Screenland Granada

The Granada is located on the west end of the heart of the Kansas City Kansas downtown area, literally 6 minutes from downtown KCMO. Minnesota avenue has a fantastic history, and it is ready for the 21st century. It is challenging to come to an area that is rediscovering itself. We have plenty of convenient parking, well lit and close to the theatre. There are a lot of great things in store for KCKS and we are proud to be a leader in that redevelopment.

The Granada was built in 1929 as an “atmospheric” theatre. Imagine yourself seated for a movie during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Over Seven Hundred Fifty red velvet seats, including an old fashioned balcony. Wonderful music ahead of the show. You sit in what appears to be a beautiful Spanish Courtyard, with statuary and balconies aside the seats. Above, clouds drift lazily across the evening sky. The lights dim and as the show begins, hundreds of “stars” twinkle in the night sky. This is the atmospheric experience. Designed by world famous (and Kansas City based) Boller Bros architectural firm, it is one of the very few atmospherics left operating in the world.

The theatre was designed as a classic example of its period and Spanish theme. They don’t build them like this anymore. They do, however, build better sound processors. We have installed state of the art digital sound for the theatre.

While we are a movie theatre, we also have a full stage and orchestra pit. We will be looking for an organ counsel, because the theatre features a full set of pipes for a magnificent organ. The screen can fly away to reveal the stage-perfect for fine arts performances or a special event.