Orpheum Theatre ghost and stagehand jokes

The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix is the subject of local ghost stories and backstage anecdotes, leading performers and residents to make lighthearted jokes about spirits in the wings. The theatre, built in 1929, has a history of reported unexplained noises and sightings that have become part of its lore. These hauntings are part of local folklore and are historically debated rather than proven.