Playhouse sold !

Who buys a club, then destroys the successful business model?

From what I understand, PH has more than 1 owner. Just because there is a new person involved, doesn't mean the format will change, for better, or worse. It would be crazy thinking someone would come in and ruin something that is working. To eliminate the PH standard, alone, with the same dancer lineup, would be the death of the club. To bring in new, younger talent, still performing the standard service, would be an excellent improvement. Whenever standard PH service has been curtailed in the past, was because of city and LE issues. Each time, the club has done whatever necessary to bring back the standard service. Until it did return, the place became a ghost town. We don't know, for sure, if there is a new owner. If he is the sole owner, or majority owner. If he has any plans for changes from standard service. The majority of PH employees (dj, bartenders, cd guys, office staff, dancers) are loyal, long time employees, who should be able to help maintain the ideals of PH that make what it is. Ide love a influx of new, young talent, still providing classic dances. But if getting new, young talent, effects the current service and cost, we've become familiar with, leave well enough alone. My 2 pesos.

It’s fills a niche. Reliable PH service from attentive dancers is why guys go there. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I dubious that a bevy of young hot dancers would provide the same level service the 40 yo + old pros.

I was told by one dancer (who has since retired) that she had an ownership stake in the place.

By what miracle could a new owner pull off hiring hot young talent?