Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre is a large Moorish-style theater in St. Louis, Missouri that occupies a full city block and features a wide copper marquee. The facade and interior spaces display numerous decorative arches, tiles, and carved elements that recall Middle Eastern architecture.

The building opened in 1929 as a movie palace during the golden age of cinema, originally serving as a premiere house for Fox studio productions. After falling into decline in the late 1970s, it underwent extensive restoration and reopened in 1982 as a center for live theater.

The building takes its name from film producer William Fox, who operated a major cinema chain during the 1920s. Theatergoers now gather in the ornately decorated lobby areas before shows, admiring the Oriental wall patterns while waiting for performances to begin.

The building offers audio description services, sign language interpretation, and accessible seating options for visitors with specific needs during performances. Entrances are located along the Grand Boulevard side and provide direct access to the lobby areas and seating sections.

The ceiling of the main auditorium features an artificial night sky with stars and slowly moving cloud formations created by hidden projectors. This illusion was installed at the opening and gives the impression of sitting in an open Moorish courtyard.

Location: St. Louis

Inception: 1929

Architects: C. Howard Crane

Official opening: 1929

Address: 527 N. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103

Website: https://fabulousfox.com

GPS coordinates: 38.63861,-90.23167

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28