Majestic Theatre
45 E. Second Street,
Chillicothe,
OH
45601
45 E. Second Street,
Chillicothe,
OH
45601
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It is still there. I was a projectionist for the Majestic back in the early 70’s. The 4th floor was a museum in itself with many original posters from the early days of theater.
Does anyone know if the Arch with the Majestic name is still there?
Really nice picture. retroguy,Where were the Stagehands! if they are like my union brothers i bet they were out back on a smoke break.lol.
a small fire started on the stage tonight. it was put out by performers on stage.
This is another photo of the Majestic.
There are a couple local legends about the theater:
During the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic, the theater supposedly served as a makeshift morgue. Blood emptied from flu victims prior to embalming was poured out in the alley beside the theater, earning it the name “Blood Alley.”
There’s also a ghost of a girl in blue who’s said to sometimes sit in the audience during a show. She’s supposed to have a favorite seat and take it badly if someone sits there.
They have done a beautiful job on restoring this theatre but I don’t see any handicap accessabilities.
I commend the group that now owns the Majestic theatre. You are doing a great job. Wishing you continued success.
A more recent photo is here.
1983 photo of the Majestic Theatre.
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Another 1983 photo of the Majestic Theatre.
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1983 photo of the Majestic theatre.
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This is a larger version of the photo at the top right of this page.
Here is another photo of the Majestic Theater.
This is a 2007 photo of the Majestic Theater.
I had the pleasure of working at the Majestic and Adena Theaters from 1981 – 1986. This was during the period when first run movies were played (before the multiplex influx). Best job ever……
Here is a recent photo of the Majestic Theater.
I thought you might like to have the website of the majestic.
http://www.majesticchillicothe.org/
You can also read the history of this theater and check what’s going on at the majestic.
I remember being young and going to the Majestic Theater to watch the double features! Two movies for a cheap price! It was great fun! I also attended Unioto High School in this wonderful town, and I was enrolled in a performing arts program with Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational Center. We were allowed to use this theater as our class room, where I learned all about set construction, projection of voice and even the history of the Majestic! It was a great experience and I will always treasure it. I am so grateful for growing up in this town, and having this theater as a “learning” resource!!
In 1986 I had a surreal job being tortured by Indians in the outdoor drama Tecumseh! Equally surreal was watching Prince’s movie UNDER THE CHERRY MOON at this small gem of a theater after a pitcher of Kamikazes from the Cross-Keys Tavern.
The address for the Majestic Theatre is 45 East Second Street, Chillecother, Oh.