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Orpheum Theatre

Orpheum Theatre

Music Venue, Concert Hall, and Rock Club
Downtown Boston, Boston
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6.9/10
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    Emily Y.
    "Tickets for House of Blues & the Paradise also sold here"(2 Tips)
    Dan R.
    "the shaking balcony is frightening, but the view is awesome."(4 Tips)
    Christina
    "Great views even from the balcony."(2 Tips)
    Patrick P.
    "Beer prices are a bit crazy so have a few before you arrive!!!"(5 Tips)
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  • Patrick P.heart icon on user image
    Patrick PeaseNovember 21, 2014
    Great venue for shows, no bad seats in the house and it's beautiful from floor to ceiling. Beer prices are a bit crazy so have a few before you arrive!!!
  • Music Drives Us
    Music Drives UsMarch 21, 2013
    One of the oldest theaters in USA, it was built in 1852 & originally known as the Boston Music Hall. It was converted for use as a vaudeville theater in 1900 & renamed in 1906 as The Orpheum Theater!
  • Jonathan B.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan BlackburnMay 13, 2015
    Acoustics are great in this Historic Theater. Great place to catch a concert.
  • Josh W.heart icon on user image
    Josh WardellOctober 24, 2018
    It always gets insanely hot. Try to get seats on the bottom floor, and make sure you can remove layers of clothes
  • Jamie F.
    Jamie FergusonFebruary 24, 2019
    Check their schedule early as they have a variety of acts all year round.
  • Tom O.
    Tom ODecember 7, 2012
    They have 16oz cans of Narraganset, B-Light, and Heineken for $6 at the bar towards the back on the right in the lobby. Best deal on booze in the house.
  • Aliheart icon on user image
    AliJanuary 23, 2018
    It’s old and rundown. And the balcony seats are specially uncomfortable. But I like it. And they have some nice events there.
  • Jessica B.
    Jessica BairdSeptember 15, 2013
    If you are taller than 5'2" be careful.. There is NO leg room in the balcony. But the old feel of the theatre is awesome!
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BiglowMay 7, 2018
    This is an older theater so the seats are fairly small with very limited leg room.
  • Timothy T.
    Timothy TannerFebruary 3, 2013
    Be prepared to stand throughout the concert. Most people are. The seating is tight. Not much elbow room. There is a concession stand in the lobby. The venue is up close and personal.
  • Derek K.
    Derek KDecember 10, 2011
    FYI...don't mess with the staff! They've been working here since the dawn of time...and they DON'T care about your plight, show, or safety as they throw you into the back alley!
  • Stephanieheart icon on user image
    StephanieNovember 2, 2015
    Nice theater, but weirdly placed bars and bathrooms make them inconvenient to get to.
  • Kate M.
    Kate MyersMay 18, 2011
    Anyone notice how crazy/scary the ushers are here? Even when you return to your seat you get the f-bomb dropped on you and you get interrogated...
  • Jessicaheart icon on user image
    JessicaMarch 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Sit in the middle for the best sound, lacks on the sides.
  • Christinaheart icon on user image
    ChristinaOctober 7, 2018
    Great views even from the balcony.
  • Derek K.
    Derek KDecember 9, 2011
    Don' even think of messing with the bouncers or staff...they've been here since the dawn of time and don't care about your plight or show!
  • Laura X.
    Laura XNovember 8, 2011
    Buy your tickets here for Paradise and House of Blues events instead of through Ticketmaster, theres no fees!
  • Jeremy K.
    Jeremy KrantzSeptember 5, 2014
    Overpriced drinks and a questionable structural integrity... Welcome to the Orpheum! Don't forget to pre-game to save big bucks
  • Lisa
    LisaMarch 25, 2013
    Such a lovely old building... Small seats though
  • Miss Tiffie ❤ D.heart icon on user image
    Miss Tiffie ❤ DeeApril 4, 2014
    best guy ever
  • Dan R.
    Dan RovetoSeptember 24, 2011
    the shaking balcony is frightening, but the view is awesome.
  • Rob S.
    Rob SSeptember 28, 2013
    Consider shrinking. Seats are not made for adults born after 1920.
  • Al S.
    Al SAugust 31, 2010
    Do unsavory things in the shadows while listening to one of your favorite bands play live. Yes, that's me.
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan M.December 7, 2011
    Good shows, nice acoustics, but the place is a shithole.
  • Kelly H.
    Kelly HoekstraApril 13, 2012
    Make sure the person in front of u doesn't have an Afro if u wanna see the show
  • Adam D.heart icon on user image
    Adam DeleoMarch 7, 2022
    So nostalgic
  • Jenna B.
    Jenna BaezMarch 12, 2011
    Saw Hillsong United! What a show! Next time they're in town, see them!
  • Matthew G.
    Matthew GrimesNovember 23, 2011
    The coors light tastes like laundry detergent. Lovely.
  • Emily Y.
    Emily YeagerAugust 18, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Tickets for House of Blues & the Paradise also sold here
  • Sara B.
    Sara BrodyOctober 23, 2010
    Don't set your $10 beer down on the floor. You will spill it. The isles are way too narrow and even if you're not dancing, it'll end up in a sad, sad puddle around you feet.
  • Sarah B.
    Sarah BrooksDecember 6, 2010
    Gorgeous antique feel. My first "sit down" concert.
  • Jackie
    JackieOctober 20, 2010
    Drink before you get here. $12 for a 24 ounce PBR.
  • Bridget G.
    Bridget GravelNovember 24, 2012
    The staff is miserable!!
  • Jeff B.
    Jeff BredbennerMay 31, 2011
    Always a good show..
  • fc
    fcDecember 3, 2010
    See a Miracle on Tremont St.
  • Mark G.
    Mark GelaidesMay 18, 2011
    Beer is expensive. Smuggle instead.
  • Chris C.
    Chris CebelenskiMay 20, 2010
    Pat metheny rocks here...
  • Chris C.
    Chris CollinsNovember 12, 2010
    Beer is WAY overpriced.
  • Thomas W.
    Thomas WiggSeptember 23, 2009
    sit next to old people and make friends
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