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The Fabulous Fox

527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

Overview

Category:Kids Theaters
Location:St. Louis, MO

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

The Fabulous Fox offers a grand, visually stunning theater experience with exceptional acoustics, making any seat enjoyable. It's renowned for its intricate architecture and comfortable environment. Parents appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, especially the provision of free booster chairs for children and staff assistance for special needs.

Key Highlights

  • Vibrant and amazing acoustics ensure an enjoyable sound experience from any seat.
  • Breathtaking interior architecture with intricate details (walls, ceilings) that are an attraction in themselves.
  • Comfortable seating with good personal space and excellent viewing angles, even from the side.
  • Clean, spacious, and well-lit ladies' bathrooms.
  • Friendly and helpful staff, including box office, bar staff, and ushers.
  • Free booster chairs provided for children.
  • Staff goes out of their way to assist special needs guests.
  • Opportunity for cast members to come out into the crowd during certain shows (e.g., Sailor Moon).
  • Photo opportunities with window decor featuring main characters for specific shows.

Standout Features

  • Beautiful and detailed architecture providing a visually rich experience.
  • Exceptional acoustics and sound quality.
  • Free booster chairs for children.
  • Dedicated staff assistance for special needs.
  • Comfortable and well-arranged seating with good personal space.
  • Clean and spacious restroom facilities.
  • Potential for interactive show elements where cast enters the audience.

Perfect For

Suitable for children old enough to sit through a performance (e.g., 4+), especially with the availability of free booster chairs. The grand architecture and high-quality productions like orchestra concerts or theatrical shows (e.g., Sailor Moon) would likely appeal to older children and teens.

Ideal For

Families attending theatrical productions (like Sailor Moon) or orchestra concerts.
Parents seeking a high-quality, visually stunning, and comfortable theater outing for a special occasion.
Families with special needs children who benefit from accommodating and helpful staff.
A culturally enriching experience for children and adults who appreciate grand architecture and performing arts.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Arrive really early to avoid traffic congestion, allowing time to enjoy local dining nearby.
  • Consider taking the Metro to bypass potential traffic on busy event days.
  • Inquire about specific show interactions (like cast coming into the crowd) if that's a desired experience for your children.
  • Take time to appreciate the detailed interior architecture, as it's highlighted as a significant part of the experience.

Things to Consider

  • Traffic to the site can be congested, potentially causing delays.

Price & Value

No specific ticket or concession prices are mentioned. The value is conveyed through the high quality of the venue, exceptional acoustics, comfort, and the attentive staff, suggesting a premium experience for the cost of admission to events hosted here.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • Staff members go out of their way to assist guests with special needs.
  • Free booster chairs are available for children, which can assist with viewing for smaller attendees.
  • Plenty of ushers are present to assist guests throughout the venue.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • The venue sells light snacks, soft drinks, beer, and mixed drinks.
  • No information is provided regarding whether outside food or drinks are permitted.

🚗Parking Info

  • Plenty of parking options are available near the venue.
  • Traffic to the site can be congested, suggesting parking lots might fill up or roads might be slow.

👥Crowd Levels

  • Traffic getting to the site can be congested, indicating a popular venue. No specific crowd levels *inside* the theater itself were detailed beyond ample seating space.

🛡️Safety Features

  • Plenty of ushers are on hand to assist guests, which contributes to a sense of order and guidance.
  • No specific child safety features like wristbands, monitored play areas, or locked entries were mentioned, as it is a traditional theater venue.

When to Avoid

  • Arriving just before showtime, especially if driving, due to potential traffic congestion.
  • Attending with very young children who cannot comfortably sit through a performance, as it is a formal theater setting rather than an interactive play space (though booster chairs help).

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

2025-2026 7-Show Season Ticket Package

Ranges from $308 to $859 depending on seating tier and performance time.

Duration: 2025-2026 Season

Season ticket package for 7 Broadway Series shows. Prices vary by seating tier (A-F) and performance schedule.

Includes:
  • The Notebook
  • The Wiz
  • The Outsiders
  • Hell's Kitchen
  • The Phantom of the Opera
  • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
  • Spamalot
  • Best seats and best prices for all Broadway Series shows
  • Flexibility to exchange tickets into any performance of the same show
  • Swap One benefit: Trade tickets from one subscription show into another Broadway season show (price differences may apply)
  • Payment plans available
  • Discounts on pre-paid parking and service fees
  • Priority access to Broadway, concerts, comedy, and more before the general public

Group Tickets (10+ people)

Varies by show, ranging from $23 to $181 per person (all fees included)

Duration: Single event

Available for groups of 10 or more. Options include 'Buy Now, Pay in Full' or 'Flex Pay' for certain groups. Prices vary based on show and seating.

Includes:
  • Minimum purchase of 10+ tickets (may vary by show)
  • For Flex Pay: 50% non-refundable down payment, balance due approximately 4 weeks before the show
  • Per-ticket handling fee: $5 for general groups, $3 for student groups, $10 for blockbusters
Ages: All ages (all attendees require a ticket, regardless of age), Students (for student group benefits)

Group Dining Package (20+ people)

$39 per person (plus ticket cost)

Duration: Pre-show or post-show (matinee only)

Private dining experience with a themed buffet crafted by award-winning chefs, available for groups of 20 or more.

Includes:
  • Themed buffet meal
  • Tax and gratuity included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

New 7-Show Season Ticket package

2025-2026 Season

See 'pricing.packages' for details

On sale now, offering a series of Broadway shows and benefits.

Broadway Extras!

Most shows on sale now.

The Witcher in Concert

October 4, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $58.95 - $121.95 (all fees included)

Celebrating 10 years of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

October 5, 2025

50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour.

Life of Pi

October 7 - 19, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $28 - $110 (all fees included)

Performances include: Oct 7-10 (7:30 PM), Oct 11 (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM), Oct 12 (1:00 PM Closed-captioned, 6:30 PM), Oct 14-15 (7:30 PM), Oct 16 (1:00 PM Audio Described, 7:30 PM), Oct 17 (7:30 PM ASL Interpreted), Oct 18 (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM), Oct 19 (1:00 PM Audio Described). Educational Encore: Friday, October 10, 2025.

Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour

October 24 - 25, 2025

Performances: Oct 24 (7:00 PM, On Sale May 2 at 10am), Oct 25 (7:00 PM). Additional Ticket Options: Fox Parking Garage - Nikki Glaser, Platinum Seating - Nikki Glaser.

PlayStation | The Concert

October 28, 2025

La La Land in Concert

November 1, 2025

With Live Orchestra | Conducted by Esin Aydingoz.

Detroit Gospel Legends

November 2, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $45 - $95 (all fees included)

The Notebook

November 4 - 16, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $28 - $110 (all fees included)

Performances include: Nov 4-7 (7:30 PM), Nov 8 (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM), Nov 9 (1:00 PM Closed-captioned, 6:30 PM), Nov 11-12 (7:30 PM), Nov 13 (1:00 PM Audio Described, 7:30 PM), Nov 14 (7:30 PM ASL Interpreted), Nov 15 (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM), Nov 16 (1:00 PM Audio Described).

Les Misérables

November 18 - 23, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $28 - $120 (all fees included)

Performances include: Nov 18 (7:30 PM Sign Language Performance), Nov 19 (7:30 PM), Nov 20 (1:00 PM & 7:30 PM), Nov 21 (7:30 PM), Nov 22 (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM), Nov 23 (1:00 PM Closed-captioned).

The Wiz

November 25 - December 7, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $28 - $110 (all fees included)

Performances include: Nov 25-26 (7:30 PM), Nov 28 (7:30 PM), Nov 29 (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM), Nov 30 (1:00 PM Closed-captioned, 6:30 PM), Dec 2-3 (7:30 PM), Dec 4 (1:00 PM Audio Described, 7:30 PM), Dec 5 (7:30 PM ASL Interpreted), Dec 6 (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM), Dec 7 (1:00 PM Audio Described, 6:30 PM). Educational Encore: Friday, December 5, 2025.

Brett Eldredge: Glow Live Tour

December 10, 2025

Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans: Christmas Together

December 8, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $64 - $125 (all fees included)

For King + Country: A Drummer Boy Christmas

December 9, 2025

RAIN - A Beatles Christmas Tribute

December 11, 2025

A Christmas Story

December 12 - 14, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $28 - $95 (all fees included)

Performances include: Dec 12 (7:30 PM), Dec 13 (2:00 PM Audio Described, 7:30 PM), Dec 14 (1:00 PM & 6:30 PM).

Straight No Chaser

December 16, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $34.65 - $93.15 (all fees included)

Mannheim Steamroller

December 19, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $40 - $74 (all fees included)

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

December 21 - 22, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $33 - $103 (all fees included)

A Magical Cirque Christmas

December 23, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $44.50 - $100 (all fees included)

The Outsiders

January 7 - 18, 2026

Group pricing 10+: $28 - $120 (all fees included)

First Tuesday Evening Season Tickets will be issued for Sunday evening, January 18th, 2026 at 6:30pm. Second Thursday Matinee Season Tickets will be issued for the first week of the show run, January 8th, 2026. Educational Encore: Friday, January 9, 2026.

Hell's Kitchen

January 27 - February 8, 2026

Group pricing 10+: $28 - $120 (all fees included)

Educational Encore: Friday, January 30, 2026.

The Phantom of the Opera

February 18 - March 1, 2026

Group pricing 10+: $30 - $145 (all fees included)

Educational Encore: Friday, February 20, 2026.

STOMP

March 6 - 8, 2026

Group pricing 10+: $28 - $90 (all fees included)

Educational Encore: Friday, March 6, 2026.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

March 28 - April 12, 2026

Group pricing 10+: $34 - $181 (all fees included)

DOG MAN THE MUSICAL

November 7, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $28 - $84 (all fees included)

Presented at the Stifel Theatre.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE

December 16, 2025

Group pricing 10+: $23 - $115 (all fees included)

Presented at the Stifel Theatre.

🍎Food Policy

  • Group Dining for 20+ available: Themed buffet, $39 per person (plus ticket cost), includes tax, gratuity, and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Stage Left Grille and Curtain Call Lounge mentioned as dining/lounge options.

📅Booking Policy

  • Tickets can be purchased through MetroTix: (314) 534-1111 or (800) 293-5949 (phone), MetroTix.com (online), or Fabulousfox.com (online).
  • Tickets can also be purchased at The Fabulous Fox Box Office: 531 N. Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63103.
  • MetroTix is the only authorized ticket seller for The Fabulous Fox.
  • Group Sales contact: (314) 535-2900 or Groups@foxstl.com, Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Wheelchair and accessible seating can be requested through MetroTix or online, restricted to two tickets (one wheelchair accessible) for online purchases; call MetroTix for more than two tickets.
  • Individual closed-captioning devices for theatrical productions require notification to guestaccommodations@foxstl.com at least two weeks prior to performance.
  • For ASL interpreted performances on non-Broadway productions, guests should specify needs when purchasing tickets.
  • Group booking minimum purchase: 10+ tickets for the same performance (may vary by show); minimum count must be maintained.
  • For Flex Pay group bookings, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required, with final payment due approximately 4 weeks before the show opens.
  • Mobile tickets for season ticket holders are sent as an ALL-IN-1 smart ticket link in mid-July, consolidating subscription tickets into a single pass. Mobile tickets automatically update with event changes.
  • Mobile tickets for single events are received via email from online@metrotix.com and can be downloaded to a smartphone's wallet.
  • Mobile tickets can be transferred to another guest via the account page (recipient must accept the transfer).
  • Ticket delivery for groups: Mobile download or Print-Your-Own, sent once paid in full.

🚗Parking Information

  • Fox Parking Garage (additional ticket option for some events like Nikki Glaser)
  • Accessible parking spaces on the south side of Washington Street, between Grand Boulevard and Spring Avenue (first come, first served, requires ADA plate/placard)
  • Season ticket holders receive discounts on pre-paid parking.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Oct 3, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 7 reviews)
  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 3 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 3 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

David Ortega

David Ortega

a month ago

Excellent location for an orchestra concert. The acoustics of this theater was vibrant, any seat would be enjoyable. The details of the walls, ceilings, and entire interior alone is enough to make an event enjoyable. The staff is friendly, including the box office and bars. They sell beer, mixed and soft drinks and light snacks. I feel truly lucky to have visited this place. Seating was comfortable and arranged well for viewing. The ushers were very kind and helpful. The Fox is an experience everyone in STL should experience. Plenty of parking options. The traffic to the site could be congested so I recommend taking the Metro or arriving really early and enjoying a local spot for lunch/dinner. I hope to return very soon.

The Great Satan

The Great Satan

3 weeks ago

The venue is top notch. I wasn't here for the horrible show as I was just the designated driver. I honestly wore earbuds for the entire show. I can definitely be persuaded to come to other shows in the future. The food looks amazing, but I'm dieting and can't have anything pretty much.

Daniella Steinmetz

Daniella Steinmetz

3 weeks ago

Great experience for the show we saw. The seats were comfortable and not too close so I felt like I had personal space. The angle for the side was still a good view. There were aisles for the cast to come out into the crowd and that was great to see. The house lights were well lit while not being harsh and the atmosphere was awesome. The ladies bathroom was clean, spacious and well lit. The window decor with the main characters outside was a nice touch and a book photo opportunity. This was a great experience for us. We saw Sailor Moon: The Super Live

Nathan Powers

Nathan Powers

2 months ago

Went here for an orchestra concert. The sound and acoustics in the theater are amazing. And the architecture is beautiful. Everywhere you look. There's small detail to take in. Almost overwhelming.

Dianne Kinnison

Dianne Kinnison

4 months ago

We are never disappointed in this venue! It has to be one of the most beautiful theaters in the country. The staff is friendly, including the box office and bars. They sell beer, mixed and soft drinks and light snacks. They also provide booster chairs free of charge for children. They staff goes out of their way to assist special needs and there are plenty of ushers to assist.

Contact Information

527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.9
Total Reviews9072
Recent Reviews5