Downtown Memphis Orpheum Theatre Hotel
The famous Orpheum Theatre is located just 1 mile from the Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown Hotel. Guests may enjoy one of the many shows and concerts in this historic theatre.
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The Orpheum Theatre is truly one of Memphis' most remarkable success stories and is now the Mid-South’s premiere performing arts center. The theatre was originally built in 1890 as the Grand Opera House with vaudeville as the main source of entertainment. As the Grand became part of the Orpheum Circuit of vaudeville shows, it became known as the Orpheum in 1907.
In 1923 the theatre was destroyed by fire; in 1928, a new Orpheum was built on the original site, but it was twice as large as her predecessor and was decorated with lavish tasseled brocade draperies, enormous crystal chandeliers, gilded moldings, and a Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.
As vaudeville's popularity waned, the Orpheum began presenting first run movies from 1940 until 1976. In 1977 the Memphis Development Foundation purchased the Orpheum and began bringing Broadway productions and concerts back to the Theatre. The Orpheum was closed on Christmas in 1982 to begin a $5 million renovation to restore its 1928 opulence. A grand reopening celebration was held in January of 1984, and it signaled the rebirth of entertainment in downtown Memphis.
The Orpheum has presented brought in large-scale Broadway shows, like Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and Les Miserables, while continuing to offer performances from great entertainers like Jerry Seinfeld, Dorothy Hamill, Tony Bennet, the Goo Goo Dolls, and many more. Presenting 10-12 Broadway shows each year as well as serving as the home for Ballet Memphis and Opera Memphis, the Orpheum is one of downtown Memphis’ premier entertainment venues.
Visit the official website of the Orpheum Theatre linked at the bottom of this page for a complete schedule of events and activities.
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