The Orpheum Theater Reviews

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• Becky Sent on 06/24/2019
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  Though expensive, worth every penny!

  We worked with both Abby and Melissa when Abby went on maternity leave this summer, and both ladies were great to work with! We had a walk-through with Abby when we were still making our decision and then had our final planning meeting a month before our big day and worked on our wedding day with Melissa.
  
  The space itself is unique and absolutely breathtaking. We chose to have our ceremony in the balcony, our cocktails/hors d'oeuvres in the foyer, and our reception in the main theater/orchestra pit. The ambiance in all spaces was so special and added such a cool and unique touch to our wedding. Everyone we talked to couldn't stop RAVING about it! Though a tad on the expensive side, we are so pleased with our decision to have our wedding here.

  We worked with both Abby and Melissa when Abby went on maternity leave this summer, and both ladies were great to work with! We had a walk-through with Abby when we were still making our decision and then had our final planning meeting a month before our big day and worked on our wedding day with Melissa.
  
  The space itself is unique and absolutely breathtaking. We chose to have our ceremony in the balcony, our cocktails/hors d'oeuvres in the foyer, and our reception in the main theater/orchestra pit. The ambiance in all spaces was so special and added such a cool and unique touch to our wedding. Everyone we talked to couldn't stop RAVING about it! Though a tad on the expensive side, we are so pleased with our decision to have our wedding here.
• Helain Sent on 08/14/2018
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  We are thrilled we held our son's groom's dinner at the Orpheum! The place is historic, unique and Abby the Event Coordinator was wonderful. She was so easy to work with and she is very detailed and responsive. The evening was amazing and we could not have been happier. I would recommend Abby and venue!

  We are thrilled we held our son's groom's dinner at the Orpheum! The place is historic, unique and Abby the Event Coordinator was wonderful. She was so easy to work with and she is very detailed and responsive. The evening was amazing and we could not have been happier. I would recommend Abby and venue!
• Ryan Sent on 02/26/2017
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  If you are looking for a unique venue, this is it. What is wonderful is you can have an entire evening here and move through different spaces. We had our ceremony in the balcony, cocktail hour in the lobby, and then the reception in the main theater so guests continually got to experience new spaces throughout the evening. The theater is beautifully restored and requires little decoration as you are in such a beautiful space. The staff has great ideas and is very accommodating in trying to make your particular wedding work the way you want and also be unique.

  If you are looking for a unique venue, this is it. What is wonderful is you can have an entire evening here and move through different spaces. We had our ceremony in the balcony, cocktail hour in the lobby, and then the reception in the main theater so guests continually got to experience new spaces throughout the evening. The theater is beautifully restored and requires little decoration as you are in such a beautiful space. The staff has great ideas and is very accommodating in trying to make your particular wedding work the way you want and also be unique.
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• Jessica Sent on 10/25/2016
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  My husband and I were married at the Orpheum Theatre this past August and it was an absolute dream. I could not have asked for a more romantic, glamorous, unique, and fun venue that was all the more special because of the history that the theater has in Madison. We had our ceremony up on the mezzanine level of the theater, our reception on the main floor in front of the stage, and a cocktail hour held in the lobby. The Event Coordinator, Abby, was very accommodating with allowing my wedding coordinator and I to meet with a variety of vendors on multiple occasions. Additionally, she allowed us to have the decorations delivered the Thursday before the wedding (Saturday)... Read more

  My husband and I were married at the Orpheum Theatre this past August and it was an absolute dream. I could not have asked for a more romantic, glamorous, unique, and fun venue that was all the more special because of the history that the theater has in Madison. We had our ceremony up on the mezzanine level of the theater, our reception on the main floor in front of the stage, and a cocktail hour held in the lobby. The Event Coordinator, Abby, was very accommodating with allowing my wedding coordinator and I to meet with a variety of vendors on multiple occasions. Additionally, she allowed us to have the decorations delivered the Thursday before the wedding (Saturday) so that we were all ready to go to start setting up on Friday morning. (This might not be the case if there are concerts at the Orpheum in the nights preceding weddings, but we were so grateful that it worked out for us.) There was plenty of space for guests to socialize at the bar, in the theater seating area and on the dance floor--it really felt like an amazing party! The DJ booth was one of the coolest things--our DJ was up there and everyone was chanting his name by the end of the night. Finally, I still can’t get over how incredible it was to see my husband’s and my name up on the marquee the day of our wedding. We were able to take pictures of it at night and they are so magical framed. I highly recommend having your wedding at the Orpheum--especially if you want a unique venue that has character, charm, and beauty.
• Juliana Sent on 12/20/2010
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  Our reception was so beautiful. Jeff went out of his way to make sure all of the details that were important to us were included. The food was FANTASTIC and people are still talking about how it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding reception.

  Our reception was so beautiful. Jeff went out of his way to make sure all of the details that were important to us were included. The food was FANTASTIC and people are still talking about how it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding reception.
• Bill Sent on 10/13/2018
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  The Orpheum, and Abby in particular, made the wedding reception preparation and day-of event more stress-free than I could have hoped for. She was accommodating of our requests and flexible with the schedule and preparations. The Orpheum lobby and balcony were ideal for the cocktail reception, and the main floor was a beautiful setting for dinner and dancing. Having the band on the stage in a real theater (and not a hotel ballroom) made it even more special. I couldn't have asked for a better venue experience for our daughter's wedding. Bill C.

  The Orpheum, and Abby in particular, made the wedding reception preparation and day-of event more stress-free than I could have hoped for. She was accommodating of our requests and flexible with the schedule and preparations. The Orpheum lobby and balcony were ideal for the cocktail reception, and the main floor was a beautiful setting for dinner and dancing. Having the band on the stage in a real theater (and not a hotel ballroom) made it even more special. I couldn't have asked for a better venue experience for our daughter's wedding. Bill C.
• Alysa Sent on 07/18/2018
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  Abby & her staff at the Orpheum were wonderful to work with! They were very patient, never added extra stress, and were flexible with us to make what we wanted out of our wedding a reality. I really appreciated sitting down with Abby to go over all of the details and her recommendations on using some of the Orpheum's chairs for settings in the foyer--she has great recommendations but also knows when to trust the decisions the couple is making. One of my favorite things was that we got to choose text to put on the marquee of the theatre! Her staff was helpful and allowed us to set up a day ahead, which made the day of that much easier.

  Abby & her staff at the Orpheum were wonderful to work with! They were very patient, never added extra stress, and were flexible with us to make what we wanted out of our wedding a reality. I really appreciated sitting down with Abby to go over all of the details and her recommendations on using some of the Orpheum's chairs for settings in the foyer--she has great recommendations but also knows when to trust the decisions the couple is making. One of my favorite things was that we got to choose text to put on the marquee of the theatre! Her staff was helpful and allowed us to set up a day ahead, which made the day of that much easier.
• Adam Sent on 10/01/2023
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  Unique, elegant, and and unforgettable

  We were incredibly happy with The Orpheum as our wedding venue! We had many friends and family from New York and it gave them the opportunity to stay downtown and walk to the venue (rather than renting a car) and also gave them an elegant and unique wedding experience. The balcony was the perfect place to have our ceremony, the lobby was a fantastic cocktail hour location, and the pit area was amazing to host our reception. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how cool it was that we got married in a historic theater for weeks after the wedding!
  
  Being able to have the venue completely to ourselves was extremely helpful: it allowed us multiple areas to... Read more

  We were incredibly happy with The Orpheum as our wedding venue! We had many friends and family from New York and it gave them the opportunity to stay downtown and walk to the venue (rather than renting a car) and also gave them an elegant and unique wedding experience. The balcony was the perfect place to have our ceremony, the lobby was a fantastic cocktail hour location, and the pit area was amazing to host our reception. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how cool it was that we got married in a historic theater for weeks after the wedding!
  
  Being able to have the venue completely to ourselves was extremely helpful: it allowed us multiple areas to change beforehand, made it easier for our vendors to access, and made it feel extra special too. Having our name on the theater marquee was also such a cool touch.
  
  Paige, our venue coordinator, was very helpful throughout the whole process. We had numerous zoom and in-person meetings to view the venue, discuss the day, make changes, and talk through situations. We had a lot of unique requests for the style of wedding that we wanted and were able to work through those to make it everything that we wanted!
  
  The flexibility to bring in all of our own caterers and food is what solidified our decision to go with The Orpheum. This allowed us to really cater to our guests, budget, and way in which we ran the event. Separately, having AV, lighting, and a sound engineer come with the venue helped us limit some of the things we needed our DJ to do and things that we needed to get to make all the things happen the way that they were supposed.
  
  Overall, we were tremendously happy with the venue, bar staff, and everyone else involved with our wedding. It was as perfect as we could have imagined. There isn't anything that can really match the uniqueness of the The Orpheum and we are so happy we decided to get married there. The pictures, videos, and memories will live with us forever.
• Tobi Sent on 05/10/2023
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  Epic lovefest

  My husband and I had our epic LOVEFEST at the Orpheum.. It was just an unbelievable party to celebrate our love, the love for our people, and Minh's cancer remission. The Orpheum was THE perfect spot. From beginning to end everything was seamless and you can tell everyone involved knew what they were doing. From the planning of the event, to the food/beverage service and music, we knew we were in good hands. We met virtually and in person leaving no stone unturned. I have been to the Orpheum a gazillion times but now when I return it is even that more special because we spent a day there we will never forget. If you are thinking at all... Read more

  My husband and I had our epic LOVEFEST at the Orpheum.. It was just an unbelievable party to celebrate our love, the love for our people, and Minh's cancer remission. The Orpheum was THE perfect spot. From beginning to end everything was seamless and you can tell everyone involved knew what they were doing. From the planning of the event, to the food/beverage service and music, we knew we were in good hands. We met virtually and in person leaving no stone unturned. I have been to the Orpheum a gazillion times but now when I return it is even that more special because we spent a day there we will never forget. If you are thinking at all of having your wedding here I know you will not be disappointed. It is a gorgeous venue unparalleled by others! It's three months later and my friends and family are STILL talking about the best wedding party they have EVER been to.
• User6928505 Sent on 09/13/2016
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  Since we got married abroad, my husband and I hosted a post-wedding reception when we returned. I went to college in Madison and have always loved the Orpheum so it was the perfect fit for us. We were a little frustrated in the planning process because we ended up working with 3 different people through the Orpheum (who each took over for a previous employee/company). We had to answer the same questions and explain our plans 3 different times, but in the end everything went smoothly and we were really happy with Abby and the team! It's a beautiful venue and super fun for a wedding.

  Since we got married abroad, my husband and I hosted a post-wedding reception when we returned. I went to college in Madison and have always loved the Orpheum so it was the perfect fit for us. We were a little frustrated in the planning process because we ended up working with 3 different people through the Orpheum (who each took over for a previous employee/company). We had to answer the same questions and explain our plans 3 different times, but in the end everything went smoothly and we were really happy with Abby and the team! It's a beautiful venue and super fun for a wedding.
• Natalie Sent on 07/26/2018
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  I never thought it would be possible (affordable or feasible) to have my dream wedding in a place as amazing as the Orpheum but we did it. Thanks to the help of Abby and the events team. The price was more than I originally budgeted, but it was definitely worth it. I also thought it would be overwhelming setting up such a large, iconic venue, but help of friends and family it turned out just how I pictured. Highly recommend for anyone who loves that classic Hollywood night or just an excuse to dress up and walk the red carpet.

  I never thought it would be possible (affordable or feasible) to have my dream wedding in a place as amazing as the Orpheum but we did it. Thanks to the help of Abby and the events team. The price was more than I originally budgeted, but it was definitely worth it. I also thought it would be overwhelming setting up such a large, iconic venue, but help of friends and family it turned out just how I pictured. Highly recommend for anyone who loves that classic Hollywood night or just an excuse to dress up and walk the red carpet.
• Tina Sent on 08/21/2009
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  Having the reception at the Orpheum Theatre was a unique experience that guests are still talking about. It was different from anything else they'd been to before and loved it. For me it was perfect and the food was delicious!

  Having the reception at the Orpheum Theatre was a unique experience that guests are still talking about. It was different from anything else they'd been to before and loved it. For me it was perfect and the food was delicious!

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