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'''The Ritz Ybor''' (formerly '''Rivoli Theatre''', '''Ritz | '''The Ritz Ybor''' (formerly '''Rivoli Theatre''', '''Ritz Theater''' and '''Masquerade''') is an events venue located in the historic Ybor City, within Tampa, Florida. Throughout the years, the venue was served as a cinema, adult movie theater, nightclub and concert venue. The theatre was transformed into its current incarnation in 2008; becoming one of Tampa's premier live music and events venue.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Ritz Ybor: Special Events|url=https://theritzybor.smugmug.com/SpecialEvents|website=Smugmug|access-date=November 16, 2015}}</ref> | ||
In 1987, the building was leased to The Masquerade nightclub, when it started to see performances of rising alternative acts such as [[The Smashing Pumpkins]]. In 2006, the Masquerade tenants were evicted. The building underwent a $2 million renovation and on June 26, 2008 opened its doors as The Ritz Ybor, a special events and live music venue.<ref name="venue">{{cite web|title=Venue|url=http://theritzybor.com/venue.html|publisher=The Ritz Ybor Official Website|access-date=November 16, 2015}}</ref> | In 1987, the building was leased to The Masquerade nightclub, when it started to see performances of rising alternative acts such as [[The Smashing Pumpkins]] (though events were still listed under Ritz Theater). In 2006, the Masquerade tenants were evicted. The building underwent a $2 million renovation and on June 26, 2008 opened its doors as The Ritz Ybor, a special events and live music venue.<ref name="venue">{{cite web|title=Venue|url=http://theritzybor.com/venue.html|publisher=The Ritz Ybor Official Website|access-date=November 16, 2015}}</ref> | ||
Other notable performers at this venue include [[W:Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], [[W:Jane's Addiction|Jane's Addiction]], [[W:Foo Fighters|Foo Fighters]] and [[W:Nine Inch Nails|Nine Inch Nails]]. | Other notable performers at this venue include [[W:Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], [[W:Jane's Addiction|Jane's Addiction]], [[W:Foo Fighters|Foo Fighters]] and [[W:Nine Inch Nails|Nine Inch Nails]]. | ||