Historic Orpheum Theatre Tours explore the gorgeous 1929 Orpheum Theatre, one of Phoenix's premiere cultural destinations for nearly a century. The classic 1,364-seat theater was purchased by the Paramount Pictures motion picture chain in the 1940s and transformed into a beautiful motion picture cinema, showcasing first-run films until its transformation into a Broadway theater in the 1960s by the Nederlander organization. Hispanic-themed events and movies were hosted at the theater in the 1970s and 1980s, until the theater fell into decay in the mid-1980s. In 1984, the City of Phoenix restored the theater to its historic glory, reopening it in 1997 with a performance of Broadway favorite Hello, Dolly. Today, it serves as the home of the Phoenix Opera and Ballet Arizona and showcases a full season of live music and theatrical performances. Visitors can tour the theater for free on Tuesday afternoons, learn about its history of operations, and view its gorgeous historic architectural elements up close and personal.
203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, Phone: 602-262-6225
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