Came to this landmark theater for an afternoon showing of Girl on the Train and was not…read moredisappointed! This show was held in the balcony theater upstairs which is very small and initiate which was great for this play. The lobby was perfect sized for this event and theater but could see it getting busy/cramped for a show in the main theater. Will definitely see what else is showing here in the future!!

What a gem for the community! A beautiful theater offering not only amazing productions both…read morefamily-friendly and great for date nights but also great theater programs for the community to instill a love of arts for the new generation. It's institutions like this held up by a passionate and talented local community that keep the arts and theater alive for decades to come. I went recently to the last show of "A Christmas Carol" - amazing show, thank you Actor's Playhouse!

Standing on the corner of Main Hwy and Charles Avenue in Coconut Grove is a gorgeous Mediterranean…read moreRevival building designed to resemble a Spanish Rocco Palace from the 1920's that has been abandoned. This is the Coconut Grove Playhouse. It was once the epicenter of the Miami theater scene. It opened on January 3, 1927 as part of the Paramount movie theater with a D.W. production of Satan of Sorrows. The 1,130 seat theater was designed by architect Richard Kiehnel of Kiehnel and Elliott. It was built by Miami local realtors Irving J. Thomas and Fin L. Pierce. Albert Peacock served as the contractor. The building originally had seven stores on the first floor, ten offices, on the second floor, and a third story of apartments. It was the second movie theatre on the east coast of Florida to be air conditioned. It also had the largest Wurlitzer organ in the United States. Although now blue, the original color of the building was sienna. In the 1930's the theater closed due to the Florida land boom bust, an economic downturn caused by two hurricanes and the Great Depression. During WWII the theater found new purpose as a school to train Air Force navigators. After the war the building was again closed until 1955 when George Engle, an oilman spent one million dollars on the theater to remodel it to accommodate the Coconut Grove Playhouse, Miami's first live theater. The renovated theater reopened on January 3, 1956, with the U.S. premiere of Samuel Beckett's existential play, Waiting for Godot starring Bert Lahr and Tom Ewell. Financial success eluded Engle in the ensuing years and the theater again closed in 1960. Producer Zev Buffman bought the building in March 1966 for more than $1 million. In 1970, former actor Eddie Bracken and his associates purchased the building. When Bracken's group failed to pay its debts, the Playhouse was sold at auction at the county courthouse. Arthur Cantor and Robert Fishko purchased the theater, and opened it for the 1971-72 winter season. Cantor and Fishko sold their interests in 1977. In 1980 the State of Florida became the owners. In 2004 the title was transferred to the Coconut Grove Playhouse LLC Inc. Through the years many famous people have performed at the theater including Jessica Tandy, Tallulah Bankhead, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Linda Lavin, Bea Arthur, George C. Scott, Colleen Dewhurst, and Ethel Merman. On November 22, 1996, the Late Show with David Letterman originated from the theater. In 2005 the Coconut Grove Playhouse was designated historic by the City of Miami's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board. Four million dollars in debt, the theater abruptly closed in 2006. It has not been used since. In 2013 The Actors Playhouse in Coral Gables and the University of Miami were able to get inside and rescue many of the items including costumes, playbills, documents, and posters. The items are being stored at the University of Miami. The Playhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. It is so sad to see this majestic building with so much history shuttered. A master plan to renovate the theater was approved by Miami's Environmental and Historic Board on April 4, 2017 but it was appealed. Since then nothing has been done as the building is broken into by vagrants and allowed to rot. Miami has so many beautifully preserved historic buildings. I have faith that they will get it together eventually.

What a shame that this iconic historical building has still not been renovated, too much politics…read moregoing on as usual and meanwhile it justs rots away! Such a shame - Here is some history regarding it. The Coconut Grove Playhouse was a theatre in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida, United States. The building was originally constructed as a movie theater called the Player's State Theater. It opened on January 3, 1927, as a part of the Paramount chain. The movie house was designed by the architect Richard Kiehnel of Kiehnel and Elliott. It was built by local realtors Irving J. Thomas and Fin L. Pierce. Albert Peacock was the contractor. The theater was renowned as the second movie theatre on the east coa It was used for a variety of shows until closing in 2006. It has not been used since. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.n the 1950s George Engle, an oilman, bought it and spent over $1 million (equivalent to $47 million in 2017) in renovations having the architect Alfred Browning Parker convert it to a live theatre It reopened on January 3, 1956 with the US premiere of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, starring Bert Lahr and Tom Ewell. In the fifty years that have followed, the Playhouse has played host to many of theater's most renowned performers, including Maureen Stapleton, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Eve Arden, Tallulah Bankhead, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Linda Lavin, Bea Arthur, George C. Scott, Colleen Dewhurst, Ethel Merman, and Raúl Esparza.

We went for our girls night in Miami & everything was so touching. From the art, interactive…read morevisuals, burlesque, and drinks. We were even talking about viewing the ones in Tampa and St. Lauderdale in the future. Sloan was so sweet and so worth supporting. We didn't want to leave and we wished this was assessable full time.

Fun live art experience! If you love art and creativity then you should definitely enjoy this…read moreevent! I went to the location at the Festival Bay Mall/Artegon. The line was a bit long but it moved fast once my friend and I realized the cash line was separated. Upon entering you have a food station with freshly made small portion food. I had tuna sashimi, mushroom veggie burger and truffle popcorn. All of it tasted great but my favorite was the tuna drizzled with soy sauce, sesame seeds, and some hard crusted tempura like crackers. So yummy! The rest of the space is filled with wall and live art with people painted in body art posing and being a part of the art themselves. Very unique and not your normal art event. There is a lot of nudity in the art and per the name of this event, you should leave your kids at home! Everything is tasteful which was great. It took my friend and I about 2 hours to look and enjoy. I'm so glad I finally experienced Nude Nite, you should too!!

I attend performances here regularly. Always top quality in a small theatre where all seating is…read moregood. It's at the Biltmore which is a fine location.

2nd time I've seen a play at this lovely, little theater & 2nd time I wonder how it took me so long…read moreto discover this gem. Housed in what used to be the old horse stables of The Biltmore Hotel, GableStage's mission is "to provide South Florida audiences with theatrical works of artistic excellence that confront today's issues and ideas." Last night's preview of August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED was a powerful, at times uncomfortable but extremely relevant one-man play. Looking forward to many, many more performances at my new favourite local theater!

I love that Manny offers different options to accommodate everyone…read more I always have a blast- the line up of comedians, and the locations are well thought out amazing. Whether you decide to go to Red Bar on a Monday, Sweet Carolina on a Tuesday or SLS on Wednesday, you are guaranteed a good time ( at least that is how it's been for my friends and I.)

We had a blast JJs energy kept the show alive and kept us all laughing even when someone got…read moretripped up and bombed He had a way of getting back on that mic and keeping us laughing the entire night! 5 stars for sure! #Dom's my second favorite that night was a guy can't remember his name but he was a on his game that night he had a shaved head and loved his stand up!! Gas!!!!

Thank you Miami Film Festival for getting me to the Olympia Theater so much this week. The Olympia…read moreis one of my favorite venues in Miami, plus my eldest graduated here and thus, a cherished memory. There are no concessions, but the event sponsors didn't have a problem with people bringing in food. I don't know if renovations are being done, but upstairs and some stairs were closed. The rest rooms are on the second floor, I didn't see an elevator.

I'm glad that such a historical and beautiful venue and artifact remains for many to enjoy in…read moredowntown Miami. This is a large theatre perfect for movie premieres and debuts - with a large main floor and a smaller second floor. We came to visit during the Miami Film Festival - it gave the movie an aura of greater casual fanciness being showcased in such a venue. Easy entrance and easy exit; lots of food options across the street st Julia and Henry's and on the weekends - farmers market with delicious hummus and Italian delicacies. Grab a movie, a beverage and a stroll. Enjoy!

My daughter and I went to see "Mamma Mia!" at the Ziff Ballet Opera House during the "2024-2025…read moreBroadway in Miami" season at the Adrienne Arscht Center. The Center inside is beautiful and we were impressed. Our seats were in the third row so we had a great view. Our seats were comfortable and our knees did not touch the seats in front of us and others could walk past us comfortably. The main plot has Sophie being raised on a Greek island by her never married mother Donna. Sophie schemes to find her dad once she reads her mother's diary and learns that Bill, Harry and Sam were her suitors. Sophie invites each of Donna's three would-be fathers to her upcoming wedding, much to Donna's chagrin. Critics called it a silly amd unbelievable play but we enjoyed it. The cast got a standing ovation. Parking is not easy in that area so we ubered over there. Being stress-free always works well for us. We plan to go again soon.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is one of the largest performing arts centers in the…read moreUnited States. We attended the Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Fiddler on the Roof: enjoyed both. ... still so much constrcutions are going on around it.

Went here to one of the Beauty and the Beast showings and it was fantastic! I was so impressed with…read morethe show and the immersive experience of the theater! I can't wait to see the next show, it was such a fun night and something that I have never experienced be. The only thing that I would have liked to be different is that the benches that we sat on had some sort of cushion. By the end of the show my backside and back were aching. The singing and acting was top notch!

Be their guest -- seriously, you won't regret it! I saw Beauty and the Beast at Area Stage in…read moreDecember, and it was honestly one of the best theater experiences I've had. The immersive setup made it feel like you were right in the middle of the story, and the cast was incredible. Their singing was amazing, but what really impressed me was how versatile they were -- everyone just embodied their roles so naturally. The attention to detail was next level. Even the lobby was themed to match the show, which made the whole night feel extra special. It reminded me a little of Sleep No More in New York -- not quite as interactive, but it had that same feeling of being part of the story rather than just watching it unfold. A couple of tips if you're planning to go: Get there early if you care about where you sit. Since it's immersive, the experience can vary depending on where you're positioned. Parking is in a garage nearby, and you'll have to walk a bit to the venue, so check the map on their website beforehand -- it'll save you some stress (especially if you do end up running late) They do have concessions, but dont expect anything super fancy or unique. I think they missed out on an opportunity to do something fun and thematic with this. Overall, I'd see this again in a heartbeat, and I'm already looking forward to checking out more shows here. Highly recommend!

Fantastic play "Bajo Terapia". Comedy, drama and a plot twist at the end…read more I highly recommend this play and they actors, highly professional and you will enjoy a great time.

First time attending and definitely not the last! Very entertaining and awesome energy. Really…read moreclose to the stage and you get real acting close up. Shows vary periodically. Free wine! Highly recommended!!

Food was amazing!!! Reuban gave us the best customer service ever. Me and my wife will definitely…read morecome back the next time we are in Miami

An amazing way to end the night.The food was great. The ambience was fire with the live jazz band…read more Rueben was our server giving nothing but the best customer service. All of the staff here were absolutely fantastic. Stop in, you won't be disappointed