The Orpheum Theater

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3.5(114)

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The Orpheum Theater is a historic performance venue and former 1920s movie palace featuring grand architectural details and a stately atmosphere. long_description_potoo

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Atsuko Okatsuka

Sep 11·8:00 PM

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour | Fri • Sep 11, 2026 • 8:00 PM | Orpheum Theater, Madison, WI

Ilana Glazer Live!

Sep 17·7:00 PM

Ilana Glazer Live! | Thu • Sep 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM | Orpheum Theater, Madison, WI

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The atmosphere is deeply nostalgic, making you feel as though you have stepped back in time. The grand, vintage-inspired interior provides an intimate yet stately setting for live performances.ambiance_potoo

What people are saying

Visitors frequently highlight the theater's delightful history, vintage charm, and the way the venue creates an intimate, immersive experience for shows.reviews_potoo

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Details

Capitol

216 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Closed now

• Opens 12:00 PM

madisonorpheum.com

+1 608-250-2600

About

Built in the 1920s as a grand movie palace, this venue has maintained its status as a central landmark for live entertainment and musical theater. Its preserved architecture serves as a lasting piece of history in the heart of downtown.story_potoo