The Balcony Project at the Historic Orpheum Theatre

Uncover the poignant legacy of Memphis, where the theatre’s Black-only balcony entrance once stood. This transformative educational endeavor journeys through time, shedding light on an era when segregation cast its shadow.

Located on the Beale Street side of the Orpheum Theatre at 203 S. Main Street, the Balcony Project can be toured as a separate experience from our Campus Tour and is free and open to the public during the following times, weather permitting:

Hours of Operation

• Saturdays | 10 AM – 12 PM
• Mondays | 2 – 4 PM

This immersive initiative serves as a dynamic platform for education and awareness, extending the Orpheum’s commitment to storytelling. Our team believes in a society that learns and evolves together. With its roots in Memphis’ past, this project illuminates previously silenced narratives.

Together, we reflect, learn, and pave the way for progress.