211 Front Street, Greenport, NY 11944

Historic Greenport Theater For Sale

The historic movie theater in the heart of downtown Greenport New York is being offered for sale or long term lease. Built in 1939 by Prudential Theaters, it was designed by renowned theatre architect John Eberson to replace an earlier theater destroyed by the Great New England Hurricane of 1938.The theatre was multiplexed seventy years later, and restored by the current owner to its magnificence in a renovation that recognized its 1939 design. A classic 23 foot neon sign was designed and installed on the façade.Interior renovations included new seating, a custom ticket booth, cafe and space for regularly scheduled art exhibitions. The four theaters have a total of 632 seats. In addition to screening films, the venue is used for live concerts, cultural events, and various film and television festivals. The Greenport has just undergone an interior refresh after being closed as a result of COVID, and is fully ready for film exhibition and other events.