Pat Halloran News

The Orpheum Theatre announces the official 2015 schedule for its annual Summer Movie Series.  Presented for a fourth year by Orion Federal Credit Union, this year's films consist of comedies, classics, fan favorites, and family-friendly features, some of which have never before appeared on the Orpheum screen.  The series will run from June 4 to August 28 at the Orpheum Theatre. 

The Memphis Development Foundation (MDF), which operates the historic Orpheum Theatre, announces that Ron Jewell, current Director of the Bartlett Performing Arts Center, will join the MDF staff as Vice-President of Operations at the forthcoming Centre for Performing Arts Education. The $14.5 million Centre is expected to formally open in August of this year.

On Monday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m., students and supporters from 30 participating schools across the Mid-South will gather at The Orpheum for the 6th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards. Modeled after the Tony Awards, the High School Musical Theatre Awards recognize achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre. This year, the Orpheum is proud to welcome Broadway and television star Kyle Dean Massey as this year's awards show host.

By popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking one-week run in 2014, returns to Memphis for a limited engagement March 15 - 20, 2016 as an option. Ticket package holders receive priority ticket opportunities to all shows, so adding THE BOOK OF MORMON to a season package is the best way to guarantee seats to this award-winning production.

Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies will play at the Orpheum Theatre for two performances only tonight, March 28th, 2015 at 7:30 PM and tomorrow, March 29th, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Presented by Kroger and produced through a historic partnership between The Orpheum Theatre and The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, proceeds from this special engagement will benefit The Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now.

The Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN, begins a national search to replace its long-time President & CEO, Pat Halloran. The Memphis Development Foundation (MDF), which operates the 2400-seat theatre, has retained the executive search firm, DHR International, to conduct the search.

Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies will play at the Orpheum Theatre for two performances only on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 29th, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Presented by Kroger and produced through a historic partnership between The Orpheum Theatre and The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, proceeds from this special engagement will benefit The Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now.

The Memphis return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, February 5th at 7:30 PM at the Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through Sunday, March 1st.

Pat Halloran, longtime President and CEO of the Memphis Development Foundation which operates The Orpheum Theatre, has announced plans to retire on December 31, 2015. Halloran joined the Memphis Development Foundation (MDF) in 1980 and will have completed 35 years of service at the time of his retirement.

The Orpheum Theatre partners with the world-renowned sound engineering company Meyer Sound to install a new sound system in the Orpheum Theatre. This collaboration provides audiences with the most advanced listening experience in Orpheum history, and it completes Phase I of several planned improvements to the theatre.

Five of the Orpheum Theatre's Broadway titles will be available for purchase in a condensed Broadway series ticket package starting Monday, November 3rd. Patrons will be able to pick as few as three of the five productions, giving buyers the flexibility to personalize their ticket package for the perfect yuletide gift.

The Orpheum Theatre and The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will partner to offer Disney's most beloved songs in Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies. Presented by Kroger, this concert of symphonic arrangements combines the famed Walt Disney Studio songbook with synchronized video and live singing. Performances will take place at The Orpheum Theatre and include an evening presentation on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 PM, and a 2:00 PM matinee on Sunday, March 29, 2015.

The 36th Annual Auction, the Orpheum Theatre's largest and most anticipated fundraising event of the year will take place on Saturday, November 8th at 6:30 PM. This event will allow guests to support the Orpheum Centre for Performing Arts & Education in the most enjoyable way: alongside an average of 800 guests with over 400 auction items, heavy hors d'oeuvres buffets, and an open bar.

The Orpheum Theatre will help connect Memphis artists with local buyers during its 20th Annual Art Sale on Saturday, August 23 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Orpheum. Sponsored by Versant Supply Chain, this year's Art Sale will take place on the Orpheum stage where artists will be available to discuss their works one-on-one and sell their original artwork to attendees.

The Orpheum Theatre has announced its acceptance, in partnership with Shelby County Schools (SCS), into the John F. Kennedy Center's Partners in Education program. Formally accepted in April, The Orpheum and SCS initiated the program in Memphis with a week of teacher professional development July 7th through 11th.

The Orpheum Theatre announces its inaugural Backstage Bash on Thursday, August 7th, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Hosted by the Orpheum Crew, the theatre's young professionals group, the Backstage Bash will give guests the "star's view" of the Orpheum by taking place on the theatre's iconic stage.

The Orpheum Theatre kicks off the 2014 Summer Movie Series on Friday, May 30th at 7:00 PM with a zombie double feature. To celebrate the 8th Annual Zombie Walk, Mid-South zombies will have the opportunity to enjoy the 1968 classic film NIGHT OF THE LIVIND DEAD followed by the 2009 blockbuster hit, ZOMBIELAND.

On Monday, May 12th, The Orpheum Theatre announced the winners of the 2014 High School Musical Theatre Awards in a dazzling, Tony style awards show. Modeled after the Tony Awards and now in its fourth year, The Orpheum's High School Musical Theatre Awards recognizes achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre. This event is part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards program which includes 30 programs from across the country.

The Orpheum Theatre announces the official 2014 schedule for its annual Classic Summer Movie Series. Presented for a third year by Orion Federal Credit Union, this year's series consists of fan favorites and audience picks. The series will run from May 30 to September 5 at the Orpheum Theatre.

The Memphis Development Foundation (MDF), the nonprofit organization that operates The Orpheum Theatre, announces that three new members have joined its prestigious Board of Directors: Rick Fogelman, Darold Londo, and Bill Stegbauer.