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The 2020 Anniversary Film Series kicks off next Thursday, January 16 with the quotably absurd and absurdly quotable cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Take in one or two films, or come to all 12! Individual tickets to all events in the series are on sale now at Select-A-Seat. PLUS! We've extended the Buy One, Get One 50% Off deal on series passes through January 16.

What makes our series special? We offer activities and games with opportunities to win prizes before most events in the series, we serve Knolla's Pizza by the slice, and we create special themed cocktails and snacks for each movie. Nothing beats the communal experience of enjoying a movie on the big screen with a theater full of fellow film fans.

Blues rockers and Midwest mainstays the Terry Quiett Band are thrilled to debut their new EP Truth & Intent, the first new music from them in six years. This album of all new original songs features their soulful take on modern blues with a rock-n-roll heart. 

Terry reunites with his original power trio of Rodney “Shotgun” Baker and Rev. Aaron Underwood for the first time since live at the Orpheum album that was recorded in 2012. This will be the only performance in Wichita for 2020, so you won’t want to miss this show and a chance to get the limited edition EP Truth & Intent.

Special guest Brody Buster's One Man Band opens the show.

Tickets: $18 Advance, $25 Advance + Album***
$23 Day of Show

Blues rockers and Midwest mainstays the Terry Quiett Band are thrilled to debut their new EP Truth & Intent, the first new music from them in six years. This album of all new original songs features their soulful take on modern blues with a rock-n-roll heart. 

Terry reunites with his original power trio of Rodney “Shotgun” Baker and Rev. Aaron Underwood for the first time since live at the Orpheum album that was recorded in 2012. This will be the only performance in Wichita for 2020, so you won’t want to miss this show and a chance to get the limited edition EP Truth & Intent.

Special guest Brody Buster's One Man Band opens the show.

Tickets: $18 Advance, $25 Advance + Album***
$23 Day of Show

Tickets are on sale today for the world premiere of “God Save the Wings,” a feature-length documentary about the indoor soccer team that meshed Wichita’s sports, social and pop culture scenes in the 1980s.

Many former Wings stars from all over are expected to attend, including Mike Dowler, Kim Roentved, Andy Chapman, Kevin Kewley, Terry Nicholl, Terry Rowe, Chico Borja, Victor Moreland, Ian Fairbrother, Larry Inlow and coach Roy Turner. Also in attendance will be the five-person filmmaking team who created the documentary. 

A limited number of tickets to the pre-show VIP party will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, early access to seat selection, and an hour to mingle with the players who helped make Wichita a major league city.

Tickets: $10 Advance / $13 Day of Event

Meet the Knights Who Say "Ni!" and watch out for The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog, our 2020 Anniversary Film Series kicks off with the quotably absurd and absurdly quotable cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 

Doors open at 6 p.m. Be sure to arrive early to grab a slice of Knolla's Pizza at concessions and a themed cocktail at the bar. We'll also be looking for a few audience members to join us on stage for a fun game prior to the movie.

Tickets: $7 General Admission / $6 Students, Seniors & Military

As the new year began, we decide to take a look back at all that was accomplished at your Orpheum Theatre in 2019 – all the great shows, all the fun films, and all the wonderful community engagement that transpired in the theatre over the last year. We do it all for you, but we also do it because of you. None of this could have happened without the thousands of patrons who walked through the doors, and the many donors who stepped up to support us philanthropically through the Friends of the Orpheum program.

Because of you, last year alone, we:

• Hosted 85 total events, including 10 sell outs
• Kept programming diverse and enriching, with live music, comedy, plays, films, parties, public tours, and more
• Welcomed 56,000 people through our doors
• Provided hundreds of free tickets to local students and local families serving our country in the military
• Installed new aisle lighting in the balcony and executed needed repairs to the canopy under the iconic marquee

We had so much fun at last year's ICT Lip Sync Battle, we're doing it again on Thursday, April 30! 

Are you a karaoke superstar? Air guitar master? Do you love singing into your hairbrush? If so, apply to be a 2020 ICT Lip Sync Battle contestant! You could perform on our stage, and help raise money for the historic Orpheum Theatre.

To be considered, email a short bio with your contact information to  hannah@wichitaorpheum.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, February 24.

Modeled after Spike TV’s hit show “Lip Sync Battle”, the event will feature six local contestants performing with lip sync and dance to songs of their choice. A panel of celebrity judges will determine who will advance to a final round and ultimately win.

Tickets to attend this fun, annual fundraising event go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16 through Select-A-Seat.  

We had so much fun at last year's ICT Lip Sync Battle, we're doing it again on Thursday, April 30! 

Are you a karaoke superstar? Air guitar master? Do you love singing into your hairbrush? If so, apply to be a 2020 ICT Lip Sync Battle contestant! You could perform on our stage, and help raise money for the historic Orpheum Theatre.

To be considered, email a short bio with your contact information to  hannah@wichitaorpheum.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, February 24.

Modeled after Spike TV’s hit show “Lip Sync Battle”, the event will feature six local contestants performing with lip sync and dance to songs of their choice. A panel of celebrity judges will determine who will advance to a final round and ultimately win.

Tickets to attend this fun, annual fundraising event go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16 through Select-A-Seat.  

Tickets are on sale today for the world premiere of “God Save the Wings,” a feature-length documentary about the indoor soccer team that meshed Wichita’s sports, social and pop culture scenes in the 1980s.

Many former Wings stars from all over are expected to attend, including Mike Dowler, Kim Roentved, Andy Chapman, Kevin Kewley, Terry Nicholl, Terry Rowe, Chico Borja, Victor Moreland, Ian Fairbrother, Larry Inlow and coach Roy Turner. Also in attendance will be the five-person filmmaking team who created the documentary. 

A limited number of tickets to the pre-show VIP party will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, early access to seat selection, and an hour to mingle with the players who helped make Wichita a major league city.

Tickets: $10 Advance / $13 Day of Event

Meet the Knights Who Say "Ni!" and watch out for The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog, our 2020 Anniversary Film Series kicks off with the quotably absurd and absurdly quotable cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 

Doors open at 6 p.m. Be sure to arrive early to grab a slice of Knolla's Pizza at concessions and a themed cocktail at the bar. We'll also be looking for a few audience members to join us on stage for a fun game prior to the movie.

Tickets: $7 General Admission / $6 Students, Seniors & Military

The 2020 Anniversary Film Series kicks off next Thursday, January 16 with the quotably absurd and absurdly quotable cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Take in one or two films, or come to all 12! Individual tickets to all events in the series are on sale now at Select-A-Seat. PLUS! We've extended the Buy One, Get One 50% Off deal on series passes through January 16.

What makes our series special? We offer activities and games with opportunities to win prizes before most events in the series, we serve Knolla's Pizza by the slice, and we create special themed cocktails and snacks for each movie. Nothing beats the communal experience of enjoying a movie on the big screen with a theater full of fellow film fans.

As the new year began, we decide to take a look back at all that was accomplished at your Orpheum Theatre in 2019 – all the great shows, all the fun films, and all the wonderful community engagement that transpired in the theatre over the last year. We do it all for you, but we also do it because of you. None of this could have happened without the thousands of patrons who walked through the doors, and the many donors who stepped up to support us philanthropically through the Friends of the Orpheum program.

Because of you, last year alone, we:

• Hosted 85 total events, including 10 sell outs
• Kept programming diverse and enriching, with live music, comedy, plays, films, parties, public tours, and more
• Welcomed 56,000 people through our doors
• Provided hundreds of free tickets to local students and local families serving our country in the military
• Installed new aisle lighting in the balcony and executed needed repairs to the canopy under the iconic marquee

'That Golden Girls Show!' is a brand-new show that parodies classic Golden Girls moments - with puppets!

Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down. From Sophia's get-rich-quick schemes, to Rose's tales from St Olaf, Blanche's insatiable hunt for men and the Fountain of Youth, and Dorothy's daily struggle to make sense of her life.

Tickets: $33.50, $38.50, $43.50, $68.50

Enjoy a special evening with CMA and Grammy award-winning country artist, Travis Tritt. Experience this rare opportunity featuring the multi-platinum artist in an intimate solo-acoustic setting where his powerful voice and his guitar are the subject of the spotlight.

This show is very close to sold out, a few limited seats remain.

'That Golden Girls Show!' is a brand-new show that parodies classic Golden Girls moments - with puppets!

Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down. From Sophia's get-rich-quick schemes, to Rose's tales from St Olaf, Blanche's insatiable hunt for men and the Fountain of Youth, and Dorothy's daily struggle to make sense of her life.

Tickets: $33.50, $38.50, $43.50, $68.50

Enjoy a special evening with CMA and Grammy award-winning country artist, Travis Tritt. Experience this rare opportunity featuring the multi-platinum artist in an intimate solo-acoustic setting where his powerful voice and his guitar are the subject of the spotlight.

This show is very close to sold out, a few limited seats remain.

We''ve?announced updates to all of our March and April events, and a few in May as well. We know it''s hard to keep up with everything, so here''s the full list of rescheduled and postponed events as of March 30, 2020. We appreciate your patience as we learn to navigate the coming weeks. The show *will* go on.

?RESCHEDULED EVENTS:
?One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - New Date: Thursday, May 7
Beatles vs Stones: A Musical Showdown - New Date: Sunday, May 24
Gridiron 2020 - New Dates: Thursday, October 1 & Friday, October 2
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story - New Date: Friday, November 6
NAACP Centennial Celebration - New Date: Saturday, June 13
MasterChef Junior Live! - New Date: Thursday, November 5
Theresa Caputo - New Date: Sunday, October 4 at 3pm (new start time)
Bert Kreischer - New Date: Thursday, September 24
Lindsey Buckingham - New Date: Tuesday, August 4

POSTPONED EVENTS:
God Save the Wings Encore Screening (New Date TBD)
The Apartment?- 2020 Anniversary Film Series (New Date TBD)
Terry Quiett Band (Postponed indefinitely)

As event updates come in, ticket holders for all of the affected shows should receive an email with show-specific details, but in general:

• ?Patrons should hold onto their tickets which will be valid for new show dates.
• In most cases, if you are unable to attend a rescheduled date, refunds are available until two business days after the original event date. To initiate the refund process, patrons will need to contact Select-A-Seat through their?Contact Form?or by emailing?info@selectaseat.com. Please allow up to 72 to hours for a response.
• For any show that is cancelled outright, refunds for credit card purchases will be automatic; those who purchased at the Box Office with cash will need to contact Select-A-Seat through the methods outlined above.???

Just a few more days to place your order for Orpheum merch. Want a cool Orpheum tee? Need to get ready for fall with a new hoodie? How about a stylish tote bag? We''ve got you covered! Now you can proudly wear our iconic marquee, knowing your purchase helped support the Orpheum Recovery Fund. But don''t wait,?the Bonfire merch store closes at 11:59 p.m. this Friday, August 14.

??*all shirts available up to 2XL, limited styles up to 4XL*??

It''s been said the Orpheum Alive! concert series is "worth checking out for a view of the Orpheum you'll not get anywhere else,"?and we've been heartened by the response to the series that?kicked off with the incredible Injoy Fountain.?If you haven't seen her amazing show, it''s not too late! Tickets are still available and the?stream runs through Sunday, August 16.?

All three concerts in the series are now available-Terry Quiett Band streams through Saturday, August 22, and Jenny Wood''s concert streams through Sunday, September 6.

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WHAT:?????????? Jim Brickman "Comfort & Joy at Home LIVE!" Virtually
WHEN:????????? Sunday, December 13, 2020, 4:00 PM CT
WHERE:??????? Your couch, your bed, your comfy chair
WHY:???????????? To enjoy a one of a kind personal concert experience
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?with Jim?Brickman and support your local theatre.?

Grammy Nominated Songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with the "Comfort & Joy at Home 2020" Virtual Tour. A portion of each ticket purchased to this LIVE event will be benefit the Orpheum Theatre. Fans and their families can enjoy this unique virtual concert experience from the comfort of home, while supporting the Orpheum Theatre during this challenging time.

Brickman will bring the LIVE concert experience up close and personal by blending yuletide memories and holiday carols with his own hit songs such as, "The Gift," "Sending You A Little Christmas," "Angel Eyes" and "If You Believe." Brickman will warm the hearts of all as sweet sounds of faith and love make spirits bright, bringing family and friends together for anything but a silent night.

Jim Brickman's Christmas tradition continues, with a front row experience like never before. Get your tickets today!

Enjoy a Message from Jim

Tickets Prices:?$40, $75, $125
(Depending on price level, ticket?includes Interactive Zoom Room, Meet & Greets, and Christmas Gifts delivered to your door.)

Our video concert series, Orpheum Alive, continues tonight with the third and final show in the series and we''re thrilled to wrap things up with?Wichita''s beloved?rocker, Jenny Wood.?

In many ways, Jenny helped inspire this project. When the project was just an idea, Jenny came to mind as a local artist with a strong history on the Orpheum stage. We were proud to host her full concert last December and also to feature her as the local opener for national tours with Three Dog Night and Jonny Lang.

Join us "virtually" as we again feature this amazing rock heroine. Hers is definitely a voice that embodies the series title, Orpheum Alive! The concert goes live at 5pm today, and can be viewed anytime, at your convenience, over the next 30 days.

Orpheum Alive! was professionally produced right here in Wichita by Digital Brands. Funding was made possible by a grant from the COVID-19 Connection Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation, with additional support from members of the Orpheum Producers Circle.

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Tickets: $10 Minimum Donation
(all proceeds benefit the Orpheum Recovery Fund)
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You''ve been asking and it''s finally here, Orpheum merchandise is now available at our new Bonfire store. We''re taking orders for the first batch through August 14.

Why now? Proceeds for all orders go towards the Orpheum Recovery Fund, so you can wear our iconic marquee proudly while also supporting your historic theatre''s COVID-19 recovery efforts. There are several logo styles, shirt cuts, and colors available, including a kid''s tee and tote bag.

Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you in person soon,?wearing your?cool new Orpheum swag!
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Earlier this week we announced that we would reopen with a reduced-capacity screening of The Color Purple?as scheduled on?July?16. However, due to the July 8 Sedgwick County public health ordinance, the Orpheum Board of Directors has decided to postpone this event. Once we have the ability to open to large gatherings, we will make plans to reschedule.

Please stay tuned for updates as we work to find the best time to reschedule. All currently held tickets will be honored on the new date. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

We miss you and we look forward to when we can see our fans, supporters, and volunteers once again. Until then, be safe!
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We're all disappointed not to be coming to the Orpheum Theatre for live music, so to fill in the gap while the theatre remains closed to the public, we've created Orpheum Alive!, a video concert series produced right here on our historic stage.

These are not your run-of-the-mill live streams, this series features high quality video sessions, professionally filmed, produced, and edited by Digital Brands, a Wichita-based video production company known for producing superior video content.

Orpheum Alive! includes three concerts from these local favorites:

Injoy Fountain | Friday, July 17
Local powerhouse singer featured on season 17 of The Voice

Terry Quiett Band | Thursday, July 23
Midwest blues rockers, featuring selections from their soon-to-be-released album,?Truth & Intent

Since you can't come to the theatre to enjoy great music in person right now, we hope you'll join us virtually for one - or all - of these upcoming video concerts.?You'll also be supporting your historic Orpheum Theatre, as all proceeds from these three concerts benefit the Orpheum Recovery Fund.?The ticket price for?each concert is a minimum $10 contribution; additional contributions are welcome and encouraged.

Orpheum Alive! is made possible by a grant from the COVID-19 Connection Fund at the?Wichita Community Foundation, with additional support from the members of the Orpheum Producers Circle.

We''ve?announced updates to all of our March and April events, and a few in May as well. We know it''s hard to keep up with everything, so here''s the full list of rescheduled and postponed events as of March 30, 2020. We appreciate your patience as we learn to navigate the coming weeks. The show *will* go on.

?RESCHEDULED EVENTS:
?One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - New Date: Thursday, May 7
Beatles vs Stones: A Musical Showdown - New Date: Sunday, May 24
Gridiron 2020 - New Dates: Thursday, October 1 & Friday, October 2
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story - New Date: Friday, November 6
NAACP Centennial Celebration - New Date: Saturday, June 13
MasterChef Junior Live! - New Date: Thursday, November 5
Theresa Caputo - New Date: Sunday, October 4 at 3pm (new start time)
Bert Kreischer - New Date: Thursday, September 24
Lindsey Buckingham - New Date: Tuesday, August 4

POSTPONED EVENTS:
God Save the Wings Encore Screening (New Date TBD)
The Apartment?- 2020 Anniversary Film Series (New Date TBD)
Terry Quiett Band (Postponed indefinitely)

As event updates come in, ticket holders for all of the affected shows should receive an email with show-specific details, but in general:

• ?Patrons should hold onto their tickets which will be valid for new show dates.
• In most cases, if you are unable to attend a rescheduled date, refunds are available until two business days after the original event date. To initiate the refund process, patrons will need to contact Select-A-Seat through their?Contact Form?or by emailing?info@selectaseat.com. Please allow up to 72 to hours for a response.
• For any show that is cancelled outright, refunds for credit card purchases will be automatic; those who purchased at the Box Office with cash will need to contact Select-A-Seat through the methods outlined above.???

Volunteerism: providing time and skills for the benefit of others rather than for financial benefit.

This week is National Volunteer Week and we would like to dedicate this message to the hardest working volunteers in Wichita - the volunteers at the Orpheum Theatre.

Having spent most of my nonprofit career in the arts sector, I've always been around committed and skilled volunteers. Indeed, nonprofit arts organizations of all types depend upon them. So when I say "the hardest working" it might not be completely objective, but it does come with decades of experience. Orpheum volunteers perform core staffing jobs at all our shows and events. The smiling face of the person who takes your ticket, pours your drink and scoops your popcorn belongs to a volunteer. And that volunteer also arrives early for setup, stays for clean-up, and often even until the last audience member has left the auditorium. They are our on-the-ground staff and truly the only way this nonprofit performing arts center is able to execute 100+ events each year with such a small staff. Because of them, our full-time staff of only six carries the power of 70 people - and more.

Lastly, I'd be remiss not to include a special shout-out to the segment our of volunteers who keep my role as President of the Orpheum from overwhelming me on a daily basis: the Orpheum Board of Directors. At only 11 members, the board is small, but mighty. Their generous financial support is eclipsed only by the donation of their time and talents, all of which make our nonprofit administration hum!

So to all those - at all levels - who give themselves to the historic Orpheum Theatre, we say a very humble but heartfelt "Thank You."

"The value of a volunteer is best measured by the size of their heart." -Anon.

-Diana Gordon, Orpheum President

Wichita: The Air Capital is a new, locally-produced documentary that takes viewers back to the beginning of aviation in our community when the dreams of dare-devil pilots and the dreams of community boosters worked together to make Wichita the place to build airplanes, and make dreams of flying come true for the world. This film, written and produced by KPTS - Channel 8, looks at the history of aviation; what's happening now in our city; and explores what the future holds for Wichita. Join us this Friday?to be the first to see this brand-new film at its world premiere screening.

View Trailer Here

Tickets: $10 General Admission

Who could have imagined 2020 would unfold as it has? Yet here we are, staying home, missing all the great shows that were scheduled to happen on the historic Orpheum stage. But this too shall pass and the show will go on again.?Let's just call this intermission.

While we are dark, we still need funding to keep the lights on and to be ready to re-open. You can help by making a gift now. It doesn't have to be a lot; how about just the amount you might spend if you were at a show, at the bar, merch,?or concession stand? Maybe you'd spend $10 for a concession combo?-?a?large popcorn and two sodas?-?or $24 on a round of beer for you and your friends. Turn your "intermission" purchase into a gift!

Since 1922, the?Orpheum?has stood through many tumultuous periods in our history. What we do now will make the difference when we re-open the doors and welcome everyone back to the historic Orpheum Theatre.?Many thanks!

#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 - in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday - as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

WHAT:?????????? Jim Brickman "Comfort & Joy at Home LIVE!" Virtually
WHEN:?? ? ? ? ?THIS Sunday, December 13, 2020, 4:00 PM CT
WHERE:??????? Your couch, your bed, your comfy chair
WHY:???????????? To enjoy a one of a kind personal concert experience
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?with Jim?Brickman and support your local theatre.?

Join us "virtually" this Sunday with Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman''s Comfort & Joy at Home 2020?Virtual Concert. A portion of each ticket purchased to this LIVE event will be benefit the Orpheum Theatre. Fans and their families can enjoy this unique virtual concert experience from the comfort of home, while supporting the Orpheum Theatre during this challenging time.

Brickman will bring the LIVE concert experience up close and personal by blending yuletide memories and holiday carols with his own hit songs such as, "The Gift," "Sending You A Little Christmas," "Angel Eyes" and "If You Believe." Brickman will warm the hearts of all as sweet sounds of faith and love make spirits bright, bringing family and friends together for anything but a silent night.

Jim Brickman's Christmas tradition continues, with a front row experience like never before. Get your tickets today!

A Message from Jim

Tickets Prices:?$40, $75, $125
(Depending on price level, ticket?includes Interactive Zoom Room, Meet & Greets, and Christmas Gifts delivered to your door. VIP packages still available.)

It''s hard to believe it has?only been four and a half months since the last concert here at the Orpheum-it feels like so much longer, doesn''t it??The main thing on my mind right now is how much we miss all of you!?We miss seeing you come through the doors for a movie or a concert; lining up to buy a beer or a bucket of our delicious popcorn-oh, how I miss the smell of the freshly-popped theatre popcorn!?We miss the shared experience and community we feel when we all come together in our beautiful, historic Orpheum Theatre.?

Being in shutdown mode has been challenging for the Orpheum on so many levels, finances certainly top that list,?but we understand and support health precautions.?As an organization, nothing is more important to us than the safety and health of our patrons and our community at large, therefore,we?will remain closed for the duration of this month. Meaning, unfortunately, that another movie in our 2020 Anniversary Film Series will be postponed to a later date.?

Additionally, our plans for September remain uncertain.?The Orpheum Board of Directors continues to meet regularly to discuss and assess the current health situation in Sedgwick County and beyond, and we expect a?decision about September movies and shows will be made by August 15.?We will keep you updated, I promise!

If you miss coming to the Orpheum Theatre as much as we are miss having you, consider the opportunity to experience the venue, in a whole new way, virtually, by enjoying one of the three concerts in our Orpheum Alive! Video Concert Series. TICKETS & INFO ?

You can also stay connected by purchasing from our new Bonfire Merch Store-I bet nothing will perk up your mood like a t-shirt or hoodie decorated with the iconic Orpheum marquee. Bonus! Your purchase helps us pay the bills during this uncertain time. GET MERCH ?

So while it may seem like a long time since we've been together, Wichita''s historic Orpheum Theatre is a part of a cultural tapestry that will endure. And we are so grateful you're a part of it as well. We will see you again soon!

-Diana Gordon, Orpheum President

Wichita: The Air Capital is a new, locally-produced documentary that takes viewers back to the beginning of aviation in our community when the dreams of dare-devil pilots and the dreams of community boosters worked together to make Wichita the place to build airplanes, and make dreams of flying come true for the world. This film, written and produced by KPTS - Channel 8, looks at the history of aviation; what's happening now in our city; and explores what the future holds for Wichita. Join us this Friday?to be the first to see this brand-new film at its world premiere screening.

View Trailer Here

Tickets: $10 General Admission

It''s hard to believe it has?only been four and a half months since the last concert here at the Orpheum-it feels like so much longer, doesn''t it??The main thing on my mind right now is how much we miss all of you!?We miss seeing you come through the doors for a movie or a concert; lining up to buy a beer or a bucket of our delicious popcorn-oh, how I miss the smell of the freshly-popped theatre popcorn!?We miss the shared experience and community we feel when we all come together in our beautiful, historic Orpheum Theatre.?

Being in shutdown mode has been challenging for the Orpheum on so many levels, finances certainly top that list,?but we understand and support health precautions.?As an organization, nothing is more important to us than the safety and health of our patrons and our community at large, therefore,we?will remain closed for the duration of this month. Meaning, unfortunately, that another movie in our 2020 Anniversary Film Series will be postponed to a later date.?

Additionally, our plans for September remain uncertain.?The Orpheum Board of Directors continues to meet regularly to discuss and assess the current health situation in Sedgwick County and beyond, and we expect a?decision about September movies and shows will be made by August 15.?We will keep you updated, I promise!

If you miss coming to the Orpheum Theatre as much as we are miss having you, consider the opportunity to experience the venue, in a whole new way, virtually, by enjoying one of the three concerts in our Orpheum Alive! Video Concert Series. TICKETS & INFO ?

You can also stay connected by purchasing from our new Bonfire Merch Store-I bet nothing will perk up your mood like a t-shirt or hoodie decorated with the iconic Orpheum marquee. Bonus! Your purchase helps us pay the bills during this uncertain time. GET MERCH ?

So while it may seem like a long time since we've been together, Wichita''s historic Orpheum Theatre is a part of a cultural tapestry that will endure. And we are so grateful you're a part of it as well. We will see you again soon!

-Diana Gordon, Orpheum President

Since you can't come to the theatre in person right now, join us virtually tonight for?the first performance in our new concert video series,?Orpheum Alive!,?featuring Wichita favorite, Injoy Fountain.?

The concert goes live at 5pm and can be viewed anytime at your convenience over the next 30 days.?Injoy Fountain, a local powerhouse singer who was on Team Kelly?on season 17 of The Voice, is also well-known to?audiences for her live performances at many local venues.?

Orpheum Alive! was professionally produced right here in Wichita by Digital Brands.?Funding was made possible by a grant from the COVID-10 Connection Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation, with additional support from members of the Orpheum Producers Circle.

VIEW PROMO VIDEO

Tickets: $10 Minimum Donation
(all proceeds benefit the Orpheum Recovery Fund)
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The Board of Directors for the historic Orpheum Theatre approved a plan to reopen for the regularly scheduled July installment in the Anniversary Film Series, presented by Emprise Bank, with a 35th anniversary screening of The Color Purple, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Due to reduced capacity with socially distanced seating, this event is limited to film series pass holders only. No individual tickets will be sold.

As the Orpheum opens its doors to audiences following a temporary closure, we are doing everything we can to keep our patrons, volunteers, and staff safe. Here are a few procedures we have in place to keep you safe:

• Opening doors early to allow additional time for patrons to arrive and find their seats
• Updated seating chart reduced to roughly one-third capacity with social distancing in place
• Face coverings required to attend
• Clear bag policy to help reduce congestion at security
• Additional hand sanitizer stations located throughout the theatre
• Limited capacity in lobby areas and restrooms
• Limited concession and bar menus to facilitate flow of lines and limit touch points
• All volunteers and event staff will wear gloves and face coverings
• Staff to continually wipe down and disinfect surfaces throughout the course of the event

We are working to reschedule the four postponed Anniversary Film Series from March through June, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Apartment, Clue, and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Beyond the Anniversary Film Series, we are also working to finalize a new summer film series, underwritten by Evergy. Dates for both series will be announced mid-July.

The Board of Directors of the Orpheum Theatre has carefully and fully deliberated on reopening procedures with the safety of our patrons, staff, and volunteers as their top priority. We look forward to welcoming the public back to the historic theatre and are confident that together we can create and maintain a safe entertainment environment for all.
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As the Orpheum Performing Arts Centre, LTD works to meet the mandated requirements banning public gatherings by postponing shows and placing systems in sleep mode, we realize that this is not the first time our historic venue has experienced trying times. The Orpheum opened in 1922, meaning that its walls have stood through many tumultuous periods in our shared history. From economic depressions and world wars, to presidential assassinations and terrorist attacks, cultural landmarks like our Orpheum Theatre have shown that no matter how hard the wind blows, we will weather the storm.

History is coded into the DNA of this downtown landmark. Our Orpheum has seen Wichitans march off to wars and then welcomed home those who returned. It has lived through the advent of the talking movie, and then the creation of the multiplex cinema which forced a shutdown in 1976, followed by a community effort to save and revive it. Many have passed through?our doors in downtown Wichita over the past 98 years, and they have all left a little piece of their hearts here. We know this because we feel their presence in everything we do.

As I consider all this, I think of the leadership that came before and realize this: we are all just passing through, serving as a caretaker for the present, so that the next generation can take over when it is their time. And that time will come. We will get through this crisis and we will be stronger for it. As we at the Orpheum, and in the arts community locally and around the country, grapple with this issue, I think about a favorite quote of mine, from film and television writer, Aaron Sorkin, "Every time we think we've measured our capacity to meet a?challenge, we look and realize that capacity may well be limitless."

Thank you for your patience and support during this time of uncertainty.

-Diana Gordon, President

Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with the "Comfort & Joy at Home 2020" Virtual Tour. A portion of each ticket purchased to this LIVE event will be benefit the Orpheum Theatre. Fans and their families can enjoy this unique virtual concert experience from the comfort of home, while supporting the Orpheum Theatre during this challenging time.

Tickets: $40 General Admission // $75 VIP // $125 VIP

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber,?The Hip Hop Nutcracker?recorded live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this evening-length production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop's founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.

Just like?the original, in?The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann's beloved story from traditional 19th Century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City.

Through this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of?The Hip Hop Nutcracker?take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.

Tickets: $20 General Admission // $50 VIP

After more than three months of closure, plans are underway to re-open your historic Orpheum Theatre in mid-July. (Stay tuned for more detail in early July.)?

But make no mistake, the months of closure have been tough on the Orpheum's finances. To help us resume operations safely in this time of COVID 19, we've created the Orpheum Recovery Fund. Please make a gift now to help get the theatre back up and running!?

Give securely here?and thanks so much for your support!

WHAT:?????????? Jim Brickman "Comfort & Joy at Home LIVE!" Virtually
WHEN:????????? Sunday, December 13, 2020, 4:00 PM CT
WHERE:??????? Your couch, your bed, your comfy chair
WHY:???????????? To enjoy a one of a kind personal concert experience
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Grammy Nominated Songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with the "Comfort & Joy at Home 2020" Virtual Tour. A portion of each ticket purchased to this LIVE event will be benefit the Orpheum Theatre. Fans and their families can enjoy this unique virtual concert experience from the comfort of home, while supporting the Orpheum Theatre during this challenging time.

Brickman will bring the LIVE concert experience up close and personal by blending yuletide memories and holiday carols with his own hit songs such as, "The Gift," "Sending You A Little Christmas," "Angel Eyes" and "If You Believe." Brickman will warm the hearts of all as sweet sounds of faith and love make spirits bright, bringing family and friends together for anything but a silent night.

Jim Brickman's Christmas tradition continues, with a front row experience like never before. Get your tickets today!

Enjoy a Message from Jim

Tickets Prices:?$40, $75, $125
(Depending on price level, ticket?includes Interactive Zoom Room, Meet & Greets, and Christmas Gifts delivered to your door.)

It''s that time of year again! Time to place your bids in the annual Orpheum Memorabilia Auction. Here''s your chance to own a piece of Orpheum history and to commemorate some of your favorite events over the last few years.

The auction features signed posters, set lists, and other swag from various shows?we've hosted, with?artists and celebrities such as John Cusack,? Bernadette Peters,?Nick Offerman, Keb'' Mo'', Lauren Daigle,?Goo Goo Dolls,?and many?more.?There are also pieces of Orpheum decor you can take home and make your own.

Click "Bid Now" below to view the items available in the online auction, powered by RallyUp. Bidding is live, so bid now, bid often!

And did we mention your purchase(s) support the Orpheum Recovery Fund? That means when you win an auction, you''re also helping us continue to pay the bills while we are dark due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Did you know you can help the historic Orpheum Theatre and other local venues?by advocating for the Save Our Stages legislation?

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have introduced the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to provide Small Business Administration grants for venues, like the Orpheum, who have?been affected by COVID-19 shutdown orders. These grants will offer financial support to keep us afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector in communities across America and most importantly, for us right here in downtown Wichita.

We need you to contact your elected representatives asking them to support this bill. It's fast and easy to do through the Save Our Stages website.?

Follow the link below to contact your legislators and help #SaveOurStages.

The above?link will automatically populate with your Senators and Congressional Representative based on your zip code.

Please help us push for this legislative assistance that will be so important to Wichita''s historic Orpheum Theatre.?Your voice matters and will make a difference.?

Thanks for all your support and advocacy for your historic Orpheum Theatre.?

We miss you!?And we''ve missed the opportunity to create new memories for our fans over the last couple months. We would love to hear the memorable experiences you''ve had at the?Orpheum Theatre over the years.?

Do you have a story of a special time at the Orpheum? Or a memory of an exceptional experience? We hope you''ll share it with us by clicking the link below. Feel free to share your photos?as well!

Since you can't come to the theatre in person right now, join us virtually tonight for?the first performance in our new concert video series,?Orpheum Alive!,?featuring Wichita favorite, Injoy Fountain.?

The concert goes live at 5pm and can be viewed anytime at your convenience over the next 30 days.?Injoy Fountain, a local powerhouse singer who was on Team Kelly?on season 17 of The Voice, is also well-known to?audiences for her live performances at many local venues.?

Orpheum Alive! was professionally produced right here in Wichita by Digital Brands.?Funding was made possible by a grant from the COVID-10 Connection Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation, with additional support from members of the Orpheum Producers Circle.

VIEW PROMO VIDEO

Tickets: $10 Minimum Donation
(all proceeds benefit the Orpheum Recovery Fund)
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The Orpheum Theatre is working on a plan to re-open and we need your feedback.?

When we re-open, we will implement protocols and best-practices designed to create a safe environment for our patrons, volunteers, staff, and artists.?Please click the link below to take this short survey.

The conversation and environment is ever-changing, we ask that you please respond to the survey questions based on your current feeling. Your feedback will help us work on our next steps toward a
re-opening plan.

It''s that time of year again! Time to place your bids in the annual Orpheum Memorabilia Auction. Here''s your chance to own a piece of Orpheum history and to commemorate some of your favorite events over the last few years.

The auction features signed posters, set lists, and other swag from various shows?we've hosted, with?artists and celebrities such as John Cusack,? Bernadette Peters,?Nick Offerman, Keb'' Mo'', Lauren Daigle,?Goo Goo Dolls,?and many?more.?There are also pieces of Orpheum decor you can take home and make your own.

Click "Bid Now" below to view the items available in the online auction, powered by RallyUp. Bidding is live, so bid now, bid often!

And did we mention your purchase(s) support the Orpheum Recovery Fund? That means when you win an auction, you''re also helping us continue to pay the bills while we are dark due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

You''ve been asking and it''s finally here, Orpheum merchandise is now available at our new Bonfire store. We''re taking orders for the first batch through August 14.

Why now? Proceeds for all orders go towards the Orpheum Recovery Fund, so you can wear our iconic marquee proudly while also supporting your historic theatre''s COVID-19 recovery efforts. There are several logo styles, shirt cuts, and colors available, including a kid''s tee and tote bag.

Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you in person soon,?wearing your?cool new Orpheum swag!
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It''s an unprecedented year, so we need unprecedented support this #GivingTuesday. Can you believe it has been 8 months and 27 since our last live event? We need you now, so that we can be here for you later-when it''s safe to again gather to enjoy live music, comedy and more.?There are several ways can support your historic Orpheum Theatre today for #GivingTuesday.

Donate Directly to our #GivingTuesday Fundraising Campaign

With this option, 100% of your dollars goes?directly to support the Orpheum. Any amount helps!
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Purchase Orpheum Merch

The Orpheum Bonfire Store has reopened?and if you order by December 6, your swag will be printed and delivered in time for?Christmas?(hint: t-shirts, hoodies, and totes make great holiday gifts).
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Buy Tickets to a Virtual Holiday Show

Since we can''t gather in person this holiday season, we''re delighted to offer two virtual performances JUST for Orpheum audiences. When you purchase tickets to these streaming performances, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Orpheum.

• Jim Brickman''s?Comfort & Joy at Home?- December 13
• The Hip Hop Nutcracker - December 17 & 18
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To those that have been so supportive this year, thank you for all you've done to help us stay afloat in during the COVID-Intermission.

We miss you!?And we''ve missed the opportunity to create new memories for our fans over the last couple months. We would love to hear the memorable experiences you''ve had at the?Orpheum Theatre over the years.?

Do you have a story of a special time at the Orpheum? Or a memory of an exceptional experience? We hope you''ll share it with us by clicking the link below. Feel free to share your photos?as well!