The Orleans is an intimate, roomy, comfy venue for seeing live music. The sound for REO Speedwagon great and much louder than I expected. Who would've thought that REO Speedwagon could deafen someone?
The view of the stage is good no matter where you're seated - unless you have front row seats, that is. Do not buy front row tickets for a show here. Or second, or third, fourth or fifth. The venue allows people to rush the stage blocking the view of those who paid for premium seats. That's not cool. I get that it's a rock show and people are excited and want to jump around and dance but the Orleans charges more money for upfront seats so it's total BS that they're letting people who pay for the cheap seats at the rear to stand up front. My wife and I had seats in the 20th row so we weren't affected by this policy but I empathize with the poor folks who thought they would have a great view upfront only to have the rug pulled out from beneath them. Judging by other reviews here this is a common occurrence at the Orleans Showroom.
The staff are polite, efficient, and well-mannered. There is a bar just outside the showroom past the entrance which has a clumsy design but they stick an usher there to direct people in an orderly manner to get their drinks. The prices of the drinks are surprisingly low. I got a double rum and Coke for $6. The same drink cost me $22 at the Donny and Marie Showroom in the Flamingo.
I'll definitely see shows here again. I just won't buy a ticket for upfront.