Orpheum Theater

Beautiful theater.
Takes you back to old New Orleans.
Went for the «Music of Ray Charles» performed by Ellis Hall (who mentored under Mr Ray Charles).
Backed up by the LPO.
Staff was quick to assist and vey friendly. They absolutely added to the overall experience.
The only down thing is the seating. Very tight seating and steep rows, reminded me of the Super Dome .
Overall a great time and experience, will definitely go again.

Absolutely gorgeous. Pre-​Katrina the Orpheum was the home of the LPO (Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra) and the last ten years have been spent meticulously restoring this theatre to its original glory. Stepping inside its doors is like stepping into 1918. All of the paint colors match the original color palettes used when the theatre was originally built. The carpet is woven in the original pattern. The walls and ceiling are decorated in the same ornate Beaux-​Arts style it had opened with. The staircases to the upper levels are carved from exquisite marble. It’s impossible to be inside the Orpheum and not feel like the fancy is rubbing off on you a little bit. There are bars that serve basic drinks and the bathroom facilities are adequate. The seats may seem a little cramped but the views are excellent regardless of where you’re sitting and once the entertainment starts you’re probably going to forget about that anyway.
The sound system is state of the art, so when you’re there seeing the LPO perform Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony the final movement will thunder over you in such a way that makes you feel like maybe Judgement Day has indeed come. And if that’s the case, you’re in the best place to see it!

WOW. This place is breath-​taking. The acoustics are off the charts. The art-​deco stylings of the bar are so cool. It’s such a privilege to go to a venue like this… and I’m so glad the LPO has it’s home back. It’s an intimate setting, I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house.
I went with a friend to watch The Wizard of Oz accompanied by the LPO. It was adorable seeing all the kiddos dressed as Dorothy and Glenda!
The bar area is a little tight, especially if you’re trying to get a drink before the show. We almost missed curtain because it was BUSY and pretty slow. The bathrooms are few and far between. Tip: Order your intermission cocktail when you get a drink before the show! It’ll be ready for you while you wait in the looooooooong bathroom lines.
The seats were pretty mushed together, but I thought they were comfortable. They have cup holders and a purse strap. The balcony and box seats looked super fun. I might try one of those next time!

This theatre is beautiful and regal. However, the isles are incredibly close together so unless you have an aisle seat or dont have a row in front of you. It’s so uncomfortable, I looked around to see many people trying to sit sideways and whatnot. What a shame for such a beautiful place to be uncomfortable :(

This is a beautiful newly updated facility. I saw the LPO playing the music for the Wizard of Oz while the movie played in the background last night. I love the set up and the arrangement. The bar was beautiful. The staff was friendly. Only one major exception.
The exception being everything just seemed too small. The aisles were so narrow. The space in front of the seats is narrow. Aisle seats would be best, but inconvenient. The conductor for the orchestra even had to squeeze by to get to his stand. During intermission, the common areas were tight, causing people to bump into each other. There were several seats I could see that it would be difficult to see the stage and screen. Also, I’m not sure that there is much for handicapped access, unless it’s on the lowest level.
Why four stars then? Well, the potential. With some rearranging, it has great potential to be even more awesome of a venue. I really enjoyed the show.

Went October 22 to see LPO. The place is beautiful and the sound was great but the view was horrible. Maybe it was just our seats (entire row) because we had a bar that split our view of the orchestra. We had to lean forward to be able to see entire orchestra and soloist. We were on the third floor. There was only one elevator and going up those stairs was nearly impossible.

Saw Wilco here 9÷28÷15, amazing newly renovated venue, the visual aesthetics are stunning. The sound for a rock band was pretty good, but would of sounded better at a venue designed for a rock band. This place will be great for future orchestral shows. Take the Canal St or St Charles streetcar the stops are two blocks away if you are concerned with parking.