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Tampa Theatre

711 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602
813 274-8981
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Ranked #1 of 72 attractions in Tampa
Type: Theatres, Cinemas
Description: 1926 movie palace is on the National Register of Historic Places and still plays its Wurlitzer organ before shows.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Get there early for the organ music...very fun romantic venue. The selection of movies is great and the wine makes them even more fun

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

What a great little theater. A real gem. We saw a very interesting show there about African Children that have been exploited, and helped. BUT I would go there to see anything just for the experience.

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I regret that I don't go here more often - maybe now that they've upgraded their equipment I will. My one knock on the place was their accoustics, and apparently their upgrades have fixed that. Great - go there - it's a treat.

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Clearwater, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The way grand theaters used to be. Now a non-profit and now fully digital, it still retains its historic interior decoration. Wine and beer available at the snack bar, a real pipe organ descending into the stage, and films not to be found elsewhere.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Come early to browse the lobby before enjoying the theatre's 'take me back in time' atmosphere as well as to listen to the organ. It's always a treat when the music is done, the organ and player recedes into the floor. The shows are always well selected.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

A gem! The Wurlitzer organ is amazing! We attended a sing along Sound of Music showing! Totally Fun!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This theater is so beautiful that I couldn't believe my eyes. The organ music is a nice touch as are the "stars" on the ceiling. The ambiance starts with the ticket booth and continues throughout the whole theater. Parking in the streets is free after 6 PM and there are several places where you can eat while you wait for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This place is amazing! To put in a nutshell, it is a blast from the past....they have pretty much kept all the original decor inside and the outside is not shabby either. I really feel like I go back in time to the early 1900's when I come here. Seeing a movie here is just a wonderful experience. I try... More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Not to be missed. The most magnificent old movie theater you will ever see. Still has an organ player and an organ that comes up out of the floor. Make sure you walk up to the front of the downstairs seating and look up at the ceiling. The balcony seating is also fun.

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The Tampa Theater is a bit of old Tampa history. Located in what was once the heart of the downtown business district, the interior is decorated in the ornate style of the early decades of the 20th century. It periodically shows classic old black and white movies. Prior to the presentation of the movie, the stage floor opens up and... More

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