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Miami green lights Coconut Grove Playhouse revival after two decades of battles
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Eman Elshahawy , as published by The Real Deal
· July 10, 2026
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Key points The approved plan grants zoning exceptions and waivers, allowing for the restoration of the playhouse's 1926 façade and the construction of a new theater. Miami city commissioners have approved a plan to revive the Coconut Grove Playhouse, which has been closed for 20 years.
Miami city commissioners have approved a plan to revive the Coconut Grove Playhouse, which has been closed for 20 years. The plan includes a scaled-down performance venue, as well as retail, offices, and a parking garage. The approved plan grants zoning exceptions and waivers, allowing for the restoration of the playhouse's 1926 façade and the construction of a new theater.
Additional details of the plan are available, including the size of the retail, food-and-beverage, and office spaces. Further information on the project can be found through The Real Deal, which originally reported on the approval of the plan to revive the 100-year-old Coconut Grove Playhouse.
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Category: arts Published: July 10, 2026 Source: The Real Deal Reading time: 1 min
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