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Why did Roxy Parramatta close?

Why did Roxy Parramatta close?

The Roxy Theatre in Parramatta has been closed since 2014. Its owner wanted to build a 29-storey development and demolish part of the theatre. That proposal has been rejected, with a court ruling it would have an “unacceptable impact” on its heritage significance.

Who owns the Roxy in Parramatta?

Roxy Theatre, Parramatta

Roxy Theatre
Owner The Palace Group
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official name Roxy Theatre; Roxy Spanish Theatre; Hoyts Roxy Centre; Village Roxy 3
Type state heritage (built)

Who owns the Roxy Theatre?

Lou Adler
Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood)

Owner Lou Adler and Nic Adler
Type Nightclub
Genre(s) Rock
Capacity 500
Website

When was the Roxy built?

In 1973, Lou Adler and Elmer Valentine, with help from original partners, David Geffen, Elliot Roberts and Peter Asher, opened the now world famous music venue. These successful men got together to create The Roxy after they witnessed one too many venues neglect, mistreat and deceive several artists.

When did the Roxy Cinema close?

Roxy Theatre (New York City)

Construction
Closed March 29, 1960
Demolished 1960
Years active 1927–1960
Architect Walter W. Ahlschlager

Where was the Roxy in Brisbane?

Popular clubs at the time included The Roxy with Patches upstairs, located where The Arena now stands on Brunswick Street, and Terminus, one of the city’s premier gay clubs at the time opposite the train station.

How big is the Roxy?

The 53,000 square foot site has state of the art sound, lights and production capabilities for live music, corporate meetings and private events. Coca-Cola Roxy hosts approximately 40 shows per year and presents a diverse range of local, national and international artists and bands.

Where was the original Roxy?

New York City
The Roxy (sometimes Roxy NYC) was a popular nightclub located at 515 West 18th Street in New York City. Located in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, it began as a roller skating rink and roller disco in 1978, founded by Steve Bauman, Richard Newhouse and Steve Greenberg.

Why was the Roxy Theater demolished?

The end of the Roxy Theatre signified the beginning of the end for thousands of movie palaces across the country. With its destruction, New York City began to destroy its past for urban renewal and the city, and movie palaces, have never been the same.

Why are cinemas called Roxy?

Samuel L. Rothapfel was the famous American dance/theatre/vaudeville and cinema entrepreneur whose famous nickname was “Roxy”. Rothapfel was born in Stillwater Minnesota on July 9, 1882. He was responsible for the great appeal of spectacular movie palaces.

Who performed at the Roxy?

Notable performers at the Roxy include Neil Young, Frank Zappa, Bob Marley, the Ramones who played their first California concert at the Roxy in 1976, George Benson, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Guns N’ Roses, Jane’s Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more.

Does the Roxy still exist?

The Roxy (sometimes Roxy NYC) was a popular nightclub located at 515 West 18th Street in New York City. Located in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, it began as a roller skating rink and roller disco in 1978, founded by Steve Bauman, Richard Newhouse and Steve Greenberg. The Roxy shut down permanently in March 2007.

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