Restored opulent theater built in 1920s with 3,600-pipe organ hosts ballet, movies & other events.
"The Fox Theatre, a world-renowned event venue on Peachtree Street, began its story in a most unusual way. In 1928, the Fox was originally conceived as a home for Atlanta’s Shriners organization. The Shriners looked to the ancient temples of the Far East to inspire a mosque-style structure. Ultimately, the design became more of a financial burden than the Shriners could bear. Shortly before its completion, the Shriners leased their beautiful auditorium to William Fox. With his backing — the project cost more than $3 million, the equivalent of nearly $40 million today — the 250,000 square foot theatre was completed. It opened on Christmas Day in 1929 to a sold-out crowd, premiering Steamboat Willie, Disney’s first cartoon starring Mickey Mouse. Today, its unique architecture continues to dazzle crowds and draw top entertainment. Next time you catch a show, make sure to look up and enjoy the star-speckled ceiling." - Son&Sons
"Hosts comedy, dance, and music shows in a uniquely designed venue influenced by Spain's Alhambra and Egypt’s Temple of Karnak." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina,
"It’s a well-established fact in Atlanta that the Fox is haunted. There are even ghost tours at the 90-plus-year old Midtown theater around Halloween. Over the years, staff and theater patrons claim to have seen apparitions of women and a Confederate soldier walking throughout the building and doors shutting suddenly and experienced unexplained cool breezes. One story involves the backstage elevator, which automatically stops at the fourth floor. Many believe it’s the ghost of a woman who lived and died in the apartment there. Don’t be surprised if you catch a glimpse of a shadowy figure or feel a sudden chill while sipping champagne in the lobby during intermission or headed to the concessions stand or restroom." - Beth McKibben
"Built in the late 1920s, the Fox Theatre’s ornate design was inspired in part by the Alhambra in Spain, making for an awe-inspiring and unique interior. Today the theater hosts musicals, concerts, comedy acts, and more, and it recently added a Marquee Club that gives ticketed visitors access to several chic bar areas and a rooftop lounge with a view of the Beaux Arts-style hotel, The Georgian Terrace." - MATADOR_NETWORK
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