An Update About the Loew's and FOL
In response to a question during a candidates debate held at the Loew’s, Mayor Jerramiah Healy rather unexpectedly declared he would “not put another dime of City money” into renovating the Loew’s. The Mayor went on to say that “after 23 years of FOL running the Loew’s, maybe it’s time for new blood”, suggesting that he thought a for-profit promoter should be brought in to “help” Friends of the Loew’s. The Mayor’s comments were surprising, given that his administration had officially settled differences with FOL a few years ago, and is now pledged to work with us.
Councilman Steven Fulop, who is challenging the Mayor in the Municipal election, embraced FOL’s long-standing vision of fully restoring and renovating the Loew’s so it can fully function as a multi-discipline non-profit arts center similar to NJPAC. But during the debate he did not directly support Friends of the Loew’s. However, in a subsequent meeting with FOL representatives, Fulop did praise Friends of the Loew’s, acknowledged our accomplishments and leadership, and pledged to work with us if he were to be elected.
FOL had hoped to also meet with Mayor Healy to discuss his apparent concerns, but his tight campaign schedule did not allow this. Aides to the Mayor did suggest that they believed the Mayor had misspoken and they believed he would revise his stance when he had the chance to review it.
Friends of the Loew’s is a non-profit corporation, and we cannot and do not become involved in partisan activities. Read more
We Are AMIA Film Advocacy Task Force's Theater of the Week
The Loew's Jersey has just been named AMIA Film Advocacy Task Force's "Theater of the Week"
The AMIA Film Advocacy Task Force is a group of film archivists who came together with the goal of supporting celluloid film as the motion picture industry embraces digital technology.
This task force, recognizing the historical importance and stability of film as a medium, explores ways to promote, encourage and facilitate the use of motion picture film and fortify the relationship between archives and repositories and film users.
Learn the History of The Landmark Loew's Jersey
- Do you know the history of our wonder theatre?
- When it was built?
- What famous stars apeared on our stage?
- Whose was inspired while on a date in our auditorium to become one of the most beloved performers of his time?
- What treats and other goodies patrons were enjoying as they watched films?
And do you know how close the wrecking ball came to knocking it all down?
How the hard work and efforts of volunteers saved the Loew's Jersey?
Explore our history, in text and photos, at: The History of the Loew's Jersey
Welcome to The Landmark Loew's Jersey Theater's Website!
Just like our historic building, our website requires periodic maintenance and restoration. So, while some areas of the site are "works in progress", we invite you to visit often to learn about upcoming events and to discover new features as we add them.
Thank you for your support!