Welcome to the Loew’s Jersey Theatre!
Big things are on the horizon for our beautiful, historic venue in the heart of Journal Square. This is your home to see the latest updates as we’re hard at work behind the scenes to bring you the exciting next act of the Loew’s Jersey Theatre.
UPDATES
NOTICE 3/18/25
The Loews Jersey Theatre Restoration Project is a public/private partnership with the goal to restore the Theatre into an unparalleled arts destination in the region. The project scope includes major upgrades and comprehensive renovations to the building, including rehabilitation of the exterior façade and interior plaster finishes, new MEP systems, state of the art Audio Visual equipment, flexible seating configurations. The work will also include improvements to the surrounding site, upgrades to the alley walkway, lighting, and security.
Current happenings:
Demolition:
Demolition is nearing completion, with the water tower as the biggest item remaining that is expected to be removed.
Interior Plaster & Paint:
Surveying of the plasterwork in the Theatre has begun and the onsite team is working to restore the pieces that can be saved. These pieces will not only be re-installed in the Theatre but will be used to create casts for pieces that have been lost over time. Since much of this work is being completed onsite scaffolding has been erected throughout the lobby to assist in the work. Once plasterwork is completed, the surfaces will be gently cleaned and painted as needed.
Roof replacement over the audience chamber was in process before the winter. As anticipated, work was paused during the freezing winter weather and has since resumed, with completion expected by the end of the week (3/14). The Grand Lobby roof replacement is scheduled to begin next week. This work involves removing the current roof membrane down to the structural slab and all unnecessary HVAC equipment. All asbestos-containing materials from the current roof assembly will require abatement procedures that adhere to NJ DEP standards. New insulation and roof waterproofing will be installed.
Building Exterior:
Facades –
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Front elevation (along JFK): Close up inspections have been performed to assess existing conditions and confirm necessary repairs.
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Scaffolding is being installed over CH Martin to perform similar close-up inspections as noted above. This will continue around the entire building exterior.
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Ground Level –
The team has been removing the old stucco along the alleyway/JFK facades to begin revealing the original storefront. Any original trim pieces will be re-used and installed around the new glass storefront.
Drapery:
The drapery throughout the Theatre has been surveyed and photo documented to start the replication process. All drapery will be carefully removed and packaged for archiving.
NOTICE 10/15/24
Please be advised that beginning the week of October 22, 2024 the Loew’s marquee will be removed from the façade as part of the Restoration Project. This work will not impact pedestrian traffic on JFK Blvd. After completion of the façade restoration of a new marquee will be installed.
NOTICE 9/26/24
Please be advised that on Monday, September 30th, there will be scaffolding erected around the marquee of the Loew’s Theater along JFK Blvd. This installation may shift the pedestrian pathway but will not restrict pedestrian access in front of the Theater. The scaffolding is expected to remain in place for approx. 18 months.
NOTICE 7/22/24
Please be aware that starting on or around Thursday, August 1, 2024 construction on the historic Loew’s Jersey Theatre Project will begin. This work will prohibit access to the pedestrian alley connecting Magnolia Ave. to JFK Blvd. Please plan to use Tonnelle Ave. to access JFK Blvd. Please see alternate routes to the PATH Terminal below.
The pedestrian walkway from Magnolia Ave. to the Square Ramp Parking Garage will remain accessible to pedestrian traffic only. All vehicles should access the garage via Pavonia Ave.
