The following article is published through the courtesy of Texas Historical Commission's Medallion Magazine, Winter 2022 issue (thc.texas.gov). It names Garland’s Plaza Theater as a midcentury masterpiece theater. Post-World War II Dallas was electric—the suburbs...
Garland offers a large variety of entertainment choices with theater productions at both the Plaza Theater and Granville Arts Center. There are also free movies at the Plaza along with special celebrations, events and festivals in downtown Garland and various other...
After being postponed from its April dates, "Becoming Garland Avenue—2020 Revival" musical drama, has been rescheduled for Nov. 14-15. These new dates again include a Saturday and Sunday performance at 3 p.m. each day at Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland. The...
A theater full of folks were entertained Saturday, April 13 at the Plaza as they watched “Becoming Garland Avenue,” a play written by Kay Moore. Her husband, Louis Moore, had mentioned that it would be great to create a musical about Garland’s history and Kay got to...
Elvis Aaron Presley, an American singer and actor, regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century is often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll Music or simply “the King.” The “Celebration of Elvis” production is a musical story of...
Mark your calendars for the free screening of “The Godfather” film series at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Garland Aug. 18 at 7 p.m., Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. Often referred to as an ‘epic masterpiece’ this three-film series is on the don’t miss lists...
In classic Alfred Hitchcock fashion, North x Northwest, with Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, offers thrills, suspense, excitement and romance, with a dash of comedy. Grant is No. 2 on the list of the top 25 greatest male screen legends. Saint won an Academy Award for...
“On the Waterfront,” the next free movie scheduled for screening at the Plaza Theater (March 18) in downtown Garland, is No. 8 on the American Film Institute’s list of 100 best movies ever made. Based on various true stories, it was set on the waterfront docks in New...
The city of Garland has planned a spring/summer lineup of movies that will give classic movie fans four reasons to celebrate: “The Treasure of Sierra Madre” – Feb. 10; “On the Waterfront” – March 18; “Dr. Strangelove” – April 22; and “North by Northwest” – June 3....