Orpheum Theater

At Main and Beale, what started as a vaudeville palace has become much more than that – a landmark performing arts campus and a promise for the next generation.

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    (901) 525-3000

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    orpheum-memphis.com

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    Theater

Address

203 S Main St (at Beale St) Memphis , TN 38103 United States

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Daniel Bastardo Blanco

Check out their Summer Movie Series . You will never imagine how much fun you can have watching classic movies in such a fine theater . The audience is pretty loud and enthusiastic about the movies .

Matt Riddle

Total #eyecandy #amazing shows #downtownMemphis #nearBeale #localTheater acoustics are decent, #greatStaff #wellorganized #oldworldFeel #classic #historic #beautiful #wow #opulence #MemphisTN

Holly Whitfield

The Summer Movie Series lineup gets better every year, with a mix of classics, cult classics , and family-friendly matinees...and it's just $7 for adults and $5 for kids. Read more

Joe Siebrase

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HISTORY

The theater was built in 1928 after the original Opera house burned down in 1923. The new Orpheum is said to be haunted by a girl named Mary who died in 1921. She is rumored to occupy seat C-5

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beautiful but best to pay extra for box seats cause the others are very tight and close together but the shows are awesome and they very organized tehre

Gena White

Wonderful place for live performance or theater amd even at times a mixture of both. Perfect for a nice evening out.

Reashun Gladney

I enjoy the shows & party nights that are scheduled. It is a lot of fun when there is something going on.

Michelle Buice

The theatre is old but preserved well and clean . The gift shop is reasonably priced too.

City Saver

Use your Memphis City Saver coupons here to receive two offers for a free admission when a second is also purchased. (valid for the family series or classic summer movie series )

Abby W

If the tickets are a bit pricey for you and you're a student, don't worry! Student rush tickets are available day of the performance for a reduced rate. Make sure to call ahead to check availability

Timothy Willis

Hamilton was a wonderful play and history lesson.

Memphis Travel

Not just for Broadway shows, the Orpheum Theater is an intimate concert venue that has hosted acts like James Taylor, Celctic Woman, Jackson Brown and Patti Labelle,

MicroMemphis

News and update on what's occurring this week. In 1890, the Grand Opera House was built on the corner of Main and Beale Streets. Read more

Brian Paris

Bucket list item checked off tonight! Wonderful staff and a great performance of WarHorse.

Nicole Powell

Great atmosphere, beautiful building. Seats are a little close and I'm 5'5".

Richard Barnes

Front part of mezzanine offers good views and a little extra comfort.

Memphis Travel

Don't miss Million Dollar Quartet, a musical about a jam session with Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins & Jerry Lee Lewis. Runs February 14-19, 2012. 901-525-3000 or www.orpheum-memphis.com for tickets

The Commercial Appeal

The summer movie series is tons of fun (make sure you're there for Rocky Horror). They'll also give you a tour of the building if you call them. 525-7800 Read more

Carissa

Summer movie series is my favorite event of the year! I wish they would do a Mary Poppins or a My Fair Lady sing a long

Ashley C

Go to the restroom downstairs, and if you just want a drink, also go downstairs for the short line .

Julia Duin

They let you bring in wine to the theater during the performance !

K P

Seating is not comfortable at all. If your tall, expect your knees to rest on the seat in front of you.

Scott Moreau

I sat in "Mary's seat" last night by accident. I was overcome with chills twice as I sat there. Then found out I had sat in her seat. No joke.

Carolyn Bahm

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Melissa Wells

The Star Walk right outside the theater is very cool!

Erin Douglas

Beautiful historic building . Seating is tight.

Shannon Little

They'll let you bring in drinks and snacks . A glass of wine makes any musical better.

Hacer Aksel

The scene just reflects reality rather than a play with the revolving stage.

Sarah Barlow

My favorite place in Memphis. Absolutely beautiful!

Nathan Clark

Parking $10 right next door at the MLG&W parking garage .

Tracey Bonner

Great shows and beautiful architecture !!

Josh O'Brien

Amazing play!

Ethan Le Phong

Make sure you let loose and dance tonight with Mamma Mia at the mega mix!

Carolyn Bahm

Bring a sweater -- their a/c works great!

Jesse Faris

Summer Movie Series is a must. $7 a ticket--Cheaper than other less glamorous movie theatres !

Jason Calhoun

I love when the shows come in....theater at its best!!!

Bob Bakken

Blue Man Group. Good show!

Erica Williams

Jill Scott concert

Wendy Jackson

LOVE IT WISH ALL THE PLAYS WOULD BE HERE.

Terence Crouch

The Orchestra Pit is WORTH IT!

Katherine Wooten

The summer movie series is fun.

Elliott Floyd

Gladys knight to night. Right Now

Judy Minton

Once!! 8 tony awards ;)

Michael Ford

Jersy Boys if you can get a box seat pay the extra cost. The seats and space is roomy .

Kerry Crawford

Get tickets to some of the great Broadway shows that tour the Orpheum every year.

Elliott Floyd

Gladys Knight

Steve Knowlton

The parking lot across Beale is pay-at-the-machine. Don't give cash to anyone unless you are intending to be charitable.

Lori Turner

Blues Brothers show is spectacular

Ella Hernandez

Fantastic 2011-2012 season! check em out...

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