Bellevue Theatre In Montclair May Be Resurrected, Report Says

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A beloved movie theater in Montclair may be getting a second chance after shutting down almost two years ago, a report says.

The owner of the Bellevue Theatre – which closed its doors in November 2017 – has signed a lease with Highgate Hall LLC, with plans to restore and modernize the venue, Montclair Local reported.

The company’s backers reportedly include some big names in show biz, including producer Luke Parker Bowles and actor Patrick Wilson, both of whom are Montclair residents, as well as local real estate developer Steven Plofker, Montclair Local stated.

The group expects to start construction on the Bellevue – including in-theater dining and a bar space – in November 2019. (Read the full article)

After the theater closed in 2017, local arts lovers tried to keep it going via an online petition that gathered hundreds of signatures.

"The Montclair Bellevue Theater has been nestled in Upper Montclair for almost 100 years," the petition read. "This space is iconic to Montclair and beloved by many, it would be a shame to let it waste away into another gentrified retail or office space."

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