ORPHEUM THEATRE

Capacity: 1,500

Opened: 1921

The Orpheum Theatre is located at the centre of the neighbourhood of the Central Business District in New Orleans, Louisana. The theatre is a historic and cultural performing arts and events venue. In 1982, the Orpheum Theatre was included on the National Registry of Historic Places. It is currently home to the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the New Orleans Ballet Theatre.

Over 100 years ago, when it was founded, the theatre was established for vaudeville entertainment. It hosted silent movies, talkies and live music shows. Today, the theatre is the perfect venue for hosting a variety of spectacular events, ranging from symphonies, all night concerts, concert shows and movie premieres. It is also opened for private events and shows like weddings, seminars, corporate events, Mardi Gras balls and galas.

Since its construction in 1918, the theatre has passed through numerous hands of ownership. From the New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra to an entrepreneur in Dallas and later in 2011 to the Orpheum Properties Inc (which is now Axiom Global Properties). Till date, the theatre has remained a cultural heritage of the state of Louisiana.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE ORPHEUM THEATRE, NEW ORLEANS

March 1, 2024 - HAASH: Mi Salida Contigo US Tour 2024

March 2, 2024 - John Crist Emotional Support Tour

March 7, 2024 - Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

March 8, 2024 - CANCELLED - Miss Dee’s Kitchen: The Stage Play

March 16, 2024 - Pat Metheny Dream Box Tour

March 22, 2024 - NOBT: Back to Balanachine

March 23, 2024 - David Spade: Catch Me Inside

April 12, 2024 - World Ballet Series Swan Lake

PAST SHOWS AT THE ORPHEUM THEATRE, NEW ORLEANS

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is the standout and major performer at the Orpheum Theatre. The Orchestra, in the past century has graced the theatre stage with memorable performances including a tribute to legendary group on the Classical Mystery Tour the Beatles in February, 2024.  Other performers at the theatre include Big Freedia/Boyfriend in December 2023 and Janelle Monae & Jidenna in October, 2023. Other music legends such as Judy Garland and Louis Armstrong have also performed at the theatre.

In December, 2023, Samara Joy, Grammy winner for Best New Artist performed her Jazz concert, A Joyful Holiday at the theatre. One notable event witnessed by the Orpheum Theatre is a feature in the 2019 Oscar award-winning film for Best Picture, Green Book.

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THE ORPHEUM THEATRE SEATING CHART

The architecture of the Orpheum Theatre is one of its unique features. It is a Beaux Arts Style building. It is one of the few theatres left in the United States of America with a vertical design. The purpose of the design was to allow the audience to have perfect sight lines and experience great acoustics.  The renovations done by Dr. Eric George in 2015 equipped the theatre with a hydraulic floor. This setup allows the theatre to host both concerts and events. For each section of the theatre, the seats have an unrestricted view of the stage.

FACILITIES NEAR THE ORPHEUM THEATRE

In 2020, an additional renovation was made to the theatre. As such, Dr. Eric George opened a speakeasy bar called the Double Dealer in the basement of the theatre. Around the theatre, there are adequate facilities which cater to the needs and the comfort of the audience at the theatre. There are accommodation facilities such as the Maison Dupuy. Notable locations close to the theatre include; The Notable Grille restaurant and the St. Paul Historic Cave Tour.