Tampa Theatre restoration enters final stretch (opens original article in a new tab)

Tampa Theatre's $21 million restoration is nearing completion ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2026, with efforts focused on preserving historic features and modernizing infrastructure.

• Restoration includes replacing aging lights in the atmospheric ceiling and repairing decorative plasterwork.
• An old sewer line was discovered and modernized during elevator installation.
• New education spaces and accessibility improvements are part of the project.
• The famously small women's restrooms will remain unchanged.