About The Pioneer Theater

A throwback to a by-gone era that looks to the future, the TWO BOOTS PIONEER THEATER is a new but old-fashioned neighborhood movie theater. Mixing current independent and foreign films with special programs and retrospectives, THE PIONEER is a haven for filmmakers and film lovers alike.

The Pioneer Theater seats 99, and shows 35mm film and multiple video formats.

All shows are screened in their original format, unless otherwise noted.

The Pioneer was built at the beginning of January 2000 and premiered its first program, "The Blank Generation" (a celebration of the scene and the artists in the East Village and Lower East Side from 1975-1985), from February 17th - February 23rd, 2000.

Ever since, The Pioneer has hosted a mix of independent premieres, revivals of classic films, film festivals, ongoing special series, and a place to catch those great films in New York that deserve an extended theatrical life.

Selected press coverage of the Pioneer Theater is here and here.

The Pioneer is available for rent for screenings or parties, or just about anything for which you could use a movie theater.  To submit a film for a public screening, look here. To rent the theater for a private screening, look here.

Tickets for public screenings:
$10.00 adults, $6.50 members.
O
ther prices as listed.

The Two Boots Pioneer Theater is located at:
East 3rd Street between Avenues A and B
(closer to A)
New York, New York * USA
(212) 591-0434

Subways and buses:
- F or V train to Lower East Side / Second Avenue. Exit toward 1st Avenue. Walk north (away from Houston) to 3rd street, then east just past Avenue A, a few doors down toward Avenue B. This walk takes just a few minutes.

- 9 or 21 bus to Houston Street and Avenue A. Walk north to 3rd Street. Turn right (east) and go a few doors down toward Avenue B.

- 14A bus to 3rd street and Avenue A.

The 8 and 15 buses also come relatively close, as do these trains: 6 (Bleecker Street station), B and D (Grand Street), JMZ (Delancey / Essex), and L (1st Ave).

E-mail web [at] twoboots [dot] com if you have any problems or questions about this site.

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Sunday nights often feature short films, presenting shows with First Sundays Comedy Films and others.