A Restored 1929 Movie Palace Near The Ferry
Catch national comedy and concerts inside a restored 1929 vaudeville palace steps from the Staten Island Ferry.
🎭 A saved landmark
The St. George Theatre opened in 1929 as a Spanish Italianate movie and vaudeville palace, a short walk from the Staten Island Ferry terminal. Architect Eugene DeRosa designed the room, with interiors by Nestor Castro, and a local non-profit rescued the building from demolition decades later. The 2,800-seat auditorium now anchors Staten Island's performing arts calendar, hosting national comedy headliners, family shows, and school programs. Regulars point to the well-kept moldings, the sightlines, and acoustics that carry clearly from the balcony. Arrive early to take in the gilded ceiling and grand lobby before the house lights drop.
