The Orpheum SoireePhotography by Mark Ramirez The Orpheum’s largest fundraiser of the year was filled with lots of razzle dazzle! The exclusive party was inspired by the musical Chicago, coming to the Orpheum April 4-9, 2023. This was the first Soiree since 2019, and it was a roaring good time as guests enjoyed specialty themed cocktails on the historic stage, …
Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Homecoming
Mighty Wurlitzer Organ HomecomingThe Orpheum TheatreAfter over a year of undergoing a complete restoration in Chicago, the Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ returned to Memphis. In conjunction with the Orpheum’s 92nd birthday, the theatre held a free concert on November 19 hosted by Orpheum President and CEO Brett Batterson. The evening featured local Historian and Organist Vincent Astor and Orpheum …
Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards
Orpheum High School Musical Theatre AwardsA Virtual CelebrationOn June 22nd, The Orpheum hosted their first-ever virtual celebration of the best of the Mid-South’s high school musical theatre. The annual awards show was a way to bring together hundreds of students from all over the region to celebrate their accomplishments, share their talents and collaborate with one another in the virtual …
Orpheum Soiree
Orpheum SoireeThe Orpheum stage was the perfect setting for more than 700 guests to enter a colorful candy wonderland of pure imagination at the Orpheum Soiree held November 15 at the beautiful, iconic theatre in downtown Memphis. Guests enjoyed bidding at auction, dining, and dancing the night away The soiree served as the Orpheum’s largest fundraiser, raising nearly $300,000. to …
Soiree in the Spotlight
The Orpheum’s signature event was reimagined as the new Soiree in the Spotlight gala event. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the Halloran Centre to begin the evening, then moved the Orpheum Theatre for bidding on great auction items, dinner, and dancing on the stage. Photography by Mark O. Ramirez