center city – Moviegoing In Philadelphia

The Erlanger Theater in Philadelphia: An Ill-Fated, Forgotten Legacy of Abraham L. Erlanger

March 18, 2024 by tianyangw

Front view of The Erlanger Theater. Architectural Rendering by Hoffman-Hennon Co.. A Brief Overview of Erlanger’s life Our story starts with a boy in short trousers working after school hours. A. L. Erlanger began his career in the entertainment world selling opera glasses at the old Academy of Music in Cleveland. Little is known about … Read moreThe Erlanger Theater in Philadelphia: An Ill-Fated, Forgotten Legacy of Abraham L. Erlanger

The Big Bad Boyd and the Neighborhood Around It

January 5, 2022October 22, 2021 by aubluk

By Aubrey Luk and Michele Gross The Boyd Theatre retains its long-standing legacy as the last operating movie palace in downtown Philadelphia until its closing in 2002. In its heyday, the palace thrived off the spectacle of both the films shown as well as its extravagent layout. This area of downtown Philadelphia was a constant … Read moreThe Big Bad Boyd and the Neighborhood Around It

What’s Playing at the Roxy?

January 5, 2022October 13, 2021 by ekauf58

By Ethan Kaufman & Max Mester Picture a fluorescent marquee over a typical Philly storefront, posters line the wall of the milquetoast building. It reads: Roxy Theater. It may not look like much from the outset, but the Roxy has a rich history that deserves to be told, lest it be lost to the bowels … Read moreWhat’s Playing at the Roxy?