The Historic Lyric Theater
A cultural gem in Miami
The Historic Lyric Theater, located in Overtown, Miami, is a beautifully restored venue with a capacity of 400 guests. This iconic theater offers a unique atmosphere for events, with rental prices ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. It's perfect for performances, receptions, and community gatherings.
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The Historic Lyric Theater Theater in 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136, USA accommodates up to 400 guests, 8,000 sqft of usable space. $3,000 avg. price for typical events. Popular for Concerts, Theater performances, Corporate events. Amenities include Stage, Sound system, Lighting, Dressing rooms, Catering options. Request a quote to check availability, packages, and date holds. The location offers convenient access for guests and vendors, with flexible layouts to suit seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and hybrid programs.
Best for:
ConcertsTheater performancesCorporate events
Amenities
StageSound systemLightingDressing roomsCatering options
Rating: 4.6/5 (357 Google reviews)
- 5.0/5:
A jewel box that holds many iconic moments of Miami's black history and where many tours on area start from.
– G.
- 5.0/5:
Many county government agencies here in addition to the intersection of three levels of trains, Freight ( on the ground), in the building (Brightline & trirail) and metrorail
– Ira Hurt III
- 5.0/5:
Unbelievable! That so many of the masses whom live within close proximity (0-100 miles!) of this true gem, do not patronize this theater. The roots and heritage of this entertainment hall rivals New York's Apollo (est. 1934) Theater, and quite frankly, most likely surpasses. The Overtown Lyric Theater (est. 1913) has a legacy of some of the foremost artist , in all genres, that were of (color) various ethnic lineage. Subsequently, the Lyric has been renovated three separate times: first it was renovated in 1999; then again in 2005; and finally up to is current state in 2014. Just to give you a 'taste of some pure honey', "back then national stars and their bands jammed with local musicians, trading riffs and ideas, lovers and companionships, day and night. Soul legends Sam and Dave started there, a young Lena Horne lived on the wrong side of Miami's tracks; Sam Cooke and James Brown made Overtown a second home. Flip Wilson honed his comedy there; and Ray Charles made his first records in Overtown." This started the steady stream of titans that were involved in the music/entertainment industry. Should I say anymore? I implore you to visit. Why do they call it the "Historic Overtown Lyric Theater"? Pun intended. JE.
– Jay Elwood
Photo credit(s): Ariel W., Gilberto Salazar, Etiquette Queen, Paul Brown
