Pat Halloran News

The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that the lights of the historic Orpheum Theatre marquee will dim on Friday, February 16 at 7:30pm for five (5) minutes in tribute to former Orpheum President Pat Halloran who passed away on Thursday, February 8.

Love Letters, A.R. Gurney's disarmingly funny, emotional portrait of the rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-as-an-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, is coming to the stage of the Orpheum's Halloran Centre for two nights on June 23 and June 24.

Love Letters, A.R. Gurney's disarmingly funny, emotional portrait of the rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-as-an-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, is coming to the stage of the Orpheum's Halloran Centre for two nights on June 23 and June 24.

The Orpheum Theatre Group will host the 22nd Annual Art Sale from noon to 5pm on Sunday, April 23 at the Halloran Centre. Patrons are invited to purchase great works of art while supporting Mid-South artists. This event is free and open to the public.

Tonight, November 7th at 6:30 PM the Orpheum Theatre will host its 37th Annual Auction.

On Saturday, November 7th at 6:30 PM the Orpheum Theatre will host its 37th Annual Auction.

The Memphis Development Foundation/Orpheum Theatre today announced that Brett Batterson has been selected as the new president and CEO of the organization.

Today at 2:00 PM the Memphis Development Foundation (MDF), which operates the Orpheum Theatre, formally dedicated the newest and largest capital project in its history: the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education. The ceremony included a ribbon cutting, flag presentation, dedication prayer, and reception. Event speakers included MDF Board Chairman Andy Taylor, Mayor AC Wharton, Jr., Mayor Mark H. Luttrell, and Orpheum President & CEO Pat Halloran. Mr. Taylor led the ceremony, and Dr. Scott Morris presided over the dedication.

Tonight, September 24th, the Orpheum Theatre will recognize longtime President and CEO Pat Halloran with a Roast. Halloran recently announced his retirement effective December 31st of 2015.

On Today, September 18 the Orpheum Theatre will open its doors for a special Lobby Sale event. From 9:00am to 4:00pm, the organization will offer a chance to purchase items from a unique stock of Orpheum-related wares. Food trucks will also be on-site during lunch hours from approximately 10:00am to 1:00pm.

On Friday, September 18 the Orpheum Theatre will open its doors for a special Lobby Sale event. From 9:00am to 4:00pm, the organization will offer a chance to purchase items from a unique stock of Orpheum-related wares. Food trucks will also be on-site during lunch hours from approximately 10:00am to 1:00pm.

The Orpheum invites the entire Mid-South to experience the new Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education. The come-and-go event will take place between 10:00am and 6:00pm on Saturday, September 12th and will include self-guided tours, performances by Memphis arts organizations, dance classes, food trucks, and a craft studio.

On Saturday, August 29th the Orpheum Theatre will unveil its newest and grandest art installation, "Orpheus Ascending" by world-renowned sculptor Richard MacDonald. MacDonald will be present at the event and honored for his work. The dedication will coincide with the Orpheum's 21st Annual Art Sale, taking place from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Renowned recording artist Tony Bennet will perform for one night only at The Orpheum Theatre on Friday, December 18th at 8:00 PM. The Theatre is proud that this will be Mr. Bennett's third Orpheum engagement, the most recent being in February of 1997. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, August 7th at 10:00 AM and will be available for purchase online at the official Orpheum Theatre website, www.orpheum-memphis.com, The Orpheum Box Office (901.525.3000), the ticket counter at The Booksellers at Laurelwood, and all Ticketmaster centers (901.743.ARTS).

On Thursday, September 24th the Orpheum Theatre will recognize longtime President and CEO Pat Halloran with a Roast. Halloran recently announced his retirement effective December 31st of 2015. By that time, he will have completed 35 years of invaluable service to the Orpheum. Proceeds from this special night of anecdotes will benefit Halloran's last and largest project: the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Thursday, July 23rd.

The 2nd annual Backstage Bash will be held on Friday, August 7th, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Orpheum Theatre. The Backstage Bash gives guests the 'star's view' of the Orpheum by taking place on the theatre's iconic stage and providing access to the Orpheum's celebrated collection of murals painted by Broadway touring casts.

The Orpheum Theatre will host its second annual Break-A-Leg 5K on Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 PM.  This year's event will be themed around MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, playing at the Orpheum Theatre July 14 - 19, 2015.

The Board of Directors of the Memphis Development Foundation (MDF), which operates the historic Orpheum Theatre, will name the Foundation's newest capital addition the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education in honor of President and CEO Pat Halloran. Halloran will have served the Orpheum Theatre for 35 years at the time of his retirement at the end of 2015. The Centre, a $14.5 million addition to the Orpheum campus, has long been a passion project of Halloran's.

Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth, will perform in concert for one night only at The Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at 8:00 PM. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, May 29nd at 10:00 AM.

On Monday, May 11th, The Orpheum Theatre announced the winners of the 2015 High School Musical Theatre Awards show.