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The Fabulous Fox Theatre celebrated its 75th anniversary on Sunday, December 26,
2004 with a full day of live shows, movies and fun activities
for all ages. From 1pm-7pm the public rediscovered The
Fox Theatre. Guests experienced the glitz and glamour
reminiscent of opening day in 1929. Celebrations and activities
took them on a journey through the history of the theatre
from its beginning to when it was saved to present day.
"We want to thank everyone who joined us on December
26. The public’s support was overwhelming and greater
than we ever anticipated. We are proud to celebrate
75 years of arts and entertainment in Atlanta,"
said Edgar Neiss, General Manager of the Fox Theatre.
At 1 p.m., The Fox Theatre kicked off the open house
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony including Mayor Shirley
Franklin, a representative from Governor Purdue’s
office, and a great friend of The Fox; Jeff Foxworthy.
It even “snowed,” as it did on opening day
in 1929. Celebrations included a replication of the
1929 opening day live variety show, several screenings
of Georgia Public Broadcasting's 90-minute documentary
on the history of The Fox Theatre, the music of “Sentimental
Journey,” a 17-piece live orchestra and singers
and the option for free dance lessons courtesy of Fred
Astaire Dance Studios. Also included were arts and crafts
for adults & children led by The Fos Theatre's in-house
restoration staff and splendiferous anniversary cakes
created by neighboring hotel pastry chefs.
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Purchase THE FABULOUS FOX
and THIS OLD MOVIE PALACE: FIXING THE FOX!
THE FABULOUS FOX:
Over its 75-year history, millions of people have
experienced moments of magic among the exotic trompe
l’oeils, bedouin tent and magnificent night
sky of Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre. A galaxy
of stars - from Leontyne Price to Elvis Presley
and from Rachmaninoff to Travis Tritt – has
played its stage. Built in 1929, The Fox was nearly
demolished in the '70s, but was saved to become
the premiere entertainment center in Atlanta today. Hosted
by Hal Holbrook, this 90-minute GPB Original Production
is an engaging journey through the history of The
Fox. Vintage photos, archival footage and behind-the-scenes
explorations are enlivened by the memories of stars
like Jeff Foxworthy, Francine Reed, and Tommy Tune,
as well as everyday people whose lives have been enriched
by this unique entertainment icon.
THIS OLD MOVIE
PALACE: FIXING THE FOX
The Fox Theatre is a testament to maintaining architectural
history for the sake of historical record. When
the theatre was saved from destruction in the mid-70s,
the new owners vowed to restore The Fox to its Roaring
Twenties splendor… and they've succeeded!From
painting the night sky between performances to creating
a world of illusion through plaster and paint, this
fun, fast-paced half-hour GPB Original Production
takes you behind-the-scenes of the continuing restoration
of this National Historic Landmark that is a regional
entertainment icon.
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If only these
walls could talk...
The Fox Theatre is celebrating 75 glorious years and would be delighted to hear a special moment that you have experienced with the theatre.
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Anniversary!
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75th Anniversary
