Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles Tickets

Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles
Located in the downtown Los Angeles is a splendid theater named after Greek god Orpheus. The name Orpheum Theatre personifies the past, present and future of American theater scene.

While many theaters of the same name continue to bring arts and entertainment in the whole of USA, the one in Los Angeles, California attracts the most because of its historic significance, good location, a wonderful mighty organ and fantastic presentations it has hosted over the years.

Standing proud in the Downtown LA, the Orpheum Theatre symbolizes the cultural vibrancy of the Entertainment Capital Of The World that is Los Angeles. This is among the most respected Broadway landmarks in the state of California. The place is always buzzing with one cool event or other.

From theatrical productions to live concerts, from movie premieres to film festivals, from conferences to private parties and all kind of special events; the Orpheum Theatre hosts it all with ease and splendor. Let us take you inside this famous live venue and explore it glorious past and present.

The Orpheum Theatre was first opened for public on February 15, 1926. It was the fourth and final venue for the Orpheum vaudeville circuit in Los Angeles. From the very outset, Orpheum became the hub of cultural activities and attracted many because of its quality performing arts presentations.

The place was also applauded for its architectural beauty. With the passage of time, Orpheum Theatre became famous all over the region and became one of the many tourist attractions of the city of Los Angeles.

The beauty and grace that we see in Orpheum today is a result of many renovations and restoration processes the venue has seen over the years. The one in 1989 contributed a lot in retaining its old glory and charm. With an astounding cost of $3 million, Orpheum Theatre was equipped as par modern theater standards while restoring its historical significance.

Today, the Orpheum Theatre is considered both a theatrical gem and an architectural delight. Designed by movie theater architect G. Albert Lansburgh, its Beaux Arts fa?ade spell-bound everyone who visit downtown LA. Once inside the theater and the glamorous roaring 20s culture captures your attention.

Not to forget the state-of-the-art design that can accommodate over 2,000 people in the orchestra, loge, balcony, and side boxes with its upholstered seats. The Auditorium of Orpheum Theatre is wisely designed to contain good view of the stage.

This makes the theater an ideal place to watch Broadway musicals and related theater productions. Special arrangements can be made to accommodate different kind of events. The first five rows are removable in order to accommodate extra space for camera crews or making a dance floor in case of music concert. The area is handicap friendly and main floor and balcony can be accessed by wheelchair.

Orpheum Theatre boost of a well-designed 30" (D) x 50" (W) stage that can be extended to eight-foot on the urge of film companies and event producers. The Orchestra Pit is home to the world-famous Mighty Wurlitzer that is perhaps one of the major attractions of the Orpheum.

Installed in 1928, two years after the opening of Orpheum, the Mighty Wurlitzer is one of three pipe organs that remained in Southern California venues and the last of the great theater organs remaining on Broadway. Since this instrument is moveable to either side of the orchestra pit or can be stored backstage, so don"t be surprised if you cannot catch a glimpse of it during your Orpheum visit.

While the orchestra pit can pit accommodates up to 16 musicians making Orpheum Theatre a preferred choice of orchestral groups, the excellent natural acoustics offering 24-speaker Dolby Surround Sound also proves a heaven for pop/rocks singers who perform here.

Lighting system is also up to the mark. The Lounge area allures many with its decorative fireplace along with a private cocktail lounge and food preparation room that are rented for parties and other events. The Mezzanine section can accommodate up to 125 people.

If we have to consider the service of the theater, then Orpheum never disappoints. The patron-friendly atmosphere is maintained by the administration and you are bound to have good time here. About a 1,200 parking spaces are available within one block of the theater and the next door Broadway Bar is good to drink and celebrate.

Finally, Orpheum Theatre hosts the best theatrical productions, concerts, variety shows, awards shows and television shows in town. Be it Judy Garland's vaudeville performance in 1933 or shows by Sally Rand, the Marx Brothers and Will Rogers. Be it comedian Jack Benny or the jazz legends Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald or Duke Ellington.

And be it Little Richard, Aretha Franklin and Little Stevie Wonder or the new-age phenomenon American Idol that is broadcasted from here, the Orpheum truly presents the best of the best.

Even movies like Transformers, In Search of a Midnight Kiss and others have used the beautiful theatre as a location for shoots.

With great service and great performances, Orpheum Theatre Los Angles is truly one of the best theatre venues of America. Visit this theatre during your next LA trip and relive the magic and history!