Orpheum Theater – Madison, WI – Official Website
October 19, 2012 
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Official Page of The Orpheum Theater in Madison, WI
The Orpheum Theater
216 State Street
Madison, WI 53703
CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING SHOWS!
- For Ticketing Questions please call Madison Ticket Agency at 608-267-3995.
- For all other inquiries, please email The Orpheum here.
- Orpheum box office open at 12pm Noon on show days. Call 608-467-9446.
- Our Official Facebook page is here.
- Our Official Ticketmaster page is here.
- To RSVP and Invite your friends go here.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is the official website for The Orpheum Theater, while it is under the management of Frank Productions. There are several unofficial pages out there, and some are actually fronts for hyper-inflated ticket-scalping operations (here and here, for example). Tickets for all shows at “The Orph” are available at the official Ticketmaster page.
Bags
Handbags will be permitted. Large bags, duffle bags and back packs are not allowed and deemed appropriate for admission by Security.
Camera Policy
Small personal cameras are OK. Professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.
Coat Check
The Orpheum Theatre does not provide an area to check coats or any other personal belongings. We are not responsible for any property that is lost, stolen or damaged. Please do not ask bartenders, security or other staff to hold your personal items.
Door Opening Times
Doors for events at the Orpheum Theatre open one 1.5 hours prior to event start time.
Parking
Info here.
Lost and Found
Call 608-284-5460 or email The Orpheum here.
Ticket Fees
Tickets can be purchased at B-Side Records on State Street, The Orpheum Theater Box office or The Alliant Energy Center Coliseum Box office without a service fee.
Seating
General Admission seats – no assigned seating. There are seats available in the balcony and on the main floor and standing room available on the main floor. Everything is first come – first served.
Age Restrictions
Most shows are all ages. Please check the specific event page for age restrictions.
ATM
There is an ATM next door (Associate Bank)
Food/ Drinks
We do not serve food. We have a full bar and numerous portable bars set up inside the venue with adult beverages, soda and water.
The Orpheum Theater is the most intact and finest remaining example of a vaudeville and movie theater in Madison. It was one of the two grand movie palaces built in downtown Madison during the heyday of motion picture entertainment, the period of opulent theaters in which one movie mogul remarked “we sell tickets to theaters, not movies.” Financed in part by dentist William Beecroft, also known locally as “Mr. Theater,” it cost a whopping $750,000 to construct. Along with the Capitol Theater across the street, it was the venue for big name orchestras and stage stars, in addition to first run movies. Its French Renaissance interior made it one of the most beautiful public spaces in the city. The limestone exterior was built in the very fashionable Art Deco style, and the towering “Orpheum” sign is a visual landmark in downtown Madison.
From The Capitol Times
The iconic Orpheum Theatre, which came under foreclosure last month, is set to open around the first of the year under the management of Frank Productions.
Fred Frank, president of Frank Productions, says he struck a deal with the court-appointed reveiver of the Orpheum, Rebecca DeMarb, to run the venue until it goes up for a sheriff’s sale, which could take eight to 12 months.
“Basically we’re going to manage it and put on shows there and have a liquor license and keep the lights on,” he says.
The liquor license will go before the city Alcohol License and Review Committee on Nov. 28, he says, which should put the theater on track to open around Jan. 1.
Frank says he’s contracting with Texas-based C3 Presents, which counts Lollapalooza in Chicago and Austin City Limits Music Festival as its productions, to run the operations of the venue.
Continue this article here.
Read more about Frank Productions and the Orpheum Theater at the links below.
- The Cap Times
- WSJ
- 77 Square
- Isthmus| The Daily Page
- NBC15
- Channel 3000
- WKOW with Video
- FOX 47 with Video
- Badger Herald
- Daily Cardinal
As a former Orpheum Employee I can’t tell you how excited I am that this venue is finally in the hands of someone competent! DON’T SCREW IT UP!
Rest assured, we will do everything possible to help The Orpheum regain its former glory and live up to its full potential. We here at Frank Productions are fully aware of The Orpheum’s historical significance and are so excited to be a part of its future. Thanks for your comment!
I’m so glad the Orpheum is open and running again. It is one of my favorite spots in Madison, and any show I see there is made better by the fact it’s held at the Orpheum.
Thank you so much for the kind words – we plan on bringing a lot of excellent shows here in 2013. See you there!
We’re attending the Avett Brothers show on Feb. 9. Is it an all-ages show?
Yes – all ages and general admission.
Well done, guys, and good luck. Most definitely one of the greatest spots in the city, unfortunate that its potential was held back by so much drama over the years.
What time do doors open for general admission tickets on Feb 9th? What time is show time? Can’t wait.
thanks!
Doors at 6:30pm – show is at 7:30pm.
It says the box office is open at noon on show days. Is it open any other time? Is it open on days that don’t have shows?
I’d like to buy tickets at the box office but they will be sold out by the day of the show.
Box office is only open on show days starting at 12 noon. Tickets for all shows are available for purchase on show days (not just the show playing that night). Tickets can also be purchased at the Coliseum Box office or at B-side records in advance. If you have any further questions, please contact Madison Ticket Agency at 608-267-3995.
We attended the Saturday Feb 2nd 2013 show to hear Lake Street Dive. We stayed for Yonder Mountain. We drove from Illinois because we have heard LSD live before. We knew they would be worth the long drive. Unfortunately the sound system at the Orpheum was not up to the task. This was an insult to the talent on the stage. I hope improvements are planned.
Thank you for the message, we are sorry to hear you are dissatisfied with the sound system at the Orpheum. We appreciate your feedback and will look into this. If you have any further suggestions, please email us at frankproductions@frankproductions.com. Thank you.
going to the avett brothers this weekend…will there be wrist banding for standing room? thanks…& thank you so for getting the orpheum up & running again!
Thanks for the message. We are excited to be part of the Oprheum. There will not be wrist banding for standing room – Sorry.
Was at Big Gigantic last night- EPIC! Got the good treatment, the best seats. Big G was so crunchy and amped, we danced our buns off! Had an amazing time. Ready to come back for more.
That’s awesome – glad you made it! There’s some pix from the show up at the Orph’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheOrph
I have tickets for the Passion Pit concert this weekend and was wondering what is the best time to arrive for general admission?
Doors Open at 7 PM. Arriving close to that time would be best.
Just heard about the Krewella Show coming May 2nd. How many floor tickets will be available? Just wondering so i know when to get my tickets by so i have a floor access ticket and not assigned seats.
This show is general admission – there is no assigned seating.
Awesome! So excited for my first trip to the Orpheum Theater. Couldnt be a better show to come down to Madison for. GET WET!
Seating arrangements? Will the Lamb of God show be general admission, and are there areas up front without seating? As a former student I am dying to go back and check out a good metal show downtown.
It’s general admission / no seating arrangements. Yes, there’s a pit area up front.
What is the capacity of the venue?
2,000: 1,400 fixed seats (800 in balcony and 600 on floor). There is a GA floor area that is 4,500 sq. ft.
If I ordered the vip meet and greet tickets for Hollywood Undead on May 9th and they are ‘will call’ where and when do I pick them up. Also when do I show up for the meet and greet?
Tickets will be available to be picked up at the Orpheum Theater box office on the day of the show starting at 12, Noon. In regards to what time meet and greet will take place – you should be obtaining that information from the point of purchase.
Thank you very much
I cannot wait for the Volbeat and In This Moment shows…two of my favorite bands!! I hope you are able to get more great bands in like Epica, Nightwish, Kamelot, and Within Temptation.
Steve King has obviously never been to The Rave in MKE. Saw Garbage and the sound was excellent!
I am coming down for the VOLBEAT show Thursday 5/16 from the Appleton, WI area. Where can I park near The Orpheum?
Parking info here: http://www.cityofmadison.com/parkingUtility/garagesLots/
Fantastic! Thanks!
Just wondering if its cash only or can we run tabs for drinks
We take credit cards.