Perhaps one of the most impressive gems in Glasgow’s crown is the Plaza Theatre  . But this jewel has not always sparkled so.
In fact, the theater’s ascent from deterioration to grandeur didn’t begin until 2001 when the city bought it. 
“The building is an historical asset for the community and a great attraction. It opened in the early 1930s and originally had 1,200 seats. It was a movie theater, but also hosted live performances in its early years. Then it operated on and off as a live music venue until it closed in the early ‘90s,” says Rhonda Trautman, Renaissance Main Street director.
The theatre’s narrow façade is deceiving. Built on the natural slope of a hill, the interior expands and drops quickly. Inside, the space above the Plaza’s stage is the equivalent of a five-story building.
“The interior design replicates being in the middle of a Mediterranean street scene. It’s not a mural, but a 3-D build-out,” Trautman says. “The ceiling was totally renovated, too. It has twinkling stars and two cloud machines that create clouds in the sky. You feel like you’re sitting outside.
The city plans to use the theater to host live performances, classic movies and children’s matinees.
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