Orpheum Theater

New Orleans


Built back in 1918, this Beaux Arts beauty is a grand-dame theater that has undergone many incarnations – vaudeville stage, movie house etc – and is now the home of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. It also hosts a ton of gigs and performances – it's a popular spot for visiting artists, who love the restored glory of this venue.


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