The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center

The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center is a historic venue located in downtown El Paso, Texas, originally built in 1930 and fully restored in 2006. It is renowned for its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, mosaic-tiled floors, antique furnishings, and a star-studded ceiling that evokes a Spanish courtyard. The main performance spaces include the 2,050-seat Kendall Kidd Performance Hall, the intimate 200-seat Philanthropy Theatre, and the Alcantar Sky Garden for private events. The venue hosts Broadway productions, musical concerts, individual performers, and is home to the annual Plaza Classic Film Festival and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. Designated as a National Historic Building of Significance, it is a prominent cultural landmark in the city.