During the Iowa flood of 2008 , the theatre was significantly damaged , and was shut down until February 2010 . While the building was being repaired the group performed at local malls and churches . Stars Michael Emerson and Ron Livingston both natives of the Cedar Rapids area , recorded videos to help fundraising efforts for repairs . Livingston had previously performed at TCR . The Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed over $ 4 million to the repair , and produced a short documentary about the renovations . The theatre is home to the only remaining ' Rhinestone ' Barton Organ , which has been restored since it was significantly damaged in the 2008 floods
Iowa flood of 2008
Iowa flood of 2008
Theatre Cedar Rapids