Orlando entertainment venue The Plaza Live closing for renovations

Renovations are scheduled to start June 1

FILE - A view of the Plaza Live on June 11, 2016 in Orlando. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Plaza Live announced in a news release it will soon begin renovations, which will keep the Orlando entertainment venue closed during the work.

Officials said the renovations are scheduled to start June 1 and the venue will be closed to the public during construction.

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The project will be funded in part by the Orange County Tourist Development Tax and will improve the “overall experience for its patrons and performers alike,” according to the release.

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Renovations will include a completely updated lobby, upgrades to the infrastructure, a new sound system, lighting and stage equipment, officials said. The seating area will also see a redesign, improving sightlines and greater comfort.

“The Plaza Live has been a cornerstone of the Orlando entertainment scene for years, hosting a wide range of concerts, comedy shows, and other events. The renovations will enable the venue to continue to provide high-quality entertainment experiences for decades to come,” the release read.

The projected end date for renovations was not announced.

In February, The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation sent a notice to the venue, announcing it could lose its liquor license after it hosted a Christmas drag show in December.


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