Orpheum Theater

I’ve been wanting to visit the Orpheum for a long long time! I finally found a friend to drag along to a show with me (Dirty Dancing) and it didn’t disappoint. The interior is simply gorgeous, the staff very helpful, the show was wonderful. I thought it was also really cool that the snacks (though expensive) went along with the theme of the show. I picked up a Diet Coke and bag of watermelon sugars for close to $ 10! I’ll be back. Parking was also not hard to find.

THE place to see a live show of any sort in Omaha. You can easily get lost in the beauty and grandeur of the theater but the sound and world class performances quickly bring back to the stage which is easily viewed every sight line. Would continue to renew season tickets just to enjoy the relaxing seats and the feeling of Broadway in the Midwest.

Beautiful venue for seeing touring Broadway shows. Love the historic charm.

Always love going to events at this classic, beautiful venue.

When I came here for the first time it was for Phantom Of The Opera. And this beautiful historic theater made you feel as though you stepped back in time right into the show itself! It made the experience so much more of an experience and so much more memorable!!!
I was in awe of the architecture of the building and how well maintained it was!!! The pride they put into keeping up this historic building is apparent!
The show was AMAZING!!! And the fact that the theater looked the part immersed you into the story even more! I can’t wait to see another show!

A classic performing arts theater, this grand 1927 building makes attending an event a memorable occasion. EVen with a packed house, proficient ushers keep things moving smoothly. I always enjoy the old building as much as the performance. There are lots and a ramp for parking. Long live the Orpheum. Omaha is lucky to have her.

I’ve only been here once, but I was blown away. I felt like I had traveled back in time and was about to watch the assassination of President Lincoln. That’s probably a terrible quality but the «old time» feel is what I’m talking about. Also, this place is rather small so I don’t think you’d have a bad seat in the entire building, that being said I was in the 8^th row.
I saw Alton Brown here on Oct. 30^th, 2014. The staff were very kind to me. In-​fact, prior to the show I had met AB outside the theater and decided to see if they had better seats available. My ticket was for grand tier 1^st row. They happened to have 1 seat open up in the 8^th row in the main area. I told her it was for my birthday and they made an exception to upgrade my ticket and all I had to pay was the difference, which they were half off on the day of the show. On top of that, AB signed my old ticket and they let me keep it, even though they were suppose to take it. She told me they don’t do this usually so it was a special thing. Well they helped make a birthday celebration even better.
The theater was very clean, including the bathrooms, and I have no real complaints. Even the temperature during the performance was spot on.
Did I mention how beautiful this place is? Really stunning. I’ve gone to shows in different cities but I think our theater takes the cake.
When I get more money/​something interesting comes to town, I will definitely go!

Beautiful venue, and a great atmosphere to take in a show. This is definitely a wonderful old building that has been restored top to bottom. I have seen quite a few shows here, both main floor and balcony levels. All of the seats we have had, offered good views of the stage. They offer bar service before and during intermission, and it is not too overpriced seeing you are a captive audience.
The only downsides to the place are that the seating is tight, so it is not the most comfortable experience while taking in a show. The bathrooms are also few and far between, so maybe go easy on the drinks before the show, because expect a looong line at intermission.
Other than that, the place really is pretty gorgeous inside, and is a great part of downtown. Definitely the place to go if you want a little culture in your life from time to time…

I saw Wicked. It was the best musical I have ever seen. I can not tell you how much I enjoyed the performance.

Saw wicked here last weekend. Since I’m new to town this was my first visit. They had lots of merch tables so there was no wait on that. They had lots of bars open for that matter as well. The space is really cool. It had a baroque, adorned look that would make you feel pretty classy even if you were in flip flops. Intermission and leaving got a little claustrophobic. I’m a little on the tall side (6“0) and I was having trouble sitting comfortably without my legs hitting the chair in front of me. I really enjoyed myself and would definitely return.

I’ve been to the Orphuem Theater a few times for:
–Beauty and the Beast — Broadway
–The Lion King — Broadway
–Blue October Acoustic Concert
–Wicked — Broadway
The décor is very nice with huge chandeliers above as you walk into the main lobby.
I went and saw Wicked this past weekend and the show was great. But if you sit on the second floor balcony, (Loge), you may not be able to see the top of the stage. My wife and I sat in center Loge, first row and we were unable to see the dragon at the top of the stage. If there was something actually going on at the top of the stage and we weren’t able to see it, ($ 90 a ticket), I would have asked to be seated somewhere else.
Overall, the experience at the Orpheum is always great. The décor is really neat to see and the service is always pleasant and easy to deal with.

The Orpehum Theatre is Omaha’s version of a mini Broadway. It’s certainly one of the city’s treasures. Th exterior and interior of the building are magnificent with it’s glimmering chandeliers and it’s ornamental ceiling and walls. Not only are the shows incredible, but the inside of the building is an experience in itself.
i’ve been coming to the Orpheum Theatre since I was a little girl. I’ve seen ballet, gone on field trips, and dance recitals. The Orpheum also houses large opera and musical numbers. If you are a fan of musical theatre or any theatre at all, definitely check this out!
I’ve been to
–Bright Eyes Concert
–Beauty and the Beast
–The Lion King
— Wicked.
I will keep adding to the list!
One gripe: If you sit on the second or third center balcony, you may not be able to see the top of the stage. Example: We sat second balcony first row in the center, we were unable to see the dragon at the top of the stage.

The Orpheum Theater is a great treasure for Omaha to claim as its’ own. The facility puts on great shows. We’ve seen The Lion King, Sister Act and Bill Cosby. They’ve all been extremely good.
The inside of the theater is ornately detailed with several large chandeliers throughout the facility which are a pleasure to look upon.
Seating is not overly cramped unless you are sitting next to the railing in the Grand Tier or Balcony. The seats there are exceptionally tight and have less room than an airline seat. Avoid these seats if at all possible.
Ushers are very helpful and friendly.
It is very easy to park in the OPPD Garage just across the street from the theater. Cost is 6 dollars. You can then use the «Skylink» to walk across straight into the theater easily avoiding traffic on the street and not being exposed to the elements.
An overall great experience.

With historic charm and a prime downtown location the Orpheum Theater is a real class act and for decades acted as Omaha’s premier venue for fine arts. While overall it might pale slightly to the modern sheen of the nearby Holland Performing Arts Center, the Orpheum still holds its own as a great place to watch the opera, listen to a concert, catch an off Broadway production, etc.
Let’s see, how many wonderful — and weird — concerts/​productions have I seen here? Here are a few I remember off the top of my head:
–Wilco and Andrew Bird
–Morrissey
–Plenty of recent Opera Omaha productions (Agrippina, Bluebeard’s Castle, The Magic Flute)
–Ross Perot back in the ‘90s
–Sigur Ros (delayed due to a tornado)
–Jimi Hendrix tribute
In all, the Orpheum and the Holland Center actually compliment one another, helping to expand the cultural landscape of Omaha — exactly what they were both built to do.

This theater is really a great asset to the city of Omaha. It offers that old school flare with amazing detail and a fun night out all at the same time!
The drinks are priced about $ 5, seems like the concessions are cash only.
Over the years I have sat in a variety of seats and really haven’t found a bad one yet. I am very excited about the upcoming schedule of shows and look forward to many more fun nights out!
Also, parking at OPPD building was very affordable, only $ 6 and offers a covered walkway/​bridge to access the theater. Great little asset since we have unpredictable weather pretty often.

If you love musicals, you have probably already been to the Orpheum. This is where all the touring productions come to and is the one of the best music venue’s in town (sorry but the Holland’s acoustics just have this place beat).
Of the many musicals I have seen here (Wicked, Rock of Ages, Spamalot, Book of Mormon, Billy Elliot, and Lion King) this venue has been great for them all. Parking is not the easiest around here, so make sure to be early when you are coming to a show, and know that there are plenty of lots and street parking around so the OPPD lot is not your only choice.
One big plus about this place, they let you bring drinks to your seats. There is nothing quite like drinking a wells gin and tonic through a cocktail straw while watching high quality entertainment. Watch out for drinking too many of those though, bathroom lines get pretty long especially at intermission, and it isn’t easy knocking all the people out of your way to get to a stall.
Coat check is in the lower level, and I highly suggest it. Not having your coat with you saves precious inches with those lovely old fashioned and on the small seats.

I love old buildings. This place has beautiful wood work and has a nice feeling about it no matter what play or musical or what not that you are seeing. It is like stepping back in time when you visit this place.

The Orpheum always has great shows coming to it and the theater is wonderful. You can park across the street and use the sky walk if you don’t want to go outside! It’s just great! I’ve seen everything from Clifford the Big Red Dog to Norah Jones there. It works for everything. It’s quite beautiful inside and there’s never a huge line for the women’s bathroom if you are willing to walk to the basement.

Ohhhh the Orpheum Theater. You are a wonderful treat. I’ve seen countless musicals here, as a young school child on field trips of yesterday such as the Nutcracker, and others. More recently we had checked out the superstar of all superstars. Jesus Christ Superstar. It was really far out!
I’ve seen a traveling tribute to Jimi Hendrix, and it was amazing. We had floor seats, and we couldn’t even carry a conversation, let alone hear what each of us was saying. There were speakers upon speakers stacked up for our musical enjoyment.
Most recently, I had seen comedian Daniel Tosh, of Comedy Central’s Tosh.0. It was a fantastic place to see a stand up comedian, as there is not a bad seat in the house.
They do have cash bars at the Orpheum, however, depending on the usher that you walk by, going into the theater, you may or may not be able to take your drink with you.
After seeing musicals, concerts, comedians, and rock-​operas, I would be happy to recommend to anyone traveling from a distance to see their favorite musical act, to come to the Orpheum.

The Orpheum is the standard by which all other theaters are measured to me. This Omaha staple is where I saw my very first orchestral concerts, musicals and ballets. It’s where I had my high school graduation, and the location for Broadway Across America (among many other events). Plus, it’s got all that wonderful history (built in 1927).
The ornate luxury, the beautiful detail with modern convenience (skyway parking!)… it gives me that warm fuzzy feeling that I’ve really arrived in life when I go to a show at the Orpheum. The only slight downfall is that in 1927 people were apparently half the size they are now, so squeezing between people while they’re sitting is nearly impossible… but what are you gonna do? That slight hassle is more than worth it.