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The golden age of movie theaters |
527 North Grand Blvd St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 534 1678 / +1 800 293 5949 http://www.fabulousfox.com/ |
Originally opened as a movie theater in 1929, the Fox cost USD6-million, an incredible sum at a time when movie tickets cost 35 cents. The theater was restored to its original glory in 1981. View the wall of famous signatures, the 2,000-pound chandelier in the auditorium and the gilded throne chairs in the lobby. Tours are conducted Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30am. Thursday and Saturday tours include entertainment by Stan Kann on the world-famous Wurlitzer organ. Broadway hits such as "Phantom of the Opera," along with famous comedians and musicians have been featured here in recent performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-class opera performed in English |
130 Edgar Road Loretto-Hilton Center, Webster University St. Louis, MO 63119 United States +1 314 961 0644 http://www.opera-stl.org/ |
One of America's most highly regarded opera companies, the St. Louis Opera Theatre attracts top singers from around the globe. "Magic on the Mississippi" is how the London Times described it. The St. Louis company puts on four lavish productions each season - all performed in English - including classics as well as contemporary pieces. Performances are accompanied by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Opera lovers from across the United States fill the 900-seat Loretto-Hilton Center auditorium for performances. Subscription packages start as low as USD36 and go up to USD319. Single tickets range from USD20-USD84. Call the box office for show timings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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