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The Fox Theatre is rich in architecture, history and culture. It also serves as an anchor of Tucson's revitalized downtown district.
Hot Club. Photo courtesy of Fox Tucson Theatre
The Fox Theatre. Photo courtesy of Fox Tucson Theatre
Referred to as the Crown Jewel of Downtown Tucson, Fox Tucson Theatre emulates Southern Arizona majesty architecturally, culturally and as a premier performance venue. Originally built as a pristine 1930’s Vaudeville stage and movie palace, the Fox has been meticulously restored and technologically updated to serve as performance venue anchor in Tucson’s exciting, revitalized downtown district.
Second City Improv. Photo courtesy of Fox Tucson Theatre
Historic building enthusiasts flock to the Fox to tour the only known Southwestern Art Deco style theatre in the United States. Guests are delighted by splendid examples of the art deco period, such as the intricate wall sconces and chandeliers, desert-hued decorative paint design, and the cherished two-person balcony love seats.
This grand setting in the center of Tucson hosts a wide variety of entertainment and community events. True to the Fox’s origins, classic Hollywood films are regularly shown, as are special-interest film premieres and festivals. Guests are encouraged to settle in with a little popcorn and watch these productions on the big screen, as the directors intended. This season, check the Classic Film schedule and look for the Banff Mountain Film Festival (3/7 & 3/8) and Cine Mexico Film from the Hanson Film Institute (3/29).
Community event and private event organizers love the ambiance of the Fox for their celebrations. The facility offers several rental space options for a variety of different sized events. The Fox is honored to host these gatherings that bring the community together for worthy causes and for life’s memorable occasions.
Colin Quinn. Photo courtesy of Fox Tucson Theatre
But the Fox Tucson Theatre truly shines when presenting live concerts and entertainment. The updated acoustic and visual technology supports and attracts top talent from every entertainment genre. The Fox upcoming season offers a varied list of musical, comedic and dance genre entertainment poised to please Tucson’s richly diverse community.
Start the year with laughter: on January 17th see the hilarious comedic and improve antics of The Second City; Saturday Night Live veteran Colin Quinn (1/24); political satirists Paula Poundstone (2/22), the incomparable Lily Tomlin (3/23), and Mochrie & Sherwood (5/30) of the TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?”. Country Music fans will be tappin’ their boots with a great line-up of artists, such as a salute to classic country - Outlaw Country (1/23); legendary bluegrass icon Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys, on their final tour (1/29); Lonestar (2/13); Diamond Rio (3/6); Ronnie Milsap (3/17); and Tracy Lawrence and John Anderson (4/2).
Kathy Matte. Photo courtesy of Fox Tucson Theatre
The word “classic” precedes many music styles and genres and The Fox Season is rich with all things classic: classic rock n’ roll, blues, folk and jazz, plus some old-time classic crooning. Center stage at the Fox, see Pink Martini (1/19); The Four Lads (2/1); BB King (2/18); Gordon Lightfoot (2/7); Engelbert Humperdinck (2/11); George Thorogood (2/28); The Straits (3/16); The Hot Club of San Francisco (3/22); Kathy Mattea (4/16); and Johnny Clegg (5/7) .
Gordon Lightfoot. Photo courtesy of Fox Tucson Theatre
The Fox Tucson Theatre announces additional shows weekly. Visit www.foxtucson.com to view the full list of shows, events and entertainment. Also, consider becoming a member of the Fox Tucson Theatre to enjoy special member-only benefits, such as Member Only Ticket Pre-Sale; Special Show Discounts; and Special Member Only Events.
Tickets for all events may be purchased online at www.foxtucson.com, by calling (520) 547-3040, or visiting the Fox Box Office. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 12 noon to 5 pm, and weekends open two hours prior to each performance.
* Find the Fox Tucson Theatre at 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ. Tel: (520)547-3040 or visit www.foxtucson.com
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