Reopening of Upper West Side Theater

The Brooklyn Paramount Theatre is set to reopen on March 27, 2024, after a significant restoration that preserves its historic features while introducing modern amenities. The grand reopening will feature performances from renowned artists such as Busta Rhymes and Norah Jones, revitalizing the venue's legacy as a cultural landmark. Meanwhile, the Metro Theater on the Upper West Side, closed for nearly two decades, is gaining traction for a potential revival led by film producer Ira Deutchman and supported by celebrities like Martin Scorsese and Ethan Hawke. Deutchman's plan includes transforming the theater into a five-screen art house cinema with a café and an educational center. The community group New Friends of Metro Theater has endorsed this initiative, which aims to restore vibrant film exhibition to the area. Both projects reflect a renewed enthusiasm for preserving and revitalizing historic entertainment spaces in New York City.