The Tampa Theatre is one of its historic buildings that is also extremely relevant to the contemporary culture. In fact, it is such a dynamic part of the contemporary society that it was one of the focal points for last night’s Oscar Celebrations. This isn’t the only time of year though that this theatre has anything going on. It is incredibly active and not only shows films but has various programs and presentations and remains a strong aspect of contemporary society while also standing out as one of the city’s historic landmarks. These elements combine to make it one of the more appealing attractions to tourists and the numerous guests who are enjoying comfortable stays in the area hotels.

The theatre dates back to the 1920s when cinemas were being built all across the country and a few of those were designed and constructed in such an elaborate fashion that they were recognized as the grand movie palaces. The Tampa Theatre, designed by the famous theatre architect John Eberson , was one such place and its great dynamic beauty and sophisticated atmosphere linger in its isles, the theatre and front lobby today.

In addition to some of the film presentations and special engagements, tours of this historic theatre are also offered and are extremely popular with the tourists. The tours are incredibly detailed and introduce the participants to the theatre’s history and some of the stories from its early glory days. Meanwhile, up to date events and performances are also discussed as the patrons are guided from the balcony to the backstage area, as the tour title indicates. The theatre can also be rented out, which is a common occurrence and it is frequently the preferred location for special celebrations such as wedding dinners, birthdays and anniversaries. Other companies also rent it to host special presentations and performances.