Fox Theatre Atlanta

Breath taking historical beauty in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Regardless of the show, I’m always taken back by this jewel. Of course, the world class plays, concerts and shows are only enhanced by the Moroccan architecture. Attending a performance at the Fabulous Fox Theatre is a must for anyone!

The bartenders aren’t really bartenders, they’re just people who pour drinks into cups full to the brim with ice. It takes forever +2 years to get a drink, and the portions are dainty. The wait probably due to the speed at which they make the drinks, which hovers around absolute zero.
Otherwise I enjoy the events hosted here.

Rude, biased, Killary-​supporter-​employee denied my entrance to the Trump rally.
Being the event started at 12 noon, I arrived (as a bruised Uncle Sam) quite early, at 09:40, and showed my ticket to a police officer.
The officer responded «Alright» for me to proceed coming in. At LEAST 15 feet away, some snooty doorman/​worker says,“No, he’s not coming in”. The officer says «why not?» at the exact same time I do. «Lurch» answered, «he’s got alcohol ALL OVER HIM!»
(SURE JACKASS, so I was swallowing hard liquor before 9 o’clock in the morning, huh?)
I turned to the officer who was no more than two and a half feet away and said «he’s crazy, I almost never drink except a single glass of wine at night». The officer said that it was private property so I would have to leave if FT didn’t want me there.
Unfortunately, though I’ll never forget that bastard’s face, I didn’t get a picture of the mug.

I really hate for my first experience to determine future experiences but I just can’t hold back my disappointment! I attended the Toni Braxton concert Thursday June 2^nd! Bill Bellamy was the opening act! I heard all the laughter and maybe 10 words he said ! The sound was absolutely horrible! I was in row 5 seats 13&15 Left Orchestra! When Toni appeared, she was in the back of the stage and all I could see were these incredibly monstrous speakers right on the stage! Really? Don’t sell tickets where your view is going to be obstructed like that! Better yet move those speakers!!! Getting back to the sound i really couldn’t believe my ears! It wasn’t just my ears! The cost of those tickets and what I experienced is as bad as paying a lot of money for tickets, getting all dressed up for a concert, and you have to look at a screen to see the artist!!!

Very possibly my favorite venue in the country, although The Fox in Oakland is pretty awesome as well. I know you aren’t supposed to rate specific experiences, but Paul Simon was AMAZING here. Have seen Leonard Cohen there, String Cheese Incident multiple times, and even blue man group. Always a great show. Some of the best times of my life honestly.

What a beautiful venue to watch a show. I have been here for a few shows: Rock of Ages, Celtic Woman, and Steve Martin/​Martin Short. I have plans to see some of the Broadway shows that travel here. Located in midtown, there are plenty of paid parking options. You will see several parking attendants directing you towards their lot. I have sat both on the main level and on the balcony. Both have been good for viewing the shows. So much history here — take the tour if you are interested in learning more. Many good dining options nearby if you wanna grab a bite or a drink before/​after the show.

It’s The Fox! That’s all you need to hear. If you have an opportunity to see a concert, movie, play etc… Do it! Comfy chairs, great acoustics and an incredible vibe. The best in the world have played here for years. Love this place.

April 14 marked my second visit to The Fox — and I will never, ever forget it.
I was finally able to see my favorite musician — and the only artist would ever describe as a genius — Prince — perform live. Let’s face it — the man was a savant. The fact that he died less than a week after the concert made the whole experience even more poignant in retrospect. We were blessed to have him with us for as long as we did. The Fox, as always, was lovely — and the ushers did their best to enforce the no cell phone or recording devices policy.
I do wish ushers would be more diligent about other things — for instance — they got all Gestapo on a woman who was checking her cell phone and surfing the web with her phone in her lap (yes — at a Prince concert — eyeroll) yet they did nothing about the obnoxious, drunk guy arguing with his less drunk girlfriend immediately behind us. They were loud and physically disruptive, slapping the seats of patrons in front of them to emphasize their various slushy points — and they ‘stole’ one another’s phones ‘amid infidelity accusations’ then violated the personal space of the folks unlucky enough to be seated next to them — as they struggled wildly to retrieve their respective phones. All this BEFORE the show even started.
Having said all that — my friend eventually (about 30 minutes into the performance) — turned around and said something to him — and Captain Drunko was immediately apologetic and contrite. He settled right down — said he was ‘sorry’ and followed it, literally, with ‘I’m just so high and so drunk — it’s my birthday! And Prince is my favorite, man…’ He was red faced, with feathered blonde hair and a wispy, straggly blonde mustache — so I’ll admit it — I was worried that his was response was gonna be that of an angry, stereo-​typical redneck. And that the situation would escalate — and all 4 of us would wind up getting kicked out because of it. I was thrilled that he wasn’t the person I believed him to be — and a bit ashamed that I pre-​judged him based on his race and appearance.
A bit of a learning lesson, though — and great to be reminded that a mutual love for Prince brings all type of people together. Lol. Until the end of time … I’ll be a Prince fan. And the Fox will forever be entwined with this memory. ..

Awww, great memories of this place! I’ve only been here once to see Bjork years ago, but I’m watching the Mets/​Braves game and feeling nostalgic for Atlanta-​hence my overdue review. It’s a beautiful space with great acoustics so if you have a change to see a show here, take it. There’s a jazz bar next door (Churchill Grounds) if you need to pregame, or postgame.

We had pretty rough seats to the Sound of music, so I can say confidently there really isn’t a bad seat in the place. The theater itself is gorgeous — I was nice and close to the lovely ceiling art. The lobbies are spacious with seating and speedy concessions. We got popcorn and wine. My little was thrilled with her big old box of popcorn and I was quite pleased with my chard. Lovely place to spend an afternoon or evening, taking in a show.

Love the venue.
Just don’t fall for the drinks-​at-​the-​lounge promotion. They put you in this small room at the end of the theater. Anyone walked in had the same «really?! That’s it?!“‘ look. We did meet nice people, but the entire think was ridiculous!
We came back during the intermission. The poor single bartender… The line has long as outside, just in a private room.
Anyway… Love the venue. No need to pay extra $ 40 for the lounge…

My first and only time at the Fox was last week to see The Sound of Music. I greatly enjoyed the Venue and the musical itself and would highly recommend both.
The fox does not have its own parking lot so be prepared to pay to park. The closest lots were $ 20-​$ 30 to park, however I drove a little farther past the Fox and saw a lot that was only $ 5 so I parked there as I don’t mind walking (It was probably only about a ¼−1/3 mile walk).
When I walked inside I was surprised to see how nice and big the venue was. The theater room itself was beautiful. One bad thing is the seats are a bit narrow and uncomfortable, and for a tall guy like myself at 6’2 leg room is limited. Despite this I would not hesitate to come back to see another show! Just get there early to you can take your time finding parking.

We recently attended a taping of the NPT show «Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me» at the Fox. What a treat! This theater is a national treasure.
The Fox is a large theater, seating over 2,000, so the seats at the back of the orchestra section and elsewhere in the back are WAY far from the stage. Bring binoculars. The restrooms are large and clean. The concession stands stay open during most performances, so you can get wine and beer and even popcorn.
Even though it was full house, we had little trouble getting Über right in front of the theater after the taping. Traffic does tend to back up on Peachtree, but if you plan to arrive a little early it’s not a big problem.

Such an excellent visit!!! The staff is just incredible and really takes care of their patrons!

I LOVE «the Fox»! In fact, it’s probably my favorite Atlanta institution. Strangely and unacceptably, I’ve never taken a tour of the theatre. Shame on me, considering I love it so much. Had I taken the tour, I would have a lot more interesting and cool facts and tidbits that I could WOW you with in this review. But alas, I have not. The only bit of trivia I know is that the «mighty mo», the huge pipe organ so famously played before shows here, is super old and is the second largest pipe organ in the the country? the world? Something like that. LOL.
Okay, so I’m not an expert when it comes to Fox Theatre history but, I CAN tell you that this is one absolutely beautiful place and it just has a magical quality about it. I sat down and counted recently and I believe I’ve seen between 13 – 15 shows here. What can I say? I’m a theatre geek! I love Broadway. Some shows I’ve seen at «the fox» include: The color purple (twice), Dreamgirls, Wicked (3 times), West side story, Sister Act, In the Heights, Little house on the prairie, Oliver, Fela, and I could go on. Most recently, I saw The Book of Mormon there. All GREAT shows but again, the ambiance of the Fox just makes them all the better. To me, it’s reminiscent of what the old school theatres in the age of old hollywood used to be.
Besides being beautiful…
–The seats are comfy and there’s not a bad seat in the house.
–There are ample concession stands where you can fill up on snacks like popcorn, candy, soda and glazed nuts. Even wine and beer!
–The staff is friendly, knowledgable and professional and the theatre is always clean.
–The parking is adequate in various lots around the theatre and ranges between $ 10 – 25.
–They park the shows’ tour bus and trailers at the left side of the building, while the show is in progress, which makes for very cool photo ‘ops’ after the show. Also, the left side door is the BEST way to exit the show because if you wait there for about 7 – 10 mins, the actors come out and take pictures with you.
Of all the times I’ve visited the Fox, I’d never been persuaded to write a review because I figured what else could I say about this place that everyone else hasn’t already? Well, what I witnessed while I was there last really left an impression on me. If there was one thing I wasn’t too crazy about at the Fox was their bathrooms. They are nice and clean and there are about a million stalls BUT the scene getting to the bathrooms during intermission can be HELL. Imagine thousands of people all trying to pee at once. :/​However, the Fox is really trying to improve the situation and I’ve seen great strides recently. The bathroom, is located on the bottom floor so it’s very tricky for all those people to get from the seating/​show area down the stairs all at once –that situation needs to be addressed somehow. However, once we all finally reached the bathroom, there were at least 5 – 7 attendants calling out which stalls were free and making sure everyone stayed in one orderly line to enter and another to exit. It took a while but I was able to «spend a penny» (as my mother in law would say:) and make it back to my seat just in time for the remainder of the show.
The other awesome thing about the Fox is that you can participate in the ticket «lottery» for most broadway shows. The way the ticket lottery works is: on the day of the performance, a limited number of orchestra seats (maybe 20 at the most) are put aside and you can try your luck in a raffle to win them. Two and a half hours before the show starts, you have to come (with your I.D.) to the entryway of the theatre and put your name and the number of tickets you want (max is 2) into a pot. Thirty minutes later, the names are drawn. If you win, the tickets aren’t free but they’re MAJORLY discounted at $ 25 each, CASH only. You have to be there in person in order to enter – no cheating. My wife and I have seen many shows this way, how cool is it to get to sit in the FRONT row at a broadway play for only $ 25. Oh, and they also give you a souvenir button to wear that lets everyone know you won. Very cool. I almost hate to share the secret because too many people knowing about it will decrease my chances of winning but, oh well. Don’t say I never gave you anything! Haha :)
I love the Fox and I will continue seeing shows here for many years to come. In fact, I’ll probably be back next month to see, the Broadway production of «Kinky Boots».

Fancy fancy. Loved the bottomless options for soft drinks and popcorn! Will definitely come back.
$ 20/​$ 25/​$ 30 parking is high lol.
Had no problems walking into a show an hr before it starts and buying tickets from the booth. No Fees :)

I don’t go to the Fox Theatre often, but after my latest visit to see Book of Mormon, I really should take advantage of seeing more shows at this place. I’m a little ashamed to admit that I’m just not the musical type. The last few times I have been were to see Larry the Cable Guy and The Price Is Right, but wow, seeing Book of Mormon totally took advantage of the stage and it was the first time that I sat on the top level.
Walking in, it feels like we’re getting in line for a ride at Disney World, except there’s no hour-​long waiting line. The Moorish architecture and star-​filled ceiling of the theater makes me feel like I’m in Disney’s Aladdin. It’s so hard to believe this theater has been around since 1929.
I don’t know if there’s much else to say, but I think one of these days, I will take the Fox Theater tour or will definitely try to see another show here.

The Fox is by far our family’s favorite place to go for concerts in Atlanta. A beautiful venue, the sight lines are great and the sound quality is consistently superb! If a concert is being held at the Fox, you can’t go wrong.

Cindy Huang is absolutely fantastic to work with! I worked with her this year on my company’s holiday party and everything went perfectly! Cindy is professional, attentive and personable– absolutely the best kind of person to work with on a large event! Now that The Fox has partnered with my favorite caterer, Affairs to Remember, they are the total venue package. Gorgeous spaces, wonderful staff, fantastic location– everything you could possibly need for a wonderful event!

What can I say… The Fox Theater is EVERYTHING! I love it. My husband and I have been here many times. I can’t believe this is my first review of the Fox. It. really. is. FABULOUS! We have seen so many shows here: Phantom of the Opera (twice), Chicago, The King and I, Cats, Mike Epps comedy, Lavell Crawford New Year’s Eve Comedy special, Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail, WICKED, and many more shows. Our most recent trip to the Fabulous Fox theater was to see KEM featuring Tamar Braxton. Due to illness, Tamar Braxton had to cancel the day before the concert. I called the Fox box office to inquire about the show. They had all of the details. They told me that Avant would replace Tamar, and the concert would proceed as planned. Great customer service Fox staff! The concert was great. KEM’s voice is phenomenal. The lighting was good. I really enjoyed the concert.
Each time we visit the Fox, it is a new and exciting experience. Each show is different, yet somehow, the theater fits each show perfectly. Going to the Fox theater makes me feel like I am going SOMEWHERE! From the red carpet entrance, to the details spent making the restrooms look exquisite, I love everything about the Fox Theater. I feel transported to another world and another time.
I must warn you. Arrive early, or you will stumble in the dark to find your seats. (Though that doesn’t happen with me.) Before and after shows, I like to walk around and just absorb the beauty that is the Fox Theater. I can’t wait until the next show.

We went here to see cinderella last night. And it was so much fun. The set design was beautiful and most of the staff there were so animated and lively.
In the middle of the 1^st act, however, two female staff stopped in the row before us to try and figure out of the people seated in front of us were seated in the proper places. It took them about 3 minutes to figure out they seated the guests in front of us in the wrong place and moved them. It was just a bit distracting to try and focus on the play.

Went here for the 1^st time with the bf and buddy to watch a free show: Gracias Christmas Cantata.
This place is older, but it has a beautiful historical scene. The seating were tight nit with very cramp aisles. There were many seats even at the balcony level though.
There isn’t a specified parking space. There are only paid working lots nearby so scope for the cheaper lot beforehand. The prices will be higher for special events though so don’t be surprised.

I Love going to the «Fox» all seating seems to be pretty good seats. I’m not a fan of paying high price for premium seats for shows and such.
The theater is very historic, clean, and the staff is always nice and friendly.
Parking is not that bad either, I normally park in a lot about a block away directly behind the theater.

Came in for the performance of Jersey Boys and enjoyed my seats well enough. The depiction of the orchestra seats are a little misleading though, from F75, I thought I was going to be a little more central to the stage than it seemed. I couldn’t see a lot of stage left where for Jersey boys a lot of characters entered from that side.
for $ 150, it was ok seats, wish I had sat a couple rows back and more central, but lesson learned.
Also lesson learned is that Jersey Boys attracts a lot of old people, so be prepared for a lot of distractions, coughing, glasses flicking up and down, shuffling in and out of seats,
Décor around the theater is really cool though. Nice distraction before the show starts.

Note: As one who has only ever volunteered and never attended a performance as a patron, my perspective of the theatre is likely different from that of others.
There are two kinds of people who attend The Fox (and bear with me on this one): those who have been before (or MANY times before) and those who will see the splendor of this place for the first time.
I know what you’re thinking, «Well, duh!»
But really… stepping into The Fox for the first time is such an astonishing experience in and of itself– forget the plays/​concerts, this palatial piece of architecture is a show in itself. You’ll want to explore it’s wings and back halls and the bathrooms are probably the coolest part of the whole place (so make sure you go, whether you have to «go» or not.)
It’s like Disneyland.
In fact, almost excaclty. From the way they stress customer service and «show-​readiness», how the employees play «roles» and have costumes to emphasize this environment, to the environment itself. Atlanta’s mini-​Disneyland.
For those who have been and return, there is no shock factor, but instead a kind of familiarity (again, like Disneyland) of reading an old fantasy book or watching a childhood movie. It’s not «yours» but you have a place, a seat, a «role» in this spectacle.
But that’s just my take on it. Now heres a more formal bullet-​pointed review:
–Tickets aren’t cheap for this place (depending on the show, you’re looking at $ 120 for a decent seat on the main floor), but they’re worth the experience.
–Tickets are sold online and at the box office attached to the theatre.
–Parking is painful in this part of town: There are lots, but they’ll cost ya $ 10+ to park for the evening (and getting out will take you a while!) I recommend taking MARTA if possible. Only about a 4 minute walk from the theatre entrance.
–The Fox sells refreshments (popcorn, hot dogs, sodas, wine, beer and a limited selection of cocktails) to keep up your blood sugar at intermission.
–Despite the glamour of the theatre, there ARE bad seats! So bring your binoculars!

Fox Theater celebrates its 40^th anniversary with a Block party!
There was one main stage with live music. I was surprised when Latin music was played at one point. There were plenty of vendors under tents lining Peachtree. There was a fenced lot of several food trucks and other festival food tents. There were around 5 – 7 different food trucks (with overpriced food, like $ 8 grilled cheese sandwiches, of course). There was live music playing at a smaller stage in this lot as well.
Best of all, there were free tours of the Fox Theater. One caveat… you have to get tickets for these 30 minute tours that were offered every 15 minutes. I came on time at about noon and got the last ticket for the 12:45 tour.
The tour was amazing. Our great guide was very friendly and patient. She told us the history of the theater and gave us ample time to take pictures.
It wasn’t crowded and shade can be found if you look for it. I avoided the hassle of looking for parking and took the Marta. With the great weather, I got to feel like a tourist in my own city.

I have been in the Fox Theater many times and I am always impressed with its period architecture, constantly changing ceiling in the concert hall, which features animated clouds and stars that make you feel like you are outside.
The Fox is a great place for a party, dinner, dance, fund raiser or concert and it has been magnificently restored and preserved. If you have an opportunity to see a performance of any kind or attend a party there, do not miss the opportunity to visit this historic building and incredible, multi-​use venue.
I went to see the Blue Man Group at the Fox Theatre. I also came here to see the nutcracker, which was fabulous.
As described, this is a majestic old place which I believe was built in the 20’s. It was close to paying a visit with the wrecking ball; but a group of concerned citizens managed to save. It is a humongous place with lots of seating. I was in the upper tier and quite a ways from the stage; but enjoyed the performance immensely. A beautiful place — outside and in — with an old-​time ambience. The place is carpeted throughout and if you want to step back in time pay a visit to the Fox. They also have about 3 tours a day. I believe mainly in the morning and maybe early afternoon hours. Check with the box office or on-​line. I never took the tour due to time issues; but I think it would be well worth it.
The theater’s ceiling is lit with stars and the orchestra pit accommodates an orchestra easily, and the sound pours out throatily. Whether one sees a movie in the Fox’s summer series or a live show during the year, the Fox holds an old-​fashioned huge crowd without people feeling crowded.
The building itself is historic and worth checking out, and I also appreciated being able to see stagehands working on an upcoming show — tearing apart the set and doing sound checks — a part of the theatre one usually never sees.

«A master storyteller once told me the audience must be hooked in the first moments, otherwise you’ve lost them.» — Arabian Nights (2000)
Like every good Atlantan, I’ve been attending events at The Fabulous Fox for years. My earliest memory is seeing The Nutcracker at age 8 — mere months after moving to the ATL, in fact. I was taken by its amazing ceilings, seemingly alive with stars, and architecture, transporting me to another time and place.
This building was originally a movie theatre in the 20’s and has been an Atlanta icon ever since. The beauty of this landmark is that you can take a tour and get all the history, see behind the scenes, even work the elevator. They are only $ 10 and happen weekly.
Many performances later, I am still in awe of its beauty and grandeur even now. This is my go to spot any time a Broadway show comes to town — Will Rogers Follies, Phantom, Les Mis, The Book of Mormon, Wicked — to name a few. However, I will say that for concerts, this is the last place on Earth I want to come — the acoustics just are not conducive for rock shows.
For parking, there are many options all around the place, varying in prices. My usual spot it across from the restaurant Baraonda in a garage — depending on the show, the price does vary.
As for food, my favorites are Proof and Provision, The Lawrence and Publik Draft House — P&P and PDH both get very busy being so close to The Fox — everyone tends to go to these places before the show. The Lawrence is far enough away that you can get a table without too much issue (they take reservations) and enjoy your meal and then walk the few blocks (or Über) and leave your car at their lot. This, I highly recommend.

It was pretty great for my first time experience. I’m really excited about going back to see The Nutcracker Ballet.