MANHATTEN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A century-old Harlem landmark reopened on Thursday after a decade-long restoration, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
The Victoria Theater located on 125th Street retained many of its unique features including its dazzling facade, front entryways, vertical blade sign, lighted marquee, ticket booth, lobby, and foyer.
“The Victoria Theater is not only a symbol of Harlem’s past grandeur, but also a testament to its current vibrancy, and a guarantee that this legendary New York neighborhood will continue to be a cultural force – and with the Apollo’s support – launch the careers of some of the world’s most talented artists and performers,” Governor Hochul said.
The theater cultural space includes two new venues, that add 300 additional seats for Harlem-based performances featuring "an array of diverse voices, including local artists, artist collectives, and small and mid-size Harlem and NYC-based arts organizations," Hochul said.
Charline Charles is a digital journalist from Brooklyn who has covered local news along with culture and arts in the New York City area since 2019. She joined PIX11 News in 2022. See more of her work here.
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