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Performance venues across the country are anxiously awaiting a post-pandemic environment when they can throw open their doors to waiting crowds and hear the sweet sound of thunderous applause. The Lyric Theater in historic Overtown is no exception, and its operators are more than ready with a restored theater auditorium and brand-new stage. All it needs is the green light from public health officials to reopen. Shortly after theaters were forced to shutter in March, rotting stage floor boards at the Lyric led to the discovery of a termite infestation. Thatâs when the decision was made to quickly eradicate the pests, demolish and rebuild the stage, and undergo a full blown auditorium renovation during this unplanned âintermission.â ....