Come for the show, stay for the glorious architecture. Here, we’ve mapped 10 historic and spectacular theaters in Philly that have withstood the test of time and continue to wow with their impressive interiors.
The Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House on North Broad was just handed a $56 million loan, pushing the restoration project forward to its December 2018 opening date as a Live Nation venue.
The main tenant hasn’t formally been announced, but the owners are actively seeking other tenants to lease out the enormous historic building on North Broad Street.
Some folks recently had the chance to race drones through the Philadelphia Metropolitan Operahouse, dilapidated balconies and all, at up to 100 miles per hour.
The developer of the historic theater says to expect to see some life at the long-forgotten venue. But a recent tour of the property revealed that there's a lot of work to be done.