Atlanta’s Fox Theatre Awarded “Theater of the Year” by International Entertainment Buyers Association

Historic theatre recognized at #IEBA2022 Conference in Nashville

Atlanta’s Fox Theatre celebrates being recognized as the “Theater of the Year” by the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) during last week’s 2022 Industry Awards in Nashville. IEBA is recognized as the leading live entertainment organization for professionals. The 52nd Annual IEBA Conference concluded, honoring those who work tirelessly behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. This is the Fox Theatre’s third time winning the coveted award.

Atlanta’s Fox Theatre hosts an impressive range of events from rock concerts to Broadway, ballets, comedy and movies attracting over 500,000 visitors per year. In addition to entertainment options, the Fox hosts wedding receptions, trade shows, corporate meetings and association functions in its grand ballrooms, lounges and outdoor terrace. The Fox Theatre’s three-story, luxurious lounge and premium bar space, The Marque Club presented by Lexus provides Club Level ticket holders the perfect bookend to any public event or pending calendar availability, can serve the perfect backdrop to any private event.

“It is such an incredible honor to have received the International Entertainment Buyers Association ‘Theater of the Year’ award, which is voted on by our peers of agents, promoters and venues. The past couple of years have been incredibly trying and through it all I’ve never been prouder to lead the team that I do. Sharing this magical place and top-notch entertainment with our guests is a privilege we’ll never take for granted,” said Allan C. Vella, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Theatre, Inc. 

For a full list of 2022 IEBA Industry Award winners, please visit ieba.org.

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Sarah Wynn Benton

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About Fox Theatre

About the Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta's premier venues for live entertainment, welcoming more than 250 performances a year in its 4,665-seat theatre. From concerts to ballets, comedy, and movies, the historic venue attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually. The theatre also hosts over 100 annual private events like wedding receptions, trade shows, corporate meetings, and association functions in two fabulous ballrooms. The Fox’s premium Marquee Club presented by Lexus, is a 10,000 sq. ft, three-story luxury bar accessible to all Club Level ticket holders or annual members of the Fox Theatre.  As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, the Fox Theatre stands today as a fiercely protected landmark and a nationally acclaimed theatre. The Fox Theatre proudly acknowledges its partners for their generous support: Coca-Cola, Lexus, Georgian Terrace Hotel, Georgia Natural Gas, and Regions Bank. Tickets for all events are available at FoxTheatre.org, or toll-free at 855-285-8499.  Stay connected by following the Fox Theatre on social via @theFoxTheatre on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

Notable accolades 2021 Billboard Magazine #1 Highest Grossing Theatre Worldwide (5,000 seats or less); 2021 Pollstar Magazine #2 Theatre Worldwide in Ticket Sales; 2021 Venues Now Magazine #2 Year-End Top Stops (2,001-5,000 seats); 2019 Venues Now #1 Top Stop of the Decade Award for Tickets Sold.

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660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308

www.foxtheatre.org