The project team behind the Fox Theatre Renovation and Addition was tasked with preserving the historical ambiance of a 1929 vaudeville theater, but also converting it into a 1,600-seat performing arts center.
The $30-million project, which took less than two years to build, also needed to retain the Spanish revival architecture and detailing both inside and out. The city of Riverside funded the construction of the theater and asked the project team to restore it to its former glory. The project is part of the city’s billion-dollar plan to invest into Riverside’s art and culture. The city has plans to use the renovated Fox Theatre as a venue for national and Broadway shows.