of drivein movies, in places like commack, melville, bay shore, rocky point and bethpage, among others. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by covid19. A home depot and shop rite plaza is built on the site of the former bay shore sunrise drive in, image from 2007, courtesy of rick cohen. New york has always been known for its rich heritage of theatre and performing arts culture, and that is not just limited to the lime lit stages of broadway in new york city. Keeping history alive with everyones favorite pastime. 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. The 10 best long island movie theaters with photos. Long island show listings all the theater on stage. Situated on 12 acres, with an 82 wide screen and a capacity for parking up to 600 cars, the drivein is operating this season every nite of the week, april thru september. This was one of long islands most popular drive in theaters because it was right over the city line. The opening movies were fred astaire in daddy long legs, a cinemascope feature, and joel mccrea in stranger on horseback. Long island movie theaters, movie theater guide for long. Studio theatre long island is available for rent during the week and on weekends when theatrical productions are not being presented.
Long island drivein may play its last reels the new york times. Coyote drivein fort worth texas drivein movie theater for. Just 50 miles from the big apple, warwick drivein is a family business thats been screening movies since 1950. Even though the theater had been upgraded over the years, frank theaters can never get enough. Big island drive in theater, schist lake, manitoba. Perhaps its the influence of the many hollywood actors, directors, singers and performers who call long island home, or perhaps the close proximity to new york citys broadway and film scene, but long island theater is passionate about performing both live and interactive theatre performances. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. For a 2015 list of free summer outdoor movie screening on long island, click here.
You may also find listings for nearby brooklyn and queens. 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. Open new york driveins new york drivein statistics history of the american drivein theatre. Head out of the city for a night and enjoy a movie at one of these drivein theaters near new york. 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. See a complete list of long island theatre, what broadway shows and tours, upcoming shows, local long island theatre, community theatre, comedy and more are running in long island. This theater and the bay shore cinema actually did make it to the 90s i dont know. Id work at my brother in laws jack burkhardt texaco station washing windshields and when i got enough tips, go to skippys for one of those, at that time, new type of shake. Coyote drivein fort worth texas drivein movie theater. The last long island drive in movie theater closed in 1998, but at one time the island had more than a dozen, including what was billed as the united states largest.
We are closed for movies during the statewide stay at home order but will resume showing as soon as it is lifted. Whether youre looking to see the hottest local band play, or you are headed out for dinner and a show, find out what lis. Centurys 110drivein in melville, ny cinema treasures. Sit back, snack on some popcorn and watch the stars beneath the stars. Rocky point drive in marquee from 2007, courtesy of rick cohen. Many featured a playground for the kids to burn off their abundant energy before the film started, and each featured a snack bar that usually had more food options than the tradition candy and popcorn. Mar 20, 2017 7 drive in movie theaters in the tristate area published march 20.
Audio for the movies soundtrack is provided with a local radio broadcast 87. Just 50 miles from the big apple, warwick drive in is a family business thats been screening movies since 1950. Our large, comfortable lobby and intimate 140 seat theatre is ideal for events such as dance recitals, company offsites, lectures, seminars, product demonstrations and cultural events. The ultimate guide to movie theatres and drive ins in the usa and canada. It was previously called the beach theatre, beach twin, and beach 4. Built in 1952, this singlescreen drivein was run by united artists theaters.
By the time the 50s arrived, there were upwards of 4,000 drivein theaters across the country. The design concept for the theatre, which opened in 2014, is based on. The 10 best long island movie theaters with photos tripadvisor. Operations might look a little different with all the changes in the world today but we will do our best to keep bringing you our best entertainment and concession items. In her spare time she likes to travel, check out the local food and. The bayshoresunrise drivein opened in may 1955 as a single screen theatre with a capacity for 1,500 cars. Instead, take in the sunset over the city skyline or lie on a blanket in one of long islands picturesque parks. Coyote drivein is a drivein movie theater in fort worth.
Drive in theaters are no longer a thing of the past. Rocky point drivein theatre was located in rocky point, new york. Plays and theaters in suffolk county and nassau county. Here, we take a look at 14 of new york states oldest and newest drive in theaters. The information above is provided as a free service. For a 2015 list of free summer outdoor movie screening on long island. Bay shore sunrise drive in screen 2, courtesy of the east islip historical society. Jun 27, 2019 long island free outdoor movie nights summer 2019.
Beach stadium 5 in beach haven, nj cinema treasures. Islip theater gets remake, to reopen midmarch newsday. Generally, across america, the peak years for drive in theaters were the late 1950s. Coyote drive in is a drive in movie theater in fort worth.
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