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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

INSIDE THE PARADISE

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Step inside a Bronx landmark. Explore the rooms, the details, and the stories bringing the Paradise to life.

The Paradise, in pictures

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The Paradise auditorium and golden stage beneath a vivid blue ceiling — The grand stage
The gilded proscenium beneath the auditorium’s blue ceiling.

The Paradise lobby with illuminated chandeliers, painted ceilings, and gilded balconies — The grand lobby
Chandeliers, painted ceilings, and gilded balconies.

The red-carpeted grand staircase beneath the Paradise lobby’s gilded ceiling — The grand staircase
A red-carpeted ascent through the heart of the movie palace.

A curved leather bench in the balcony hallway, framed by carved wood and gold ornament, overlooking the Paradise’s illuminated lobby — A quiet moment above the lobby
The balcony hallway, where carved wood and gilded details frame the chandeliers below.

The Loew’s Paradise Theatre sign and ornate stone façade beneath a blue sky — On the Grand Concourse
The clock, the sunburst, and an unmistakable Bronx landmark.

The familiar sign, clock, and carved stonework on the Grand Concourse. — The Paradise sunburst
The familiar sign, clock, and carved stonework on the Grand Concourse.

A wide view of the auditorium, with its illuminated stage and deep blue ceiling. — A stage beneath the blue
A wide view of the auditorium, with its illuminated stage and deep blue ceiling.

Sculpture, columns, and intricate architectural details beside the stage. — A world of ornament
Sculpture, columns, and intricate architectural details beside the stage.

Rows of seats frame the stage beneath the sweeping blue ceiling. — The view from the balcony
Rows of seats frame the stage beneath the sweeping blue ceiling.
Photograph © Matt Lambros, 2021

The stage and surrounding architecture seen from the rear seating area. — Across the auditorium
The stage and surrounding architecture seen from the rear seating area.
Photograph © Matt Lambros, 2021

A towering arrangement of arches, columns, and sculpture inside the auditorium. — An Italian-inspired setting
A towering arrangement of arches, columns, and sculpture inside the auditorium.
Photograph © Matt Lambros, 2021

The central aisle leads through rows of seats toward the balconies. — A view from the stage
The central aisle leads through rows of seats toward the balconies.
Photograph © Matt Lambros, 2021

Gilded architectural details rise above the auditorium’s red seats. — From floor to sky
Gilded architectural details rise above the auditorium’s red seats.

A view across the curved seating rows toward the golden proscenium. — A balcony perspective
A view across the curved seating rows toward the golden proscenium.
Photograph © Matt Lambros, 2021

Chandeliers and painted ceilings illuminate the grand lobby. — The lobby from above
Chandeliers and painted ceilings illuminate the grand lobby.
Photograph © Matt Lambros, 2021

Red carpet and decorative railings overlook the illuminated lobby. — Along the mezzanine
Red carpet and decorative railings overlook the illuminated lobby.
Photograph © Matt Lambros, 2021

The auditorium’s atmospheric setting stretches above the central aisle. — Beneath the blue ceiling
The auditorium’s atmospheric setting stretches above the central aisle.
Photograph © Matt Lambros, 2021

The central seating rows face the richly decorated stage. — A seat at the Paradise
The central seating rows face the richly decorated stage.
Photograph © Matt Lambros, 2021

An archival advertisement for architectural bronze storefronts featuring the Loew’s Paradise façade. — The Paradise in architectural print
An archival advertisement for architectural bronze storefronts featuring the Loew’s Paradise façade.
Architectural Design · Brasco Manufacturing Co. advertisement

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The Paradise’s ornate lobby, featured in News 12’s report

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News 12 The BronxOctober 13, 2026

Historic Loew’s Paradise Theatre in the Bronx set for revival as performing arts center

Natalie Hernandez visits the Paradise to explore its restoration, its historic architecture, and plans for a nonprofit performing arts center serving the Bronx.

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ABC7 New York report on the Paradise Theatre

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ABC7 New YorkOctober 8, 2026

Historic Bronx theater begins ambitious $50M revival

Sonia Rincón goes inside the Paradise for a look at the restoration vision and the people bringing this Bronx landmark into its next chapter.

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FOX 5 New York report on the Paradise Theatre

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FOX 5 New YorkSeptember 22, 2026

Paradise Theatre set to reopen as Bronx arts center

Richard Giacovas reports on the return of the Paradise and its future as a performing arts center on the Grand Concourse.

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The KillersSeptember 18, 2012

The Killers — Full Amex UNSTAGED Show

Watch the full Amex UNSTAGED performance from September 18, 2012.

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Photos 2026

Moments at the Paradise. Select a photograph to see it in full.

Two visitors pose beside a Paradise Performing Arts Center poster — A moment at the Paradise