In the past year, the Orpheum has hosted 40 different shows, Paras said. Karen Foley, general manager at Live Nation, said she was unable to determine if that number would increase, but said she plans to work closely with the community and enhance the venue.

“We’re not coming here to change anything,” Foley said. “The (Paras) family has made the Orpheum amazing. I want to add to it.”

Paras said the Orpheum is and will continue to be a family business, whether or not they are involved with the daily operations.

“We’ll still own the theater, and we’ll always be a part of it,” Eve said.

Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said he also expects a smooth transition in management and that Live Nation has significant resources to bring more to Madison’s music and arts scene.

While the management transition is expected to be smooth, the landmark theater’s rocky ownership history was clear at the meeting by the sight of Doane and the Paras family sitting on opposite sides of the council chambers. Doane spoke in opposition to the new license.