Murray Historic Theatre

The Murray Theare not only holds plays, but it also hosts concerts and many other events. The Murray Theater was built by Tony Duvall, who built the Gem and New Iris theaters in Murray, and Joseph L. Lawrence, who built the Villa and Southeast in Salt Lake and the Academy in Provo. A. B. Paulson, who was likely the architect of the Murray, also designed the Villa Theatre. Carl F. Fors was likely the general contractor for both theaters as well - as Fors & Johnson for the Murray, and Carl F. Fors and Sons for the Villa. The Murray Theater opened on 28 October 1938, showing "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and "Hawaiian Holiday"