Fox Theatre (Atlanta)

Fox Theatre
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Fox Theatre in 2024
Address660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia
U.S.
OwnerFox Theatre Inc.
TypeMovie Theater Palace
Capacity4,665
Screens1
Construction
Opened1929; 95 years ago (1929)
Reopened1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Tenants
Broadway Across America
Website
www.foxtheatre.org
Fox Theatre
Fox Theatre is located in Atlanta Midtown
Fox Theatre
Fox Theatre
location in Midtown Atlanta
Coordinates33°46′21″N 84°23′8″W / 33.77250°N 84.38556°W / 33.77250; -84.38556
ArchitectOlivier J. Vinour
Part ofFox Theatre Historic District (ID78003178)
NRHP reference No.74002230
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 17, 1974[1]
Designated NHLMay 11, 1976[2]
Designated ALBOctober 23, 1989

The Fox Theatre (often marketed as the Fabulous Fox), a former movie palace, is a performing arts venue located at 660 Peachtree Street NE in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia, and is the centerpiece of the Fox Theatre Historic District.

The theater was originally planned as part of a large Shrine Temple as evidenced by its Moorish design. The 4,665-seat auditorium was ultimately developed as a lavish movie theater in the Fox Theatres chain and opened in 1929. It hosts a variety of cultural and artistic events including the Atlanta Ballet, a summer film series, and performances by national touring companies of Broadway shows. The venue also hosts occasional concerts by popular artists.

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "Fox Theatre (Atlanta)". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2008. (See also: site search results, and "Fox Theatre--Atlanta" page on www.nps.gov)