Renderings of The Met Philly, set to open later this year. (Courtesy Live Nation Philadelphia)
The look of The Met Philly, the 110-year-old Oscar Hammerstein I-designed opera house scheduled to open in December as a live entertainment destination, is coming into clearer focus, thanks to renderings Live Nation Philadelphia is releasing today.
The venue on North Broad Street, undergoing a $58 million renovation, is a partnership among Live Nation, Eric Blumenfeld and Holy Ghost Headquarters.
AOS Architects, a local firm, designed the redevelopment. Brûlée Catering, owned by Philadelphia-based Spectra, will handle food and beverage at the venue with a focus on high-end specialties and themed menus.
Two shows have been announced for the venue so far: James Bay and his Electric Light tour on March 9 and Derek Hough, star of ABC’s "Dancing With the Stars," on June 14. More shows are to be announced soon, including the venue's opening events.