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Orpheum Theater

203 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
903-525-7800
Ranked #7 of 85 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Theaters, Architectural Buildings
Description: Beautiful theater holds musical and stage performances.
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Scottsdale
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I have seen many Broadway musicals here from "Cats" to "Phantom of the Opera". All were as well staged as productions on broadway (I also saw these two musicals on broadway). The acoustics are fine. The theater itself is interesting. Parking is easy to find, and there are a number of bars and restaurants within walking distance. More

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Atlanta, GA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We saw the musical, "The Addams Family" in this beautiful theater. 80+ middle schoolers and assorted adults enjoyed the production. More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

As you walk through the doors into the grand foyer, you are met with a double spiral staircase leading up to the first balconay. There is gold gilding and red velvet everywhere. In the theater itself, you are awe struck with the two huge Venetian chandaliers hanging from the ceiling. This is what old theaters used to look like and... More

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Cordova, Tennessee
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The Orpheum Theater is an excellent place to watch theater and concerts. My wife and I really enjoyable this venue because it has excellent site line for shows. They have helpful usher and staff is very friendly. Overall this is a great place to watch shows. More

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Washington,DC
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Theater decor and the actual performance of a dance troupe. More

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arkansas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The good is that most seats are pretty decent. Of course the more you spend the closer you will be. I love the location, we live in Arkansas and it is just over the bridge. Love the shows, my only gripe would be not enough Broadway shows. More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Saw Ray Lamontagne and the Levon Helm Band here and loved it. Great acoustics, amazing atmosphere. A great place to see a show. More

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Bossier City, Louisiana
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

What a beautiful venue and right by Beale Street- we arrived early and were able to park in a lot right next to the Orpheum for $10 and walk around Beale St before the concert. Great experience. More

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See 4 more reviews by N0rmalee for Memphis
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I love the Orpheum. It is a beautiful theater in a wonderful location. The inside of the theater is just gorgeous with all the moldings, and chandeliers. The location is perfect in downtown Memphis near Beale Street. I especially enjoy concerts in this venue. They seem much more personal in this smaller venue. More

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See 4 more reviews by Sumer88 for Memphis
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Nothing spectacular about the Orpheum, nothing wrong with it either. More

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