The Showbox

The Showbox
Marquee of venue circa 2007
Map
Former namesShowbox Theater (1939–48)
Showbox Ballroom (1953–60)
The Gathering (1967–74)
Talmud Torah (1975–79)
Showbox (1979–91)
Showbox Lounge (1992–94)
Showbox Comedy and Supper Club (1994–2007)
Showbox at the Market (2007–14)
Address1426 1st Avenue
Seattle, Washington
98101
LocationPike Place Market
OwnerAEG Live
Capacity1,150[1]
OpenedJuly 24, 1939 (1939-07-24)
Closed1948-53; 1962-67
Website
showboxpresents.com

The Showbox[2] (originally known as the Showbox Theater) is a music venue in Seattle, Washington, United States. It has been owned by AEG Live since 2007.[3]

  1. ^ Scanlon, Tom (August 13, 2007). "Fenix closes; Showbox Sodo will take over club". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  2. ^ Rose, Cynthia (May 23, 1996). "Living | Reinventing Itself Again - The Showbox Has Housed Acts From Duke Ellington To Punkers, From Taxi-Dancing To Hip-Hop, Even Bingo. Now It Returns To Its Classier Roots". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  3. ^ "AEG Live Buys Showbox | Line Out | The Stranger's Music Blog". Lineout.thestranger.com. December 6, 2007. Archived from the original on July 8, 2014. Retrieved June 29, 2014.