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The Fabulous Fox Theatre
St. Louis, United States·Est. 1929·5,060 seats
527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
The Fabulous Fox Theatre stands as a dazzling jewel in St. Louis's Grand Center arts district, a breathtaking testament to the grandeur of 1920s movie palace architecture. Opened in 1929 by William Fox and designed by the legendary C. Howard Crane, the theatre showcases an exotic blend of Siamese Byzantine and Rococo styles, with lavish hand-carved woodwork, intricate plaster designs, and a magnificent 2,000-pound chandelier adorned with over 2,200 pieces of colored glass. After facing closure in 1978, a meticulous $2 million restoration in the early 1980s returned this National Register landmark to its glorious splendor. Today, it serves as a premier venue for touring Broadway productions, concerts, and special events, housing the magnificent Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ. Attending a performance here transcends the show itself—it is an immersive experience within a truly architectural masterpiece.
The Experience
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
Acoustics
The theatre houses a magnificent Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ, one of only five built alike for Fox theatres, which fills the auditorium with exceptional sound and complements the venue's opulent architecture.
Best Seats
Avoid the back rows of the orchestra section due to potential overhang obstruction. Accessible seating is available on every level with wheelchair spaces and companion seating designed for optimal viewing.
Dress Code
Varies by Event
Around the Venue
Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby
Plan Your Visit
St. Louis
3 dining, 1 cafés, 1 bars & nightlife
- Café Napoli$
Powell Hall
Stop here an hour before Powell Hall evening performances for excellent espresso and Italian pastries to settle pre-show nerves.
Morning to early evening; closed Sundays
- Ristorante on The Hill$$$
Fabulous Fox Theatre
Reserve well in advance for pre-show dinner; the restaurant is a 15-minute drive from the Fabulous Fox but worth the trip for serious opera and ballet patrons.
Dinner service; closed Mondays
- Taste$$$
Powell Hall
Located just two blocks from Powell Hall; arrive 90 minutes before curtain for a relaxed pre-show experience.
Dinner nightly; lunch weekdays
Fabulous Fox Theatre
Perfect for casual pre-show appetizers before a performance at nearby venues; the atmosphere itself is live entertainment.
Open daily; live music nightly
Green Room — St. Louis
Performer City Guide
1 practice spaces, 1 music stores, 1 vocal coaches
- Harris Theatre Center for Music and Dance
Modern facilities and vibrant community arts programming
Performers rent hourly studio space; check their calendar for informal performances and preview shows open to the public.
Studio rental by appointment; performance schedule varies
- Schmitt Music$$
Powell Hall
Musicians rely on Schmitt for emergency instrument repairs before performances; the staff knows the local performer community by name.
Monday–Saturday; closed Sundays
- Metro Voice Studio$$
Rigorous opera preparation and diction coaching in English, Italian, French, and German
Local opera singers credit Metro Voice coaches with preparing them for SLSO operatic performances; book sessions well in advance.
By appointment; flexible evening and weekend hours
- BodyTech Physical Therapy$$$
Powell Hall
Many SLSO musicians and Fabulous Fox performers are regular clients; call ahead to discuss performance schedules during booking.
Weekdays and select Saturday hours; direct scheduling with performing artists
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Venue Details
Architect
C. Howard Crane
Architecture
Siamese Byzantine and Rococo
Heritage
St. Louis City Landmark (1976); National Register of Historic Places
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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