Have you ever wondered what made Memphis’ grande dame theater tick? On April 29 you can find out, while helping to keep the place going.
“The Orpheum Theatre Group is taking a creative, new approach to the virtual fundraiser,” says Orpheum Theatre’s president and CEO Brett Batterson. “The Hidden Orpheum uses the virtual space as an opportunity to showcase parts of the Orpheum people never see when they are visiting the venue in person. This is a fresh, exciting way to welcome Memphis and beyond into the inner workings of our historic building.”
The Hidden Orpheum is a streaming event where you can hear the untold stories of the great old theater at the foot of Beale Street, which has played host to thousands of performers, musicians, Broadway shows, and much more over the years. There will also be opportunities to bid on unique bits of Memphis stage history. Best of all, you can get a cocktail recipe or, with the VIP ticket, you can replicate the swanky Orpheum party experience at home with a custom, locally made charcuterie board and bottle of wine!
Like all the performing arts venues, the Orpheum is struggling to stay afloat until large-scale, in-person events are safe again. This unique, historic event is a great chance to help keep Memphis culture alive. Here’s a link to the announcement video, and a little video tour of the beautiful theater to whet your appetite.
