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The Orpheum Theatre Memphis

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MEMPHIS, Tennessee
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Member Since9/20/2006
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The Grand Opera House originally stood where The Orpheum is located today. “The Grand,” as it was called, was built in 1890. During the last decade of the 19th century and until 1923 the “bill of fare” was Vaudeville and silent movies. During the peak years of Vaudeville, The Grand Opera House hosted such luminaries as John Philip Sona, Madame Sarah Bernhardt, Harry Houdini, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Eddie Cantor and Helen Keller. In 1907 The Grand’s name changed to The Orpheum as it became part of The Orpheum Circuit.

In 1923, The Orpheum burned to the ground.

In 1928, the current building was constructed and continued to operate as a movie palace rather than Vaudeville, since Vaudeville was fading as an entertainment option.

In 1940, M.A. Lightman bought the theatre to become the flagship of the Malco movie theatre chain, which is still a forceful corporation today. 1975 saw the end of the “Movie Palace” era as the theatre closed again.

In 1976, The Memphis Development Foundation was incorporated to purchase and ”save” the old movie palace and to serve as a cornerstone to other development projects in the downtown area. Broadway touring production and local ballet and opera companies became the impetus of the new Orpheum Theatre’s undergoing another change in entertainment offerings.

In 1983, The Orpheum was closed for one year, and a $6 million renovation took place. Thirteen years later, in 1996, it became apparent that the stage and backstage space would not accomodate the new big shows going on tour, such as The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, and Sunset Boulevard. The decision was made to close the theatre again, knock out the back wall, expand the stage, and rebuild all of the back-of-house areas to suit the larger casts, sets, and new technical requirements. The cost of this major undertaking was almost $10 million. The Orpheum as we see it today has become what it was always intended to be: a quality facility offering quality productions and serving as an anchor for the surrounding area.
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Sweet Charity, All Shook Up, Spamalot, Legends, Celtic Woman, The Producers, The Lion King, White Christmas, India.Arie, Damien Rice, Hairspray, Chicago, Bob Dylan, Mamma Mia, Sheryl Crow, Les Miserables, Tom Waits, The Phantom of the Opera, Beauty & the Beast, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Kris Kristofferson, Death Cab for Cutie
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Johnny Mathis Memphis, Tennessee
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May 25 2008 8:00P
Jaheim (Concert) Memphis, Tennessee
May 28 2008 8:00P
Erykah Badu (Concert) Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 3 2008 8:00P
Eddie Izzard Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 20 2008 8:00P
Cats (Broadway) Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 21 2008 2:00P
Cats (Broadway) Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 21 2008 8:00P
Cats (Broadway) Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 22 2008 1:30P
Cats (Broadway) Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 22 2008 7:00P
Cats (Broadway) Memphis, Tennessee

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May 12 2008 6:36 PM

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May 2 2008 7:53 PM

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May 1 2008 1:38 PM

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Apr 30 2008 7:22 PM

I'm really excited about Wicked!! ...and Mamma Mia.
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Apr 28 2008 10:20 AM

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Mar 6 2008 11:47 AM

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Feb 18 2008 8:56 PM

I had an amazing time at The Wedding Singer. I actually got to see it twice, I got tickets for Valentine's Day too. I am so excited for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Cats! I can hardly wait!!
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Feb 17 2008 1:33 PM

We had a great time at The Wedding Singer last night!!! :)
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Feb 7 2008 3:30 PM

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Jan 17 2008 6:43 PM

I took the family to see the High School Musical production at the Orpheum last night and it was great. I was very impressed. Thanks.
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Nov 24 2007 3:33 PM

i just want to say that rent was awesome! there are no word to describe the feeling i got watching it. i just wanted to say great job and everyone should go see it!
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Nov 7 2007 12:15 PM


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Nov 12 2007 9:55 AM

Was down in Memphis a week ago and loved the Orpheum! Thanks for the add.
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