NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa Theatre announces October reopening following centennial renovations
The Tampa Theatre will host a week-long celebration in October to mark its 100th anniversary and the completion of the Duncan Auditorium's restoration. The auditorium has been closed for eight months for these renovations, while the Taylor Screening Room remained open to the public.
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The reopening restores full operational capacity to a historic local landmark and cultural venue after an eight-month closure of its primary auditorium.
Key Facts
- The Tampa Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary this fall.
- The Duncan Auditorium has been closed for eight months for centennial renovations.
- The theatre will host a week-long celebration in October.
- The Taylor Screening Room remained open to the public throughout the renovation period.
Who's Mentioned
locationDuncan Auditorium“The primary auditorium undergoing restoration.”personJill Witecki“Vice President and Director of Marketing & Community Relations at Tampa Theatre.”personSteven Ball“Resident organist at Tampa Theatre.”organizationTampa Theatre“The historic venue undergoing renovation and hosting centennial events.”locationTaylor Screening Room“A secondary screening room that remained open during renovations.”personAndy Huse“Late Tampa historian and author of a book about the theater's history.”personLloyd Pearson“Stage Manager & Technical Director at Tampa Theatre.”