Who owns Orpheum Madison?
Gus Paras
Orpheum Theatre (Madison, Wisconsin)
| Address | 216 State St Madison, WI 53703-2215 |
| Owner | Gus Paras |
| Operator | Live Nation |
| Capacity | 1,697 |
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Does Live Nation own Frank Productions?
Live Nation, the world’s largest concert-promotions company, has purchased a controlling stake in Madison-based promoter Frank Productions, effectively consolidating two companies who’ve operated for years as both rivals and partners in Madison and other markets.
Who started Frank Productions?
Herb Frank
Founded in 1965 by Herb Frank, Frank Productions has grown to become one of the world’s largest concert promoters, ranking 23rd on Pollstar’s Top 100 promoters list last year. Frank Productions sold 789,621 tickets in 2017, according to Billboard, amounting to $51 million in sales.
What year was the Orpheum built?
1926
Since its February 15, 1926 opening, the Orpheum has played host to some of the most venerable names in show business – from burlesque queen Sally Rand, a young Judy Garland (as Francis Gumm) and comedian Jack Benny, to jazz greats like Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington.
How many Orpheum Theater’s the United States?
Today, there are less than 20 Orpheum Theatres still operating in the United States; two of them are in Arizona – in Phoenix and Flagstaff.
Why are theaters named Orpheum?
The Orpheum Theatre, named for the Greek mythological figure Orpheus, opened in 1926 as the fourth and final Los Angeles venue for the Orpheum circuit, and the second Orpheum Theatre to be built on Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles.
Is the Orpheum named after Orpheus?
The Orpheum Origin. While most vaudeville circuits took their names from the men who ran them, the name of the circuit, Orpheum comes from the gods. Orpheus was the son of the Greek mythological god Apollo, patron of musicians and poets, and the Muse of all poetry, Calliope.