Theaters

Theater real estate news and analysis focusing on the development, preservation, and repurposing of performing arts spaces. From historic renovations to emerging entertainment hubs, Commercial Observer delivers insights CRE professionals need to succeed in this niche market. Read more about Special Purpose Commercial Real Estate.

People waiting in line for tickets.
Restaurants · Leases
New York City

Sure, Broadway Shows Are Struggling — But Broadway Isn’t

By Larry Getlen
Seaport Entertainment Group CEO Matt Partridge and a concert at Pier 17.
Theaters · Development
New York City

The Rooftop at Pier 17 Cancels Conversion to Year-Round Venue

By Larry Getlen
Architect Zoltan Pali, SPF:a.
Theaters · Development
California

Architect Zoltan Pali on 30 Years of Designing in L.A. and What’s Coming in 2025

By Nick Trombola
Jeff Sagansky, Elie Samaha, and the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Theaters · Investments & Sales
California

Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre Sells to Elie Samaha, Jeff Sagansky, Others, for About $50M

By Nick Trombola
Jeff Sagansky and the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Theaters · Investments & Sales
California

Former Hollywood Exec Jeff Sagansky Negotiating Deal to Buy Dolby Theatre: Report

By Nick Trombola
A lot of potential customers: Taylor Swift fans wait to enter a recent concert in Denver.
Shopping Centers · Leases
National

Taylor Swift’s New Movie a Lifeline to Malls and Movie Theaters

By Patrick Sisson
Regal has renegotiated its lease after threatening to close in early 2023 amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Theaters · Leases
New York City

Manhattan’s Union Square Regal Theater Isn’t Closing After All

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
Midtown Skyline of Manhattan, New York shows VIA 57 West at 625 West 57th St. in Hells Kitchen Pyramid and Hudson River, architecture by Bjarke Ingelss Tetrahedron.
Restaurants · Leases
New York City

Look Dine-in Cinemas Plotting First NYC Outpost in Hell’s Kitchen

By Mark Hallum
Founders Row.
Theaters · Leases
Washington DC

Luxury Movie Theater Coming to Falls Church’s Founders Row

By Keith Loria
Front entrance to Regal Cinemas 16.
Theaters · More
National

Regal Cinemas Parent Cineworld Files for Bankruptcy

By Nicholas Rizzi
The sign above the Regal UA Court Street & RPX movie theater in New York City laments continued closures due to coronavirus on October 8. With theaters closed in New York and Los Angeles, and would-be movie goers across the country choosing to stay away, U.S. cinemas are sending out a desperate plea for help, which has so far gone unanswered by Congress and studios.
Theaters · Leases
New York City

Regal Blames Court Street Theater Closure on Rising Rents

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
Theaters · Leases
Washington DC

Monumental Sports & Entertainment Bringing Esports Theater to DC’s Gallery Place

By Keith Loria
The sign above the Regal UA Court Street & RPX movie theater in New York City laments continued closures due to coronavirus on October 8. With theaters closed in New York and Los Angeles, and would-be movie goers across the country choosing to stay away, U.S. cinemas are sending out a desperate plea for help, which has so far gone unanswered by Congress and studios.
Theaters · Leases
New York City

Regal Court Street Theater Shutters Suddenly in Downtown Brooklyn

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
The Tony Kiser Theater at 681 Eighth Avenue.
Theaters · Leases
New York City

Second Stage Re-Inks 17K-SF Lease at Tony Kiser Theater

By Mark Hallum
Front entrance to Regal Cinemas 16.
Theaters · Leases
California

Regal Cinemas to Rescue Former ArcLight Theater in LA

By Greg Cornfield
amc times square closed for coronavirus
Theaters · More
National

Investors May Love AMC, But Movie Theaters Still Have Long Way To Go

By Celia Young
Alamo Drafthouse
Theaters · More
New York City

Alamo Drafthouse Emerges From Bankruptcy With Plans for NYC, DC Theaters

By Nicholas Rizzi