SAVOY â The Savoy 16 has been idle since March, after it was closed due to state COVID-19 restrictions and later for good after Goodrich Quality Theatres filed for bankruptcy. Village officials, however, were hopeful that it would reopen under new management.
âMayors donât like empty buildings, especially buildings as important as the Savoy 16,â Village President Joan Dykstra said. âWeâre all very excited.â
The new operator, Knoxville, Tenn.-based Phoenix Theatres Entertainment LLC, has an ambitious timeline, albeit one that will ultimately be controlled by the course of the coronavirus and state restrictions.
CEO Phil Zacheretti said theyâll follow state guidelines but ideally would like to reopen by Christmas for the premiere of âWonder Woman 1984â and âNews of the Worldâ starring Tom Hanks.