Orpheum Theatre (San Francisco) facts for kids
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Location in San Francisco County
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| Address | 1192 Market Street San Francisco, California |
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| Coordinates | 37°46′45″N 122°24′53″W / 37.779081°N 122.414708°W |
| Public transit |   Civic Center/UN Plaza |
| Owner | BroadwaySF |
| Operator | BroadwaySF |
| Designation | San Francisco Landmark |
| Capacity | 2,197 |
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| Opened | 1926 |
| Architect | B. Marcus Priteca |
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| Designated: | 1977 |
| Reference #: | 94 |
The Orpheum Theatre is a famous building in San Francisco, California. It is located on Market Street in the Civic Center district. The theatre first opened in 1926. It was originally called the Pantages Theatre.
A famous architect named B. Marcus Priteca designed the building. He designed many theatres for Alexander Pantages. The Orpheum Theatre has a beautiful vaulted (arched) ceiling inside. Its outside looks like old Spanish architecture. The theatre can hold 2,197 people. It is a special building in San Francisco, recognized as a landmark.
The Orpheum Theatre, along with the Golden Gate Theatre, is owned by a company called BroadwaySF.
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History of the Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre has a long and interesting history. It has hosted many different types of performances.
Major Renovations and Reopening
In the 1970s, the theatre was updated. Then, in 1998, a big renovation project was finished. This project made the Orpheum even better for large Broadway shows. After this work, the musical "Show Boat" was the first big production to be performed there.
Famous Shows and Performances
The Orpheum Theatre has been home to many popular Broadway shows. For example, the musical Wicked played there for two years, from 2009 to 2010.
Famous music groups have also performed at the Orpheum. The band Grateful Dead gave six concerts there in July 1976. The theatre also hosted the TV show Late Night with Conan O'Brien for a week in 2007.
Shows Before Broadway
Some shows even started at the Orpheum Theatre before moving to Broadway in New York City. These included:
- Bring It On: The Musical (2011–2012)
- Evita (1979)
- Mamma Mia! (2000–2001)
- The Act (1977)
Images for kids
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The lobby of the Orpheum
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The theater's auditorium
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Detail of the building's facade
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