The Louisville Palace
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The Louisville Palace is a theatre in downtown Louisville, Kentucky located in the city's so-called theater district on the east side of Fourth Street between Broadway and Chestnut Street. This historic landmark opened in 1928 and was designed by architect John Eberson. It has a seating capacity of 2,700.
Elegant and ornate, The Palace exhibits a Spanish Baroque motif with arcades, balconies and turrets. Cobalt blue, bursts of red and gold indirectly light all of the niches, coves and entrances. Above the Spanish treasures there is a curved, vaulted ceiling with 139 sculptures of great personages. The actual theatre room inside The Palace is uniquely ornamented and displays a fake nighttime sky on the ceiling.
Its uncommon appearance has made it a popular venue for musicians to record live performances (including Third Day and Allison Krauss).
Today, the theatre features an array of popular movies, old and new, as well as concerts by popular artists ranging from Jewel to Queensrÿche to Lee Greenwood.
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