Here’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else, and it’s not too expensive. Wichita’s Orpheum Theater shows a classic film one Thursday night every month in its one-of-a-kind, beautifully renovated theater for $8 a ticket. The Orpheum Theater features beautiful and ornate architecture that reflects the style of the time it was built. We have caught a few films, and seeing a movie in this lovely setting is so fun. in 2025, half the season will be at the Orpheum and the other half at the Mary Jane Teall Theater at Century II.
$8 for a move is a pretty good deal. However, the price is even lower for season pass holders. Season passes are $75 + Fee for the year. Get your Orpheum Season Tickets here.
Pro Tip: In December and January, the Orpheum usually holds a BOGO season ticket sale for the next year, which is a terrific deal.
The Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas, is a historic venue that has been an integral part of the city’s cultural scene. Here are some key details about the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita:
- The Orpheum Theatre opened its doors in 1922 and quickly became a hub for entertainment, hosting vaudeville shows, silent films, and live performances.
- The Orpheum holds a special place in American history as the first atmospheric theater in the United States and the oldest one still standing.
- Some of the live acts that have performed at the Orphuem are: Louie Armstrong, Jack Benny, Bing Crosby, Harry Blackstone, Bela Lugosi, Ella Fitzgerald, and many more well-known performers to the Orpheum stage.
- It was constructed at an initial cost of $750, 000 using the best possible building materials available at the time. It was truly built to last, and today it is still extremely structurally sound.
- Over the years, the Orpheum has undergone renovations to preserve its historic charm while incorporating modern amenities. Renovations have aimed to maintain the theater’s cultural significance.
2025 Orpheum Film Series:
Please remember to double-check the schedule each month at the Orpheum website before you head out, in case there are any changes. They will start the 2025 series in our own space at the Orpheum Theatre before moving to Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater starting in June.
Shows start at 7 p.m.
- January 16, 2025 – Clue (Orpheum Theatre)
- February 20, 2025 – All About Eve (Orpheum Theatre)
- March 20, 2025 – 9 to 5 (Orpheum Theatre)
- April 17, 2025 – One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Orpheum Theatre)
- May 15, 2025 – To Wong Fo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (Orpheum Theatre)
- June 19, 2025- The Color Purple (Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II)
- July 17, 2025 – Tommy Boy (Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II)
- August 21, 2025- Dog Day Afternoon (Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II)
- September 18, 2025 – The Goonies (Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II)
- October 16, 2025- The Shining (8 pm) (Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II)
- November 20, 2025 – Best in Show (Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II)
- December 18, 2025 – The Apartment (Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II)
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Your links are both for the 2015 classic film series. Try this link instead:
http://www.wichitaorpheum.com/2017-classic-film-series/
Oops. Good catch, Abbey. Thanks for the correct link!
Thanks for sharing this information!
I really enjoy going to The Wichita Orpheum Theater!