The partial collapse of the Coconut Grove Playhouse earlier this week was caused by a construction mistake that severely compromised the structural integrity of the historic theater’s roof and exterior walls, a City of Miami spokeswoman confirmed Friday.
“During the demolition process, a load-bearing wall on the second floor was mistakenly removed, causing a partial collapse of the third floor. As a result, the roof structure has been severely compromised, and the exterior wall facing Main Highway is now unstable,” the City of Miami said in a written statement shared with the Spotlight.
“Two preliminary engineering assessments, completed on May 22, 2025, confirmed that the affected exterior walls pose a serious risk of collapse,” the city added…