Day Trips: The Majestic Theatre

Take the majestic tour

"...Majestic Theatre Happy Hour Tours in San Antonio take a..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Who Wants to Be a Theatre Geek?

A quiz to find out who knows what about theatre in Austin.

"...1. On average, how many productions does the Austin theatre community mount or present in Austin during a year?..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Happy Hundredth Birthday, Paramount Theatre!

Austin's original vaudeville stage announces Lyle Lovett and more

"...Harry Houdini told the assembled supporters of the Paramount Theatre, a great pleasure to be back on its stage..."

Jan. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Paramount Theatre Turns 100

As the grande dame of Austin theatres turns 100, it matters more than ever

"...we cherish now as the grande dame of Austin theatres had at that point about as much life left..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"..."The Farmboys" in Austin Musical Theatre's Gypsy. photograph by Kenny Braun..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

This Is Who We Are #4: Zach Theatre's The Gospel at Colonus

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...The Gospel at Colonus Zach Topfer Theatre, 202 S. Lamar, 512/476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through April 27 Running..."

May 7, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Old Majestic

The Old Majestic is an operatic valentine to vaudeville from composer Robert Xavier Rodriguez delivered with a disarming sweetness by UT Opera Theatre

"...The Old MajesticMcCullough Theatre, through May 2..."

April 30, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Dance:

"...MUNTU DANCE THEATRE OF CHICAGO presents "African Visions," a program combining traditional..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Arts Feature

All the World SA Stage

The Debut of the International Theater Festival at San Antonio

"...the Spurs, the Riverwalk, Red McCombs, not provocative interactive theatre. Is it? What's going on down there?..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cloud Atlas

This spellbinding adaptation of a supposedly “unfilmable” novel achieves near-perfection on virtually all levels.

"...hand – but the film ends on a thrilling, majestic note of hope. More than one audience member I..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips: Top 10 Out-of-Town Spots of 2021

Looking back at a year of Texas travel

"...The Majestic Theatre turned 100 years old on April 11 and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Stunt Man

William Castle's Gimmick Flicks Live Again!

"...the making of it. He loved going to the theatres to see peoples' reactions. He thought of his movies..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Screens Feature by Alison Macor

La Vie en Rose

How do you tell the true story of the nearly mythical popular performer Edith Piaf? In epic proportions, of course.

"...In epic proportions, of course. Co-writer/director Dahan explores the majestic life of iconic French singer Edith Piaf in this..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Freddy vs. Jason

Did anyone realize Camp Crystal Lake is right down the highway from Elm Street?

"...and taciturn behemoth Jason Voorhees, try walking into the theatre about halfway through Freddy Vs. Jason. You won’t miss..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Re-Re-Re-Re-Reopening Night

The Ritz: Talkie theatre, cowboy hangout, playhouse, comedy and punk club, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

"...people still wanted entertainment, and it was the first theatre in Austin to be built for sound movies."..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Dance:

"...Tue, Feb 20, 8pm. $8-$15. Lila Cockrell Theatre, 200 E. Market, San Antonio. 800/225-6516...."

Feb. 16, 1996 Arts Feature

Art:

"...Fictions: Photography by Paul Jeremias, large-scale color images of theatre and opera, through Jan 14. Buffon's Histoire Naturelle: A..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Arts Feature

Paynes on Parade

"...Night of Lady Day." When the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) handed out the trophies at the 22nd B...."

Sept. 27, 1996 Arts Column

The Stories Behind Austin’s Iconic Signs

How both classic neon and changing design continue to draw patrons to local restaurants and theatres

"...art pieces, the local cityscape (along with many homegrown theatres and restaurants) owes much of its charm to the..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Dance:

"...DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE presents The Noh Project: Koe, a work combining Noh..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Arts Feature

Art of the State

Dance:

"...participants: Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklórico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Dancers Unlimited Repertory Company, and Fort Worth Dallas Ballet...."

Aug. 23, 1996 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

Blood Wedding: Folk Tale Under a Glitter Moon

"...working in the shadows of the city's renowned and majestic theatre. She is discovered by a rigid academe, within..."

April 30, 1999 Arts Review

Art of the State

Art:

"...Festivals by Geoff Winningham, through January 12; and Toy Theatres, miniature sets from England, France, and Germany, through January..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Arts Feature

Off the Record

The renovated Austin Music Hall breaks new ground; Brown Whörnet goes digital; and Roky Erickson rocks Austin City Limits with a little help from his friends

"...– whose show has been moved to San Antonio's Majestic Theatre – will now benefit both the SIMS Foundation..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Day Trips

If you are looking for excellent service and extreme comfort, the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk may be the answer

"...St. The hotel is half a block from the Majestic Theatre and the Empire Theatre. The famous Alameda Theater..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Into the Wolf’s Mouth with Orange Goblin Frontman Ben Ward

Singer puts Roky Erickson’s The Evil One on his all-time Top 10

"...Coup de Grace (2002) – blasted into orbit a majestic thrust of sci-fi doom psych and hard rock still..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Tons of Texas travel news for the dog days of summer

"...Majestic Theatre Happy Hour Tours Aug. 12, 26, San Antonio,..."

Aug. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Muse for the Ages: Loreena McKennitt

Canadian chanteuse warms to vinyl and Texas

"...and performing. She appears Friday at a sold-out Paramount Theatre...."

March 2, 2016 Music Post by Margaret Moser

The Elephant in the Room

Sobering details from a three-day cocktail party

"...The opening night party at downtown San Antonio's gorgeous Majestic Theatre was a networking nirvana, where you couldn't even..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Food Feature by Roberto Ontiveros

Jerry Bywaters: Lone Star Printmaker

The landscape shapes us, say these prints by the Texas regionalist, and we are it

"...Popular Prices, an image of a performance at Dallas' Majestic Theatre, where the artist's vantage point is in the..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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