The geary boulevard movie house opened in 1949 and seated more than. San francisco movie times eventful movies is your source for uptodate movie times and movie theater information in san francisco. Fans line up during opening weekend to see star wars at the coronet theatre in san francisco. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Boxoffice of june 9, 1958, reported that renovations at the alexandria theatre, including the installation of the toddao screen and projection equipment for the upcoming road show run of south pacific, had reduced the seating capacity of the house to 1,250. After years of delay, swimming pool set to open inside richmond districts alexandria theater. The curran theatre, located at 445 geary street between taylor and mason streets in the theatre district of san francisco, california was opened in february 1922, and was named after its first owner, homer curran. One of san franciscos last gay porn theaters closing. Opensf history images san francisco history opensfhistory. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 94118 or san francisco, ca.
This streamline moderne cavern with 1,350 seats on a stadium plan, became san franciscos church of the bigbudget blockbuster. For the price you pay, i think its time that theater seats start to match movie theater seats at least. A few years ago, i took my husband on a tour of my san francisco, and got confused, thinking i. Located at 3630 balboa street, in san franciscos outer richmond, the balboa theater opened february 7, 1926. For more information on theater in san francisco, see culture of san francisco theater. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc kabuki 8 in san francisco, ca. Photos of coronet theatre in san francisco, ca cinema. Amc metreon 16 san francisco, california 94103 amc theatres. San francisco movie theaters then and now the big event. A meeting of these was held a few days ago in the offices of attorney leo kaufman and a committee was appointed to look out for their interests. Movie theaters in outer richmond, san francisco, ca.
Just ran across these pics from the chronicle from may 28,1977 at the coronet theater on geary and arguello, 3 days after. A few years ago, i took my husband on a tour of my san francisco, and got confused, thinking i had somehow misplaced the coronet. In an effort to enhance the safety and security of our guests and employees, any bags or packages measuring larger than 12x12x6 will not be permitted into the theatre. Any bay area theater qualifies, as long as i can find an old photo. San franciscos abandoned movie theaters the bold italic. Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you. Million dollar baby as with most movie theaters, the coronet opened promising the. So begins the party at the geary theater with richard obriens the rocky.
This 37,664 sf theater concert hall is for sale on. The hilarious peabody awardwinning hit tv comedy is performing at the golden gate theatre with an allnew mystery science theater 3000 live. Peter hartlaub is the pop culture critic at the san francisco chronicle. This broadway musical is based on the 1992 animated classic, which, if you havent yet. This calendar features sf shows, plays, and musicals at the larger theaters as well as performances in a smaller, more intimate setting for 2020. Construction of the geary began in 1908, and reopened on january 10, 1910.
San francisco has lost a great number of its classic movie theaters. Looking for hotels near geary theatre, san francisco. As people began acquiring televisions in the 50s, theaters. As of 2014, the theater is owned by carole shorenstein hays. All theaters 167 open 37showing movies 24 closed demolished 64 restoring 2 renovating 2. From temple to movie theater, the alcazar theater has been a flashy staple on geary since its construction in 1917. View this property and other commercial real estate at. Balboa theater movie times showtimes and tickets san. The alexandria theatre opened on november 26, 1923 with douglas maclean in going up.
San francisco coronet movie house earns short reprieve. Movie theaters in southeast san francisco, san francisco. As with most movie theaters, the coronet opened promising the latest. The fate of san franciscos alexandria theater on geary boulevard is unclear after the 1923 building was sold earlier this week to an undisclosed buyer patrick luy, an agent with coldwell banker.
Coronet theater with marquee for first film shown there, 1949. Movie club is separate and apart from movie fan and is subject to additional terms and conditions. Geary theater 415 geary st, san francisco, ca 94102 yerba buena center for the arts 701 mission st, san francisco, ca 94103 roxie theater roxie film center 3125th 16 st, san francisco, ca 94103 american conservatory theater 405 geary st, san francisco, ca 94102 century san francisco centre 9. Plan on attending if youre looking for a night at the theater with a little extra pizazz. American conservatory theater nurtures the art of live theater through dynamic productions, intensive actor training in its conservatory, and an ongoing engagement with its community. Apr 23, 2020 book now at 38 restaurants near geary theatre on opentable. Nov 03, 2011 san francisco movie theaters then and now. Coronet theatre western neighborhoods project san francisco. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 94102 or san francisco, ca. Opened on november 2, 1949 with cary grant in i was a male war bride.
Bliss and faville, one of the most prominent architectural firms in san francisco, designed the geary theater. If you have amc van ness 14 listed as your favorite theatre in your amc stubs account, log in and go to my amc now to select a new favorite theatre. On a dark and stormy night, brad and janet get a flat tire. Amc metreon 16 san francisco, california 94103 amc. The last of the great san francisco movie theaters. San francisco classic movie theaters closures and updates. If you have a promotional code, please enter it in the box below.
Once hailed as the largest single screen theater in san francisco, its a shame that they had to shut it down. Under the leadership of artistic director pam mackinnon and executive director jennifer bielstein, a. After years of delay, swimming pool set to open inside. Showtimes and tickets for san francisco, ca 94102 moviefone. Today, its one of three theaters in the city managed and owned by shorenstein hays. It s an uncredited photo in the san francisco public library collection. Upgrade your movie with reclined seating and cinemark xd.
Restaurants near american conservatory theater, san francisco. We saw the birthday party and wakey wakey at the act on geary. The coronet theatre in san francisco, on the saturday afternoon after star wars opened in the city. Planning commission voted 41 to approve modified plans for the longvacant theater. Showtimes and tickets for san francisco, ca 94118 moviefone. Coronet theatre in san francisco, ca cinema treasures. The geary boulevard movie house opened in 1949 and seated more than 1,350.
The best movie theater in san francisco alamo drafthouse, amc kabuki, amc metreon 16 with imax, balboa theatre, castro theatre. In building theaters nearest the home, it is my aim to provide entertainment for them of a standard worthy of family patronage. The geary and strand theaters have accessible seating on all levels. Beverly hills playhouse of san francisco theater and acting school at 414 mason street, suite 502 in union square bill graham civic auditorium seats 7000, at 99 grove street in the san francisco civic center.
May, 2016 one of san franciscos last gay porn theaters closing the shuttering of the tea room theatre leaves only one other adult gay theater in the queer mecca. This indicates applicable sections for your promotional code. One of san franciscos last gay porn theaters closing the shuttering of the tea room theatre leaves only one other adult gay theater in the queer mecca. Discover and share movie times for movies now playing and coming soon to local theaters in san francisco. Amc kabuki 8 san francisco, california 94115 amc theatres. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Alexandria theater, a 1923 landmark, closes its doors sfgate. Full of crazy byzantine arches and colorful terra cotta, the building was. My only issue is the seats could definitely use revamping. In the 1940s, at the height of the theater age, san francisco had over a hundred movie houses.
Movie theaters, in san francisco, ca san francisco. San francisco theater dates, times, and tips to get discounted tickets. Going to the movies in san francisco was a novelty and a rarity. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc metreon 16 in san francisco, ca. Jun 22, 2019 after years of delay, swimming pool set to open inside richmond districts alexandria theater. Movie theaters in san francisco, ca cinema treasures. Coronet theatre stood on geary boulevard in san franciscos richmond district from. Coronet theatre stood on geary boulevard in san franciscos richmond district from 1949 to 2005. Century san francisco centre 9 and xd cinemark theatres. The theater streams independent films as well as major releases.
The 10 best hotels near geary theater in san francisco. Really pretty, epic theater with comfortable seats and very helpfulsweet staff. With a dazzling mix of sequins and fishnet stockings, directorchoreographer sam pinkleton reimagines rocky horror as a swirling, scifi world for 2020 san francisco. Geary theater 415 geary st san francisco, ca performing arts. The coronet san francisco, california movie theater. As with most movie theaters, the coronet opened promising the latest innovations and gimmicks.
Theater names in the three tables below now link to corresponding pages on the encyclopedic cinema treasures website, that provide historical background info for each theater, photos, mapping, as well as related discussion threads that offer firsthand anecdotes about the lives of. I realized the only movie playing while were in sf was the new indiana jones. This is a nice theater in a good location of san francisco. Old movie theaters san francisco forum tripadvisor. On that subject, raw sewage bubbling up from the sidewalk outside. Fans of san franciscos coronet theater who arrived sunday to watch a final film before the 56yearold movie house is converted into senior housing learned that the theater wasnt closing at. The 20 most san francisco movies of all time thrillist. The movie played exclusively in san francisco at the coronet, and lines snaked.
Dec 02, 2012 theatre 1839 temple beautiful, 1839 geary blvd. The coronet at 3575 geary, one of san franciscos largest theaters with 1,350 seats, and the theater that had. American conservatory theater san francisco 2020 all you. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Truly a fixture of our san francisco community, the geary theater is located in the heart of the union square shopping and theatrical district, close to public. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. Geary theater 415 geary st, san francisco, ca 94102 yerba buena center for the arts 701 mission st, san francisco, ca 94103 roxie theater roxie film center 3125th 16 st, san francisco, ca 94103 american conservatory theater 405 geary st, san francisco, ca 94102 century san francisco centre 9 and xd. It has been cited as the traditional seat of legitimate drama in san francisco since 1910, the year of its completion and opening. Library the former site of the synagogue for temple beth israel, an early jewish congregation in san francisco, founded around 1860, which began constructing its fifth building at 1839 geary in 1905, although its completion was. Alexandria theatre in san francisco, ca cinema treasures. I love the old theaters is there anything worthwhile near geary or elsewhere.
Theater district landmark for sale 650 geary st, san francisco, ca. The geary was the only theater within 400 miles of san francisco to present the film and one of only 14 in the country to show it in disneys revolutionary stereo process called fantasound. Because i had to see it in my childhood movie theater, or it wouldnt have been the same. This is a list of theatres and live performance venues in san francisco, california. Accessible seating may be purchased online or by calling our box office at 415. From the beginning, it was one of the richmond districts leading secondrun theaters. A meeting of these was held a few days ago in the offices of attorney leo kaufman and a committee was. Event details about the rocky horror show in san francisco on april 23, 2020 watch, listen, photos and tickets. Showcasing the years best new independent avantgarde pop culture films, the frozen film festival takes its name from the distinct chill of the san francisco summer. The geary theater was listed on the national register of historic places on may 27, 1975, and was designated an official san francisco landmark on july 11, 1976. Restaurants near american conservatory theater, san francisco on tripadvisor.
Sign up for eventfuls the reel buzz newsletter to get uptodate movie times and theater information delivered right to your inbox. The best movie theater in san francisco sf station. If you have amc van ness 14 listed as your favorite theatre in. Growing up in presidio heights, and being an avid 34 times a week moviegoer in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, i deeply lament the loss of so many of the goldenera theaters, including the ones you mention.
Beer and wine, digital projection, game room, listening devices, wheelchair accessible. The rocky horror show at american conservatory theater. Sleight director tapped for star wars, eli roth to make a borderlands movie and more. The kids theater event that will no doubt thrill tykes to teens and above is disneys aladdin, which is coming to san francisco just in time for thanksgiving break and christmas vacation. Plaza in the civic center neighborhood of san francisco. Just ran across these pics from the chronicle from may 28,1977 at the coronet theater on geary. San francisco movie house closures are listed spanning the period of 1978 to the present, grouped in the tables below by art houses and repertory cinemas, first run theaters, and mission street and neighorbhood theaters. Mustsee theater in san francisco in 2020 san francisco. Mustsee theater in san francisco in 2020 san francisco travel.
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