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D E T R O I T ’ S F I N E S T S P O R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T

FOX THEATRE • JOE LOU I S ARENA • SOUND BOARD • C I T Y THEATRE • COMER ICA PARK

JOE LOUIS ARENANOVEMBER 8

PREMIERE ISSUE OCT–NOV 2012

WHAT'S UP IN THE D

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About Olympia Entertainment ........................................... 3What’s Up in the D ............................................................... 7Upcoming Events ................................................................. 8Fox Theatre Information ...................................................29

FEATURESFox Theatre Timeline ... 26Fox Theatre Highlights .......5

General Box Office InformationTickets for Olympia Entertainment events are available at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices (or the designated venue box office), Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge), all Ticketmaster locations and OlympiaEntertainment.com. Ticketmaster Charge by Phone: 1 -800-745-3000Ticketmaster Customer Service: 1-800-653-8000Event Information Line: 313-471-6611Group Sales: 313-471-3099 / [email protected] Information 313.471.3200

Fox Theatre Box OfficeMonday & Sunday Closed on Non-Event DaysTuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.*

The box office is closed Memorial Day weekend (Saturday-Monday). *Hours vary day of event

Joe Louis Arena Box OfficeWinter Hours: (From Labor Day through May) Monday- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The box office is closed Memorial Day weekend (Saturday-Monday).

Summer Hours: (From June through Labor Day) Monday- Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.* Hours are extended for Joe Louis Arena events and games.

Tom Wilson ......................................................President & CEO.

Rob Carr ............................Sr. Vice President of O.perations & Legal AffairsJohn Ciszewski .............................Sr. Vice President of Sales

Craig Turnbull ..................Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Keith Dowdican..............................Vice President of Finance

Tim Padgett ..............Vice President of Venue O.perations & General Mgr, JLA

Michael Prainito ......................Vice President of Hospitality, Catering & Restaurant O.perations

Bob Stefanski ............Vice President of Food & Beverage & Merchandise O.perations

Dana Warg ...........................Vice President of Entertainment

Rick Fenton .................................... Vice President of Security

Carly Somers ..........................................Publicity CoordinatorBryan Durren ..................................................Creative DirectorMichelle Chmura ......................................Production DirectorAllison Thompson ........................................Graphic DesignerJohnston Lithograph, Inc. .............................................Printer

FOX THEATRE2211 Woodward AvenueDetroit, Michigan 48201

©2012 Olympia Entertainment

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Olympia Entertainment, a Detroit-based company owned by entrepreneurs Michael and Marian Ilitch, is one of the

country’s most diverse sport and entertainment companies and the largest organization of its kind in the mid-west. The company owns and operates Detroit’s Fox Theatre and the intimate City Theatre; books and operates Joe Louis Arena and books Comerica Park. Olympia Entertainment also handles business operations for the Detroit Red Wings, an Original Six member of the National Hockey League and collaborates with the Detroit Tigers baseball franchise and other Ilitch companies. Other Ilitch companies include: Little Caesars Pizza, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, Champion Foods, , Little Caesar Pizza Kits Fundraising Program, Olympia Development and Uptown Entertainment. Additionally, Michael Ilitch owns the Detroit Tigers, Inc., and Marian Ilitch owns MotorCity Casino Hotel. To learn more about Olympia Entertainment, visit www.olympiaentertainment.com.

AbOUT OLympIA EnTERTAInmEnT

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FOX THEATRE HIGHLIGHTsBuilt ............................................ In 1928 by William Fox and was decorated by his wife Eve Leo Fox. The Theatre was built in 18 months.

Original COntraCtOrs....... Aaronberg & Fried

arChiteCt ..................................C.Howard Crane also designed Olympia Stadium and Orchestra Hall. Detroit’s Fox Theatre was a model for an identical theatre in St. Louis which was built simultaneously.

style ...........................................Siamese-Byzantine. It is a conglomeration of Far Eastern, Egyptian, Babylonian and Indian themes from various eras.

seating CapaCity ....................more than 5,000

grand lOBBy ...........................87’ long, six stories high

the auditOrium ......................105’ in height

auditOrium Chandelier ......13’ in diameter; weighs two tons; features 200 light bulbs and over 1240 pieces of stained glass

Organs ......................................Second largest Wurlitzer pipe organ in the world located in the auditorium. Moeller pipe organ located in the Grand Lobby.dressing rOOms .....................21 rooms on 8 floorsstage ..........................................130’ wall-to-wallprOsCenium ..............................77’9”prOjeCtiOn rOOm ..................One of the largest in the world. Features both 35 and 70 mm film capabilities, stereo sound and three spotlights.

Opening event ........................The film Street Angel starring Janet Gayner and Charles Farrell on September 21, 1928.

present Owners .....................Michael & Marian Ilitch

reOpened ..................................November 19, 1988 with a salute to the Fox Theatre featuring Encore on Woodward, a Sue Marx and Pam Conn film about the Fox Theatre. The theatre also celebrated with a variety of live entertainment representing the various eras of the theatre’s history.

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DIRECT FROBROADWAY

Sat., February 23Fox Theatre

April 13 & 14Fox Theatre

April 19-21Fox Theatre

March 2 & 3 Fox Theatre

Wed., December 26Joe Louis Arena

January 24 - February 18Fox Theatre

March 1-17City Theatre

Thu., December 20Fox Theatre

“If it weren’t onstage, it would be illegal”

-Montreal Gazette

January 17-27City Theatre

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Thursday, October 4 • Joe Louis Arena

October 4-27 • City Theatre

A lready selling out more than 25 dates, Eric Church’s “The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour” will perform at Joe Louis Arena this fall with guests Justin Moore and Kip Moore. The tour has received a huge

response from fans and media. The Reading Eagle wrote, “It’s been said a transcendent concert can resemble a religious experience, but this took it to a new level… the 34-year-old frequently exploded from the mic stand, arms pounding his chest, screaming at the crowd to boost an energy level that pyrotechnics and explosions had already elevated… the energy roared.”

The Ringwald and Olympia Entertainment are thrilled to bring the hi-lariously bloody “Evil Dead: The Musical” to Detroit for its third annual engagement. In honor of its Detroit world premiere in October 1981, it

will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in October at 8 p.m.

Based on Sam Raimi’s 80’s cult classic films, the musical unearths the old familiar story: Boy and friends spend weekend at cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes evil spirit, friends turn into Candarian Demons, boy fights until dawn to survive. As musical mayhem descends, “camp” takes on a whole new meaning with several uproarious numbers.

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Saturday, October 6 • Fox Theatre

Friday, October 12 • Fox Theatre

America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the Fox Theatre stage with his signature stand-up routine. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life

that relate to audiences everywhere.

Gospel greats Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton will share the same stage for the first time in music history during “The King’s Men Tour.” These four gospel stars

have taken home over a hundred Grammy, Dove, Stellar, BET, Soul Train, NAACP and American Music Awards between them. They have appeared on countless mainstream television shows and moved millions of fans at their sold-out live concerts across the world. Now “The King’s Men” bring their incredible and inspirational talents together for gospel, R&B and pop music fans across the country.

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Saturday, October 13 • Fox Theatre

Saturday, October 20 • Fox Theatre

Best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour,” comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is bringing his new stand-up “Moral Compass” to the Fox Theatre.

White has achieved two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, two of the top-rated specials in Comedy Central history, a New York Times best-selling book, and CD and DVD sales of over 10 million units. His routines relay tales from his real life, ranging from growing up in Texas to joining the ranks of some of the most successful comedians in America.

George Lopez, the multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film and stand-up comedy, returning to the Fox Theatre with his new tour “That’s The America I Live In.” Lopez has earned a star on

the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Time Magazine named him one of the 25 most influential Hispanics in America. He has co-hosted the Emmy Awards and twice hosted the Latin Grammys. Most recently, Lopez hosted FOX’s new dating series Take Me Out and will debut his third solo stand-up special on HBO.

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Saturday, October 27 • Fox Theatre

Saturday, November 3 • Fox Theatre

For the last eighteen years, stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author and actor, Bill Maher, has set the boundaries of where funny political talk can go on American TV. First on Comedy

Central’s Politically Incorrect and for the last seven years on HBO’s Real Time, Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him twenty-one Emmy nominations. This combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, Religulous. Directed by Larry Charles (Borat), the film became the seventh highest grossing documentary ever.

For the first time since 1972, Ian Anderson will perform Thick As A Brick in its entirety and his latest album, Thick As A Brick 2. Anderson is known as the flute, voice and composer of the legendary Jethro Tull.

The world tour will feature a theatrical production with video and additional musicians, including Anderson’s band: Bassist David Goodier, keyboardist John O’Hara, drummer Scott Hammond, and wunderkind guitarist Florian Opahle. The band has performed on Anderson’s solo dates over the years and at various times as members of Jethro Tull.

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Thursday, November 8 • Joe Louis Arena

Madonna will make her Joe Louis Arena debut performance during her “World Tour 2012” in support of her latest album MDNA. During the course of her phenomenal career, Madonna

has a record-breaking 37 Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart along with 40 Number 1’s on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Song Charts. No other act has more Top 10’s on the Hot 100 or Number 1’s on the Club Chart. Madonna has sold over 300 million albums and holds the record for the most successful tour by a solo artist in history. She is a seven-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Her album Hard Candy debuted at Number 1 in 37 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France and Australia. Madonna’s “2012 World Tour” is the Material Girl’s ninth tour. Her first tour was the “1985 Virgin Tour.” Madonna’s recent Golden Globe-winning song Masterpiece from The Weinstein Company film W.E. and music from the film’s soundtrack have both been released digitally on Interscope Records. A physical release can be found in stores now.

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Friday, November 9 • Fox Theatre

Two-time Emmy winner, New York Times best-selling author, three-time Grammy nominee and comedienne, Kathy Griffin, is returning to Detroit’s Fox Theatre with more stories, more dish and more of what

she shouldn’t say “but you know you want to hear.” Griffin is known for her signature stand-up specials and Bravo reality show, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List. Griffin’s current talk show, KATHY, encompasses stand-up, pop culture, politics and her beloved mom Maggie Griffin. Her successful stand-up specials for Bravo include Kathy Griffin-Straight to Hell (November 2008) and Kathy Griffin: She’ll Cut a Bitch (April 2009).

Friday, November 16 • Fox Theatre

Prolific funnyman, actor, author, and stand-up comedian, Lewis Black, is bringing his “Running on Empty Tour” to the Fox Theatre. Black’s performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for

audiences. He is the rare comic who causes audiences to laugh into incontinence while making compelling points about the world’s absurdity.

Black came into national prominence through his appearances on The Daily Show in 1996. He won Best Male Stand-Up at the 2001 American Comedy Awards and has produced six comedy albums, two of which have won Grammy Awards.

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Friday, November 23 • Fox Theatre

Saturday, November 17 • Fox Theatre

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, musician and actor, Chris Isaak, will perform hits from his latest album Beyond the Sun and classic Christmas favorites.

Isaak’s latest album fulfills a lifelong obsession of recapturing the transfor-mative hepcat brilliance of Memphis’ Sun Studio visionaries Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, while also getting to the heart and soul of his own musical identity. Beyond the Sun is available in both the 14-song standard set as well as a double album version that includes 11 additional tracks.

After two sold out back-to-back shows last year, R. Kelly will return to the Fox Theatre for “The Single Ladies Tour”; the ultimate girls night out. One of the most successful R&B artists of all time, R. Kelly has

sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, has won three Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, six Billboard Awards, and eight Soul Train Awards. Most recently, R. Kelly made Soul Train Award history as the most nominated artist.

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Saturday, November 24 • Joe Louis Arena

One of rock’s legendary and defining bands, The Who, will perform the iconic 1973 album Quadrophenia and a selection of classics during a debut performance at Joe Louis Arena.

Founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will be joined by Zak Starkey (drums), Pino Palladino (bass), Simon Townshend (guitar/backing vocals), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Loren Gold (keyboards/backing vocals) and Frank Simes (musical director, keyboards/backing vocals). Quadrophenia marked the British band’s second rock opera and hit #2 on the U.S. Billboard album chart.

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Monday, November 26 • Fox Theatre

Legendary singer/songwriter/poet, Leonard Cohen, will return to the Fox Theatre with his new live show “Old Ideas World Tour 2012.” The show will celebrate Cohen’s 12th studio album, Old Ideas, which

debuted at #1 across the globe and is the highest charting album of his career. The tour follows Cohen’s 2008-2010 world tour – his first in 15 years – which was met with overwhelming praise. The San Jose Mercury News reported, “The show underscored what his fans already know: Leonard Cohen is one of the greatest singer-songwriters in the history of popular music.”

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November 27 - December 2 • Fox Theatre

Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 60s where, in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers, the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat

Pack Big Band, you will experience Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. & Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands hotel.

Hit follows hit, including: “Witchcraft,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “That’s Amore,” “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime,” “New York New York,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “My Way” and many more. Seasonal classics include: “Baby it’s Cold Outside,” “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “Let it Snow,” “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland.”

Tuesday, December 4 • Fox Theatre

The Moody Blues have announced their winter tour, “The Voyage Continues - Highway 45.” The rock legends will perform at the Fox Theatre in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of their landmark album Days of

Future Passed. Originally released from that album, Nights In White Satin, is one of the most popular singles in history and hit #1 three separate times on Billboard. Most recently, the single was featured on the soundtrack of Johnny Depp’s film Dark Shadows.

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Thursday, December 6 • Fox Theatre

Wednesday, December 12 • Fox Theatre

Have yourself a Celtic little Christmas! The enchanting Irish music sensation Celtic Woman is back again performing Christmas songs in a unique and festive traditional symphonic setting. Parting from the

critically acclaimed majestic tour productions, “A Christmas Celebration - The Symphony Tour” will showcase the angelic voices of Celtic Woman in a dynamic live experience accompanied by the stirring instruments of a full symphony orchestra. This unparalleled all-female ensemble continues to stun, celebrating the holidays with glitz and gusto. Rejoice this merry season with Celtic Woman!

Acclaimed a cappella group, Straight No Chaser (SNC) is set to bring their “#SNClive Fall 2012 Tour” to the Fox Theatre. SNC, who was featured on the “Generation YouTube” episode of ABC’s 20/20, is using

the tour to expand on their social media interaction with fans. “This group started because of a viral video on YouTube,” explains group member Randy Stine. “From day one, we have encouraged fans to upload photos and videos from our shows, even expanding venue photo policies to ensure that this was possible. We are excited to really drive home the idea of building a fan community around content by naming our tour #SNClive.” As its name suggests, #SNClive will be a multi-platform concert event, with the hashtag giving fans a way to search and categorize content specific to this tour across all social media platforms.

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Thursday, December 13 • Fox Theatre

Friday, December 14 • Fox Theatre

Grammy-winning music legend Kenny Rogers is known for creating an inviting atmosphere with his acclaimed, family-friendly “Christmas & Hits Tour” since its start 31 years ago. With the help of local choirs and

children, fans will hear heartfelt performances of holiday songs such as “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let it Snow!,” “Silent Night” and “White Christmas.” Rogers will also perform many of his classic hits, including “Lady,” “The Gambler” and “Islands In The Stream.” Billy Dean will join Rogers as a special guest.

Since coming to national attention during the second season of American Idol, Clay Aiken has written a New York Times best-selling memoir, sold more than six million albums, produced and hosted television programs

and starred on Broadway. Now Detroit fans can join him for “Joyful Noise,” a show featuring singles from his Merry Christmas with Love album, plus Aiken’s classics from his five studio albums.

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Sunday, December 16 • Fox Theatre

Thursday, December 20 • Fox Theatre

Don’t miss America’s favorite holiday celebration of the last 25 years. Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling

multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting.

Detroit’s own Karen Newman, who has captivated crowds at Joe Louis Arena with her signature rendition of the national anthem, will once again celebrate the season at the Fox Theatre performing her hit single

“Christmas Eve on Woodward Avenue”, original songs and other holiday favorites.

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The program strives to educate colleagues in all departments and levels. It is important to us that every colleague deliver exceptional service in the form of responsiveness, helpfulness, sincere interest, assurance and empathy.

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1920s & 30sIn the early twenties, Detroit was a boom town. The automotive industry was making Detroit a wealthy community and desirable place to live.

The Fox Theatre, built by William Fox, owner of Fox Film Corporation (today known as 20th Century Fox), and designed by C. Howard Crane, opened just one year before the stock market crashed in 1929.

1950s Wide screen films premiered at Detroit’s Fox Theatre in the 1950s. All major films, including Cinemascope-type and grandiose productions such as The Robe, Bridge on the River Kwai, Ben Hur and The King and I played the Fox.

Comedy superstars like Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin entertained up to 37,000 fans in just one day performing seven shows to standing-room-only crowds. Legendary performers, including Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, also played the Fox Theatre.

1940s Downtown Detroit was still bustling, but World War II was everyone’s focus. News reels could be seen at the Fox Theatre until the mid 50s, before the advent of television. War movies were in vogue, and big bands were swinging at the Fox Theatre including: Cab Callaway, Kay Kyser, Benny Goodman, and the Dorsy Brothers.

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1980s In 1987, Mike and Marian Ilitch restored the Fox Theatre to it’s orginal splendor. The restorations took 18 months. The grand reopening, held November 19, 1988, featured the showing of Curtain’s Up. The Fox Theatre was again touted as the gem of the entertainment world and feverishly hosted a potpourri of events.

1960s In the mid-60s, Motown emerged along with the Motortown Revue, a popular concert series that played at the Fox Theatre. The Revue was an opportunity to showcase the majority of Motown’s artist roster featuring; Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Martha and The Vandellas and The Supremes.

1970s Many businesses and citizens moved into the suburbs during this time; but Kung Fu films and horror movies were thriving at the Fox Theatre.

2000sListed on the National Historic Register, the Fox Theatre continues to be ranked as one of the top grossing theatres of its size. It also serves as Detroit’s crown jewel among the resurging Foxtown entertainment district of performing arts and sporting venues, bars and restaurants. An extensive array of concerts, comedians, Broadway and family programming continue to delight audiences; including Kid Rock & The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Nicki Minaj, B.B. King, Janet Jackson, Sting, Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Harvey, Tyler Perry’s Madea, Dreamgirls, Fiddler on the Roof and Donny & Marie.

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1990s The Fox Theatre reigned as one of the top-grossing theatres of its size in the world. In the early 90s several movie classics returned to the big screen, including The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Spartacus, and Lawrence of Arabia. Concert acts like Bruce Springsteen and Sheryl Crow rocked audiences while family entertainment thrived with shows like The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Sesame Street Live.

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CAMERAS, AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDERS: The policy regarding cameras, audio & video recorders is altered to accommodate the preference of the artist. To inquire if cameras, audio or video recorders are permitted for a particular event, please contact us at 313.471.3200.SECURITY SCREENING: To ensure the highest level of safety and security, everyone is subject to a courteous screening upon entering the Fox Theatre; security measures include screening via walk-through metal detector and bag inspections. Please note, all personal belongings are subject to inspection and prohibited items discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded: Items will not be held for later pick-up.PROHIBITED ITEMS: Items prohibited in the Fox Theatre include – but are not limited to – weapons (this includes weapons accompanied by a valid CCW permit), aerosol cans (hairspray, mace, pepper spray, etc.), outside food & beverage, pocket knives, utility tools, laser light pointers, bottles, cans, large bags and coolers. Prohibited items discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded: Items will not be held for later pick-up. The Fox Theatre reserves the right to expand or modify the items prohibited at any time.LOST AND FOUND: All found items are submitted to our Corporate Security Department following the event; please contact 313.471.6490 to inquire.BARRIER-FREE: Barrier-free seating locations and restrooms are provided; please advise the box office of any special needs or seating requirements when ordering tickets. To order Acces-sible Seating tickets, please call our Accessible Seating Voicemail System at 313.471.3211 and follow the prompts.FIRE EXITS: Fire exits are indicated by lighted, red signs; please use the exit nearest your seat for the shortest route out of the theater.HEARING ASSISTIVE DEVICES: Hearing assistive devices are available on a first come, first served basis. To obtain a headset, please visit the Guest Services kiosk located in the Grand Lobby; a driver’s license or picture ID must be exchanged for a device (this is a complimentary service.)

CELLULAR PHONES: Please refrain from utilizing cellular phones in the Auditorium.CONTACTING A PATRON: The Fox Theatre does not have a paging system; in the event of an emergency, please contact the Corporate Security Department at 313.471.6490 with the name and seating location of the patron you are attempting to contact.FIRST AID: First aid is available at all events.ATM: ATM’s are located on the Main Floor and Mezzanine levels of the theatre, on the left side of the building. FOX PARKING STRUCTURE: The Fox Parking Structure is located between Woodward Avenue and Park Street, just south of I-75 (Fisher Freeway.) Entrances are on the Fisher Freeway service drive and Montcalm Street; the 1,100 car parking tower is well lit, secure and includes thirty-two (32) handicapped parking spaces (handicapped parking spaces are adjacent to the glass elevators on all eight levels.) For future events prepaid parking is available at Ticketmaster.com.FOOD AND BEVERAGE: Food and beverage are permitted in the Auditorium for all events unless explicitly indicated otherwise; bars and concessions stands are located throughout the theatre.ELEVATORS: Elevators to the Mezzanine and Galleries are located to the right of the Grand Lobby.RESTROOMS: Restrooms serving Main Floor patrons are located in the lower level lounge areas; the men’s restroom is locat-ed on the right side of the theatre and the women’s is located on the left. The Mezzanine and Gallery A, B and C men’s restrooms are located on the left side of the theatre and the women’s are located on the right. Barrier-free restrooms are located on the Main Floor and Gallery C (left side of the theatre.)SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited inside the Fox Theatre; designated smoking areas are located outside the building.

FOX THEATRE InFORmATIOnThe Fox Theatre opens sixty (60) minutes prior to the scheduled event time.

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BEVERAGE OPTIONSNoN Alcoholic BeverAges Frozen Cola ................................................114,128Soft Drinks .......................All Concession StandsBottled Water ...............Most Concession StandsVitamin Water ..............Most Concession StandsEnergy Drink .............. 104,105,112,116,119,126Full Throttle ...................................................... 119

Alcoholic BeverAgesDraft beer/Bottles & Cans ... 104, 105, 106, 108,109, 110, 112, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, 121, 122, ............................................................124 ,126, 127Wine.....................................104,105,112,116,126Cocktails .............................104,105,112,116,121.....................................................,123,124,125,126Frozen Daiquiris ............................................... 125Margaritas .................. 104,105,112,116,119,126Mike’s Hard Lemonade...................................... 104,105,112,116,119,126

Tim horToNsTim Hortons Coffee ....Most Concession StandsHot Chocolate ..............Most Concession StandsIced Cappuccino ........................................108,121French Vanilla Cappuccino ..............108,112,121

mERchANdISE OPTIONSShow merchandise is available at select merchandise stands throughout the concourse.

FOOd OPTIONSHot Dog .........................Most Concession StandsAll Beef Dog ..................................................... 112Polish Sausage ...........Most Concession StandsItalian Sausage................................................. 112Chili Dog .....................................................112,126Philly Cheese Steak ......................................... 112Hot Italian Beef ................................................. 112BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich ........................... 112

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desserTsDippin Dots .................................................108,112Donuts & Muffins .....................................108, 121Ice Cream Novelty .......Most Concession StandsLarge Candy .................Most Concession StandsCookies ...............................................108,116,121

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• THE CELEBRATION ROOM A private banquet space seating up to 150 guests.

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Every time a bar gets raised,

a record gets broken, or a

new star shines, it’s because

somebody was curious.

Wondering how high they could

reach. How much they could do.

As a proud supporter of the Fox

Theater Series, we applaud that.

Questioning everything makes

anything possible.

MAYBE QUESTIONING THE NORM SHOULD BE THE NEW NORM.

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