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ksummerlin commented about Saenger Theatre on Jul 20, 2006 at 8:08 am

The Pensacola Saenger Theatre recently received approval and funding for a $9 million renovation. The Saenger Theatre Expansion and Renovation Project will begin in the spring of 2007 and is projected to be completed by the fall of 2008.

Among the renovation/expansions:

Entire main floor will be re-seated
Balcony seats refurbished
New Air Conditioning
New lobby space added
Additional restrooms added
New refreshment stands
Additional meeting rooms and a new entrance

The architectural wall finishes will be restored to match the
historic color schemes
Acoustical treatments will be added to enhance sound quality
A new orchestra shell
Sound & lighting improvements

The stage will be expanded to Jefferson Street along the rear wall
The orchestra pit will be expanded
A new two-story addition to the South of the Theatre will be added
to add new dressing rooms, production offices, storage, etc
New covered loading dock & freight elevator