If you love classic old movie theatres and films starring Dustin Hoffman then this may be a welcome summer escape for you.
The historic Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, New York is featuring films series this summer celebrating Dustin Hoffman in some of his most memorable roles – all of them being screened on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at a ticket price of just $3.
The film series kicked off on July 1 with The Graduate, the film that made Hoffman a star, and continues with Wag The Dog on July 8, Tootsie on July 22, Kramer vs. Kramer on July 29, Midnight Cowboy on Aug. 5, Little Big Man on Aug. 12, All The President’s Men on Aug. 19, Marathon Man on Aug. 26 and Rainman on Sept. 2.
The Riviera Theatre is one of those gems of a movie house that have too often been torn down in downtowns across North America, only to be replaced by soulless, box structures. It was built in 1926 with an Italian Renaissance designed in mind, with interior artwork that is worth the price of admission just to see. When the theatre was opened 84 years ago, its owners received letters of congratulations from the likes of movie producer Cecil B. Demille.
One of the prize features of the theatre is its ‘Mighty Wurlitzer organ’, which is still played for movie audiences as they take their seats. For more information on the Riviera Theatre, located on 67 Webster Street in North Tonawanda, N.Y., and a list of movies and other performances being featured their in the days and months ahead visit www.rivieratheatre.org or call 1-716- 692-2413
The Riviera theater is also home to “The American Legion band of the Tonawandas”….great band!!!
Also in North Tonawanda is Panes Italian restaurant, cheap, fantastic food!