The iconic Metro Theater on Manhattan's Upper West Side has been sold to the Upper West Side Cinema Center, a nonprofit organization, after receiving significant funding from state government. The theater, which closed two decades ago, is set to be transformed into a vibrant cultural hub featuring five cinema screens, a lounge, and a café. The project, costing approximately $6.9 million, requires further fundraising of $15 to $25 million for comprehensive renovations, emphasizing the community's desire for a contemporary venue for cinema and arts.
A landmark Art Deco movie theater on Manhattan's Upper West Side has been sold to a nonprofit, following $3.5 million in grants from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The Metro Theater will become a revitalized five-screen cinema with a lounge and café, but an additional $15 to $25 million is needed for full renovations.
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