Arquitectonica To Design Master Plan For Coconut Grove Playhouse

February 04, 2015 in Abandoned, Arquitectonica, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Coconut Grove, Miami

Riders Pass Along the Coconut Grove Playhouse

The Coconut Grove Playhouse, which has been abandoned since April 2006 is taking steps for what could be a rebirth of the theater.

Coconut Grove based architect firm Arquitectonica has won a bid to design a master plan for the Playhouse, according to the Miami Herald.

Miami-Dade County has $20 million towards the theater's renovation and see if it can hold an additional larger theater with a parking lot.

The proposed plan will go to County Commissioners in March or April.

Plan Proposed To Add Theater To Coconut Grove Playhouse

August 05, 2014 in Abandoned, Coconut Grove, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Coconut Grove Playhouse

According to the Miami Herald, a plan is being proposed by attorney Lewis "Mike" Eidson to add a second theater with 750 seats to the existing Playhouse that has 300 seats.

The goal would be to have the theater run by the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. The addition, with parking and offices would cost around $45 million.