The Orpheum’s 90th Anniversary: Win Tickets
The historic Orpheum Theatre is celebrating 90 years in style with a 1927 themed party hosted by Bill Richardson & Maestro Bramwell. Presented by Vancouver Civic Theatres (“VCT”) in partnership with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (“VSO”), guests will experience live entertainment honouring the Orpheum’s beginnings, including a taste of vaudeville from local acts and silent film classics accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer and grand piano.
The Orpheum’s 90th Anniversary
Where: The Orpheum (601 Smithe St, Vancouver)
When: Friday, November 24, 2017 doors at 6:30pm
Tickets: $19.27 (a nod to the theatre’s opening year) and are available online now
Masters of Ceremonies, author and former CBC radio host Bill Richardson and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Maestro Bramwell Tovey, will paint a picture of the Orpheum’s history, and set the stage for guests to party like it’s 1927.
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Walk the red carpet in your 1920s attire.
7:30pm to 8:30pm
A tribute to the Orpheum’s silent film and vaudeville days.
- Disney’s 1928 silent animated film, Steamboat Willie accompanied by the Michael Dirk on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ
- Vaudevillian performances including tap dance, circus, and an excerpt for the musical Ragtime, all presented by Vancouver Civic Theatres 2017 Underutilized Spaces grant recipients
- Buster Keaton’s classic silent film, The Blacksmith, accompanied by Maestro Bramwell Tovey on the piano
8:30pm to 10:00pm
Three cheers for the end of prohibition! Have a slice of birthday cake, imbibe in 1920s inspired provisions, practice the Charleston to our live brass band, and head over to our photo booth to capture the moment.
Practice the Charleston to a live brass band, and head to the photo booth to capture the moment. Attendees are encouraged to dress-up for a 1920s red carpet entry; prizes awarded for best costumes. Party with friends, or make it a date night to remember!
Win Tickets
I have two pairs of tickets for the celebration to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Click below to post an entry on Twitter
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, November 20, 2017.
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Update The winner is Tara!
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Love the Orpheum theatre. Would be great to go to the party.
Sounds like fun!
Took the kids there last year for Raiders last November. We had a blast!
Would love to go back after many, many years. High school graduation.
One of my favourite decades! Sounds wonderful.
Fun!
My favourite venue in Vancouver. Happy birthday Orpheum!
Oh, was there for an event recently and seen many stuff there including Mama Mia. Would love to be there at this historic event.
Love the 20’s, The Orpheum and THIS will be so FUN!
Whoa. This sounds like a fun! It’d be pretty cool to see everyone dressed up at this event.
Would love to win this!
Sounds like a great evening
Looks great!
I love the Orpheum and especially when it has special events for Vancouverites
Good luck!
Getting ready to be dressed-up for a 1920s red carpet entry!! Thanks!
Orpheum happy bday!
Sounds like fun!
This would be so fun!
Omg this looks so cool!
Sounds like the cat’s pyjamas. I’d love to go!
This would be fun!
This sounds like a fun event to attend and enjoy! Hope to win☺
Sounds like a wonderful event
This sounds like a great time!
Would love to take my bestie who will be visiting from out of town!
This sounds like a blast!
I love an excuse to wear a glittery headband and lots of sparkle!
Sounds like an amazing evening. We love the Orpheum Theatre. ? Thanks.
I have never been in the Orpheum…would love to see it.
I have always wanted to check the Orpheum out. The interior looks amazing!
Fun
sounds like a fun party!
would be a fun date night
Happy Birthday Orpheum theatre!! Want a fun night this would be!
Let’s do a time-wrap and enjoy the past!
Sounds like an awesome party!
Would love to go!
i would love to win thanks
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A party would be swell..Chute, chute!
Sounds really neat!
sounds like a party!
Happy birthday! Very elegant place – would love to go.
Would love to attend – such an elegant venue.
i’m from the squamish nation and would proudly wear my traditional regalia to this event! 😀 please pick me! huy chexw aa!
It like a time machine.
This should be fun
Music to my ears!!!
Roaring 20s Gala Party and celebration for amazing Orpheum Theater having its 90th Birthday. I Would absolutely love love love to be there with my friend..please please.. por favor s’il vous plait..much gratitude Thank you, merci, gracious..?
Sounds like a fabulous way to spend a winter Friday night! Hopefully I’ll win this contest
Cool!
Beautiful event!
Yes please
It would be a wonderful night out on the town basking in Vancouver’s history! ?
One entry please
Would love to be able to go. Thank you!
Wicked. I wanna win
I have my flapper dress complete with pearls and elbow length gloves all ready to wear!
Sounds like a great party! Would love to go! 🙂
A great flapper ’20s party!!!
Just booked tickets to a VSO performance at the Orpheum for the following night, but this sounds like a great event!
Sweet. Good luck to you all. Huggiez.