Orpheum Theatre [Boston]
theatre in Boston
bouwwerk in de Verenigde Staten
Orpheum Theatre
Built 1852 as Boston Music Hall. Walcker pipe organ of 1863 put in storage in 1884 (and re-erected later at Methuen Memorial Music Hall). Home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra until 1900. 1900 converted into a vaudeville theatre. 1906 renamed Orpheum Theatre. 1916 rebuilding by Thomas W. Lamb, re-opened as Loew's Orpheum Theatre. Used as a cinema until 1971. 1971 reopened as a music venue named Aquarius. Later again renamed Orpheum Theatre. Used as a rock music venue. 2700 seats.