Excerpt from:
NEW ORPHEUM THEATER OPENS DOORS FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Green Bay Press-Gazette
September 18,1930
“HIS DREAM COMES TRUE”
Harry K. Timm manager of the Orpheum theater, brings to his post an excellent background of experience in the legitimate drama, vaudeville and motion picture fields, and is regarded by the stage folk as one of the most capable managers in the middle west. Frequently in the past visiting players have remarked “It’s good to be back in a regular show-house”. Mr Timm has been manager of the Orpheum in Green Bay for 14 years. Prior to that he was with the Finn & Heiman theater circuit, later absorbed by the Orpheum circuit. Before that he was with the W. S. Butterfield chain of theaters in Michigan. Altogether, he has been in the show business for 18 years, and is thoroughly conversant with all its branches.
FIRST PROGRAM WILL BE GIVEN AT 1 O’CLOCK
Organ Recital, Comedy and Four ‘Vodvil’ Acts Scheduled.
Simple but impressive services all within the theater will mark the reopening of the Orpheum Friday afternoon and evening after being closed since the winter of 1929, according to Manager Harry K Timm. There will be four performances the opening day, one at 1 o’clock, one at 3:30, one at 7, and one at 9:30. The doors will open at 12:30 noon, and at 6:30 in the evening to permit the crowds to inspect the interior of the theater f before the performance starts. There will also be an intermission between the first and second shows, afternoon and night.
Just posted some articles and a picture of the outside of the theater after its 1930’s remodel. The September 18, 1930 issue of the Green Bay Press-Gazette has a very large write up about the theater.
Did you know that the downtown Green Bay redevelopment plan lists the Orpheum Theater as one of the “Cultural Anchor Enhancements” of downtown Green Bay?
The main branch of the Green Bay Public library has a couple of folders of news clippings about the theater. Some dating to when the theater opened in 1900. The clippings are a good read. It read like no expense was spared when the theater was renovated in the 1930s. It would be real nice to see some interior pictures of the theater if anyone has them. The library has a couple of photos of the exterior and interior, but they are of poor quality. It would be nice to have a downtown movie house in Green Bay.
I noticed it on a little scrolling marque in the window of the theater. It looks like it never reopened.
The Vic is under new management and will reopen again as the Confetti Club. Opening night is April 21st.
Excerpt from: NEW ORPHEUM THEATER OPENS DOORS FRIDAY AFTERNOON Green Bay Press-Gazette September 18,1930
“HIS DREAM COMES TRUE” Harry K. Timm manager of the Orpheum theater, brings to his post an excellent background of experience in the legitimate drama, vaudeville and motion picture fields, and is regarded by the stage folk as one of the most capable managers in the middle west. Frequently in the past visiting players have remarked “It’s good to be back in a regular show-house”. Mr Timm has been manager of the Orpheum in Green Bay for 14 years. Prior to that he was with the Finn & Heiman theater circuit, later absorbed by the Orpheum circuit. Before that he was with the W. S. Butterfield chain of theaters in Michigan. Altogether, he has been in the show business for 18 years, and is thoroughly conversant with all its branches.
FIRST PROGRAM WILL BE GIVEN AT 1 O’CLOCK Organ Recital, Comedy and Four ‘Vodvil’ Acts Scheduled. Simple but impressive services all within the theater will mark the reopening of the Orpheum Friday afternoon and evening after being closed since the winter of 1929, according to Manager Harry K Timm. There will be four performances the opening day, one at 1 o’clock, one at 3:30, one at 7, and one at 9:30. The doors will open at 12:30 noon, and at 6:30 in the evening to permit the crowds to inspect the interior of the theater f before the performance starts. There will also be an intermission between the first and second shows, afternoon and night.
Just posted some articles and a picture of the outside of the theater after its 1930’s remodel. The September 18, 1930 issue of the Green Bay Press-Gazette has a very large write up about the theater.
Did you know that the downtown Green Bay redevelopment plan lists the Orpheum Theater as one of the “Cultural Anchor Enhancements” of downtown Green Bay?
http://greenbaywi.gov/csa/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AuthentiCity-Plan-final-4-18-14.pdf
How many Green Bay natives are out there? Please chime in.
Curtis, Thank you for the links. There were some photos that I have not seen before.
The main branch of the Green Bay Public library has a couple of folders of news clippings about the theater. Some dating to when the theater opened in 1900. The clippings are a good read. It read like no expense was spared when the theater was renovated in the 1930s. It would be real nice to see some interior pictures of the theater if anyone has them. The library has a couple of photos of the exterior and interior, but they are of poor quality. It would be nice to have a downtown movie house in Green Bay.