By Carla Mendez In Miami, residents are pushing back against a proposal to hand over the historic Olympia Theatre to the ...

A proposal to repurpose Miami's Olympia Theater for education by SLAM and charter schools awaits a City Commission vote.

The Miami City Commission is scheduled to vote next week on a controversial proposal to turn over the city’s iconic 1926 Olympia Theater to a charter school affiliated with rapper Pitbull.

Public comment at the meeting was a farce. Questions were screened, answers vague and the presentation bloated with ...

Renovation costs for both the theater and the adjoining building are estimated at more than $50 million. Douglas Rodriguez, ...

The historic Olympia Theater, a landmark once graced by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley and Luciano Pavarotti, is ...

The City of Miami is considering selling the historic Olympia theater to Sports Leadership and Management, or SLAM, a charter school founded by Grammy-winning international performer Pitbull.

Ancient Olympia, a cradle of values and a symbol of world cultural heritage, is once again transforming this year into an epicenter of artistic creation, ...

In mid-June, the Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater opened its newest production, “An American in Paris.” This Gershwin classic is the perfect summer production with fun storytelling, upbeat songs ...

Whatever its name, the theater has such a storied history. Olympia’s history Interior view of the historic Olympia Theater in downtown Miami, showcasing its ornate architecture and timeless charm.

Miami considers transferring historic Olympia Theater's ownership to SLAM charter school group; public debate ongoing.

The Olympia theater, which the city of Miami is considering turning over to a charter school, was originally designed and built in 1926 as a spectacular silent-movie palace.