A Brief History of the Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre first opened in Williamstown, New Jersey in 1924. Located on Main Street in a busy part of town, the theater was originally home to silent films before becoming the first movie theater in the area. Since then, the building has been used on and off for many different types of entertainment. Since 2004, it has provided a home for The Road Company, a local performing group who had been searching for the perfect place to display their plays. Audiences were treated to fantastic shows in the comfort of an old-time theater with historical significance.

Unfortunately, the building's age presented maintenance issues. While many portions have been restored, others were not in ideal condition. On May 14, 2010, part of the roof of the Grand Theatre collapsed. Thankfully, there was no performance that night, and only minor injuries were sustained by apartment residents in the back of the building during the accident. However, The Road Company was forced to close its doors until repairs are made.

The Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre
Pictured is one of the earliest photos of the Grand available at this time.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Action at the Grand Is at a Standstill

The Road Company has yet to begin sorting through the rubble that formally formed the roof of the Grand Theatre. If one were to look at the classic building from the front, things would appear to be in order. However, a passerby who takes the back route would see otherwise.



It appears that repairing the theater's roof is a distant task. Cleaning up the mess will present a large challenge in itself, and construction will most likely be put off until the removal process is complete.
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