Colony Theater

The beautiful Art Deco-style Colony Theater, located at 1040 Lincoln Road, first opened in 1934 as part of Paramount Pictures' movie theater chain. Its original entrance was moved to the Lenox Avenue corner in 1960, when Lincoln Road was closed to traffic to become the pedestrian mall designed by Morris Lapidus. The Colony was transformed into a performing arts theater in 1986, and later added a new lobby and a café.

Now owned by the City of Miami Beach, the Colony has recently emerged from a dramatic three-year, $6.5 million renovation/restoration to reclaim its place as the region's premiere mid-sized performance space. The entrance, facade and lobby have been returned to their original Art Deco grandeur, and the interior features a new, larger stage house, additional lighting, and state-of-the-art theatrical rigging and sound systems. The completely refurbished auditorium has a seating capacity of 440, which includes disabled-accessible seating.

The Colony is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

One of South Florida's most popular entertainment venues, the Colony hosts a wide variety of programs, including music, dance, theater, opera, comedy, performance art and film.