Orpheum Theater (Phoenix, Arizona)

 theatre, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, 1927_construction, Mission Revival (architecture)

After 12 years, $14 million and an incredible amount of perseverance, the historic Orpheum Theatre has been renovated for "adaptive reuse," restoring as much of its visible splendor as possible, while retrofitting it as a modern theatre capable of handling anything Broadway sends its way. And its marquee at Second Avenue and Adams Street again announces the names of first class productions, drawing thousands of people to a vibrant downtown venue.

The Orpheum is operated by the City of Phoenix Stages Division, which also runs Symphony Hall and the Symphony Hall Terrace. Friends of the Orpheum provide educational and restoration support through volunteer and fundraising programs.

www.orpheum-theater.com/orpheum_theater_phoenix.php

The Orpheum Theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Built: 1927
Architect: Lescher & Mahoney (Phoenix, AZ)
Architectural style: Mission Revival
Areas of significance: Commerce; Performing Arts
Area: less than 1 acre
Date added to NRHP: 9/4/1985
Other designations: part of the Phoenix Commercial Multiple Resource Area; one of the Phoenix Points of Pride; Phoenix Historic Property Register