Majestic Repertory Theatre is a storefront theater located in Las Vegas, Nevada that was founded in 2016 by Troy Heard, following creative differences with his then employer Onyx Theatre.[1]

Majestic Rep has premiered works including Amber Ruffin's Bigfoot: The Musical in 2018[2] along with The Sandman by Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor in 2021.[3]

Joey Derby and Ray Winters in SCREAM'D

Majestic Rep gained a large following in 2023 when Heard's world premiere production SCREAM'D: An Unauthorized Musical Parody went viral on TikTok earning millions of views. [4]

Majestic Repertory Theater is one of the first theatre companies in Nevada to create original immersive theater productions, including collaborations with headliner Usher and art collective Meow Wolf. [5]

References

  1. ^ Carter, Geoff (August 17, 2016). "Troy Heard and Majestic Repertory Want to Create a Theater Hub in the Arts District". Las Vegas Weekly. Henderson, Nevada. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. ^ Cristi, A. A. (May 22, 2018). "Amber Ruffin's Bigfoot, The Musical Premieres At Majestic". BroadwayWorld. New York City, New York. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  3. ^ Wild, Stephi (October 15, 2021). "The Sandman Debuts In Time For Halloween at Majestic Repertory Theatre". BroadwayWorld. New York City, New York. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  4. ^ Sampson, Amber (January 18, 2024). "Majestic Repertory Theatre's Hit 'SCREAM'D' is Back, and It's Shining a Light on the Las Vegas Theater Scene". Las Vegas Weekly. Henderson, Nevada. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  5. ^ Carter, Geoff (March 30, 2023). "What Inspires Troy Heard, Artistic Director for Las Vegas' Majestic Repertory Theatre?". Las Vegas Weekly. Henderson, Nevada. Retrieved September 20, 2023.