The project for the College of Fine Arts space, originally built in 1948, has been more than a year in the making. The TCU Board of Trustees approved the revitalization in April 2025. The board expects renovations to be completed in time for the 2028-2029 academic year.
“We’re not just restoring a historic space—we’re creating a more effective and inviting home for the arts,” said Bill Nunez, vice chancellor for finance and administration. “The renovation will strengthen the student and audience experience while preserving the legacy of one of TCU’s most iconic academic facilities.”
TCU’s plans for the renovated Ed Landreth Hall and Auditorium include enhanced learning studios, modern rehearsal spaces and a redesigned performance venue for students in the Department of Theatre, School of Music and the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance. The 1,200-seat auditorium specifically is expected to have improved acoustics, expanded wings, new seating and a fly tower for broader scenic, lighting and technical capabilities, officials previously said.
In the meantime, classes, rehearsals and productions will be held at University Christian Church, University Baptist Church, Brite Divinity School, and the former Chapel Hill Academy campus starting this summer, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
The School of Music began moving out of Ed Landreth Hall earlier this month and has already received a warm welcome from the neighboring church temporarily housing students and faculty.