The Orpheum Theatre is the home of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. The BCEHoF has two inductee categories: STARS – StarWalk of highly recognizable artists and STARS – StarMeritus ofspecial recognition and contribution.
The first StarWalk plaques embedded in the sidewalk along Granville Street were unveiled on July 24, 1994. Since then the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame has honoured almost 300 people of British Columbia who have made an outstanding contribution to performing arts and entertainment across Canada and around the world, but most specifically in BC.
In 1996, the StarWall, was unveiled inside the Orpheum Theatre, on the corner of Smithe and Seymour street, downtown Vancouver. The StarMeritus Inductees (previously known as the Pioneer Award) are recognized with brass plaques on display and added in 2005.
If you are attending a performance at the Orpheum please take a minute to look at the installation on the second floor. Alternatively take one of the public tours of the Orpheum offered by Vancouver Civic Theatres in July, August and September.
On August 17, 2000 the first legendary entertainment sites received tribute in the new Historic Venues category with markers at or near their current or former locations. The Society also honours emerging artists with its Stars of Tomorrow Scholarships.
The original granite plaques along the StarWalk were removed in 2009-2010 when Granville Street underwent a major rejuvenation prior to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The City of Vancouver supported the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and replaced the original stones with beautiful bronze plaques manufactured in Canada.
Celebrating and honouring the performers, directors, dancers, critics, impresarios and theatre managers who make up the vibrant entertainment field in BC. Read more »
