Palace Theatre (Louisville, Kentucky)
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Louisville Palace | |
 Exterior of venue (c.2006) | |
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| Former names | Loew's Theatre (1928–48) Loew's United Artist Theatre (1948–54) United Artists Theatre (1954–78) |
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| Address | 625 S 4th St Louisville, KY 40202-2403 |
| Location | Downtown Louisville |
| Owner | Live Nation |
| Capacity | 2,800 |
| Opened | September 1, 1928 |
| Closed | 1985-94 |
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| Venue Website | |
Loew's and United Artists State Theatre | |
| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | John Eberson |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001361[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 28, 1978 |
The Palace Theatre (previously known as the Loew's Theatre, Loew's United Artist Theatre and the United Artists Theatre, it is locally known as the Louisville Palace) is a music venue in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, located in the city's theater district, on the east side of Fourth Street, between Broadway and Chestnut Street. It has a seating capacity of 2,800 people and is owned by Live Nation. The historic landmark opened on September 1, 1928, and was designed by architect John Eberson.[2] It was originally known as the Loew's and United Artists State theatre.
The Palace exhibits a
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Although the exterior had fallen behind the interior, the Palace was re-dedicated in 1994 and is now a premiere venue.[2]
Its uncommon appearance has made it a popular venue for musicians to record live performances (including
Kentucky musicians that have performed at the Palace include: Billy Ray Cyrus in 1994, the Backstreet Boys in 1998 (Brian and Kevin are from Lexington), My Morning Jacket (from Louisville) in 2005, Chris Stapleton in 2015, Sturgill Simpson in 2016, and Jack Harlow in 2021. Southern Indiana's John Mellencamp played there in 2011. Nashville's Kings of Leon played in 2009, and Paramore in 2015. Nashville bluegrass group Old Crow Medicine Show played there in 2008. Robert Plant performed with bluegrass singer Alison Krauss for 2 nights in 2008. Virginia's Dave Matthews played there in 1999. Frank Sinatra performed there in 1941, Ray Charles in 1959, and James Taylor in 1982.
See also
- List of attractions and events in the Louisville metropolitan area
- List of concert halls
- House Of Blues
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ a b "The Louisville Palace Theater". Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. 12 July 2023.
External links
Media related to The Louisville Palace at Wikimedia Commons
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