Ask the Memphian: Does a ghost named Mary really haunt the Orpheum?
Mary the ghost's favorite seat in the Orpheum Theatre. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Until that Saturday she took her daughter to work with her, Alice Roberts never believed in the legendary ghost of Mary who supposedly haunts Downtown’s Orpheum Theatre.
On that day more than a decade ago, Roberts took 3-year-old Evelyn with her to work, then set her up with a portable DVD player to keep her entertained while Roberts helped handle auditions.
It was on the drive back home when Roberts felt her stomach churn.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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