St. George Theater or Broadway?

The St. George Theater is located in the center of the St. George District of Staten Island. It has about 2,800 seats and broke ground back in 1929. There have been numerous renovations over the years and it has become very popular not only for Staten Islanders but for people from other boroughs as well. The theater could be considered a landmark to our humble abode. Not only do they put on their own performances, but it can be rented out to other companies looking for a venue to host their shows. In addition, the St. George Theater is a "hot spot" for school trips. They offer shows that are suited for Pre-K through High School students. The class trips not only include the performance itself, but an exclusive back stage tour where the students can also learn the history of the theater. Upcoming shows that would be suited for schools to consider include, "Nobody's Perfect" on May 6, "Pinocchio"on May 17, "Imaginary Beings From Japan" on May 18, "The Magic of Ben Franklin" on May 24th, and "Charlotte's Web"on June 4.


Tickets are going on sale this Saturday (April 24th) to see Liza Minnelli who will be performing at the theater on November 20, 2010. To purchase tickets you can visit or call the box office that is open weekdays from 9:30 AM- 2:00 PM and Sundays from 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays unless a show is going on (the box office is always opened when shows are in session.) If interested in any of the upcoming performances the box office number is (718) 442-2900 or tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.com. 


Some of the past reviews are posted on the St. George Theater website (most of which have been write ups in the Staten Island Advance.) 


If you are looking for a "night out on the town," in more of an upscale atmosphere that is not being offered through a local theater group, the St. George Theater would be the place to go. One must expect though, that the tickets prices are fairly high. To see a show at this theater the prices range from $40 - $120 per ticket. Don't let the price fool you though. Some might say "If I'm paying this much I might as well head to Broadway where I might even be able to see a show cheaper than that." While there might be some truth to that comment one must keep in mind that the performances are of very high quality. It is not in a school gym or auditorium,  the shows are held in this venue that is newly renovated and strongly recommended by critics. 


Take a look at the shows being offered this season and take a trip down to St. George!