Plaza Theatre, Historic theatre in Palm Springs, California, US
The Plaza Theatre is a Spanish Colonial Revival-style theater in downtown Palm Springs, California, with seating for around 800 people. The auditorium features ornate interior details, and the building continues to host a range of live performances and events.
The theater opened in 1936 with the premiere of the film 'Camille' and quickly became a venue for live radio broadcasts featuring well-known entertainers of the time. It went on to become a long-standing fixture in the city's entertainment life over the following decades.
The Plaza Theatre sits on South Palm Canyon Drive and draws a steady crowd for live performances, from comedy nights to musical shows. The Spanish Colonial Revival architecture gives the building a look that stands out along the downtown strip.
The theater sits in the heart of downtown Palm Springs and is easy to reach on foot from most hotels and shops in the area. The building is wheelchair accessible, and parking can be found on nearby streets and lots.
From 1990 to 2014, the theater was home to the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, a musical revue performed entirely by artists aged 55 and older. The show ran for over two decades, making it one of the longest-running productions of its kind in the country.
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