Sherman Torgan's son posts on the theater's website that programming is cancelled until further notice:

Sherman was my father and my best friend, and his passing has left me and my family completely devastated. He was the main force behind the New Beverly from May 5, 1978 until the present. I simply do not known when I will be able to fill his shoes. My pain and sorrow are truly too much to bear right now. He was still so young and full of life, and was doing what he loved so much, riding his bike on the Santa Monica bike path, when he died. My mom and I are in utter shock.

Thank you to everyone for their support during this difficult time.

Please check this website for any updates on public memorials and the future of the New Beverly Cinema.

With love,

Michael Torgan

* On the other hand: The New Beverly MySpace page, dated today, says "PLEASE please please come support the New Bev, we need your attendance and promotional help more than ever right now!!! Help honor Sherman's memory by watching some quality films at his theater!!! Tonight and tomorrow its the Coen Brothers FARGO & THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE at 7:30."

Previously:
New Beverly Cinema owner dies