By popular demand, we have scheduled a private tour for the Art Deco Society of the historic Orpheum Theatre. Located in Downtown Phoenix, the Orpheum Theatre is a fully restored 1929 atmospheric theatre, featuring a magnificent disappearing Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. This tour will provide access to both public and behind-the-scenes areas, offering a rare glimpse into the magic of a historic movie palace.

A Brief History

Opening on January 5, 1929, it was the pride of Phoenix, a town of 48,000. It had 1,800 seats and an early form of air conditioning, which made it the place to see an be seen in the city! Its 101 feet of stage width and 28 feet of depth made the Orpheum the only theatre between Los Angeles and Denver able to handle the traveling vaudeville shows that changed weekly.

Designed by architects Lescher & Mahoney, the theatre was built for $750,000 by Jo E. Rickards and Harry Nace. The Orpheum was designed in the atmospheric style, with the audience sitting in a garden surrounded by Spanish-style buildings, murals of mountains, and forests, under puffy white clouds moving across a deep blue domed sky.

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DETAILS

Members get Priority Access to this event. Spots are limited to 25 guests.

DATE: October 25, 2025

TIME: 3:00pm Tours can last up to 90 mins.

LOCATION: Orpheum Theatre: 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 8500

PARKING: Parking info HERE. All guests are responsible for their parking accommodations.

TICKETS:

Members get first-come, first-served tickets. Tickets are free for members but you MUST RSVP using the ticket link below as there are limited spots available.