It was November, 1927 – an elegant new theater opened its doors

It was November, 1927 – an elegant new theater opened its doors on Post
Avenue in Westbury. A Clara Bow film graced the screen with a glamorous show
on the stage. The opening night audience was wowed by the striking English style
interiors, the expansive auditorium, the splendid acoustics and the most
advanced theatrical technology. The Westbury Theater flourished until changing
times and tastes saw its closure.
Eight years ago Cyrus Hakakian and his partners saved the Westbury Theater from
demolition. His vision was to preserve the grandeur of the original theater while
re-purposing the facility to accommodate all aspects of entertainment from
concerts to legitimate theater, from film festivals to telecasts of grand opera.
With its state of the art lighting and sound systems, and flexible seating plan,
those considering the new facility for their pre-Broadway engagement, product
announcement, corporate meeting, industrial show, art installation or milestone
celebration will marvel at the limitless possibilities.
WELCOME TO
The magic begins the moment the audience sees the
spectacular LED marquee gracing the outstanding new
façade. A graceful tower provides Westbury with an
architectural landmark as theatrical glamour returns to
Post Avenue. With plans for a first class restaurant and a
new ice cream parlor as anchor tenants - a vibrant and
vital energy will fuel the ongoing renaissance of
Downtown Westbury.
The excitement extends to the theater’s south
side on Winthrop Street with its grand valet
entrance. As the audience enters the portal
with its soaring ceilings while immersed in the
glow of magical lighting, it is apparent that
every detail has been considered to make a visit
to The Space at Westbury a most memorable
experience.
The sightlines at The Space are perfect.
Every seat from the Orchestra to the
Balcony affords an excellent view of the
stage. Customize The Space to suit the
needs of your event. Design a seating
and/or a standing plan tailored to
maximize The Space while insuring the
comfort of your guests.
While retaining the grand elements of the original structure, The Space
has been enhanced by re-defining the height of the auditorium, adding
a new floor that can accommodate any number of configurations
including traditional seating, seating at tables or leaving the space open
for standing and dancing. The loge and the balcony now flow
seamlessly into the former orchestra section. The balcony and loge can
also be partitioned off from the orchestra as separate events take place
in their own defined sections. The decorative centerpiece includes 8
monumental chandeliers suspended from the theater’s original
structure. Multiple lighting positions allow for the creation of endless
atmospheric possibilities. The lighting and sound boards involve
sophisticated technology insuring that The Space at Westbury is an up
to date - state of the art - multi-purpose facility.
Make The Space your own with seating plans that are flexible and can be tailored to the event.
Seats are easily removed allowing for events not requiring seating.
Tables can be brought in for cabaret style performances.
A new lower level contains state of the art dressing
rooms. The comfortable facilities within the lower
level have easy access to the stage and north and
south load-in docks. In addition, a new structure has
been added behind the original stage wall featuring
the new load-in dock, as well as a convenient crossover with space for a Green Room and additional
dressing room.
Stage Dimensions: 34’ 4” wide x 26’ 10” deep
17’ 6” High 43’ from stage floor to grid
58’ stage (wall to wall)
Load-in information – Stage level loading dock
on South Side; Orchestra load-in on North Side
State of the Art Lighting and Sound systems are
available.
Contact:
Executive Director:
Bruce Michael
[email protected]
917.623.6602
Director of Operations:
Frank Fierro
516.660.7009
[email protected]
Technical Director:
Jeff Siegel
516.659.3448
[email protected]
Publicity and Marketing: Alchimia
Ed Callaghan and John Wegorzewski
212.689.4831
[email protected]
Web and Graphics Design:
Clever Spider, LLC
877.232.5383
[email protected]
www.thespaceatwestbury.com