From the Annals of the Theatre – In 1921, the Majestic Theater opened in Dallas.  This was during the Vaudeville Era and the MT hosted a variety of acts rangint from Harry Houdini to Mae West to Bob Hope. The Theater was named to the National Register of Historic Places and re-opened on January 28, 1983, as an elegant center for the performing arts in downtown Dallas.  The MT presents music concerts of all stripes, traditional theater, musicals, comedians, movies, lectures and a variety of other events.