Orpheum Theater, Omaha
The Orpheum Theater is located at 409 South 16th Street and hosts programs best served by a more theatrical setting, including the Broadway Across America-Omaha series and Opera Omaha. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 2,600-seat proscenium theater was originally built in 1927 as a vaudeville house after John A. Creighton, a local philanthropist, donated a large amount of money towards its construction. It was a movie theater from the 1940s through 1975, when it received a $2 million renovation.
The Orpheum underwent a $10 million renovation in 2002. In 2004, the Orpheum Theater Skylink was added for increased convenience and accessibility to the Orpheum. The 200-foot-long elevated, enclosed and climate-controlled walkway connects the OPPD parking garage to the Orpheum Theater.
The Orpheum underwent a $10 million renovation in 2002. In 2004, the Orpheum Theater Skylink was added for increased convenience and accessibility to the Orpheum. The 200-foot-long elevated, enclosed and climate-controlled walkway connects the OPPD parking garage to the Orpheum Theater.
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Sight Name: Orpheum Theater
Sight Location: Omaha, USA (See walking tours in Omaha)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Omaha, USA (See walking tours in Omaha)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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