My wife and I absolutely love the orpheum. We try to catch any show that might interest us. It was our anniversary. My wife got us tickets to see Gary Owen because she knows how much I love seeing him. The show was absolutely great and she picked some very good seats. I did feel like he cut the show just a little short. There's always that one drunk person that wants to yell out from the crowd. I think it was starting to irritating. What can you say about the orpheum? That hasn't already been said. It's a very nice historical place. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars. Is because like everyone else, they take advantage of people on concessions. I realized back in the day. This is the way places made their money. It's a little different these days. They make plenty of money on the shows. My other small complaint is the seating. Although its way better than Minglewood Hall, the seats are just too close together. I'm a big fella, and it's just very uncomfortable. Overall, they put on great shows and the place is very nice. I definitely wouldn't let the small things stop you from going. read more

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Memphis does have a theater district & stars on the sidewalk in front acknowledging performers. The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue that opened in 1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Touring Broadway productions, Ballet Memphis, various concerts, comedians, a summer movie series, a family series of educational programs, and local cultural & community events such as Memphis in May, International Blues Challenge, and special Elvis Week events take place here. In 1890, the Grand Opera House opened on the corner of Main & Beale streets, and was billed as the most classy theater outside New York City. Vaudeville was the main source of entertainment at the time, featuring singers, musicians & magicians. The "STARZ" are actually names in the Orpheum Theatre's Sidewalk of Stars, a tradition honoring artists who have performed here. The names, found on brass stars embedded in the sidewalk at Main & Beale Streets, commemorate performers from the Orpheum's history, much like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read more

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My daughter and I had tickets to go see The Wiz and it was amazing. This is one of our all time favorite movies so when we learned it would be coming to Memphis we got tickets, last year. The place was packed and full attention was on the incredible performances on stage. The Orpheum is a great venue, not too large, it feels somewhat intimate. I look forward to many more shows there. read more

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Beautiful venue, ornate details and ample fold down velvet seating. Multiple floors of seats and boxes, staff was friendly and helpful. read more

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Went with family to see The Nutcracker, i'll always love the Orpheum. We were seated in the cheaper seats, at the top so it was a lot of stairs, the elevator only goes up to the second floor??? But there are restrooms on every floor and a small concession stand. read more

The Orpheum theatre has become like a second home to me. It started as going there to see the world class touring Broadway shows that never cease to amaze me! Then I started getting into different programs that The Orpheum creates! One example is Star Council! If you are a high school student (home schooled or not) and you love theatre do yourself the biggest favor that you could ever do and write a (very short) essay. If you get accepted you learn so much about the theatre world meeting actors and other people who have gone into successful careers in the arts. The big kicker that will amaze you is you get to usher for any/however many shows (broadway or other) that come to The Orpheum! When you usher you typically get to watch the show! You learn people, acting, set building, and career skills all while having the time of your life! Please look into all the programs The Orpheum creates! You'll never regret it! read more

This iconic theatre hosts some of the best broadway performances and shows in the mid-south! If you ever have a chance to visit the Orpheum you are in for a real treat! read more

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Wow. I cannot share enough love for the Orpheum. We have seen so many shows here over the last eight years from Wicked and Phantom to Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton to Come From Away, Les Mis, Hadestown, Finding Neverland, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Aladdin to things like Harry Potter with the live orchestra. It's always an amazing time and a true night out when the Orpheum is involved. I used to say "there isn't a bad seat in the house, but there certainly are better seats" and while I mostly still stand by that, we had some atrocious seats in the orchestra section (row C, seat 12) where I could only see 50% of the stage at best. I didn't see Hades (from Hadestown!!!!) until the second act when we asked to move seats..These seats shouldn't even be offered. They're that obstructed. I've sat in the highest seats for shows like Dear Evan Hansen and Les Mis and was truly happy to be there to experience the show. We've sat in the balcony for shows like Phantom, Finding Neverland, and Lion King and were blown away. We've sat in the orchestra for shows like Hamilton, Aladdin, and Hadestown. And I'm so happy we have the Orpheum to bring such beauty to our city. The ushers prove to be some of the sweetest humans time and time again. Very grateful to live in a Memphis where the Orpheum exists! read more

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What a beautiful theatre! First off, I had no idea there were multiple Orpheum Theatre's throughout the county. This was my first visit to an Orpheum and I loved it. The venue was so beautiful. Once you are inside there is a beautiful staircase that leads up to the upper levels. Upon entering, if you walk to the left there is a concession area for drinks. They sell plastic cups if you want to take your drink inside the theatre and these are the only cups allowed inside. You are not allowed to bring water bottles. Bathrooms are located downstairs and there's also another bar. read more

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The beauty of the grand entrance is spectacular! There is such grandeur in this building, you can almost envision the Memphis elite in their finest attire watching a play. There is so much history in this building, but folks back in the 30s and 40s must have been tiny, because these stadium seats were soooo uncomfortable! Thank goodness I had an aisle seat so I could stretch my legs We came to see the Lion King and were not disappointed. The production was great,the music was awesome and obviously the way the Orpheum was designed you felt every beat. Definitely a good night. read more

Just saw Mean Girls last night and yeah the show was good but the theater was breathtaking. It's been very well kept, been around since the late seventies but has the elegance that it reads much older. Only in town until August but plan on seeing anything and everything they showcase until then just to be back in that theater read more

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Got to love this theatre! Saw a comedy show here and there isn't a bad seat in the house. Staff was friendly and helpful with directions for a first timer. Highly advise finding the bars at the top floors for a lot less lines. read more

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I love attending shows here. The staff are always so courteous. They greet you and show you to your seat with smile. The chairs are fairly comfortable. Bathrooms are clean. View is great regardless of where you sit. Very simple purchasing of tickets online. Sound system is great. Tonight's show was amazing. I can't wait to visit again. read more

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For being a Theatrical historical Gem of Memphis. The seating,stage, and sound are excellent. I've been to theaters in the past where the seating was awful & I was barely able to see most of the stage. With the Orpheum that wasn't the case. I had a great view of the performers & sets. The stage was wide enough in it's length and width. That regardless of where you sat everyone in the audience have good detail of the actors stage & set. When it comes to the sound it captures the singers and Orchestra beautifully. I also have to give credit to the Orchestra and sound team they did a wonderful job. If you enjoy their their theatrical season. When it comes to plays. You should also check out their Summer movie lineup which is guaranteed to never disappoint. Like Gone with the Wind Wizard of Oz and many other classics. Whether you are just arriving or looking to grab a beverage or snack during intermission. They have a nice beer and wine selection along with a few snacks to tide you over before hitting downtown's many great restaurants after the show. All I have to say is I will be back to enjoy another play or movie during their theaterical season lineup. Don't let ticket prices discourage you. There's seasons holders who will sell tickets to you at a discount price be sure to look for them on the Orpheum site or elsewhere. read more

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I love the orpheum. Great venue. Not a bad seat in the house. BUT they need more/faster bartenders. They also need the attendants to direct people to lines that aren't so long. Just went to see Tom Segura and missed at least 15 mins of his short set waiting for two drinks. I thought they would at least have him on the speaker system so you didn't miss it. That was a no. read more

Took my daughter to see the Lion King at the Orpheum this week and was blown away! The production, music performances, and costumes were Broadway-worthy. I appreciated the Orpheum staff for allowing us to keep our phones during the show, constantly reminding the audience to wear our masks at all times, and how they all worked together to get everyone seated before each Act. Bravo! Go check'em out! You won't be disappointed! Cheers! read more

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You never know who you'll see (on stage) at the Orpheum As some of you know, I have been Ushering at the Orpheum for more than 22 years (and loving every minute of it). Well, recently I worked both Saturday shows of The Nutcracker at the Orpheum. I had seen online that our own local Yelper, Kontji Anthony, was going to be performing on Saturday in the role of "Mother Ginger". She did a great job! I reached out to Kontji on Yelp before going to the theatre, to congratulate her. She confessed she was a bit nervous, but you couldn't tell it from her great performance. We exchanged messages back and forth during the day, and I had hoped to catch up with her after the show. Unfortunately, somehow our messages got crossed up and we never hooked up. Oh, well. Regardless, it was so good to see Kontji up on stage at the The Orpheum Theatre in The Nutcracker. What a thrill she must have had! Congrats, dear friend! So happy you got to experience that - before a Sold Out audience (no pressure). Be sure you congratulate her as well. read more

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Manager Eric was an absolutely rude jerk to me tonight. Theater itself is beautiful, but watch out for the rude manager and- not just to me, but also to his kind and helpful staff. read more

Their ticket sales are screwed up. They wouldn't let me buy two seats on the end of an aisle so I bought went and went back to buy the second. It still wouldn't let me. I called them and the make employee I talked was extremely rude and even hung up on me. read more

Beautiful older theatre, this is a great place to see a show. Lots of Broadway shows come through Orpheum, and that's great news for Memphians. Check to see if their package deals suit your budget! The box office is open daily, just enter the main entrance and use rap on the box office window or yell for tix. I saw Arcade Fire here, and the sound was great. There are several drink stations, and plenty of restrooms. Sight lines are great, and my ticket bought day of show, 15th row center, was awesome. Orpheum is a revived jewel in downtown Memphis! read more

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I love visiting the Orpheum! I've been here on several occasions! Saw the Lion King on broadway (which was phenomenal), saw Maze featuring Frankie Beverly in concert last night (which was also phenomenal), and a few other things. It's an awesome theatre to visit. They always have something going on! Parking for $20 right across the street, right next to the backstage exit! It's a great experience overall! read more

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We went to the opening night performance of 'Waitress' at the Orpheum Theatre-Memphis. KUDOS to the performers because besides the challenges of live theater dancing and singing they also performed numerous prop moves to set up scene changes. For 20 years, we lived in NJ and we saw many Broadway shows in NYC. Usually our experiences at the Orpheum Theatre-Memphis have been comparable to those Broadway productions in NYC. Unfortunately, tonight the audio quality at the Orpheum was sub-par. Even on Broadway, opening nights can be a challenge so we usually attend a second week's performance. Tonight, our problem at the Orpheum could have been that these were not our usual Orchestra seats (there was a balcony overhang above us and a street exit on our right). Despite our experience tonight, I still recommend seeing Waitress at the Orpheum Theatre-Memphis because it is a really good performance! read more

I still haven't made it inside this Beautiful Architecture ..I can't wait to get my chance but I did get to walk around it a few times and take some wonderful photos.. Some History on the Theater: The Orpheum Theatre, located on South Main Street at Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, was built in 1928 and is one of the few remaining "movie palaces" of the 1920s. The theatre presents a variety of events from Broadway shows and concerts to films.[1] A $4.7 million renovation in the 1980s included refurbishing of ornamental plasterwork, crystal chandeliers and original furnishings plus remodeling of backstage and technical areas. It seats 2,400. The Orpheum Theatre has survived several financial bankruptcies, a devastating fire, and the threat of demolition for the construction of an office complex. However, the Orpheum, called the "South's Finest Theatre" rose above all this and now is a premiere performing arts center for the Mid-South. In 1890 The Grand Opera House was built on the corner of Main and Beale Street. The Grand was billed as the classiest theatre outside of New York City. Vaudeville was the main source of entertainment at the time. The Grand became part of the Orpheum Vaudeville circuit in 1907, and was renamed the Orpheum Theatre. Vaudeville at the Orpheum was successful for almost two decades. Then in 1923, after a show that featured the singer Blossom Seeley, a fire started and the theatre burned to the ground read more

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It is just a beautiful theater, bathroom needs renovation but the actual theater is just something else. I recommend doing the valet here at night and be careful when walking around at night, during the day aint bad. Saw Wanda here not long ago, hope she comes bad again, highly recommend watching a show here read more

" Very Nice Historic Looking Theater " Since my wife and I are Season Ticket Holders in San Diego at The Civic Theater for Broadway shows and performances, we had to take a look at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis. They have all the same plays and shows we have in San Diego, and it is a beautiful venue. I guess parking for the theater is a little expensive at $20. The staff was very friendly, as they let us walk around and look at all of the posters for the Broadway shows. They also let us look into the main seating area where the stage is located. Very Nice Place ! read more

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Love the beautiful Theatre but I would like the seating to be redesigned for adults. I'm scared of getting a DVT because of the cramped leg space. It's painful for anyone 5'5 or taller to sit comfortably for an entire show. read more

Hands down, going to the Orpheum is one of my favorite things to do in Memphis. Whether it's for a show, Dinner on Stage, a film, or whatever fun thing is going on, I always feel like I'm treating myself when I go to events at the Orpheum. The venue is absolutely beautiful, even if the stage is a bit small, and having seen almost the entire venue on several tours, there's so much history and neat things about this place. If you have an opportunity to go to a Dinner on Stage or take a tour of the Orpheum, do it! You won't regret it and it will make the experience of going to the Orpheum in the future even more meaningful. My only complaint - and I think it's a widespread one about many theatres - is if the show starts at x time, start it at x time. And when it starts, sucks for the people who were late; they'll just have to wait. No apologies. I don't want the first five minutes of the show to include late people finding their seat interrupting my view and making unnecessary noise. It might be a harsh policy to actually enforce, but if I'm not mistaken, it is the written policy. I'm excited about what's to come for the Orpheum in the future, particularly under the direction of Brett Batterson ... and not just because Hamilton is coming. I think there are a lot of great things, shows, and experiences coming in the future! read more

Beautiful venue. Love coming here, just don't come late or else you won't find parking and it will be such a hassle. The drinks are in baby size cups and the drink lines are sooo long and slow, please put some more bartenders to help- there's only one at each bar. There should be at least 2, that would make things move much quicker! I always just get two at one time so I don't have to go back and wait in that long line. Other than that the venue is awesome. Just in case you park valet and were planning on hanging out later around the area, keep in mind the valet parking closes half hour after every show! So if you want to hang out later in the area after the show do not park there otherwise you won't be able to get your car! read more

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Elegant grand ole hall! I've seen The Phantom of The Opera, Cats, Gone With The Wind and Jill Scott/Raheem Devaughn here. There's always an eclectic mix of entertainment showcased here. It's cool that we have a theater in Memphis with a stage large enough to accommodate the biggest of Broadway shows! I've missed quite a few as of late (Color Purple, Wicked, etc.) but hope to get back to seeing the shows soon. This place is a gem that I hope stays well well maintained and fruitful for years to come. read more

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We are season ticket holders. The shows at the Orpheum are always amazing. Hamilton was no exception. The rapping did make it hard to understand some of the singing. There was a lot going on. The Orpheum itself is splendid. The staff of the Orpheum always ensure it's a very pleasurable experience. I've yet to encounter one single staff person who was not incredibly helpful, pleasant, friendly and well mannered. Tonight was our first time to attend a pre-show cocktail party. The food was simply amazing and served by friendly staff. A few more tables with chairs would've made it more comfortable for the older crowd. We enjoy dressing up for our date night, but many were very casually dressed. Pretty much anything goes attire-wise. read more

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Saw Lion King for the third time today. I always love it; however, the ushers, or whatever they are, screaming at us about forcing my three-year- old grandson to wear a mask, just about ruined it. One in particular went out of his way to be extremely rude, threatened to get security, barred the door with his body. All while we were attempting to put the mask on the child! I don't recommend going with a child under six or so. I saw several parents with little children being harassed. Is it too much to expect that we be treated with common decency at the theater?Where we paid $60 for that three-year-old kid's ticket? And were seated so high up in the balcony, we could almost touch the ceiling?! read more

I purchased tickets 9/27 for the lion king - I bought them over the phone and figured everything went well. Not only did they mess up linking my tickets to my Ticketmaster account I have been calling and messaging thru Facebook and email starting Nov 5, to try to get this corrected so I could obtain the 5 tickets I paid for. Not only is it 11/11 and still do not have access to my tickets, (show is 11/16) they still take days to respond. Emails are not proper and they do not call back, answer, or really solve anything. I'm a huge fan of the groups of talented people that perform here - but this has to be the worst group of customer service box office employees I have ever dealt with. As much as I want (and let's be real, will continue) to support the arts, this response and service makes me want to spend my money elsewhere. Or just go to a different city to see the show. read more

Last week I saw (4) great shows @ The Orpheum. Through the years I've been thankful to have such an iconic venue in Memphis. To have a stage large enough to accommodate the biggest Broadway productions is a real coup. Live entertainment is always magical to me ~ I've never been a movie buff, but I'm mesmerized by the talent being displayed right in front of me. It's a mystery to me that the eternal problems associated with Concessions, Restrooms, & Ushers never get any better. Patrons are waving $$$ trying to buy drinks ~ yet service is as slow as molasses. Ladies Restroom lines are hopeless. There should be uniform logistics training for Ushers, as well as lessons in attitude & courtesy. In short, it should be run like a Business, for that is what it is, & patrons expect no less than the best from such a magnificent theatre. read more

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I was in town visiting Memphis for the weekend and had tickets to go see Hamilton at The Orpheum Theatre. It was my first time there and I was pleasantly surprised by how charming and beautiful it was. This is a place full of character and history. The inside has high ceilings and large chandeliers. There is enough seating for a decent crowd but it's still small enough to feel intimate. The concession/drink stands move quickly and the bathrooms are clean. Parking is fairly easy, we got a free street spot 2 blocks from the theatre. Overall I was very impressed. read more

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Love the Orpheum. Where Broadway meets Beale! Amazing broadway shows in Memphis! Just does not get any better. Ask one of the docents about the ghost! read more

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This has been a great recycling project and excellent choice for citizens of Memphis. This revitalized South of Beale area is hopping. We drive the short two miles from Little Rock area to see some of the best acts ever at the remodeled Orpheum Theater and Halloran Centre Arts Building next door. Easy web access to purchase tickets, helpful workers, and a beautiful facility. Nice to see this old relic restored and flourishing! read more

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Not a bad seat in the house! The stage is visible from all angles and the chairs are comfy. Although cup holders would be a good addition, as most attendees grab a beverage or two on the way into a show. I enjoy entertainment here. Shoot for the end seats...the rows on the floor in the middle are loooonnnngggg. You don't want to keep getting up to let people in/out. Only one criticism. ..the chairs are too close together. Not much personal space here....eeekkkkk read more

We had an enjoyable evening as we watched Hamilton. The show did not disappoint and enjoyed our time at the Orpheum. Unfortunately with such a large crowd, the venue has poor means of egress and ingress. Perhaps a modernization remodel is in the future. read more

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My family and I have had some awesome experiences at the Orpheum. It is an awesome place to catch Broadway shows like Wicked and Hamilton. My wife and I recently saw Cedric The Entertainer perform there. There are also several restaurants near the Orpheum to enjoy both before and after a show. Hence, you should definitely go! read more

This tops my list of favorite places in Memphis. I grew up here- backstage. My ballet company performed here and we spent several weeks performing and rehearsing each year. It is a beautiful, historic Memphis landmark. The inside is beautiful and ornate and the lobby staircase reminds me of Gone with the Wind. I try to go a few times a year to see a play, watch a movie and take my boys to the Nutcracker. This year we saw the Wizard of Oz and loved it. It's is always a special night with my boys. They think it is so fun to be in a "fancy theater" and see a "live play." The bonus is getting a coke and candy bar in the lobby at intermission. I also like to come for date nights with my hubby and dress up a little and enjoy cocktails before the performance. The great thing about the Orpheum is you can dress up as much as you want or come as casual as you want. It is not a "stuffy" crowd and is always a mixed crowd regardless of the type of performance. There is something special about the Orpheum. To me it says Memphis as much as Beale Street and I hope to enjoy it for a long, long time. read more

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