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Majestic Theater in Gettysburg to host famous Smothers Brothers

Comedic duo celebrating 50 years in show business

(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - 4/13/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE �

 

CONTACT:

Jean Grubesky

Marketing Director

Majestic Theater

(717) 337-8235

[email protected]

 

 

The Majestic Theater is proud to bring the Smothers Brothers, one of America�s legendary comedic and musical duos, on Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m.

 

After 50 years of performing together, the Smothers Brothers come to Gettysburg, in a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this iconic act in person.

 

�There are few entertainers worldwide who are as well-known as the Smothers Brothers. I have been watching them nearly my whole life and I am so thrilled to have them here in Gettysburg,� said Jeffrey Gabel, Founding Executive Director of the Majestic Theater.  �Obviously, Adams County loved the Smothers Brothers. The show sold out very quickly.�

 

The Smothers Brothers are being saluted as time-honored legends whose lengthy career has surpassed all other comedy teams in history. With their singular blend of comedic and musical talents, the irrepressible brothers have made a sweeping impact on diverse generations of fans. Such lasting power is a testimonial to their intuitive humor, natural warmth, superlative showmanship and the pure unadulterated joy they bring to audiences of all ages.

 

Over four decades of audiences have seen the Smothers Brothers in their own primetime comedy series in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, guest appearances on numerous television programs, countless engagements as headliners in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe, a hot-selling video, 12 top-selling albums, as well as continuous coast-to-coast concert tours and performances with symphony orchestras.

 

Tickets for the Smothers Brothers are priced from $65 to $71 plus $75 pit reserved seating. To purchase tickets, visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org, call (717) 337-8200, or stop by the Box Office, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from noon until 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 3 to 7:30 p.m.

 

The Majestic Theater at the Jennifer and David LeVan Performing Arts Center is owned and operated by Gettysburg College in partnership with the Greater Adams County Community.