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On April 11, 1921, the magnificent Majestic Theatre opened its doors. It was the heyday of the Vaudeville era, and the Majestic hosted a variety of acts from Houdini to Mae West and Bob Hope. As Vaudeville began to fade and the era of talking pictures emerged, the Majestic Theatre began hosting movie premieres, with Big Bands continuing the tradition of live entertainment. On July 16, 1973 the Majestic went "dark" after the final showing of the film, "Live and Let Die". Then on January 31, 1976, the Hobilitzelle Foundation, owner of the Majestic Theatre, presented the theatre to the City of Dallas.

"Restoration where possible; Renovation where necessary" was the order at the Majestic. Restoration of the Renaissance Baroque exterior and the reapplication of the 23K gold leaf to the extensive interior decorative accents and moulding were meticulously completed. Interior improvements also involved acoustics, seating, lighting and stage renovation. The Majestic Theatre was named to the National Register of Historic Places and re-opened on January 28, 1983, as an elegant center for the performing arts. The 1704 seat theatre provides a variety of opportunities for presentations for musical productions, dramatic plays, national pageants, dance and concerts or a grand theatrical setting for dinner on stage.

At the top of the grand staircases overlooking the main lobby is the Terrace Room which is designed to accommodate a variety of affairs such as wedding receptions, meetings, company parties and dinners. The Terrace Room can comfortably accommodate a dinner for 130 or a reception for up to 220 guests. Located on the lower level of the building, The Experimental Theatre was opened in April 1999 and seats up to 100 people. It is designed for smaller scale plays, dance and theatrical productions.


online: http://www.liveatthemajestic.com/
email: majesticinfo@dallassummermusicals.org