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Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater

Neighborhood: Downtown/Overtown

819 NW Second Ave., FL, 33136 Map It
786-708-4610

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This historic theater in Overtown was once a famous stop on the black vaudeville circuit, showcasing top talent in the early 1900s. Currently under renovation, it will reopen to a host of new shows and performances in 2014. Plus, it’s on the National Register of Historic Places, so you know it’s got serious historical cred.

Best Of Miami New Times® Awards
  • 2020 Best Historic Landmark

Photo by Phillip Pessar/Flickr

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