Beach Theatre
420 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
420 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
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Opened in 1941 for Moses Ginsberg, this fantastic Streamline Art Moderne movie palace cost over $300,000 to construct.
It was designed by the firm of Pereira and Pereira, with Albert Anis as associate architect and Robert Law Weed doing most of the interior design, which was an eclectic mix of tropical themes and Streamline Moderne.
The Beach Theatre was home to a nightclub in the late-1980’s, long after the theater had closed. After the nightclub closed, the lobby space was partitioned and converted into a bank and retail use.
In September 2007, it was annnounced that the former Beach Theatre would be converted into an upscale TAO restaurant (which also has locations in New York City and Las Vegas).
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This was a Florida State Theatre at one time and a Brandt house during it’s later years. It mostly ran roadshow, twice a day, exclusive runs such as HELLO, DOLLY! for long runs.
The Library of Congress web site has 18 photos of the Beach theater from about the time of its opening. Use the theater and city name in the search box on this page.
Hot off the press: Beach Theatre is becoming a TAO Restaurant & Lounge…story here…Miami Beach
MiamiGuy,
Has Tao opened yet? I have been to Tao in Vegas several times. It certainly is a place to see, I am curious to see if the “South Beach” version is just as cool.
Tao in New York is the old Plaza Theatre on 58th street. They gutted the place out for the restaurant but the food is quite good.
The link to photos posted by Joe Vogel reminded me of how beautiful the Beach lobby was.
Al, I have always thought that the most impressive theatres in Miami, were The Miami, The Carib, The Paramount, and The Beach. As far as originallity goes, I haven’t seen any theatres more grand than those, they were quite unique.
Louis, sorry for the delay in responding. No, TAO hasn’t opened yet. There were some delays with City boards, but I think that’s all resolved now and they should be opening soon.
Also, the link to the original article has moved to here…TAO Miami Beach
…[sigh]…June 2009, and still no TAO opening…
Update: The word I’m getting is that the TAO project is dead, so only heaven knows what will become of the Beach Theatre location now.
Just passed through Lincoln Road and I can confirm that there is no Tao, but I also didn’t recall seeing any evidence of the Beach theater either. I’m going to try to swing by there again tomorrow to check it out. What a shame as this appears to have been a stunning theater very “Miami” in design. Has the Auditorium been gutted or is it still there? Do anyone know?