Orpheum Theatre, Historic theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, United States
The Orpheum Theatre features a Beaux Arts exterior design, intricate ceiling patterns, vintage lighting fixtures, and plush seating for 2,000 spectators.
Built in 1926 as the fourth venue of the Orpheum vaudeville circuit, the theatre underwent a substantial renovation in 1989 to maintain its original characteristics.
The theatre has hosted performances by the Marx Brothers, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Little Richard, and Aretha Franklin throughout its extensive history.
Located at 842 South Broadway, the Orpheum Theatre offers guided tours where visitors can learn about its architectural elements and past performances.
The Orpheum Theatre contains one of only three functioning pipe organs in Southern California, a Mighty Wurlitzer installed in 1928.
Location: Los Angeles
Inception: February 15, 1926
Architects: G. Albert Lansburgh
Official opening: February 15, 1926
Capacity: 2000
Address: 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 90013
Website: https://laorpheum.com
GPS coordinates: 34.04272,-118.25539
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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