The old theaters
And you know what? I recently saw a play in the Lyceum. Same theater, same location, same building. It wasn't knocked down to make way for chrome and glass for larger productions.
And down the block I saw Bernadette Peters in Hello Dolly at the Shubert Theater, which opened in 1913. Same theater, same stage. Dolly was up on the big high staircase and came down singing "Hello Dolly," with no modifications to the building.
And there are many more old theaters lining those Broadway blocks. Original theaters.
Just saying . . .
posted by Tom Falco at 9:00 AM
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6 Comments:
New York has been one of the greatest cities from the start when Miami has always been a Banana Republic.
Did those theaters go out of business and remain dormant to this day?
And the County gave us an opportunity to reopen our gem... with a commitment from FIU to program the theater. Not a perfect solution, but the only one with resources and thought. What do we have now... a falling apart building.
NYC has an extensive metro system.....
James K
You are mixing subjects.
The City of Miami Parking Authority wants to build a chrome and glass structure on the parking lot.
Miami-Dade County wants to restore the historic building and replace what was a movie theatre with a live performance theatre. A box like structure like what is there, but with the modern amenities needed for today’s productions.
Structural integrity and aesthetics of the period can be kept while adding modern elements without demolishing an important early 20th century design. The "only keep the wings" campaign is a pure business lobbyist driven, special interest, anti public art and history erasing BS. Just restore it now and start doing your jobs which is to fix pot holes, pick up the garbage on time, expand rapid transport and reduce waste and corruption.
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