Find movie theatres in bethlehem, pa on yellowbook. The boyd voted best movie theater bethlehem, pa patch. Boyd theater, i saw many movies here ferry building san. Moravian college interested in boyd theater business news. The boyd is one of the 22 theaters in my new book after the final curtain. Boyd theatre closed in bethlehem, pa 18018 citysearch. Bethlehems boyd theatre may face its final curtain call the. Touchstone theatre bethlehem, pa theatre that transforms. The longshuttered boyd theatre, once a beloved vaudeville and movie house in center city bethlehem, will be demolished to make way for a. Apartment project to be the next act for bethlehems beloved boyd.
Amc classic bethlehem 12 movie times showtimes and. Moravian college is interested in obtaining the longclosed boyd theater in centercity bethlehem, according to a statement released friday by moravian president bryon l. Not all ticket types are available for all performances. Looking for movie theaters in or near bethlehem, pa.
First opened in in 1921, the roxy theatre continues to operate as the only commercial theatre in northampton, pa. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian age 21 or. View 26 photos for 2015 boyd st, bethlehem, pa 18017 a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,080 sq. Bethlehem wants to know whats next for the boyd theatre. The boyd theatre, closed since may because of water damage, will remain. May 09, 2020 find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 18015 or bethlehem, pa. Showtimes and tickets for bethlehem, pa 18018 moviefone. Allentown lost its last one when the colonial was demolished still has symphony hall aka lyric of old, and easton has the state. The theater was renamed the boyd in 1934, when it was purchased by the boyd company, owners of three regional theaters of the same name allentown, easton and philadelphia, as well as bethlehems globe theater. Bethlehems boyd theatre may face its final curtain call. Built in a neighborhood of row homes, there was little or no place for people to park their cars nearby, and in the age of mall multicinemas in the suburbs, the charm of a smallsingle screen theater showing secondrun films built in a neighborhood that was in decline. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 18018 or bethlehem, pa.
The boyd in philadelphia, by then, was owned by warner brothers, under the stanley warner theatres division. As appeared on the big screen cinema guide by scott jentsch on january 20, 2016. Boyd theatre 30 w broad st bethlehem, pa movie theatres. Moravian college interested in boyd theater business. Amc classic bethlehem 12 movie times showtimes and tickets. On may 23, 2011, the boyd theatre in bethlehem, pennsylvania closed due to damage from heavy rains. The theater was one of the first in the region to embrace dolby stereo sound. Apartment project to be the next act for bethlehems beloved. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 18015 or bethlehem, pa. Jan 15, 2016 the college theater the boyd theater was originally called the colonial the globe theater the palace theater the nile theater was originally called the savoy all of these had large auditoriums, with a capacity of over 1,000 people each. At one time, moravian college was interested in buying and rehabbing the former movie theater into a performance venue, but abandoned the. Located in philadelphias center city neighborhood, the 2,450 seat theater was commissioned by.
The loyal customers of the boyd are what really makes the theatre, heydt said in the news release. Under all the later trappings in the boyd there is a real vintage house that will be a treasure again if the restoration is properly handled. Though the christmas season can also be a busy time at the movies, it is too. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. Get hours, phone, website, contacts, maps, directions. Founded in 1981, touchstone theatre is a professional nonprofit ensemble theatre company based in bethlehem, pennsylvania. Learn more about the information we have for touchstone theatre.
Located in philadelphias center city neighborhood, the 2,450 seat theater was commissioned by alexander boyd and built by hoffmanhenon, a philadelphia architecture firm also known for the construction of the nearby prince music theatre. For over 85 years the boyd theatre has brought great entertainment to the lehigh valley. This 1,080 square foot house sits on a 2,300 square foot lot and features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Find a local amc theatre near you in allentown, pennsylvania.
Keeping the faith at bethlehems boyd theater ghost. Mar 23, 2018 bethlehem s beloved boyd theatre and the storefronts surrounding it have been steadily crumbling for years the boyd shuttered in 2011 and the adjacent storefronts were condemned in 2015. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc classic bethlehem 12 in bethlehem, ga. Theater owner says she hopes to provide a reopening update very soon. Dec 27, 2018 the theater was renamed the boyd in 1934, when it was purchased by the boyd company, owners of three regional theaters of the same name allentown, easton and philadelphia, as well as bethlehems globe theater. The first wawa store, which opened in folsom, delaware county, on april 16, 1964, is still running today as one of 650 outlets in six states. A post on the theater s facebook page simply read the boyd theatre is currently closed for repairs and restoration.
Get local movie show times, watch trailers, and buy movie tickets. Bethlehems beloved boyd theatre and the storefronts surrounding it have been steadily crumbling for years the boyd shuttered in 2011 and the adjacent storefronts were condemned in. Find movie theaters local business listings in and near catasauqua, pa. Located near bethlehems main street, the boyd theatre is an historic onescreen movie theater.
Anyone who wants to see the boyd theatre in bethlehem, pa remain a theatre please join this page and voice your opinion. The boyd theatre in bethlehem, pennsylvania closed in 2011 after suffering damage from a storm. The boyd theatre was a 1920s era movie palace in center city, philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Amc classic bethlehem 12 bethlehem, georgia 30620 amc. The community theater, known today as pennsylvania playhouse, presently located on illicks mill road in the city of bethlehem, was incorporated in 1946. Comments about boyd theatre in bethlehem, pa cinema. A post on the theaters facebook page simply read the boyd theatre is currently closed for repairs and restoration. Founded in 1981, touchstone theatre is a professional nonprofit ensemble theatre company based in bethlehem. Historical bethlehem, pa nice old town, photo walk, bethlehem pa, lehigh valley. See more ideas about movie theater, theatre and pennsylvania. Keeping the faith at bethlehems boyd theater ghost signs.
Find 1 listings related to boyd theatre in bethlehem on. Moved to kcmo for a few years and moved back to bethlehem. Lehigh valley, kids shows, back in the day, movies and tv shows, sally, my. The allen theater was built at a time when allentown was a pedestrian city. Alexander boyd, as of 1934, no longer owned the boyd theatre in philadelphia. Some people in bethlehem are hoping the show isnt over for good at a theater thats been closed for years. Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you. Prior to that date, its beginnings took its form from plays and players in 1926, bethlehem civic theater in 1938 and in the 40s as the drawing room theater. Nov 29, 2011 the boyd theatre, philadelphia, pennsylvanias only art deco movie palace, opened on christmas day in 1928.
Boyd theatre gets new owner as appeared on the big screen cinema guide by scott jentsch on january 20, 2016. I love bethlehem and wouldnt want to live anywhere else. It seats 400 and has dolby digital surround sound and a full concession stand. Get answers from boyd theatre staff and past visitors.
The boyd theatre should stay a theatre home facebook. The boyd theatre, philadelphia, pennsylvanias only art deco movie palace, opened on christmas day in 1928. Located near bethlehem s main street, the boyd theatre is an historic onescreen movie theater. Showtimes and tickets for bethlehem, pa 18015 moviefone. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore.
Fans of the citys last cinema house hoped the charming theater. It looks like bethlehems crumbling boyd theatre has screened its final movie fans of the citys last cinema house hoped the charming theater might be saved when developer charles c. The history of the boyd theatre in bethlehem the morning. Apartment project to be the next act for bethlehems. The boyd theater abandoned center city, philadelphia skyline. At that time, the owners were resolved to repair and reopen the theater, but the 1921 theater hasnt shown a movie since. What a beautiful city see more ideas about bethlehem, bethlehem pa and city. It operated as a movie theater for 74 years, operating under the name sameric as part of the united artists theater chain, before closing in 2002. Sands casino bethlehem pennsylvania, bethlehem, pennsylvania. Boyd will stay closed through 2011 bethlehem, pa patch. In march 1970, the a b boyd chain was liquidated due to the death of the last owner of the chain in 1969, and the allentown boyd, along with the boyd theaters in bethlehem and eastern were ordered to be sold. Find a local amc movie theatre in allentown, pennsylvania. Bethlehem, pa rain damage deprives owner of busiest season.
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