The Majestic Theater Summer Classic Series continues on August 19 at 7:30 PM with a screening of Tombstone, the acclaimed Western epic that brings the legend of Wyatt Earp to life. Directed by George P. Cosmatos, the film follows Earp as he and his brothers head to the booming mining town of Tombstone in search of a new beginning. Their plans take a dangerous turn when a violent gang of outlaws begins terrorizing the region, pushing Earp back into the role that made him famous.Joined by his close friend Doc Holliday, Earp faces escalating conflict in a story packed ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series continues on August 12 at 7:30 p.m. with the beloved romantic comedy Pretty Woman. Directed by Garry Marshall, the film follows a successful corporate raider who hires a spirited young woman to accompany him to business and social events in Beverly Hills. What begins as a professional arrangement gradually develops into an unexpected romance that challenges both characters’ assumptions about life, love, and happiness.Starring Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, and Ralph Bellamy, Pretty Woman became one of the most iconic romantic comedies of its era. Roberts’ breakout performance, paired with memorable chemistry, humor, and ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series continues on August 5 at 7:30 p.m. with the groundbreaking drama Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Directed by Stanley Kramer, the film centers on a young woman whose parents face unexpected challenges when she introduces them to her fiancé, prompting a thoughtful examination of family, relationships, and social attitudes during a pivotal moment in American history.Starring Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, and Katharine Houghton, the acclaimed film combines humor, warmth, and powerful performances to explore themes of love, acceptance, and understanding. Released in 1967, it remains an important and influential work that ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series continues on July 29 at 7:30 p.m. with the romantic time-travel drama Somewhere in Time. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, the film follows a Chicago playwright who uses self-hypnosis to journey into the past after becoming captivated by the vintage portrait of an actress displayed in a grand hotel.Starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer, Somewhere in Time blends romance, fantasy, and old-Hollywood elegance into a heartfelt story about love, longing, and destiny. Its sweeping score, period setting, and emotional performances have helped the film maintain a devoted following for decades.Rated PG ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series continues on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. with the iconic supernatural comedy Ghostbusters. Directed by Ivan Reitman, the film follows three out-of-work parapsychologists who launch a ghost-catching business in New York City after losing their university positions. What begins as an unusual entrepreneurial venture soon escalates into a battle against a powerful supernatural force threatening the entire world.Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver, Ghostbusters blends comedy, adventure, and paranormal thrills into one of the most beloved films of the 1980s. Packed with memorable characters, quotable lines, and ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series continues on July 15 at 7:30 p.m. with the beloved musical classic The Sound of Music. Directed by Robert Wise, this Academy Award-winning favorite follows a young novice sent from her Austrian convent to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music, compassion, and an adventurous spirit, she transforms the household while finding her own place in the family.Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, and Eleanor Parker, The Sound of Music remains one of the most celebrated movie musicals ever produced. Audiences continue to cherish its unforgettable songs, ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series continues on July 8 at 7:30 p.m. with Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking science-fiction masterpiece Blade Runner. Set in the dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, the film follows former blade runner Rick Deckard, who returns to duty to track down four escaped replicants. As he hunts the fugitives, Deckard confronts profound questions about humanity, memory, identity, and what it truly means to be alive.Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, and Sean Young, Blade Runner remains one of the most influential science-fiction films ever made. Its stunning visual design, atmospheric storytelling, and thought-provoking themes helped redefine the ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series continues on July 1 at 7:30 p.m. with the family-favorite sports comedy The Mighty Ducks. Directed by Stephen Herek, the film follows a self-centered Minnesota lawyer sentenced to community service coaching a struggling youth hockey team. What begins as an unwanted assignment soon becomes a journey of teamwork, personal growth, and redemption as the ragtag group transforms into a team with heart and determination.Starring Emilio Estevez, Joshua Jackson, and Marguerite Moreau, The Mighty Ducks became a beloved 1990s classic thanks to its humor, memorable characters, and uplifting underdog story. The film continues to ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series continues on June 24 at 7:30 p.m. with the beloved comedy classic The Pink Panther. Directed by Blake Edwards, the film follows the hilariously clumsy Inspector Jacques Clouseau as he travels to Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, to track down a notorious jewel thief known as “The Phantom.” His mission centers on protecting a princess’s priceless diamond, the legendary Pink Panther, before the thief pulls off his most daring heist.Starring David Niven, Peter Sellers, and Claudia Cardinale, The Pink Panther launched one of cinema’s most iconic comedy franchises. Sellers’ unforgettable performance as Inspector Clouseau delivers ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series continues on June 17 at 7:30 p.m. with Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Vertigo. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, this psychological thriller follows a retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia who becomes entangled in the mysterious behavior of an old friend’s wife. As his investigation deepens, obsession, deception, and suspense drive him toward a haunting and unforgettable conclusion.Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, and Barbara Bel Geddes, Vertigo combines stunning cinematography, a celebrated musical score, and one of cinema’s most compelling mysteries. The film’s exploration ... Read This Story
The Majestic Theater’s Summer Classics Series brings Jurassic Park to downtown Gettysburg on June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Majestic Theater on Carlisle Street. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this blockbuster adventure follows a wealthy entrepreneur who creates a theme park filled with living dinosaurs recreated from prehistoric DNA. Before the park opens, a group of experts and his two grandchildren receive an exclusive preview, but a catastrophic system failure turns the dream attraction into a fight for survival.Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough, Jurassic Park remains one of cinema’s most influential and thrilling ... Read This Story
What did civilians grow in their garden during the Civil War? Hettie Shriver’s garden, at the Shriver House Museum, has been transported to the past, and features the herbs, plants and vegetables that Hettie would have grown herself in 1863.Tour Guide & Gardener, Gayle Underwood, spends a day in Hettie’s garden discussing historic plants, herbal remedies, & gardening techniques. Guests are welcome to bring a chair or stool. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the discussion will be held into the Garden Room, just behind the Shriver House Gift Shop.All participants will receive a plant from the garden ... Read This Story
