The Orlando Philharmonic will announce today that it is buying the iconic Plaza Live Theatre on Bumby Avenue, where the orchestra will update the 1,000-seat music hall to accommodate chamber music concerts while also keeping a schedule of rock, jazz, comedy and contemporary music shows.
"As we move into our third decade, The Plaza provides a unique opportunity for us to have our own permanent residence, a high-quality rehearsal space and the flexibility to schedule and perform a variety of events throughout the year," said the orchestra's executive director, David Schillhammer.
The historic building will undergo extensive renovations, according to a release by the Philharmonic, creating office space, a rehearsal hall and a music library.
The Plaza will be the first permanent home for the Orlando Philharmonic, which has been renting space from the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Loch Haven Park.
Said Plaza Live general manager Kirk Colvin: "The Philharmonic is a natural fit to acquire the Plaza Live and we are excited to begin working with people who are as passionate about music as our staff and patrons are."
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