New Yorkers, the wait is officially over. The historic Loew’s Jersey Theatre is finally ready for its next act.
Following a $130 million restoration, the nearly century-old landmark celebrated its ceremonial ribbon-cutting this week.
It will officially open its doors to the public this weekend, capping off a four-decade preservation saga that saved the building from demolition.
Originally opened in 1929, the venue was one of the nation’s five original ‘Wonder Theatres’. It is the only one located outside of NYC.
After hosting legends like Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra, the theater fell into disrepair in the 1980s.
Now, the historic Journal Square landmark is gleaming once again.
A historic restoration
The revitalized space pairs the opulent detail of its original movie-palace architecture with top-tier modern production capabilities.
Some of the restoration work took place 70 feet above the audience, with crews operating from extensive scaffolding to preserve the theater’s intricate details.
The venue can now accommodate between 2,600 and 4,000 guests, making it the biggest indoor venue (non-arena) in New Jersey and a major new player in the NYC metro concert landscape.
Restoration efforts will even continue into next year. The team plans to reinstall the venue’s iconic front lobby chandelier, historic organ, and movie screens in 2027.
The grand reopening lineup
The venue is wasting no time bringing world-class talent to its newly polished stage.
The Trey Anastasio Band will officially kick off the reopening on Friday, November 13. The War On Drugs will follow up with a massive headline show on Saturday, November 14.
The rest of the year is already packed with major programming. Highlights include Jodeci on November 18, Derek Hough’s Dance For The Holidays on December 8, and Chelsea Handler’s comedy tour on December 12.
How to get there from NYC
You do not need to worry about a grueling commute to catch a show.
The Loew’s Jersey Theatre is located directly across from the Journal Square PATH station.
That means it is just over a 10-minute train ride direct from Wall Street, making it an incredibly easy door-to-door trip for Manhattanites.
You can find the full schedule of upcoming shows and grab your tickets directly at Loews Jersey.
đź“Ť 54 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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