Fabulous Fox Theatre St. Louis Guide: Seats, Parking and Upcoming Shows
The Fabulous Fox Theatre on North Grand Boulevard is the home of Broadway in St. Louis and one of the most lavish theaters in the country. Opened in 1929 as a movie palace and restored in the early 1980s, it seats about 4,500 people and hosts touring musicals, concerts and comedy throughout the year. This guide covers its history, how the seating is laid out, parking, where to eat, how to buy tickets safely, and the Broadway shows coming up this season.
Fabulous Fox at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 527 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103, in the Grand Center Arts District |
| Seats | About 4,500 |
| Seating sections | Orchestra pit, orchestra, mezzanine, balcony, middle balcony and upper balcony |
| Opened | 1929, reopened after restoration in September 1982 |
| Official ticket seller | Metrotix, the Fox’s only authorized ticket seller |
| Parking | Garage at 3637 Washington Boulevard, across from the theater |
Broadway shows coming up
BOOP! The Musical finishes its two week run at the Fox today, November 8. Next on our radar is Water for Elephants, which plays from January 19 to 31, 2027, one of the longest stops on its tour. See our Water for Elephants tour dates and BOOP! tour dates for the other cities.
For every show in the 2026 to 2027 Broadway series, with dates, see our Fabulous Fox St. Louis 2026 to 2027 season guide.
A short history
The Fox was built by the film executive William Fox and opened in 1929, at the height of the movie palace era. Like its sister theater in Atlanta, it was designed to overwhelm visitors the moment they stepped inside. For decades it showed films and hosted stage shows, but by the 1970s, like many downtown movie palaces, it had fallen on hard times. A restoration in the early 1980s brought it back as a performing arts center, and it reopened in September 1982. Since then it has been the main home of touring Broadway in St. Louis, and its restoration helped spark the revival of the Grand Center area around it.
What to look for inside
The lobby alone is worth arriving early for. It rises about 90 feet and is decorated in a style usually described as Siamese Byzantine, drawn loosely from Asian temple architecture, with rows of columns and deep crimson and gold accents. Inside the auditorium, look up for the 2,000 pound chandelier. Look down, too: the carpet has a famous elephant pattern, and longtime visitors say the elephants’ trunks point toward the stage, which is a handy way to orient yourself in the large lobby spaces.
Choosing seats
With about 4,500 seats spread over several levels, the Fox can feel huge. Here is how the sections compare:
- Orchestra pit and front orchestra. The closest seats in the house. Great for seeing faces, but at the very front you may be looking up at the stage.
- Mid orchestra. The best all around view for most musicals, with a good balance of closeness and perspective.
- Mezzanine. A strong choice for dance heavy and visually busy shows. You see the whole stage picture without being too far away.
- Balcony and middle balcony. Lower prices and a clear view, but the performers are noticeably smaller.
- Upper balcony. The cheapest seats and the highest point in the house. Fine for a show you mostly want to hear, or for a big spectacle. Bring binoculars for anything else.
Always check the seating chart on the Fox’s site before you buy, since price levels change from show to show. The theater also sells Fox Club luxury seating, which includes a private dining club before the show.
Parking and getting there
The Fox is in Grand Center, the arts district in midtown St. Louis, a few miles west of downtown. The most convenient option is the parking garage at 3637 Washington Boulevard, directly across from the theater. It is open all day and night, and St. Louis Magazine reported a guest parking rate of $20 per vehicle. There are other lots and street parking in Grand Center, but they fill up on big show nights, so arrive early. Rideshare drop off on Grand Boulevard is also an option if you would rather not deal with parking.
Food and drink
Concession stands open for every performance. For something more substantial, the Fox runs two spots of its own on show days: the Stage Left Grille, which serves diner style food, milkshakes and cocktails, and the Curtain Call Lounge, a more upscale bar with champagne, wine and small plates. Grand Center also has restaurants within walking distance, which is handy if you want dinner before a 7:30 p.m. curtain.
Buying tickets
The Fox sells tickets through Metrotix, which the theater describes as its only authorized ticket seller. That is the place to start for face value prices. Third party resale sites often list Fox tickets, but prices can be well above face value and fees add up. Compare the full price before you buy, and read our guides to ticket fees and buying tickets safely before using a reseller.
If you plan to see several shows this season, a Broadway series subscription usually gets you better seats and lower prices than buying each show separately.
Picking a performance
Most touring shows at the Fox play eight performances a week, usually Tuesday through Sunday with matinees on the weekend. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings tend to have the most seats left and the lowest prices. Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees sell out first, especially for family shows. For a two week run like Water for Elephants, the first week often has better availability than the closing weekend, when late deciders rush to buy. If you have flexibility, check a few dates side by side on Metrotix before choosing.
Bringing children
The Fox is a great first theater for kids because the building itself is such a spectacle. Check each show’s age guidance before you buy, since it varies a lot from one musical to the next. Every person usually needs a ticket, including small children. For a long show, an aisle seat makes restroom trips easier, and a booster seat can help smaller children see over the row in front.
Restrooms and intermission
A theater this size has long intermission lines. Restrooms are spread across the first four floors. St. Louis Magazine suggests heading to the fourth floor, where the lines are often shorter. Going right as the first act ends, or before the show starts, also helps.
Accessibility
The Fox offers accessible seating and other accommodations for guests with special requests. Because the building has many levels and long staircases, request accessible seats when you buy and ask Metrotix or the box office which entrance and elevator to use. The theater’s ADA information page lists the services available.
Tours
The Fox offers guided tours of the building on select days. If you are interested in the history and want to see the lobby and auditorium without the show night crowd, check the Fox’s events calendar for upcoming tour dates.
Before you go
- Arrive 45 minutes early on busy nights, especially if you want time to look around the lobby.
- Bring a small bag and check the Fox’s Know Before You Go page for the current bag policy.
- Park in the Washington Boulevard garage if you can, or arrange rideshare.
- Use the fourth floor restrooms at intermission.
Related guides
St. Louis and touring
- Fabulous Fox St. Louis 2026 to 2027 Broadway season
- Water for Elephants tour dates
- BOOP! The Musical tour dates
More venue guides
- Fox Theatre Atlanta guide
- Radio City Music Hall guide
- Ohio Theatre Columbus guide
- Hollywood Pantages seating guide
Fabulous Fox Theatre St. Louis: Common Questions
How many seats are in the Fabulous Fox Theatre?
About 4,500, spread across the orchestra pit, orchestra, mezzanine and three balcony levels.
Where do you park for the Fox Theatre in St. Louis?
The garage at 3637 Washington Boulevard is directly across from the theater. St. Louis Magazine reported a $20 guest rate.
Where should I buy Fox Theatre tickets?
Metrotix is the Fox’s only authorized ticket seller.
When is Water for Elephants at the Fox Theatre?
January 19 to 31, 2027.
When did the Fox Theatre St. Louis open?
In 1929. It was restored and reopened as a performing arts center in September 1982.
Where are the shortest restroom lines at the Fox?
Restrooms are on the first four floors, and the fourth floor often has shorter lines.
Featured photo: Fabulous Fox Theatre auditorium and stage, St. Louis. Photo: Sgerbic, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized for web.
Sources and corrections
Dates and details were checked on November 8, 2026 against these sources:
- Fabulous Fox: visit (Address, Metrotix, dining, Fox Club, tours, history)
- St. Louis Magazine: guide to the Fox Theatre (updated June 2025) (Seat count, sections, lobby, chandelier, parking garage and rate, restroom tip)
- NETworks Presentations: Water for Elephants tour route (St. Louis dates)
- NETworks Presentations: BOOP! tour route (St. Louis dates)
- Wikimedia Commons: featured photo (Photographer and license)
Dates change. Always confirm your performance on the official page before you buy. Spot an error? Email info@theatertickets.com and we will check it and update this page.
