Built in 1929, the theatre once housed 3,000 seats and was a showcase for celebrities and vaudeville. The theatre stood virtually empty since the 1970's and is now being totally restored to its' former grandeur. The paintings, plaster ornamentation and grand chandeliers are priceless.
Transportation:
Walking directions from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal:
The Historic St. George Theatre is just two blocks from the SI Ferry Terminal. When exiting the ferry, walk up to street level, (Richmond Terrace). Across the street you will see a large historic building...Borough Hall. St. George Theatre is behind that building. Walk to the LEFT of the building and go up the steps...this will put you behind Borough Hall. On the corner of HYATT STREET you will see Victory State Bank. Walk straight up Hyatt St. just one block. It's a bit of a hill but a short walk.
From Brooklyn:
Verrazano Bridge...you MUST take the LOWER LEVEL. You will exit immediately after the tolls to your right. Exit will read: BAY STREET. Go to the light and make a LEFT onto BAY STREET. Take Bay St. for about 2.5 miles. Make a LEFT onto SLOSSON TERRACE. At the stop sign, make a RIGHT onto CENTRAL AVE. Go to the next stop sign and make a LEFT onto HYATT STREET. You will be right in front of St. George Theatre.
From Goethals Bridge: NJ
Stay on the Staten Island Expressway, 278 East, toward Brooklyn/Verrazano Bridge. Get off exit # 12. Exit will read: TODT HILL, SLOSSON AVE. At the light, make a LEFT onto SLOSSON AVE. Go 3 lights and make a RIGHT onto VICTORY BLVD. Take Victory Blvd. down to the end to BAY STREET. Make a LEFT onto BAY ST. Go to the next light and make a LEFT onto SLOSSON TERRACE. At stop sign, make a RIGHT onto CENTRAL AVE. Go to the next stop sign and make a LEFT onto HYATT STREET. You will be right in front of St. George Theatre.
From The Outer Bridge: NJ
When exiting the bridge stay to your right and get off exit # 2. (West Shore Expressway) 440 to 278 East... Brooklyn/Verrazano Bridge. At the end of the West Shore you will bear right onto the S.I. Expressway 278 East toward Brooklyn. Get off exit # 12 and follow the above directions from the Goethals Bridge.
