Venue Information

Theatre in Galesburg, Illinois The Orpheum Theatre, originally opened in August 1916, stands on Kellogg Street in downtown Galesburg, Illinois. Built as a vaudeville house, The Orpheum Theatre hosted many early stars of stage and screen, including Jack Benny, George Burns, Houdini, Al Jolson, Edgar Bergen, Fanny Brice and Blackstone the Magician. It was the finest in construction, acoustics and accommodations. Today, the Orpheum continues to reflect its former glory, bringing to the stage a diverse blend of the finest entertainment from renowned speakers, comedians, and musicians, to touring shows, films, children’s productions, and much more. The theatre is also home to many local performing arts and non-profit organizations that bring music, movies, dance and theatre to the stage. There’s always something happening at The Orpheum Theatre!