The Garden Theatre was a major theatre on Madison Avenue and 27th Street in New York City, New York. The theatre opened on September 27, 1890, and closed in 1925. Part of the second Madison Square Garden complex, the theatre presented Broadway plays for two decades and then, as high-end theatres moved uptown to the Times Square area, became a facility for German and Yiddish theatre, motion pictures, lectures, and meetings of trade and political groups. The Garden Theatre has been erroneously referred to as the Madison Square Garden Theatre. It was not related to a theatre on New York's Madison Ave. and 24th St. That was called the Madison Square Theatre from 1879 to 1891 and later called Hoyt's Theatre. Building dimensions The Garden Theatre was architecturally and structurally part of but managed separately from, the Madison Square Garden (1890) complex designed by Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White, that replaced the original Madison Square Garden (1879) at the same site. Unlike most theatres of the day, patrons entered from street level and it was described as "fireproof" in an era when theatre fires were not uncommon. The auditorium had eight boxes, a gallery, and a balcony, with 1,200 seats plus room for 400 standees. The theatre opened its doors to the public for various performances. It has seen many famous guests such as Dorothy Lamour and many others over the years. After closing in 2006, the theatre was restored and reopened in 2010. Today, it offers live music events, theater productions, and other events, making it one of Central Florida's beloved venues. Winter Garden offers plenty of attractions for visitors of all ages. Enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, kayaking, biking, golfing, paddle boarding, and more. Visit the Oakland Nature Preserve or take a stroll through one of the many parks. Explore great Florida outdoors with a hike along one of the scenic trails in the Apopka-Vineland area. Downtown, you can shop in boutiques, dine in restaurants, visit craft breweries and music venues, and more. On weekends, the farmers market offers fresh produce, and spas provide massages or yoga classes. Visiting the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden is an experience not to be missed. It's the perfect mix of history and modernity, with its attention to detail, excellent customer service, and wide selection of performances and events.