Black Archives - Historic Lyric Theater — Attraction in Miami

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...

I love what has been done to the newly restored Lyric theater... I attended Lyric Live on last night (Friday). It's was amature night...imagine a night at that the Apollo but in Miami. I truly enjoyed myself. It was pleasantly positive atmosphere, the host/comedian Chello was funny and entertaining... the performers were not bad at all! I will be back! I love seeing my black folks enjoying life in a place without anything negative but the boo's you hear when someone was not up to par lol!!! Bravo City of Miami and welcome...

It should be renamed the “Big Top” Theatre. What a bunch of clowns! It starts from the manager, who should wear big red shoes. The staff all should put on red noses. It’s run horribly, it smells like elephant poop...so why not the new name! I give it two stars instead of one because of the entertainment value in watching these yahoos trying to run a theatre. Lights were all off. Sound didn’t work. It’s like they are trying to be bad and funny but actually aren’t. Similar to...