It's Been a Privilege
When I became Board President of FOTOT five years ago, I hoped that we could help increase the public awareness of the Orpheum. To that...
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Over the last months, we lost two people who, in their own way, played a part in the history of the Orpheum Theatre. Pete Knobloch Pete...
The Best is Yet to Come
On January 5, 2019 the Orpheum celebrated its 90th anniversary! As part of the celebration, Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams proclaimed...
Still Mighty at Ninety
On January 5, 2019, the Orpheum Theatre celebrates its 90th birthday! The excitement began in June 1927 when construction began on what...
"Phantom" Comes to the Orpheum
On October 28th, the Valley of the Sun Chapter of the American Theater Organ Society will once again present "Silent Sundays". The...
Gotta Dance
No name has been associated more with the history of the Orpheum than Gene Bumph. Born in Colorado, Bumph came to Phoenix as a young boy....
It’s Wallace & Ladmo ... and yes, Gerald too!
If I ask native Phoenicians, or long-time residents, about Wallace & Ladmo, the first thing I get are smiles, and then remarks like “I...
Special Appearances!
Occasionally, Hollywood studios would hold premiere parties in various sections of the country. They would send the stars of the film to...
They Performed Here! - Part 2
As mentioned in the last Newsletter, the Orpheum would occasionally present “home-grown” talent. And no name was more significant in the...
They Performed Here! - Part 1
Although built as a movie theater, the Orpheum would occasionally have live performances, either in conjunction with a movie, or as a...