The Mayor of Palmyra, David Husk, said in response to the news about the pageant, "with all the historic Mormon sites in and around the area I am hoping the many visitors will continue to visit our village . With the pageant being held for a short period in July, we as Palmyra residents welcome them throughout the year. We have had and always will work with the church, it’s members and the many vacationers that make Palmyra their destination."

The pageant has grown to be one of the largest outdoor theatrical event in North America and is visited annually by visitors from around the world.

The 2019 performance of the Hill Cumorah Pageant will have performances July 12 and 13 and continue with additional shows July 16 through the 20th.