EVENTS & TICKETING
I heard that [insert name] is coming to the Fox. Why isn't it on your website?
My child is [insert age here] -- does he/she need a ticket?
I got my tickets, and my seats aren't together. Why not?
Can I get Fox Theatre gift certificates?
How do I redeem a Fox Theatre gift certificate?
Do you have a mailing list?

GETTING TO THE FOX
How do I get to the Fox Theatre?
How far is the nearest MetroLink station?
How do I get a taxi after the show?

ATTENDING THE FOX
Does the Fox Theatre have a dress code?
What can you tell me about the organ in the theatre?
What time does the lobby open?

BEFORE AND AFTER THE SHOW
What hotels are near you? I'd like one within walking distance.
What restaurants are in the area? Can we walk to them from the Fox?
Do you have any package deals with hotels/restaurants?

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I heard that [insert name] is coming to the Fox. Why isn't it on your website?

We do not list shows on our website until they are confirmed and announced. Sometimes dates are published on performers' and fans' web sites before everything is finalized with the venue. We will not be able to provide any information on a possible upcoming event until it is confirmed and announced, at which time the information will be posted on the website.

My child is [insert age here] -- does he/she need a ticket?

Everyone entering the Fox Theatre must have a ticket, regardless of age, unless specified otherwise in the event description.

I got my tickets, and my seats aren't together. Why not?

The Fox Theatre seating is numbered, as theatre seating often is, with the odd-numbered seats on the left side of the house, and the even-numbered seats on the right. Here is a breakdown of the theatre seat numbers:

All sections are numbered with the lowest number nearest the center.

ON THE ORCHESTRA LEVEL:

The center sections (3 and 4) are three digit numbers beginning at 101 or 102. They number outward (101-127 and 102-128).

Sections 2 and 5 begin again with one and two digit numbers beginning at 1 or 2. They number outward and continue across the aisles to sections 1 and 6. Not all rows end with the same seat numbers, however. Row M, for instance, numbers 1 through 25 in section 2, and then 29-43 in section 1. Row AA numbers 1-27 in section 2, and then 29-49 in section 1.

The orchestra pit, when available, has rows 1 through 5 or 6 (depending on the show), and numbers in the same manner as the center sections (three digit numbers), continuing with three digit numbers across the aisles to sections 2 and 5 of the pit.

IN THE BALCONY:

The lower balcony, middle balcony and upper balcony all number in the same manner as the orchestra sections.

The Mezzanine is a bit different, as it has seven sections instead of six. Sections 3, 2 and 1 are numbered with one and two digit numbers, from 1 outward. Sections 5, 6 and 7 are numbered in the same manner, but with even numbers, beginning on seat number 2. Mezzanine section 4 numbers from right to left (as you face the stage) with three digit numbers, from 101 through 114, using both odd and even numbers.

Can I get Fox Theatre gift certificates?

Yes! You'll find them here. They're also available through MetroTix Charge-By-Phone, and in person at the Fox Box Office.

How do I redeem a Fox Theatre gift certificate?

Fox Theatre gift certificates MUST be redeemed at the Box Office. We recommend redeeming your gift certificates in person at the box office if at all possible, as you'll be able to be more selective in which seating you get, though it is possible to redeem them by mail. To redeem your gift certificates by mail, enclose the gift certificates along with a note stating what you want to order. Be sure to include a phone number where you can be reached. Please note that when redeeming gift certificates by mail there is a $2.50 service charge per ticket. There is no service charge to redeem them at the box office in person. If the ticket total is more than the amount the gift certificates will cover, you can enclose a check or credit card info (card number, expiration date, name on card and authorized signature) for the difference. If the ticket total is less than the gift certificate amount, you'll receive the difference in another gift certificate. Mail all of this information to:

Fox Theatre Box Office
531 N. Grand Blvd
St. Louis MO 63103

For ticket pricing and availability, visit the MetroTix website or call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or 800-293-5949.

Do you have a mailing list?

The Fox Theatre does have an email mailing list. You can register for it here. Announcements will be sent periodically about newly scheduled shows, on-sale dates, and such. You can also register for the "My MetroTix" mailings on the MetroTix home page...check the box to receive the weekly newsletter, and you'll receive announcements of most Fox shows. And if you click the box to receive special offers, you'll receive information from time to time on internet pre-sales and discounts for some Fox shows.

How do I get to the Fox Theatre?

You'll find directions here.

How far is the nearest MetroLink station?

There is a MetroLink station on Grand just south of Highway 40, about 5 city blocks from the theatre. While it is within walking distance, for safety we recommend that for evening events you drive or take a taxi.

How do I get a taxi after the show?

If there are no taxis waiting in front of the theatre after the show, the front door security staff will be happy to call for one. Please be aware that taxi service in St. Louis is sporadic, at best.

Does the Fox Theatre have a dress code?

The Fox Theatre does not have a dress code, and you will see a wide range of dress at most events. Dress for Broadway Series shows generally ranges from business casual to suits and dresses, while concerts tend to be more casual. There are many exceptions, and it often depends on the performers...for instance, appropriate attire for a Marilyn Manson concert will be much different than for an Irish Tenors concert. While we recommend you wear something in which you are comfortable, we've found that most prefer to err on the side of too dressy rather than too casual. The event description will include information on suitable dress if the event is formal.

What can you tell me about the organ in the theatre?

There are currently two organs in the Fox Theatre -- the 4/36 "Mighty Wurlitzer" in the main auditorium, and the smaller 2/11 Wurlitzer in the lobby.

There were only five organs built to the specifications of the original Wurlitzer 4/36 Special designed for New York's Paramount Theatre on Times Square.The original was installed in the Paramount Theatre and the other four in the Fox Theatres in St. Louis, Detroit, Brooklyn and San Francisco. The Paramount organ is now located at the Century II Center in Wichita, Kansas. The Brooklyn organ was moved to the Cardinal Music Palace in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and in 1986 was relocated to the Johnson Residence in Gig Harbor, Washington. The San Francisco Fox Theatre was demolished in 1963 and the contents were sold. Frank Lanterman bought the organ and installed it in his La Cañada home. It later became the property of the City of Glendale, and was placed in storage. It was sold to Disney/Buena Vista Pictures and restored before being installed in the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The St. Louis and Detroit organs are still in their respective theatres. These organs have been popularly referred to as the "Crawford Special," likely due to the fact that renowned organist Jesse Crawford reached the apex of his career while playing this instrument. For a 1969 article by Douglas Marion on this subject, based on an interview with Mr. Crawford, click here.

The Fox Theatre St. Louis organ is the Wurlitzer company's Opus 1997, known as the 4/36 Fox Special. The organ's ornate console, containing four 61-note keyboards, a 32-note pedal board and 348 stop tabs, was installed on a lift that could raise it from the basement to stage level. All 2580 of the pipes -- winded by a 480-volt, 50hp blower in the basement -- were installed in seven cavernous chambers behind plaster grilles at the auditorium's third- through fifth-story levels. Keeping the pipes company in the chambers are a 52 inch upright player piano, two sets of chimes, two marimbas, three xylophones, a glockenspiel, a snare drum, castanets, a set of tuned sleigh bells, a Klaxon car horn, clopping horse hooves, a fire gong, a Chinese gong, a surf machine and a 13-note set of tuned tympani drums.

The 2/11 Wurlitzer in the lobby is not original to the Fox Theatre (the original Moller organ was sold, and is now located in a church in southern Illinois). Originally a 2/8 organ installed in the Majestic Theatre in East St. Louis in 1930, it was installed in the Fox Theatre during the renovation in the early 1980s. It is owned and maintained by the St. Louis Theatre Organ Society.

Stan Kann currently plays the Wurlitzer organs during some Fox tours. You can find more information on the organs of the Fox Theatre at the St. Louis Theatre Organ Society website and at the American Theatre Organ Society website.

What time does the lobby open?

The lobby opens one hour prior to showtime. The auditorium generally opens for seating 30 minutes prior to showtime, although that can vary, depending on when the stage crew is prepared for the house to open.

What hotels are near you? I'd like one within walking distance.

Unfortunately, there are no hotels within walking distance of the Fox Theatre. Below is a list of some of the hotels in the city. The Midtown hotels would be the closest, especially the Best Western, Chase Park Plaza, Courtyard Marriott, Hampton Inn, Drury Inn (on 20th St) or the Hyatt. You'll find links to some hotel websites on the MetroTix site -- just scroll down to "Hotels & Motels."

What restaurants are in the area? Can we walk to them from the Fox?

The Fox Theatre now offers The Grand Buffet in the new Griffin and Marquee Rooms before most performances. In addition, there are several restaurants in the vicinity of the Fox Theatre. Across the street you'll find The Best Steak House, a cafeteria-style steakhouse, Reggie's Backstage (314.535.5577), and The Bistro, home of Jazz at the Bistro. For Italian dining, Vito's is several blocks away on Lindell (314.534.VITO). Also on Lindell in the Coronado at 3701 Lindell are Joe Boccardi's (314.446.4600) and Nadoz Bakery + Cafe and Wine Bar (314.446.6800). You'll find other possibilities on the following websites (Midtown, South Grand and Central West End areas would be closest):

Sauce Café
Dining St. Louis
And while these are not necessarily in the near vicinity, some of our favorites include:

Yemanja Brasil (Brazilian) - 2900 Missouri, 314-771-7457
Pueblo Solis (Mexican) - 5127 Hampton, 314-351-9000
Chimichanga's (Mexican) - 5425 South Grand, 314-352-0202
Chava's (Mexican) - 925 Geyer Ave, 314-241-5503
Brazie's (Italian) - 6101 Arsenal, 314-481-5464
Cunetto's (Italian) - 5453 Magnolia, 314-781-1135
Bar Italia (Italian) - 13 Maryland Plaza, 314-361-7010
Joe Boccardi's (Italian) - 3701 Lindell, 314-446-4600
Chez Leon (French) - 4580 Laclede, 314-361-1589
The King And I (Thai) - 3157 South Grand, 314-771-1777
Pho Grand (Vietnamese) - 3195 South Grand, 314-664-7435
India's Rasoi (Indian) - 4569 Laclede Ave, 314-361-6911
Modesto (Tapas/Spanish) - 5257 Shaw Ave, 314-772-8272
The Scottish Arms (Scottish) - 6-10 South Sarah, 314-535-0551
Lagniappe's (Cajun/Creole) - 2501 South 9th, 314-771-2090
Tucker's Place (Steakhouse) - 2117 South 12th, 314-772-5977
Sekisui (Japanese) - 3024 South Grand, 314-772-0002
Sansui (Japanese) - 4955 West Pine, 314-367-2020 
City Diner (American) - 3139 South Grand, 314-772-6100 (open late)
Chris' Pancakes & Dining (American) - 5980 Southwest Ave, 314-645-2088

Do you have any package deals with hotels/restaurants?

Yes, occasionally. If package deals are offerred for an event, details will be included in the event description.