Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids is a historic theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids, opened in 1928 as an elaborate venue from the golden age of American movie palaces. Today it offers approximately 1,690 seats, combining restored period architecture and decorative interiors with a modern stage and technical infrastructure. The theatre is an important setting for concerts, Broadway productions, comedy, dance performances and other live events, and it is also home to Orchestra Iowa.
The auditorium retains the atmosphere of a classic theatre while keeping audiences closely connected to the stage, making it particularly well suited to music and theatrical performances. Extensive restoration introduced modern amenities, an expanded lobby and improved visitor comfort while preserving the venue's distinctive historic character. Another notable feature is the restored historic Wurlitzer organ, which reflects the building's heritage as one of the grand American theatres of the early 20th century.
The theatre is located at 123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, United States, in the downtown area. The main approach is from 3rd Avenue SE, with a parking lot approximately half a block from the theatre as well as street parking nearby. For broader travel between the venue, other downtown locations and the rest of Cedar Rapids, the city transportation and access information further down the page provides additional practical details.