MAJESTIC THEATRE

From London to Barcelona to Tokyo and across the United States, Escamilla knows how entertain audiences no matter what culture he's stepping into.

The tour's name pretty much sums up the comedian's general demeanor.

The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio is just days away from their debut performance of “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.”

Comedian David Spade is bringing his “Catch Me Inside” tour to downtown San Antonio.

It's Aladdin like you’ve never seen it before! Plus, a spring menu by a local James Beard semifinalist, Earth Day crafts and sustainable fashion.

This summer, fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race will get a chance to witness the queens of the cult favorite TV series glam up the stage of San Antonio’s historic Majestic Theatre. The queens take a journey through iconic historical periods so they can return fans to 2022. “This is the biggest, most spectacular drag show on earth,” show producer Brandon Voss said in a press statement. “Audiences will be in awe as their favorite queens from past seasons and the newest stars of Season 14 come together on some incredible numbers. $49.50-$125, Sunday, July 17, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-5700, majesticempire.com.

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical brings the life of "The Queen of Disco" to the stage.

Actor and comedian Kevin James will be performing in San Antonio as part of his new stand-up tour.

He's coming to San Antonio in May.

The Majestic Theatre has announced its lineup of Broadway shows for the 2022-2023 season.

San Antonio theaters are coming together to send a message of hope to the city

All that's missing is the VapoRu.

The postponed “Hamilton” shows are rescheduled for June 20 - July 2, 2023.

All remaining performances of “Hamilton” scheduled this week at the Majestic Theatre have been postponed due to a COVID outbreak within the production company, the theater announced Monday.

If you planned on seeing “Hamilton” at the Majestic Theatre this weekend, you’ll have to reschedule.

The smash Broadway hit “Hamilton” is returning to the San Antonio stage in January.

As the national tour of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” plays the Majestic Theatre, it’s a homecoming for the lead in the show.

George Lopez is back on tour and bringing his standup show to the Majestic Theatre this Friday and Saturday.

From the country’s first drive-in restaurant chain to the workwear company that became a hip-hop staple, celebrate—and visit—these spots that just joined the century club

Comedians Chris Distefano and Sal Vulcano are coming to San Antonio to perform this winter.

Up until last year, the controversial comedian was hosting the popular Comedy Central TV series Tosh.0, a gig he started back in 2009. The series...

For fans of the iconic Toy Story animated franchise, we really wish we didn’t know that Tim Allen is a Donald Trump supporter. It’s a...

The National Tour of My Fair Lady will be welcoming back Broadway audiences this week at the Majestic Theatre.

COVID-19 vaccinations and masks will be required for all Broadway audience members when theaters reopen in the coming weeks.

Tickets go on sale July 23 for the Jazz'SAlive music festival in downtown San Antonio, to be held Sept. 24-25.

The Lincoln Center Theater's acclaimed production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady is coming to the Majestic Theatre in September, making it the first...

Comedian George Lopez will be taking his OMG Hi Comedy Tour to Majestic Theatre on Dec. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m..

Stand up, Earth, Wind & Fire fans. The nine-time Grammy Award winners will bring the groove back to San Antonio's Majestic Theatre on Wednesday, September...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s been nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic forced performing arts theaters to close their doors. Crazy to believe that it’s been 11 months,” said Courtnie Mercer, the chief of staff and company manager of The Public Theater of San Antonio. Smaller venues like The Public Theater of San Antonio were pushed to find creative ways to stay afloat. List of upcoming shows for The Public Theater of San Antonio:Feb. 25 - March 7: EmpanadaApril 8 - April 18: Golda’s BalconyMay 13 - May 23: I Am My Own WifeYou can also donate to The Public Theater by clicking here. List of upcoming shows for the Woodlawn Theatre:RELATED: Regal Fiesta Trails movie theater closes permanently, property could be turned ‘into something entirely different’

Hamilton is scheduled to make its return run at the Majestic Theatre January 5-16, 2022. SAN ANTONIO – Broadway went dark in March of last year, along with theaters across the country, including the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. But touring Broadway shows are scheduled to make a comeback in San Antonio this year, including the return of the very popular “Hamilton.”The season will relaunch in the fall with “My Fair Lady” scheduled to start on Sept. 21. Season tickets are on sale now through BroadwayInSanAntonio.com or by calling Broadway in San Antonio at 800-215-SHOW (7469), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This relaunch brings more than 11 weeks of the best of Broadway to the Majestic and Houston Street,” said Emily Smith, the general manager of the Majestic Theatre, in a press release.

San Antonians still basking in the Latino pride high from Super Bowl LIV's halftime performance by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira may be able to get a second dose when Juanes swings through this fall.The Colombian rocker'sU.S. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. A free press means accountability and a well-informed public, and we want to keep our unique and independent reporting available for many, many years to come. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. A free press means accountability and a well-informed public, and we want to keep our unique and independent reporting available for many, many years to come. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

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From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. A free press means accountability and a well-informed public, and we want to keep our unique and independent reporting available for many, many years to come. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

The penthouse apartment, appraised at $3.2 million this year by the Bexar Appraisal District, was built in 1929 along with the theater. Original furniture, lighting, serving pieces, silverware, and religious artifacts featured during the opening of the theater 90 years ago were featured in the auction. Its one of the finest collections weve ever offered, said Rob Vogt, the auction houses director of operations. Scott Ball / Rivard ReportAbout 500 watched the auction online, and 200 attended in person at the auction gallery on Blanco Road. But the Majestic penthouse items harked back to a golden era of American style, Hogg said.

SAN ANTONIO - Texas country music icon Willie Nelson is returning to San Antonio and will be playing at the Majestic Theatre on Nov. 25 and 26. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at the Majestic Theatre Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 800-982-2787. Willie Nelson releases new music video dedicated to his rescue horsesNelson's impressive career spans six decades with more than 200 albums, according to a press release. He is an author, actor and activist in addition to being a well-known country music star. Thats what keeps me goin," Nelson told KSAT 12's Paul Venema in August.

click to enlarge Courtesy of the Majestic TheatreElvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis walk into a bar. The bartender says, What is this, a jukebox musical? He would be right, except instead of a bar, its a recording studio and instead of a bartender, its Sun Records head Sam Phillips.is a dramatization of a real recording session that happened between the four music legends in 1956. The Tony Award-winning musical ended its original Broadway run back in 2011, but this hit production continues to tour nationwide, including a one-night stop in San Antonio.Whether youre putting on your Blue Suede Shoes or prefer being a Man in Black, this musical is a likely hit for musical theater nerds and oldies fans alike.

SAN ANTONIO - Enter the Wu-Tang. Wu-Tang Clan will perform in San Antonio Friday at the Majestic Theatre as part of the 36 Chambers 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour. The influential hip-hop group released "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" in 1993 with iconic songs like "C.R.E.A.M" and "Protect Ya Neck." Billie Eilish turned 'SNL' upside down literallyThe nine-member group has released seven gold and platinum studio albums with worldwide album sales totaling more than 40 million, according to a press release. Getty ImageCopyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

click image Facebook / The TemptationsIf you were looking forward to seeing the Temptations and Four Tops at the Majestic Theatre in October, you're about to have a bad day.Due to scheduling conflicts, the storied Motown acts have postponed their October 3 performance.But all is not lost, fam.The gig's been bumped forward to Thursday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. All original tickets will be honored for the rescheduled show, and those who want a refund can contact their point of purchase.

SAN ANTONIO - Actor, comedian and playwright John Leguizamo is bringing his smash Broadway hit "Latin History for Morons" back to the Majestic Theatre on Dec. 2. "Latin History for Morons" had a successful 16-week run on Broadway that concluded Feb. 25 before Leguizamo took it on the road. Leguizamo performed the show in San Antonio twice over the summer on July 27 and 28. Criss Angel's 'Mindfreak Unplugged' coming to San Antonio"John Leguizamo is back, as smart, provocative, bracing and wise as ever. Jerry Seinfeld to perform in San Antonio in DecemberCopyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

SAN ANTONIO - Jerry Seinfeld is bringing the laughs to San Antonio this December at the Majestic Theatre. Aside from the uber-popular, self-titled sitcom "Seinfeld," the comedian has a stand-up comedy special "Jerry Before Seinfeld" on Netflix and an Emmy-nominated web series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee." Tickets for the show will run anywhere between $50 to $175 for the Dec. 6 performance and can be purchased in person at the Majestic Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-982-2787. Map shows haunted houses, corn mazes for Halloween hangouts in San AntonioTickets go on sale Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

SAN ANTONIO - Country music legend and multiple Grammy Award winner Dwight Yoakam will be playing at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio on Oct. 20. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and will range in price from $49.50 to $79.50. Yoakam's accolades include:25 million albums sold worldwide21-time Grammy Award nominee12 gold albums9 platinum or multi-platinum albums5 albums topping the Billboard Country Album's chart"He is also the recipient of the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association, the most prestigious award offered by the organization," according to a news release. Willie Nelson ready to get back on tourTickets for the show can be purchased in person at the Majestic Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-982-2787. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

click to enlarge Courtesy of the Majestic TheatreTelevisions favorite Mexican American comedian is visiting the Majestic Theatre for a performance of his latest stand-up routine, George Lopez: The Wall.Though our freshest memories of George Lopez may date all the way back to his self-produced, eponymous TV sitcom, hes kept himself sharp since the show ended in 2007. His late-night talk show Lopez Tonight aired for two seasons, hes made several appearances in films since and, most recently, TV Land ran two seasons of his semi-autobiographical sitcom Lopez, which concluded in 2016.If youre a fan of Lopezs stand-up but havent had a chance to catch his most recent HBO special, which first aired two years ago, you may want to keep it that way and see him live instead.

Searching for the best options to enjoy performing arts near you? Tobin Center for the Performing ArtsPhoto: Michelle M./YelpTopping the list is Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Located at 100 Auditorium Circle right in downtown, the performing arts venue is considered one of the highest-rated performing arts destinations in San Antonio, boasting 4.5 stars out of 96 reviews on Yelp. ComedySportzBlossom Park's ComedySportz, located at 11950 Starcrest, Suite 210, is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the comedy club and performing arts outlet five stars out of 18 reviews. Stop by 1920 Fredericksburg Road to hit up the non-profit and performing arts establishment next time you're in need of some live entertainment.

SAN ANTONIO - 'Baby Shark Live!' is coming to the Majestic Theatre on Oct 16 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The viral song about a family of sharks will come to life in a live show this fall. Tickets are now available in person at the Majestic Theatre Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800-982-2787. The Baby Shark Dance video has over 3 billion views, making it the eigth-most viewed video in the history of YouTube, according to a news release.

click to enlarge Courtesy of the Majestic TheatreMaybe college students would actually roll out of bed for those 8 a.m. classes if actor, comedian and all-around Renaissance man John Leguizamo was their history professor.In his one-man Broadway show, which earned a Special Tony Award last year, Leguizamo, who stars in the recent Netflix mini-series, makes it his mission to squeeze 3,000 years of Latin history into a single, 90-minute lesson from conquistadores to cumbia and Montezuma to menudo.Leguizamo was inspired to write the show after he learned his shy 8th grade son was being bullied at school for being brown.How is it that my son is going through the same racial rites of passage I did? he asks. In order to help my son, I realized I was going to have to get to the root of my problem feeling like a second-class citizen.Whilecan currently be seen on Netflix, were sure watching Leguizamo perform in person is an entirely different experience. Its an important message of inclusion, so listen up and take notes.

click to enlarge Facebook, Dream TheaterFew prog-metal bands have matched the success and longevity of Dream Theater, which today announced a live show at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre on Tuesday, October 22.The stop is part of the Over Time Tour, during which Dream Theater is performing its landmark albumin its entirety. Its setlist will also include a selection of classic tracks plus material from its latest release,

SAN ANTONIO - The Broadway musical, 'Million Dollar Quartet' will perform in San Antonio on Oct. 6 at the Majestic Theatre. "Million Dollar Quartet" is a musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock n roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time, a news release said. The Tony Award-winning musical brings to life the story of four young musicians meeting at Sun Records in Memphis in 1956. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.Tickets range from $49.50 to $69.50. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Majestic Theatre Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at (800)982-2787.