New 'Paradiso' venue proposes Paris‑style burlesque and cabaret shows; committee to review text amendment

A private operator presented plans for a Parisian‑style cabaret theater called Paradiso and asked the committee to advance a text amendment to support the proposed use. The presenter described a ticketed, hour‑long theatrical production with specialized lighting and staging, international creative collaborators and a rotating series of shows.

Why it matters: the proposal would introduce a distinct form of nighttime entertainment to Miami Beach — a full, theatrical cabaret rather than the short, dinner‑theater acts sometimes seen in nightlife venues. Presenters said they had engaged talent with Cirque du Soleil and European cabaret experience and planned a high‑production show, custom cocktails and a limited food menu; they described plans for staged openings and an initial run with a preview scheduled and a grand opening planned for April 4.

Regulatory path: Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez and staff said the next step is a text amendment to incorporate or clarify language for this style of theatrical/cabaret performance in municipal land‑use and code provisions. The committee asked for a draft text amendment to return to the April 9 meeting for review before sending to the full commission.

Community considerations: commissioners supported diversifying nightlife options but asked staff to ensure the amendment addresses noise, hours of operation, occupancy and other live‑performance regulations. Staff and the presenter said they will supply technical information about sound, lighting and operations as part of the amendment package.

Ending: the committee asked staff to prepare a text amendment and return the item to committee in April; no formal code or zoning change was adopted at this meeting.