The renovation of the Castro Theatre has escalated from an original budget of $15 million to $35 million, with the anticipated reopening now pushed back to at least October 2025. Another Planet Entertainment (APE) leads the renovations, which aim to convert the historic venue into a concert space while also accommodating film screenings and LGBTQ events. Multiple factors, including ambitious technical upgrades and PG&E power modifications, have resulted in these significant delays and cost overruns, generating concerns about the project's scope and completion timeline.
The Castro Theatre's renovation has increased from $15 million to $35 million, with a completion delay of four to six months pushing the reopening to late 2025.
APE is aiming to retain the theater’s cultural essence while transforming it into a concert venue, still hosting film screenings and LGBTQ events.
The project’s cost overruns are attributed to various upgrades, including a new sound system, projectors, and significant changes to power infrastructure.
PG&E upgrades are cited as the primary reason for the delay, creating ambiguity around the project's timeline and contributing to cost increases.
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