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 old theater in San Francisco, California. You can find it on Market Street. It first opened its doors in 1926. Back then, it was called the Pantages Theatre.
A famous architect named B. Marcus Priteca designed it. He created many theaters for a man named Alexander Pantages. The Orpheum has a beautiful arched ceiling inside. Its outside looks like an old Spanish Gothic building. The theater can hold 2,197 people.
In 1998, the Orpheum got a big upgrade. This $20 million renovation made it perfect for hosting large Broadway shows. The theater is also a special San Francisco landmark. This means it is an important historical building. The Orpheum Theatre and the Golden Gate Theatre are both owned by BroadwaySF. This company brings many exciting shows to San Francisco.
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History of the Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre has a rich history of amazing performances. After its big renovation in 1998, the musical Show Boat was the first show to be staged there.
Famous Shows and Events
Many popular Broadway shows have been performed at the Orpheum. For example, the musical Wicked played there for two whole years. It ran from January 2009 to September 2010.
Music legends like the Grateful Dead also performed here. They gave six concerts in July 1976. The theater even hosted a TV show once. Late Night with Conan O'Brien was filmed there for a week in 2007.
Shows Before Broadway
Some musicals even had their first performances at the Orpheum before moving to Broadway. This means the Orpheum helped launch these shows! Some examples include:
- 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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