Why are so many theaters named Orpheum?
Why are so many theaters named Orpheum?
The Orpheum Theatre, named for the Greek mythological figure Orpheus, opened in 1926 as the fourth and final Los Angeles venue for the Orpheum circuit, and the second Orpheum Theatre to be built on Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles.
How old is Orpheum?
95c. 1926
The Orpheum Theatre/Age
Who has played at the Orpheum?
Since its February 15, 1926 opening, the Orpheum has played host to some of the most venerable names in show business – from burlesque queen Sally Rand, a young Judy Garland (as Francis Gumm) and comedian Jack Benny, to jazz greats like Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington.
Is Orpheum a chain?
The Orpheum Circuit was a chain of vaudeville and movie theaters. It was founded in 1886, and operated through 1927 when it was merged into the Keith-Albee-Orpheum corporation, ultimately becoming part of the Radio-Keith-Orpheum (RKO) corporation.
When was the Orpheum Theatre built?
1926
The theatre first opened in 1926 as one of the many designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca for theater-circuit owner Alexander Pantages. The interior features a vaulted ceiling, while the facade is a Plateresque (Late Spanish Gothic) Revival. The Orpheum seats 2,197 patrons.
How old is the Orpheum Omaha?
94c. 1927
Orpheum Theater/Age
When was the Orpheum Theater in Boston built?
1852
Downtown Boston’s Legendary–And Only–Rock & Pop Concert Venue. The Orpheum was built on the site of the Boston Music Hall in 1852. In 1900 the building was nearly gutted and rebuilt within the old walls for conversion into a vaudeville theatre. It reopened on February 12, 1905 as the Empire Theatre.
When was the Orpheum theater in Boston built?
How many people does the Orpheum theater seat in Boston?
2,700
Orpheum Theatre/Capacity
The venue opened in 1852 and was built on the site of the old Boston Music Hall and it is the original home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. With a seated capacity of 2700 and a state of the art sound system, The Orpheum Theatre remains a popular venue for popular touring acts.
What is the capacity of the Orpheum?
1,976
The Orpheum Theatre/Capacity
