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Palm Beach’s New Waterfront Theater

And Cultural Arts Center Renamed Glazer Hall

Formerly The Innovate, the nonprofit venue will revitalize “The Royal Poinciana Playhouse has languished in the dark venue,” said Michael Pucillo, chairman and CEO of the Palm
the historic Royal Poinciana Playhouse into a vibrant, for far too long. We felt it was time to turn on the lights and Beach Civic Association. “Palm Beach has been without a
community-focused theater. bring this jewel box back to life,” said Avie Glazer. “Glazer Hall performing arts venue on the island for a very long time, and the
Longtime Palm Beach residents Jill and Avie Glazer have will be a thriving cultural hub – fostering community, inspiring Glazers’ commitment to restoring and bringing back this venue
recognized a remarkable opportunity to transform the vacant, innovation, and serving as a force for social good through the will greatly benefit our community. I believe Glazer Hall will be
long-neglected and historic Royal Poinciana Playhouse into power of the performing arts.” an important addition to our community that Palm Beachers will
a vibrant, state-of-the-art cultural center in the heart of Palm As co-founders and cochairs of Glazer Hall, Jill and Avie enjoy for decades to come.”
Beach. Originally named The Innovate, the nonprofit waterfront Glazer have been guided by a clear vision: to restore this historic “The Glazers’ commitment to the playhouse project extends
performing arts center will now be renamed Glazer Hall in honor Palm Beach landmark and transform it into a vibrant hub for the beyond their generosity; it reflects their vision for what this venue
of the Glazers’ extraordinary vision, dedication and financial arts. Their dedication to this cherished institution reflects their can represent for Palm Beach – a place to gather, celebrate and be
commitment in excess of $15 million. deep commitment to preserving Palm Beach’s cultural heritage inspired,” said Samantha David, president of WS Development.
Set to debut in the 2025-2026 season, Glazer Hall stands as and creating a space where the community can come together “Together, Jill and Avie are creating a space that will enrich Palm
a testament to the family’s unwavering commitment to restoring to experience the power of the performing arts. Beach’s arts and culture while bringing the community together
and revitalizing this architectural gem and enriching Palm “The mayor and town council unanimously supported for generations to come. We remain exceptionally grateful for their
Beach’s cultural landscape. Spanning 27,000 square feet and renaming the new arts venue Glazer Hall to recognize longtime contribution and commitment to such an enormous endeavor.”
estimated to cost more than $30 million, the nonprofit theater, town residents Jill and Avie Glazer,” said Town of Palm Beach For more information on Glazer Hall and how to support its
cultural center and event space will serve as a premier destination Council President Bobbie Lindsay. “The Glazers’ unwavering mission, please contact Victoria Peyton at contact@glazerhall.
for the performing arts and a cornerstone of Palm Beach’s vibrant support and dedication to ensure a first-class arts venue operates org, call (561) 576-7860, or visit glazerhall.org.
cultural community. at the former playhouse site will benefit us all.” Jill and Avie Glazer have been deeply involved in
The Glazer family, Palm Beach residents since 2002, share “Opening Glazer Hall amplifies Palm Beach’s ability to philanthropy and education for decades. Avie, cochairman of
a deep passion for philanthropy, with extensive support of connect with a variety of arts experiences,” said Wendy and Manchester United and owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
educational, medical, and cultural organizations across the U.S. Howard Cox. “We are looking forward to enjoying these actively supports causes in education and the arts. Together, they
“Glazer Hall will be Palm multifaceted presentations in a unique setting.” have championed organizations such as the Glazer Children’s
Beach’s first new nonprofit arts Glazer Hall will be open year-round as an intimate, Museum and Tulane University’s Glazer Family Club. Avie
organization in more than 60 inclusive and versatile space for the community. The nonprofit also serves on the board of trustees at Washington University in
years,” said Jill Glazer. “We are performing arts center will pay homage to the former Royal St. Louis. Jill, a Tulane graduate and former trustee and current
thrilled to support this special Poinciana Playhouse by retaining some of John Volk’s historic emeritus member of the Board of Tulane, has led and supported
place that will bring individuals architectural details, while also boasting a 400-seat theater initiatives at Tulane University, Palm Beach Day Academy, the
of all ages together through with retractable seating, a state-of-the-art audiovisual system, Cowen Institute and Hillel Community Day School. She has
dynamic performances, inspiring a wall of windows overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and been recognized with the Tulane Alumni Volunteer Award and
programs, vibrant cultural events exclusive private spaces. the Hillel School Volunteer Award. For nearly 25 years, the
and more, including dance, film, “The renaming of the new performing arts center at the Glazers have called Palm Beach home, dedicating their time
music and fascinating lectures playhouse to Glazer Hall is an appropriate recognition of the and resources to enriching their communities.
and conversations.” Jill and Avie Glazer Glazer family’s commitment to restoring this performing arts Photo courtesy of Glazer Hall

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