Depending on the weather and who's playing (or your personal preference, I suppose) Music Under the…read moreStars is a nice way to spend a relaxing Sunday at the park. It is a popular concert series, but I was surprised to find out it's been going on for 31 years, it's a true El Paso tradition! The shows start Sundays at 7pm at the Chamizal Memorial Park and they bring performers from different genres, so there's a bit of something for everyone. I stopped by for a mariachi concert that a friend invited me to, and I had a fun time, I've always liked mariachi and the band, Son de Mexico, was quite good and they were singing all the classics. It's really less about the performer than it is about enjoying a day at the park with your friends or family, the music just complements the chatting, eating, and hanging out. I recommend getting there at least half an hour before the concert to find good parking and a good spot to sit, though the park is big enough to where it doesn't feel uncomfortably crowded. Also, don't forget to bring a lawn chair, like I did. If you don't bring your own picnic there are food and drink trucks set up, and there's quite a few of them, there's even a beer cart. Good times.

A truly awesome evening. Come out and support El Paso and the playhouse. Cast and crew were…read moreterrific!!

I've visited many many times - YES it is community theatre and few of the players have star…read morepotential BUt most producers fun. !!

An iconic staple in downtown El Paso that has been a signature institution for the city since 1930…read more I've had the pleasure of visiting this space for a few different shows. From Broadway to the Symphony. you can find an opportunity to discover this theater firsthand. I really enjoy seeing the marquee lit up and welcoming you inside. There is a main bar in the lobby area and I really like the setup of the bathrooms on the basement floor with lounge seating. Acoustics and sounds is great and I really like how they're securing more and more opportunities for El Pasoans to enjoy. An absolute must if you ever have the chance.

I really liked how the Plaza Theater was so easy to get to. I have to admit that, although I'm not…read morea huge fan of most parking structures in downtown, the parking structure right across from the theater was already somewhat better than most parking structures in downtown. It's a little tricky going uphill in the structure. But once you get to the floor where you want to park, there is plenty of parking space without feeling crammed ! The Plaza Theater itself is an old building. But it has really interesting architecture, exterior design and interior design that make it very nostalgic ! The ceiling is very celestial , with a heavenly aura :) ! It was my first time seeing a show there :D ! I watched "Mean Girls" the musical on Sat (4/6) for the matinee showing and absolutely it :D ! It really brought back wonderful memories of the original 2004 movie starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams :) ! The Broadway cast was absolutely spectacular :D ! I purchased an orchestra seat for myself since I went solo and got to meet and chat with a super nice family sitting next to me who have season tickets to the Plaza :) ! I didn't really try any of the speciality drinks or snacks. But a lot of people were in line for these! I may try these on a future outing to the Plaza because they have some exciting shows and concerts coming up later this year :D ! Thank you for such a fantabulous first time at the Plaza Theater, El Paso Live :D !

This is an absolute gem in the heart of El Paso…read more I have been here for many musicals and never grow tired of seeing its beautiful infrastructure and ornate decor that brings out so much class. To date, I have seen Phantom of the Opera, Waitress, and Hairspray. I actually also missed out on an opportunity to see the hilarious Jo Koy who did his stint here as well but heard nothing but good things! I'm thrilled that El Paso can have these Off Broadway shows so that everyone can experience the beauty of theater art and see how much talent a group of people can put a show together and wow a crowd of all ages. A lot of people don't seem to realize just how crowded a theater can get and I've literally seen people leave because of that reason. It's unfortunate because it often happens when the show has already started and people on stage very much see every movement of the audience. Although it puts a slight hamper on the theater experience for myself, the shows are beyond magical and captivating to forget all about that inconvenience thankfully. I also have never bought season tickets for anything in my life but in order to get the optimal seats I wanted AND make sure it can be for Hamilton (only the best musical to date), I had to get season tickets. For Orchestra row S, I was very happy to pay $1000 for 6 shows. Thank you La Plaza Theater for bringing more life to El Paso!

This historic theater is not shy when it comes to technology. The Plaza has great features that…read moreturn shows into memories. From classic rock, to Broadway shows- and even the Dave Koz Christmas Jazz spectacular I saw tonight- the sound was incredible. Every seat in the house is a good seat! You can't go wrong- El Paso, get out during the week and see a show or concert. They have a "basics" bar- they can make basic cocktails, and they have wine. They beverages are served in these very cool souvenir cups with a snap lid to prevent spills as you make your way back to your seat- and the bartenders can make a gooood drink! I take Uber or Lyft when I come so I don't have to deal with traffic and parking. There are two major restaurants right in the vicinity for pre show dinner or post show drinks and dessert. Folks take advantage- this venue would be $$$$ in NY!

Very cool cultural center. Very clean and modern. I went there for Tutankhamen exhibition. It was…read moreonly like $3 for you to get in. Most of the stuff they had was replica but it was very educational and I enjoyed a lot. For the price, I believe it was worth going.

This is an experience! The food and service are amazing! This is our first visit and will not be…read moreour last. Highly recommended! 5/5 Come early because it gets full very fast!

From the owner: By reservation only. El Paso’s only continually running Murder mystery dinner theatre! Enjoy a…read morethree course steak dinner! Vegetarian option also offered!

Had an opportunity to see the El Paso Symphony Orchestra this month at the Plaza Theatre and it was…read moresuch a great date night. The symphony had about 80 members who made up the orchestra from harpists to cellists. It was so refreshing to see El Paso and so many El Pasoans really lean into the arts. They did a themed night highlighting Space Odyssey featuring scores from different movies. My fave part was the live music in conjunction with the video visuals and it was just so neat to see it come to life. For this particular experience, they had the UTEP choir there and they sang live within a certain section which really made it immersive. It was just such a moment that I will treasure. I'll definitely be back to see them in action!

Really enjoyed " Love in the Age of War " at the El Paso Symphony in. Partnership with Promusica…read more With an amazing pianist Awadagin who played Ludwig Van Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 37, C minor. His approach to the clavier was magical with gentle and floating fingers. The Piano Concerto No. 3 was absolutely amazing. Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, E-flat Major, posed a hefty second half of the concert. Nathan Black explained ahead of time the connection the piece had to Napoleon Bonaparte - Beethoven was a political fan of the man until he proclaimed himself emperor of France. Audiences could hear the triumph and victory in the piece, particularly with the return of the initial theme. Our conductor Bo was absolutely delightfully engaged and electrical! #elpasosymphony; #Promusica

Such a cool concept, comedy at a venue near you!…read more Laughterhours Comedy puts on El Paso's largest comedy competition too and overall this years was a huge hit (so much so that I don't think they were actually prepared for how much interest there would be). Next year I expect that they'll use larger venues for the shows because two of the venues were at capacity (possibly over capacity...but you didn't hear that here). But when they're not putting on El Paso's Funniest Comedy Competition, they have weekly shows and hook-up with a few other comedy groups in the area to put on open-mics, writing shops, and more shows. There are more aspiring comedians in EP and the surrounding area than one would suspect. Check out their Facebook to stay up to date on shows and definitely catch one. Sure you're gonna see some newbies up on the stage that are trying to figure out what works and what doesn't, but there will also be seasoned vets that will have you laughing your ass off. My two fave comedians in this group are actually the faces of Laughterhours, Gibbs (the owner) and Adam. Prior to working with Laughterhours, Adam actually won EPFCC so that's saying something. And Gibbs also known as the Comagician does a show that's a cross between a magic show and a comedy show. Somehow it works when he does it...although I will say, he's a better comedian than a magician. I've caught Laughterhour shows at places like The Network, Leo's, Shamrocks, and even the Comic Strip. And tickets are usually cheap (or free if it's an open mic)! Look 'em up, it's bond to be a great night!

Wow...We had a private comedy show for a work event. This was by far the least funny comedy show…read moreI've ever seen. Trivia? Thought we paid you for comedy? We can do trivia without an unfunny comedian. All this guy did was put homemade memes up and do historical trivia. He started off with cracking jokes on the military...at a military event. We've got no problem laughing at ourselves but cracking jokes that military can't spell and are stupid when the majority of the room has at least masters degrees? Making jokes that our "butts clenched up" when he mentioned that we were prepping for deployments? Half the audience walked out. Apparently this guy forgot the first rule of public speaking is knowing your audience. He was a broken record marketing his comedy club. I wouldn't go if he paid me to. Watching paint dry might be more entertaining.

Whenever a big event gets shown, a few times it gets shown here at the theatre. I've seen Bill…read moreCosby, Steve Martin and Martin Short, and recently Kevin James here. It may not be state of the art but it gets the job done. Parking is directly below. It can get congested so make aure you plan enough time to arrive before the event. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to an hour. If there is a baseball game it can get really busy coming down Santa Fe Rd.

Disney princesses came to El Paso tonight and I washere for it!…read more I haven't gone back to Disneyland in 3 years and I didn't realize how much I missed it until they brought the magic and wonder with them. I was given tickets to give away as well as to go see the show. I Disneybound as Snow White and my little was Cinderella, but people mistook her for Elsa because she was lit up and glowing. The theater was super easy to get to and parking was $10 downstairs in the garage. *Pro tip* You might want to use the 2 right lanes since they have attendants at the garage entrance and you don't have to wait in the one long right lane. Once parked you can just walk or take the elevator up to the main lobby. Security will wand you and the box office is to the right. Once inside each level will have individual bathrooms, men on the left and women to the right. *Pro tip #2* use the bathrooms upstairs, the lines are far shorter. It's a beautiful setup with the chandeliers lit up and the aisles were clean and at any angle you will have fabulous views. The seats also shift backwards and tilts and the leg room was generous. The attendants were helpful and knew their stuff. ‍ The Princesses sang live in concert and these were the original Broadway stars from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Anastasia, and Aladdin. They sang all the princess songs and then some! From ALL the princess songs to some originals that were on Broadway like Nala's song and Live action movies like Aladdin (Jasmine's song) to movies like Enchanted and even non canon Disney movies like Anastasia! They accompanied the music with funny and lovely stories and anecdotes from their time on the shows. My favorites were actually "I won't say I'm In Love" Megara's song from Hercules and Mother Gothel's "Mother Knows Best" from Rapunzel. Both were incidentally sung by the incomparable Sugar Egan. I especially loved when they sang duets and harmonies. If they land in your city, book the tickets and get ready to be transported into the movies that you know and love. They brought the Disney magic that has been so missing for the past few years. You'll see sooo many littles dressed up and dancing in the aisles to the music and adults singing music from their childhood movies. I loved every minute and am so stoked that Disney magic is back!