Richmond Performing Arts Committee Richmond CenterStage
A jewel located in the heart of Downtown Richmond reinvigorates the local arts community
For several years the Richmond CenterStage project was simply a dream premised on reinvigorating the local community through the performing arts. Making this dream a reality required the commitment, collaboration and support of the City of Richmond, the CenterStage Foundation, the Richmond Performing Arts Corporation, and Gilbane Building Company.
Project Overview
- The historic John Eberson designed Loew’s theater, a landmark atmospheric theater which has been restored to its 1928 architectural glory
- Improvements include an expanded stage house, re-sloping the balcony seating, improving the lobby and restroom spaces, and making all levels accessible
- The auditorium now seats approximately 1,800-guests
- Other components include the: Intimate, 200-seat Gottwald Playhouse, Multi-use Rhythm Hall, Showcase gallery, 8,900-SF Genworth Bright Lights Education Center
- Work was divided into approximately 45 different bid packages to allow maximum opportunity for interested trade contractors, which resulted in 22% MBE participation
“Thanks for all your efforts to complete this project. We are certainly pleased with the end result.”
William Goodwin
Chairman Construction
Quick Stats
- Client:
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Architect:
- Size: 179,000 SF
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Awards:
- Building Design + Construction (BD+C), Reconstruction Award
- Building Design + Construction (BD+C), Bronze Project Award
- Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Stars Award
- McGraw-Hill Construction Mid-Atlantic, Award of Merit for Renovation / Restoration
179,000
square feet
1,800
seats
22%
MBE participation
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