Lafayette Theatre

You know I pay good money for a movie theater experience going, movies are really expensive these days it’s annoying. Kids were screaming behind me during Jurassic World. People in the theatre screamed shut up to them, and we tried to «shush» them, if I didn’t pay 30 dollars so I can take my family to the movies I wouldn’t be angry. I got up during the last ¼ of the movie asked the staff to shut them up. One walk through through the theater could of solved this. The organ player is awesome and the owner/​manager seems cool but I wish he took a more active role

Let’s just say this is a gem. It was a dirty old gem you find in some old lady’s dusty house. But the owner has taken that dusty old gem and cleaned it up.
The ceiling is beautiful. The organ before the main showing is nostalgic. The concessions are simple and reasonably priced. There is always a groupon for a 2 ticket package with drinks and popcorn!
They only show one movie at a time but it is worth it to go see the movie at a local — traditional theater.
I’m so sick of the AMC and Lowes money making rip offs.
This is history and that place was a great spot in historic Suffern, NY. It is back to its glory!

You need to come and sit in this historic theater to appreciate this place. Won’t lie to you, it could use a better sound system and seats are due for an upgrade.

The Lafayette theater has been continuously showing motion pictures since 1924. 91 years now. I’ve been coming here for over 20 years. The Theatre screens regular first run movies as well as classic movies Saturday mornings from October to December and April to June.
This grand movie palace will really knock your socks off.
The beautiful neon marque warmly greets you as you enter. The old-​style box office, along with the big wooden poster cases, will impress you as you enter the lobby. Staff is dressed in the old-​style outfits, that, were worn in the Golden age of movie going.
The concession stand features popcorn popped fresh before each show. The prices for the concessions are very reasonable compared to the multiplexes. The popcorn is always very delicious.
When you walk into the theater space, look up and see the big beautiful chandelier. As well as the four opera boxes on each side of the theater. Look back and you’ll see the large balcony, which was, what is, now considered «stadium seating»
Look up to the fourth opera box closest screen on the right side and you’ll see a grand Wurlitzer pipe organ.
It is played before the Friday and Saturday night evening shows.
The entire theater was redone in 2010, including the ceiling and all the goldleaf and gliding.
Pick out a good seat and look and notice there’s a big heavy red curtain covering the screen.
When the lights go down and the majestic curtain opens, the large silver screen is revealed.
I feel like I’ve been transported back into simpler time every time I go to the theater. There’s just something so special about seeing a movie in a real, actual theater, versus a soulless box like plain Jane multiplex.
The projection is bright and crisp and the sound as well, without being overpoweringly loud like it is in the multiplexes.
The staff is always very friendly, if you become a regular you’ll feel like the characters on the TV show cheers, where, «everybody knows your name»
This wonderful movie palace is a very special place. So even if you are not in the local area, It is absolutely worth it to make the trip to come here to see a first-​run movie or a classic movie. Once you come here it’ll be very hard to go anywhere else.

An iconic theatre built 80+ years ago. Walking in, you can immediately feel what it would’ve been like to see silent movies and vaudeville acts. A true treasure of Suffern, NY.
I’ve been coming to this theatre since I was a little girl and it has undergone some huge renovations. Obviously, with any single showing theatre, you’re going to be in direct competition with AMC, regal, and IMAX theatres, but what is so amazing about this one is inevitably its charm.
Before Friday and Saturday shows, there is an organ player and on Saturday’s they play old movies. :swoon:
I’ve always been a believer in supporting local businesses, especially historical ones. Lafayette is a beautiful + a unique experience.
Adult tickets are normally $ 10 but $ 8 with any show before 3 pm.

For 10 years I have lived 2 miles from this theater and had never been in until last night (thanks to a Groupon). The theater is a real gem. A little rough around the edges. Some of the seats are in poor shape. The sound system is okay, but a little out-​of-​balance compared to modern standards.
Definitely worth a visit. It was a slow night when I went so the balcony and boxes were closed. It would have been fun to sit in the boxes. Bring your kids. Doesn’t seem like they rotate the movies enough.

If you haven’t been here it’s really a great place. It brought me back to my childhood at the Bergenfield Palace (movie theater). Thanks to the owners of the Lafayette Theater, who spent the time and money, I was able to share with my 17 year old son how going to the movies used to be.

What a beautifully restored theater. Great owners and great prices. They also have a huge organ connected to instruments and bits and pieces throughout the house. Sounds great. A real gem.

This is a great theater! It is a little run down, but I think it adds to its charm! The popcorn is yummy.

Beautiful theatre. Apparently, it is restored. Loved the charm of this place. A gentleman played on the piano on the upstairs balcony prior to the show. Every Saturday, they play an oldie. There were two noticeable «dents» on the screen, which is the reason why I deducted 1 star. Now, I can’t give you my honest take on the quality of sound because I’m profoundly deaf. This place is truly a landmark.

Not too many one screen movies around. You can’t get more nostalgic than going into this 1920’s theater. As other person said, the balcony is huge, and yes, you can imagine Lincoln sitting in this theater. They have shown oldies on Saturday mornings and have an organist play a beautiful organ before these shows. You almost feel that you’re at Radio City Music Hall. The Township of Ramapo has partnered with the theater to help it survive during these hard days. I hear they may go 3D.
When in the area, if you want a little taste of bygone days, you must take in a movie there.