Our visits to the Majestic are always a pleasure. We live an hour away, but it is well worth the trip: the theatre is beautiful, everyone is polite and helpful.
Visitor to the Majestic Theater
Revitalizing the Downtown Area
Gettysburg’s downtown area has gone through several changes to become the tourist center that it is today.
The Majestic Theater has become one of the central parts of the town, residing directly off from the main Lincoln Square and within easy walking distance of many of the tourist spots in central Gettysburg.
A hidden gem. Everybody should go to experience the renovated beauty of this historic landmark in downtown Gettysburg.
Visitor to the Majestic Theater
A packed audience of tourists 
A tour bus sits below the Majestic marquee
The Civil War Angle
It would seem remiss to neglect mentioning how Gettysburg functions as a tourist town, especially in regards to its history with the Civil War. This history allows for a creative collision of history and the arts that has arisen with films and shows that focus on the Civil War and Gettysburg.
The world premiere of the famous 254-minute film, Gettysburg, was held at the Majestic Theater in 1993. In addition, the Majestic Theater has been the site for several Civil War-related showings and events, including the auditions and premiere of a local film called Copperhead, a 20th anniversary celebration and screening of Gettysburg, and performances of the Civil War musical For the Glory.
Gettysburg 20th Anniversary Screening
Gettysburg loves to see itself on the big screen! The 20th anniversary of the iconic film was held at the Majestic Theater in 2013, with appearances by actors and reenactors for the celebration.
A packed audience for the 20th anniversary screening of Gettysburg 
Reenactors in the Majestic lobby for Gettysburg‘s 20th anniversary 
Actors Patrick Gorman (left) and Stephen Lang (right) in the Majestic Theater lobby 
Actor Andrew Prine (right) in the Majestic Theater auditorium
Copperhead Auditions and Premiere
The Civil War has inspired multitudes of related media, including locally made films and movies, such as Copperhead (2013). It was directed and produced by Ronald F. Maxwell with a screenplay by Bill Kauffman. Auditions for Copperhead were actually held at the Majestic, and the premiere happened there, too!
Hopeful actors line up outside for auditions for Copperhead 
The cast during the premiere of Copperhead
For the Glory Promotional and Stage
In addition to the big screen, the Civil War also inspires works on the stage. For the Glory, a revision of a musical called The Civil War, was performed on the Majestic stage throughout the summer of 2006. The musical was produced and directed by Vincent Marini, with composer Frank Wildhorn and writers Jack Murphy and Gregory Boyd.
The Majestic marquee featuring a For the Glory poster 
A For the Glory banner hangs from the Gettysburg Hotel
David vs. Goliath
The rise of multiplex theaters and exhibition monopolies such as AMC and R/C Theaters can make it difficult for independent theaters such as the Majestic to retain business. However, a dedicated following, promoted by a greater understanding of why our small-town theaters are so important, can help to stimulate and awaken the communities in which these theaters reside.
We’ve generated over a half million dollars in new tax revenue for the borough. That’s tremendous in a small borough like this.
Jeffrey Gabel, executive director of the Majestic Theater
