Theatre Cedar Rapids to expand as it nears 100th anniversary
Theatre Cedar Rapids unveils a major renovation plan to expand the 1928 Iowa Theatre Building. In partnership with OPN Architects and Ryan Companies, the project doubles rehearsal and classroom space, adds a new elevator, modernizes seating and accessibility, and creates year round educational programming, aiming to illuminate First Avenue in spring 2026.
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Cedar Rapids
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Dream Here Do Here campaign for Theatre Cedar Rapids
Theatre Cedar Rapids unveils a 9.5 million capital campaign named Dream Here Do Here and has raised 6 156 250 dollars now equal to 65 percent of the goal. Construction runs August 2025 to April 2026 adding all floor connections new elevator access and expanded rehearsal classroom and performance spaces. The project boosts capacity updates and features a Iowa corn sign on First Avenue and Third Street SE. The theater serves more than 70 communities with over 50 000 visitors annually and fiscal 2025 projected income of 3.7 million.
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Cedar Rapids
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Hallman
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Third Street
Iowa Theatre
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