Orpheum Theatre

200 N Broadway St, Wichita, Kansas 67202 USA

Reasonable

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
No Wifi

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The Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas, constructed by a group of local investors and operated by theatre mogul Karl Hobitzelle, opened on September 4, 1922, and was one of three theatres that were designed with elements of what would later become the atmospheric style of movie palace (the Dallas Majestic (1921), the Indiana Theatre (Terre Haute, 1922) and the Orpheum Theatre). In 1984, it was given to the Orpheum Performing Arts Centre, Ltd., a non-profit corporation created to the preserve, restore and utilize the theatre. Originally designed with 1,700 seats, it now seats 1,281.

Reviewed by
Guy H.

January 20, 2021

Who doesn't love an old Theater. The Orpheum in Wichita Kansas is one of the few well preserved theaters of it's type. It's amazing how all the one star features add up to five stars! Seats-... Read more

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Nancy C.

November 16, 2022

The theatre is beautiful but it needs some renovations. We sat in the balcony, and if you are tall like we are, I highly do not recommend. There was 2 inches for my legs, I'm not even kidding. If... Read more

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Honest Reviewer W.

March 22, 2022

What a beautiful venue in Wichita. We are so fortunate to have the Orpheum here. I was headed there last week on a beautiful evening and I caught a smell that was horrific. It was a dog feces... Read more

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