Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre is a performing arts center located at 2211 Woodward Avenue in
Downtown Detroit. Opened in 1928 as a flagship movie palace in the Fox Theatres
chain, the Fox has 5,048 seats. It is the largest surviving movie palace of the
1920s.
The gala opening took place September 21, 1928, and featured the silent film
"Street Angel" starring Janet Gaynor. A live show depicted the history of
Detroit from its settlement in 1701 to the present.
Productions included feature-length movies, shorts and newsreels, and
performances by the 60-piece Fox Theatre Grand Orchestra, a 50-voice choir and a
32-member chorus line called the Tillerettes.
The first production at the Fox after restoration was a November 19, 1988,
concert with Joe Williams and the Count Basie Orchestra.
Location
2211 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Wayne County
Michigan,
USA
Getting There
The Fox Theatre is located in downtown Detroit, Michigan, and can be accessed by
public transportation such as bus and light rail. The nearest bus stops are
located on Woodward Avenue and Montcalm Street, which are served by several
different bus routes. The nearest light rail station is the Grand Circus Park
Station, which is located about a block away from the theater.
Nearby Airports
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