The preservation of this theater is one of Detroit’s proudest achievements. The 5,000 seat palace of the arts, arguably the most opulent in the nation when it opened in 1928, was designated a national landmark in 1989 after a $11 million refurbishment by new owner Mike Ilitch. The oldest, continually operating theater in the United States features a 10-storeyed marquee, a six-storeyed lobby...
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The building, which holds a 10-story-high neon marquee, underwent an $11 million restoration in the late '80s after being badly neglected for decades. In that time, before Mike Ilitch purchased it, the Fox featured porn films and concerts by acts like Paul Young, OMD and the Psychedelic Furs. Folks working on the renovation found autographed photos of Elvis Presley and vintage movie posters in...
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A gloriously restored historic theater in Detroit's hopping entertainment district, the Fox Theatre hosts some of the larger acts coming to Detroit. A gorgeous interior and intimate charm makes for unforgettable experiences. Cool fact: Attendees to the Fox 's grand opening day in the year 1928 were delighted with what was billed as a "Temple of Amusement." The second-largest theater in the...
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This place is so beautiful. It has been restored and is like the gem of Detroit now. Its location has sparked the whole area to renovate and it has made Woodward Ave. new again. The theater is like being in a palace when you are there ... you feel like you are back in time. I've seen a few shows there and they've all been great!
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on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 29, 2008)
I just LOVE the Fox. Pretty much anywhere you sit you get a fabulous view of the performer. My little sister and I went to see Enrique back in March we had seats up in the 2nd balcony section and still had an awesome time.