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    Orpheum Theater

    3.7 (90 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM

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    "Dane Cook... pay per view, 20 minutes!"
    Angela S.

    I absolutely love the historic and nostalgic beauty that lies outside and within the walls of the Orpheum! No matter where you sit, you have an impeccable view of the stage. It feels so small and cozy without feeling crowded or stuffy. Drink prices are typical concert/fair prices. Several bars to choose from. Only downfall is restrooms are downstairs.

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    Elizabeth B.

    We unexpectedly got to see Alex Warren at The Orpheum Theatre while visiting Madison, WI in October and it was absolutely incredible! The venue has a vintage charm with an intimate close feel! Alex's vocals were raw and powerful, and his storytelling had the crowd completely locked in. The Orpheum's staff were kind and organized, and the sound was crystal clear from start to finish. A perfect match between artist and venue unforgettable show - made our trip!

    Liz A.

    Madison has great theaters! This one is historic and beautiful. Our seats for the show got moved due to tech issues. We were moved to 2nd row, which were padded folding chairs. It's a close fit since the chairs are all connected but we loved being so close to our show. Air conditioning was on full blast and I wished for oants instead of my shorts. Bathrooms are downstairs and up stairs.

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    PJ C.

    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 finally enter a building I have walked by hundreds of times over the decades. I was surprised at the ornate detail that has survived. Sure there is peeling paint and obvious spots where plaster is failing but the place is beautiful. Despite having seats in the upper reaches of the upper balcony the sight lines to the stage were quite good. It felt somewhat intimate for its size. The acoustics were decent but not great. The staff was friendly and helpful. The AC on this hot night was almost too cool but really I am not complaining. I would definitely attend a show here again. With some renovations of the tired parts this place would be five stars.

    Mary Z.

    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 bathrooms are small and lines can be long! Definitely a good venue for the right show.

    Chy R.

    You know you're old when you get excited that a concert venue has seats. That's right you heard me, you can have a place to sit during your concert! General admission is usually $25 plus taxes and fees. The beer selections are $7-9 for 16 oz tall boys. They also had regular 12 oz beer on social for $5. They sell snacks too, popcorn, pizza, and chips which is convenient. Oh and they accept credit cards. The bathrooms are clean and in impressive shape considering how old this venue is.

    Tim M.

    My second time at the Orpheum and overall I have had good experiences. I have only been here for music concerts. The outside/inside is pretty classy/they are known for their big sign on the front state street entrance. Once inside, security is very thorough- but I would rather have them more thorough that not! There are many bars on different levels. Alcohol is pricey, but no more pricey then any other type of venue. They will usually fill up your water bottle for free after you purchase the first bottle. The inside is pretty neat from the old chandeliers and curtains- very old school and vintage looking. The music was loud and the video on the projector screen during the concert was clear/easy to see. The general admission is usually set up so that there is a large open area in front of the stage for standing. There are plenty of seats in the back or in the balcony to sit if you would like. The hallways to exit are pretty narrow, which can get to be pretty loud/hot/packed as everyone is trying to exit, but it is usually is pretty quick to leave. There is a merchandise table usually up front, and there is a coat check as well.

    Black Lives Matter over the Orpheum
    Dontrell L.

    A performance arts Mecca and a theatre worth having the community behind them. Once Covid clears, I'll be one of the first reserved to see the rally of productions

    Yeah. Orpheum night out. Thanks to the  stranger who gave us free tics
    Dave S.

    Got free tics while walking down state street on st. Paddys day for a band called "walk off the earth". I believe thats kyrie Irvings favorite band (he thinks the earth is flat). I digress. Place is old and kinda run down. Band was ok. Free made them even better. Wouldn't pay top dollar to see a band here but im spoiled living in the 414 with all the amazing venues but hey, free is free so its all good Orpheum

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    Melissa C.

    Executive Summary: good venue for music/performances downtown. Alcohol available on site. Restrooms are tucked away in the basement and are on the small side but are clean and in decent repair. As with everywhere downtown, plan to park in a nearby ramp and walk to the venue. I visited the Orpheum for the first time in February for the Postmodern Juke Box show. Great show, good venue. We were on the lower level towards the back. Visibility was good from our seats. Acoustics were good as well. For an older venue accessibility to these seats was decent. One of our group members walks with a cane and she was able to navigate the main aisles just fine. The stairs to the upper level and down to the lower level restrooms are more of a challenge. I didn't notice if they had elevator access for those with limited mobility. Something I'll watch for next time. Although given the historic age of the building I wouldn't be surprised if such services are not available. I did not partake of a beverage but they had a main bar as you walk in the entrance and two side bars inside the actual auditorium on ground level. I didn't explore the upper levels so not sure what beverage opportunities exist above ground floor. Seems like drinks were mostly in the $10 and up range. A bit pricey maybe but you're paying for the convenience of a bar at a theater/performance venue so not unexpected. Restrooms are located downstairs and are a little tight, as I would expect in a building this age. They were clean and in decent repair though so they're doing the best they can.

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    There was a line to get in but that was because of the metal detectors. It went quick and had no problems once we got in.

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    Ask the Community - Orpheum Theater

    I just got VIP PIT seats to a show but I am not seeing this listed on any of the seating charts I've googled. Do they even exist?

    Hi Carolyn - VIP PIT is a smaller General Admission section located in front of Standard GA. Please refer to the show specific map on Ticketmaster here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Orpheum-Theater-tickets-Madison/venue/57570. Select "VIP Pit Floor"… Read more

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