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Hosted and sponsored by The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre 
, Phoenix Ghost Tours will provide hour-long tours of the Orpheum.
Exploring places normally off limits to the public, guests will get historically accurate details of the Orpheum and stories of those spirits continue to revisit the theater. Come join us on a truly unique tour that will take your breath away in more ways than one.
All proceeds go to The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre, a non-profit 501c(3) who serves to provide historical, educational, and fundraising support for the historic Orpheum Theatre.
*** Protective facial masks are required for this event. ***
Show times: 6pm / 6:30pm 7pm / 7:30m / 8pm on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd, Friday 29th, and Saturday 30th October (all tickets $25). Duration: 1 hour.
Hosted and sponsored by The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre , Phoenix Ghost Tours will provide hour-long tours of the Orpheum.
Exploring places normally off limits to the public, guests will get historically accurate details of the Orpheum and stories of those spirits continue to revisit the theater. Come join us on a truly unique tour that will take your breath away in more ways than one.
All proceeds go to The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre, a non-profit 501c(3) who serves to provide historical, educational, and fundraising support for the historic Orpheum Theatre.
*** Protective facial masks are required for this event. ***
Show times: 6pm / 6:30pm 7pm / 7:30m / 8pm on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd, Friday 29th, and Saturday 30th October (all tickets $25). Duration: 1 hour.
The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre in celebration of our beloved tradition of Silent Sundays debuts “The Unknown” , a 1927 American silent horror film directed by Tod Browning and starring Lon Chaney as carnival knife thrower “Alonzo the Armless” and Joan Crawford as his beloved carnival girl Nanon.
Guests are invited to enjoy this classic film in one of the most beautiful and historic venues in downtown Phoenix. RPM Orchestra will be performing throughout the movie but also expect some theatrical surprises throughout the show, making this a once in a lifetime cinematic experience.
A short silent horror film will play before the feature presentation.
“Frankenstein” is a 1910 short film directed by J. Searle Dawley and produced by Edison Studios. Generally recognized as the first screen adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, it was fully restored by the Library of Congress in 2018.
RPM ORCHESTRA is a proto-Industrial Americana music quintet, best known for composing original scores to accompany films of the Silent Era, awarded ‘Best of Phoenix 2018 – Best Live Accompaniment’ by Phoenix New Times, which wrote, “Combining old-timey instrumentation with radio sounds, haunting samples, and modern noise, RPM creates compelling and timeless soundscapes.”
Tickets $16 (Child 12 and under $11).
The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre in partnership with Downtown Phoenix, Inc., announce a new classic film series at the Orpheum Theatre.
The third film in our nod to the classics is Creature from the Black Lagoon! This is the perfect film to round out the spooky Halloween season and is definitely one to be experienced in Phoenix’s original movie house.
Guests are invited to enjoy the digitally remastered classic in one of the most beautiful and historic venues in downtown Phoenix. Expect some theatrical surprises throughout the show, making this a once in a lifetime cinematic experience.
6:30pm, tickets $16 (child 12 and under $11).
Hosted and sponsored by The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre , Phoenix Ghost Tours will provide hour-long tours of the Orpheum.
Exploring places normally off limits to the public, guests will get historically accurate details of the Orpheum and stories of those spirits continue to revisit the theater. Come join us on a truly unique tour that will take your breath away in more ways than one.
All proceeds go to The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre, a non-profit 501c(3) who serves to provide historical, educational, and fundraising support for the historic Orpheum Theatre.
*** Protective facial masks are required for this event. ***
Show times: 6pm / 6:30pm 7pm / 7:30m / 8pm on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd, Friday 29th, and Saturday 30th October (all tickets $25). Duration: 1 hour.
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **
Get ready to be thrilled, chilled and fulfilled once again when The Rocky Horror Picture Show makes its way back to The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater!
It’s the 45th Anniversary + 1 (plus one since we didn’t get to celebrate the 45th Anniversary last year) and live shadow cast The Velvet Darkness is also returning to our stage. Make sure to order your custom designed t-shirts by Chris Borbon and prop bags at check out and “give yourself over to absolute pleasure” on October 30, 2021.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is Rated R and anyone under 17 will need a parent or guardian present to be admitted. No outside props will be allowed. Bag Checks will be enforced.
Doors Open: 11pm. Tickets: $5 / $10 / $15 / $20.
A young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters.
“The Monster Squad” (1997), Rated PG-13, duration 1h 19min.
7:30pm (Doors 6:30pm), Tickets $7.
Hosted and sponsored by The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre , Phoenix Ghost Tours will provide hour-long tours of the Orpheum.
Exploring places normally off limits to the public, guests will get historically accurate details of the Orpheum and stories of those spirits continue to revisit the theater. Come join us on a truly unique tour that will take your breath away in more ways than one.
All proceeds go to The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre, a non-profit 501c(3) who serves to provide historical, educational, and fundraising support for the historic Orpheum Theatre.
*** Protective facial masks are required for this event. ***
Show times: 6pm / 6:30pm 7pm / 7:30m / 8pm on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd, Friday 29th, and Saturday 30th October (all tickets $25). Duration: 1 hour.
Hosted and sponsored by The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre , Phoenix Ghost Tours and AZPIRS will conduct a paranormal investigation in two of the most active spots in the Orpheum Theatre.
The Lights Out experience includes the use of investigative equipment and an in-depth examination into the history of the theatre and the property where it stands. A brief tour of several non-public areas and a group debrief are also included in this 90 minute experience.
All proceeds go to The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre, a non-profit 501c(3) who serves to provide historical, educational, and fundraising support for the historic Orpheum Theatre.
*** Protective facial masks are required for this event. ***
Show times: 6pm / 6:30pm / 7:30pm / 8pm (all tickets $45). Duration: 90 minutes.
An unemployed visionary becomes the manager of a local television station. The station becomes a success, with all sorts of hilarious sight gags and wacky humor.
“UHF” (1990), Rated PG-13, duration 1h 37min. Part of the Historic Bakersfield Fox Cults & Classics series.
Bring your student or military ID to the box office to purchase a buy one get one free offer. Season passes are also on sale at the following link and give you access to all 18 films plus a free small popcorn at each screening – all for $55 – bit.ly/SeasonPassFox
7pm (Doors 6pm), Tickets $5.
The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre in partnership with Downtown Phoenix, Inc., announce a new classic film series at the Orpheum Theatre.
The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre in partnership with Downtown Phoenix, Inc., announce a new classic film series at the Orpheum Theatre – Phoenix. The final film in our nod to the classics is Psycho! Featuring the infamous hotel Westward Ho and the Downtown Phoenix skyline of 1960, Psycho is one to be experienced in Phoenix’s original movie house.
Guests are invited to enjoy the digitally remastered classic in one of the most beautiful and historic venues in downtown Phoenix. Expect some theatrical surprises throughout the show, making this a once in a lifetime cinematic experience.
6:30pm, tickets $16 (child 12 and under $11).
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