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The Orpheum Theater is a live performance and musical theater on State Street, one block from the State Capitol building. Built in 1926 by Rapp and Rapp, the Limestone, Art Deco exterior and French Renaissance interior made the building a Madison icon, with the Orpheum sign towering over State Street. Partially financed by dentist William Beecroft, also known as “Mr. Theater,” The Orpheum cost $750,000 to build and originally featured vaudeville shows and a movie theater. The Orpheum Theater was the first building in Wisconsin to have air conditioning. In 2013 Gus Paras bought the building and is in the process of restoring the Orpheum Theater to it’s former glory. He will continue to feature live music performances and add comedy shows, weddings and corporate events.
Madison has lots of great music venues but The Orpheum is still a classic fav. Saw a great show with Brian Setzer. Nice that you can bring drinks into the venue. Bar service was good. Ladies... Read more
Somehow I had never been to a concert here despite four years in college in Madison. We relocated here right before Covid and that kept us out of this place. So it was a bit of a revelation to... Read more
Classic theater, great acoustics holds around 2100 . The cons parking & parking cost , needs more remodeling, bathroom not convenient, could be a 5 star with a little love. Covid has made it... Read more
Orpheum Theater
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- Mon - Thu, Sat: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Fri: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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