Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Capacity: 2203
The Orpheum Theatre, among many constructed by designer B. Marcus Priteca for business owner Alexander Pantages, originally started operations in 1926. The Orpheum has a capacity of 2,197 people. After a prior restoration in the 1970s, the Orpheum experienced a $20 million makeover in 1998 to improve it into a more appropriate venue for Broadway performances. According to the San Francisco Landmarks Preservation Advisory Council, the Orpheum is a regionally classified San Francisco landmark. BroadwaySF owns both the Orpheum and the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco. Robert Nederlander owns this theater production firm. It is located at 1192 Market Street, at Hyde Street & 8th Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.ย
Popular Broadway Musicals staged at the Orpheum Theater
The inaugural play at the rebuilt and extended theater was the Kern/Hammerstein play โShow Boatโ in April 1998.
The theater has been home to a number of Broadway productions, including the long and successful run of staging โWickedโ, from January 27, 2009, to September 10, 2010. On July 12-18, 1976, the Grateful Dead performed six times at this venue. The venue housed Late Night with Conan OโBrien in 2007.ย Bring It On: The Musical,ย Evita,ย Mamma Mia!, andย The Act โย all were performed at the Orpheum ahead of their Broadway debuts.
Seating Plan
Patrons at the Orpheum Theatre may enjoy amazing views of the show and excellent sound from any seat in the house. This is owing to the structureโs superb architecture. There is indeed a place for all at Orpheum Theatre, which offers a variety of seating options at a selection of rates. Kindly keep in mind that, with very few exclusions, the right-hand side of the Orpheum Theatre is even-numbered while the left is odd-numbered, as has been the case in most theaters.ย
Parking facilities
The Orpheum Theatre is ideally located for parking and has a variety of parking choices with several facilities in the neighborhood. Reservation parking could be available, as per the respective parking operators. It is recommended, however, that you contact the institution for further details. If you are unable to secure a place, it would be best that you arrive early for your event to minimize disruptions and overcrowding.
BroadwaySF
BroadwaySF is the Bay Areaโs leading theatrical entertainment organization. Theyโre known for hosting live events at San Franciscoโs most exclusive locations. BroadwaySF features new Broadway successes, Broadway cast performances, pre-Broadway debuts, and exclusive events which represent the high end of the national theater industry.ย
New shows
Orpheum Teater plans to stage the classic Broadway Musicalย My Fair Ladyย in November 2021. Tickets will go on sale live at their website.ย
Hadestown
Come on out to the SF Orpheum Theatre and enjoy the Broadway Musical sensation Hadestown. Hadestown is live in San Francisco and there are tickets available for all shows. Find the seats you want and check out the Orpheum Theatre seating chart. Buy today with discount prices.