Majestic Theatre Information

Majestic Theatre
226 E. Houston St. • San Antonio, Texas 78205

Named a State and National Historic Landmark. One of the few remaining vintage, atmospheric vaudeville movie palaces. Home to the San Antonio Symphony and the AT&T Broadway Series. Individual concerts and events also showcased.

Recognized as one of the most ornate facilities in the country, the Majestic has long held a special place in the archives of Texas theatrical and architectural history. Located at 224 E. Houston Street in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Majestic was designed and built in 1929 by John Eberson for Karl Hoblitzelle's Interstate Theatres, and stood proudly for many years as the largest theatre in Texas and the second largest motion picture theatre in the country. It was intended to be the most modern and ornate building in South Texas - complete with new sound and projection equipment - and was the first theatre in the state to be totally air-conditioned.

The Majestic remains one of the finest atmospheric theatres ever built. Inspired by Spanish Mission, Baroque, and Mediterranean architectural traditions, theatre patrons are transported to a fantasy villa. Walls become towers with windows of colorful glass. A rare white peacock perches on a balcony railing as doves are caught in mid-flight. Grape vines creep along the walls and luscious foliage flourishes. The vaulted "sky" comes to life as stars twinkle while drifting clouds pass by overhead. Balconies, tile roofs, arches, and columns, railings, elaborate ornamentation, statues, and a bell tower all aid in the transformation of the theatre into a mystical village.

House Rules
Arts Center Enterprises, Inc., professionally managing the Majestic Theatre, strives to bring the finest touring Broadway shows, concerts and other live entertainment events to the Majestic Theatre. Customer Service is our first priority and to ensure that all of our guests have a pleasant experience, we ask that you please respect the house policies listed below.

Smoking is not permitted in any area of the Majestic Theatre. Smoking patios are designated outside the main entrance of the theatre.

Cellular Phones and Pagers: As a courtesy to your fellow patrons and in order to maintain the artistic integrity of the performance please turn off all cellular phones. Pagers need to be placed on the vibrate mode.

Recording Devices and Cameras are not permitted in the theatre

A Full Service Bar is offered at all performances. Beverages include wine, beer, soft drinks, mixed drinks, champagne, margaritas, coffee, juice and water. Candy is also available.

Late Seating: All patrons are encouraged to arrive to performances on time. Many performances in the Theatre require a seating hold for late arriving patrons. Seating holds will be determined by each production.

Infared Listening Devices are available for the hearing impaired. Patrons must present a valid driver's license or valid state identification when checking out units.

Valet Parking is available for the Majestic Theatre Starlight Suite ticket holders only.

Parking
The closest parking garage to the Majestic and Empire Theatres is the Mid-City parking garage located on the corner of College Street and Navarro, across from La Mansion Hotel. Event parking at the garage is $6.00. Hourly non-event parking is $1.00 per half hour, with a maximum of $6.00. There are quite a few other parking facilities located around the two theatres. Prices vary according to distance and whether or not the attendant will be charging for event parking.

Majestic Theatre Seating Chart

Majestic Theatre

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Directions
From San Antonio International Airport:
Take the Commerce Street exit. Turn right on Commerce Street. Make a right on Navarro Street. Make a left on College Street. The Mid-City parking garage will be on the immediate right.

Tips

Know how to get to and from the theatre

Arrive early

Remember which parking lot you are in

Bring some extra cash

DON’T forget your tickets!

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