The building later known as the Olympic Theater Concert Hall is located at 851 Prospect Avenue in the Longwood section of the Bronx. It opened in 1910 as the Prospect Theatre. The venue was built as a live performance house with seating for roughly 1,500 patrons.
Early programming focused on vaudeville, stage plays, and touring acts. During the 1920s and 1930s, the Prospect Theatre shifted toward Yiddish theater and motion pictures, reflecting changes in the surrounding neighborhood. The building operated under several owners and formats during the mid twentieth century.
Movie exhibition ended in the later decades of the century. In 2000, the building was renovated and reopened as a live music and events venue under the name Olympic Theater Concert Hall. The space hosted concerts and performances for several years.
The Olympic Theater Concert Hall closed in 2006. The building was later used by a church, during which time interior theatrical elements were removed. The structure remains standing on Prospect Avenue, though it no longer functions as an entertainment venue, and has been largely gutted.
