Plaza Theater
1847 Larpenteur Avenue E,
Maplewood,
MN
55109
1847 Larpenteur Avenue E,
Maplewood,
MN
55109
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Plaza Theater (Official)
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Previously operated by: Cineplex Odeon, Minnesota Amusement Co., Plitt Theatres
Functions: Movies (Classic), Movies (Family), Movies (Second Run)
Styles: Rustic
Previous Names: Plaza Maplewood Theatre
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The Plaza Maplewood Theatre opened by the Minnesota Amusement Co. as a single screen on August 30, 1967 with Julie Andrews in “Hawaii”. It was twinned on April 15, 1983. It was closed in 1990. Classic Theatres Corp. took over in 1991. From 1998 it was operated by an independent operator. The Plaza Theatre was closed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Plaza Theater reopened on September 11, 2026.
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On October 31, 2013, the Plaza Maplewood Theatre was taken over by Woodland Hills church – the entity acting as landlord for the facility. After allowing the former owner, Nathan Block, to build back the business, they kicked him out after 15 years of running this neighborhood theater when nobody else wanted it. They forced him to put on a new roof, air-conditioner and fire suppressant system at his own expense. Then after failing to renew his lease, assumed ownership of all assets without paying him a single dime. In addition, the entire staff was let go, putting a dozen good people, some of who had worked there for many years, out of work.
This “church” continues to operate the facility as a second-run movie theater, keeping all the profits, even though I thought churches were supposed to be “non-profit” entities.
Please boycott the Plaza Theater until this “church” gives it back to the former owner!
Now called The Plaza Theater. Updated website link: http://theplazatheater.com/
A nice article on Woodland Hills ownership of the Plaza Theater. https://www.twincities.com/2017/07/22/maplewood-church-places-faith-in-a-movie-theater-for-affordable-family-fun/
The Plaza theatre opened on August 30th, 1967 and closed in 2021. Grand opening ad posted.
Update status to closed
Two screens on April 15th, 1983. Ad posted.
Once operated by ABC North Central Theatres, Plitt Theatres, and Cineplex Odeon.
Reopening in fall 2026:
Maplewood, MN: 6 Years After Closing, Plaza Theater Plans a Return [Aug 12, 2026]
Please update, open on September 11, 2026 as a second run theatre Friday and Saturday, grand opening web ad in the photos section
Now open:
Maplewood, MN: Plaza Theater Reopens After 6 Years [Sep 11, 2026]