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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2023 · 19 MIN

Bringing The ‘Hollywood’ Back to Life in Pgh

from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast

The Hollywood Theater in Dormont is back in business, temporarily. Developer Brian Mendelssohn is in the preview phase of a more than $1 million renovation of the oddly shaped, weirdly designed one-screen space, and he’s just getting started. We joined him on Potomac Avenue to talk about what he learned from opening Row House in Lawrenceville, how the South Hills community has contributed to his dreams for the Hollywood, and all the fun treats he’s got in mind for its basement, including private spaces for karaoke, gaming, smaller film screenings, and more. Plus, get a taste for the “punk art deco Metropolis” vibe he’s cultivating ahead of its official construction phase in January. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

The Hollywood Theater in Dormont is back in business, temporarily. Developer Brian Mendelssohn is in the preview phase of a more than $1 million renovation of the oddly shaped, weirdly designed one-screen space, and he’s just getting started. We joined him on Potomac Avenue to talk about what he learned from opening Row House in Lawrenceville, how the South Hills community has contributed to his dreams for the Hollywood, and all the fun treats he’s got in mind for its basement, including private spaces for karaoke, gaming, smaller film screenings, and more. Plus, get a taste for the “punk art deco Metropolis” vibe he’s cultivating ahead of its official construction phase in January. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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