A grand venue

The Orpheum Theatre — recognized internationally as a premier showcase for the arts and entertainment — offers rich ambiance and a historic décor that is unique in the Phoenix area as a multi-purpose cultural facility.

An orchestra lobby in the style of Spanish Baroque Revival mirrors a medieval nobleman’s art gallery, and the mezzanine level draws inspiration from the Italian Davanzati Palace. Within, you’ll find the 1,364-seat Lewis Auditorium, dedicated to Jewell and Delbert Lewis and family. Plaster columns dressed in gold leaf accent the audience chamber. Gaze up at the hand-painted ceiling depicting a bright sunset turning into a starry, night sky.

Full-range sound, theatrical lighting, a communications system and other technologically advanced features support the most complex productions – from concerts and plays to corporate meetings and group celebrations.

Restored to its former glory

The Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has made more than its fair share of history with the many diverse performances it has placed in the spotlight.

Built in 1929 for vaudeville, the Orpheum was the last major construction project in Phoenix before the onset of the Great Depression.

As motion pictures started to dominate the performing arts, the Orpheum earned the nickname, “The Grand Dame of Movies.”

During a 1960s resurgence, Broadway stars and shows of the highest caliber graced its stage.

and following a 12-year, $14 million restoration and renovation, completed in 1997, the Orpheum regained its place as the quintessential Phoenix venue.

Explore a detailed historical account of the Orpheum’s storied past

Who’s who

The Phoenix Convention Center Department at the City of Phoenix owns and operates the Orpheum.

Star-studded clients

Many organizations regularly bask in the Orpheum’s magical glow by holding their performances and events here.

The Orpheum is the Phoenix home to Theater League, Broadway series, and many Live Nation concerts and performances. Local and regional professional production and performance companies and non-profit performing-arts groups also fill the marquee. The Orpheum is a premiere setting for jazz concerts, one-performer comedy shows and much more. Convention, corporate, community and civic functions frequent the facility, as well.

Garner the glamour of the Orpheum for your next event

General specifications

• Address: 203 W. Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 — in downtown Phoenix
• Seating capacity: 1,364 total (1,036 main floor, 302 balcony, 26 orchestra pit)
• The latest technology in acoustics, lighting, rigging and sound A 4,747-square-foot stage area
• An orchestra lift that can adjust to three different levels, or rise to form an extension of the stage
• A green room, rehearsal room, and chorus and star dressing rooms
• Exclusive Ticketmaster ticketing and reservation services, including online
• ADA accessible (Americans with Disabilities Act)
• In-house communication system
• Non-union house
• Retrofitted for sustainability and energy efficiency
• Notable features:
  • Home of an original Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ
  • Modernized, ground-level lobby
  • Three additional lobbies restored to their ornate, original states
  • Fully restored elliptical staircases and banisters on both sides of the audience chamber
  • Lighted marquee and poster display cases