Sunday, May 17, 2026. Broadway In Detroit - #BroadwayInDetroit - The #FisherTheatre and more! and more! Detroit. #hamilton I have been planning this moment since I'd been informed that Hamilton was coming back in March -- and I don't think I fully understood the depths of my devotion to making it happen until I saw my mother's face. She had surgery just days before. She couldn't clap too hard. None of that stopped her from being completely, uncontainable, childlike giddy. It is not often that adult children get to see their parents that way -- eyes dancing, joy uncontained. I got to see it Sunday night. The cast -- predominantly Black and brilliant. Culturally, that matters deeply to me and my former Black Panther mother. I want to be clear, however: everyone on that stage gave everything. The dancers. The vocals. The lighting. The set. Collective excellence. That's what live performance does -- it doesn't let you just watch. It makes you witness. And then there's the #FisherBuilding itself. I love theatres. I see grand architecture as art. Every time I enter a building -- big or small -- I stop at the door and take it all in. The Fisher is what I imagine true opulence looks like: 40 kinds of marble, crystal and bronze, green terra cotta tiles, light that gives the whole space a warm, illuminated gold effect -- earning its name as "Detroit's largest art object." The staff moved with the same coordinated energy as the performers. Dennis (Head Usher and my old Detroit Opera House colleague) greeted me with a big hug and put Mommie in her wheelchair with care, walking her straight to dashing security -- who told her she looked like royalty -- an African Queen. Raul was assigned to her for the entire night and showed up like family. The bartenders argued -- warmly, playfully -- over who got to take care of her. And I cannot even discuss all of the examples of kindness from the patrons to me and each other, because this post will be longer than it already is. The usher at the door walked me through my QR code, and managed that entire line with authority and warmth. I told my sisters -- watching our mother's face glow that night, opened something in me I cannot name. I am addicted now. Addicted to chasing that look on their faces. For as long as I have breath and means, I will keep finding ways to put you all in rooms that make your eyes dance. Some nights just settle into you differently. This is one of them. Thank you, Fisher Theatre & Fisher Building for giving me one of those nights. read more

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The Fisher Building was completed in 1928 honored with a silver medal in architecture in 1929 by the Architecture League of New York. Currently, it's an office building with a theater showing Broadway quality shows, and some shops and restaurants on the ground floor. One of the most recognizable sights on Detroit's skyline, the building is also known as "The Golden Tower." The original gold-leaf tiles on the tower were covered with asphalt during WWII for fear of bombing. Following the war the damaged gold tiles were replaced with green terra cotta tiles that are illuminated gold at night. read more

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Beautiful building; I wished the theatre part had been open, but still, it is always beautiful to see an old building taken care of like this one. They have some nice shops inside, and also if you're exploring the city is a stop to make. read more

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I came here for the first time over the weekend as a photographer, hired to shoot a new models portfolio. The security guards were pleasant and jovial. The inside of the building is a gem! I didn't do any shopping because I was there to work, but I will DEF be back - not only to check out the shops, but also to take in the amazing art that is The Fisher Building. * Retouched photos to come soon! * read more

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Truly baller building with glorious, beautiful architecture inside and out as well as cool shops like a bookstore, drug store / pharmacy, coffee shop, French patisserie, several clothing stores, a salon and a theater considered to be Detroit's Broadway where you can catch all manner of musicals, plays, concerts, conversations, and other shows. A Detroit landmark as well as treasure and a definite must see if you are in the city! read more

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The building is beautiful. I love all of the ornate details, like the ceiling art, the flooring, so many tiny things to look at, especially if you are into architecture. I truly have been coming here since I was a child, and now so has my entire family, the kids grew up going to the theater here. I have been to the theater, I love the little drug store that sells yummy snacks, it has saved us so many times. I have also been to some unique parties in the lobby here, and have had tons of fun! I am sad there are not enough businesses that are not only open, but open during theater times. I used to love the coffee shop here to grab a drink and a bite before or after the theater. I would love to see other places to eat and shop, especially since there is not a lot of places to walk to around this area. I do like the location as far as someone who drives in from outside the city. It is near the expressway. I also like the on site parking, but parking used to be a bit easier. I know they do not charge to park if you have tickets, but the online system can be a challenge, especially for older, lower tech savy customers. Overall, it is the best place to see plays and musicals, and I wish more were here instead of the opera house. read more

As we walked in the Fisher Building, there were several areas in the lobby level where there we photo shoots going on. Two separate bridal couple taking photos. Also, model shoots near the Christmas Tree as well as the stair area to the second floor. Marble floors, gold elevators with unique designs, and entrance to the theater showing Wicked. Unique art deco design. Shopping area with items you do not find elsewhere. read more

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The Historical Fisher Building. If time travel was possible, I would have liked to see this building in its prime. In an era, when people still dressed classy, it would be an experience to experience the 1920s & 30s. There are multiple matches for Fisher Building, including a 30-story office building in Detroit, Michigan and a 20-story landmark building in Chicago, Illinois. The Fisher Building in Detroit is a 30-story Art Deco-style building designed by Albert Kahn and completed in 1928. The Fisher brothers, who founded the Fisher Body Corporation in 1908, financed the building with money from the sale of Fisher Body to General Motors. The building is made of limestone, granite, and marble and is nicknamed "Detroit's largest art object". It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989 and won a silver medal in architecture in 1929. Info from Google A.I. read more

The Fisher Building in Detroit stands as a timeless symbol of architectural grandeur, boasting an intricate design that seamlessly blends Art Deco and Neo-Gothic styles. Its majestic exterior, adorned with ornate sculptures and intricate detailing, captivates passersby with its sheer elegance and historical significance. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking lobby adorned with marble, mosaic tiles, and exquisite frescoes, showcasing the opulence of its era. The soaring ceilings and intricate lighting fixtures further enhance the sense of grandeur and prestige. The building houses a vibrant mix of office spaces, retail outlets, and cultural attractions, including the stunning Fisher Theatre, renowned for its theatrical productions and historic charm. Its strategic location in the heart of Detroit adds to its allure, offering convenient access to nearby landmarks, cultural institutions, and entertainment venues. Despite the passage of time, the Fisher Building continues to exude an aura of timeless sophistication and remains a beloved icon of Detroit's architectural landscape. Visitors are treated to a memorable experience steeped in history, artistry, and cultural significance, making it a must-see destination for architecture enthusiasts and tourists alike. Street Metered Parking( Sunday Free) Coffee shop and shops inside read more

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The Fisher Building is iconic, historical, and a must see. The fresco ceilings, marble walls, bronze doors, and art deco chandeliers are incredible to see! Everything is stunning, well maintained, and the details are fascinating. Pure Detroit, a fabulous store inside the Fisher Building, offers tours of the building. Our guide, Jacob, led us through the building and told stories from its history. We learned about the family, artists, and architects involved in its creation. The hour long tour also provided us access to the building which is unavailable to the general public. We were allowed to see different levels/floors and take in the wonderful views. You can sign up and claim free tickets through the Pure Detroit website/Eventbrite page. read more

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My friend brought me for a visit and walkthrough of here when I came visiting from out of town. It was my first time in Detroit, and the building is a gorgeous old art deco building from the golden age of Detroit at the height of the automobile industry. I could imagine this being THE place to go in the old days, with all the gold and beautiful interior. It has been called "Detroit's largest art object," and I can see why. If you appreciate architecture, this is definitely a place worth checking out. read more

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At Christmas, this is a MUST for holiday photos! (And you can still do that during COVID!) And for holiday shopping at The Peacock Room, where I have ALWAYS found something irresistible The Fisher is a Detroit icon read more

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My brother and I were visiting Detroit for a weekend, and we're both sort of architecture nerds. When I learned about Pure Detroit's FREE architecture tours, I wanted to do them all. We were able to squeeze in the tours of the Fisher Building and Guardian Building. The Pure Detroit tour of the Fisher building was great and SO WORTH IT. Our tour guide was excellent - very knowledgeable and funny. And the building was fascinating. Designed by Detroit's most famous architect Albert Kahn, it's a very ornate, 30-story building in the Art Deco style. The building has FORTY kinds of marble, 21 elevators, and stunning frescos. If you don't have time for the tour (although I highly recommend it), you can just walk in and explore it yourself. The building still has many shops, so it's open to the public to explore on the main levels! read more

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What a wonderful feat of architecture. This building exudes exuberance and excess. It's a true testament to the sheer volume of money flowing through the auto industry in Detroit at the time. No detail is too small to be missed. The building is made of solid stone - marble, granite, etc. and gilded edge to edge in brass, bronze, and copper. You can even spot the marbling in the facade from ground level outside all the way to the top. I imagine in it's heyday housing the offices of Fisher Automotive, it was a bustling center of business. These days, though, it seems like it might be a good bit quieter. There's an arrangement of companies housing their offices on various floors. On the main floor you see a lot of folks like me marveling at the cavernous halls, beautifully mosaiced walls, and colorful high ceilings with their rows of hanging chandeliers. There's also a decent assortment of retail shops occupying space on the main hall. Several clothing stores - nothing name brand - and a kitschy cafe. On a trip to sightsee in Detroit, this building needs to be on your list, never mind the neighborhood. read more

A grand old art deco office building and theatre from the golden age of Detroit. Very limited pay street parking, nearby pay lots and garages. Inside is a grand, gold and old metal, grand office building with store fronts everywhere. About half the store fronts are vacant, about 30% more appear to have closed long term for covid. They have the cool local and express elevator banks from the 20s, but about half are out of order. Security guards stationed near all entrances. There are no storefronts remaining open on the concourse level, there was a place to eat but it appears covid killed it. The tunnel to the Kahn building is locked and the tunnel to the old GM HQ now Cadillac Place requires an state employee ID to use. read more

I enjoyed learning the history of the building from our guide Jacob. It was an entertaining and highly informative tour. I highly recommend it! What a gorgeous building! read more

Majestic Gorgeous place Cute little shops Sadly coffee and bakery shops were closed but the building is so well kept and adorable read more

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Go for the guided tour.. You won't be disappointed.. The architecture and history of the place is compelling. It's sad that Detroit is now what it is. It used to me such a marvelous place but the history and look of the Fisher building read more

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The Fisher Building is beautiful! It also has many great little shops. My friend and I stopped by recently just before Christmas to check our the video games and popup beer garden. It was super fun. The only problem was we had to park on the street which was less expensive but I would have felt safer if the structure was open and we could have parked there instead of a deserted street. read more

What an absolutely beautiful building. If I were a photographer in Detroit, I would always want to take pictures here. There are so many glorious details throughout the building that it would be worth visiting many times just so you could see all the things you missed on other trips there. An Art Deco gen and must see! Best vantage points are from 2nd and 3rd floods and some really fab shops here. Worth the trip outside the immediate downtown! read more

Was denied access to the public or employee restrooms by the supervisor dispite having ulcerative colitis and a "I can't wait" bathroom pass. I was kicked out of the building over needing to go to the bathroom because of my condition. They had security follow me out like I was a criminal and all I needed to do was use the restroom. The staff needs to be educated on the michigan access act and I encourage everyone to avoid going there until that education is provided so you don't get yelled at and laughed at by the supervisor for having a chronic illness that requires access to the restroom. read more

The Fisher Building is a must see stop if you are visiting Detroit. It houses both offices and retail stores. My favorite boutique in the Fisher is Shy vs Bold which carries unique clothing and gift items at affordable prices. The Fisher Theatre is also a wonderful venue in which to see a Broadway show. read more

What an amazing building!! Amazing detail was put into this place! If you love architecture this is something youd love to see!

This is always a good venue to see shows at, the only issue is the seating is not designed for tall people, so it lost 1 Star. And yes, I know people were not tall back in the day or whatever, but they could update there seats and just charge more. People will pay for comfort. read more

What's not to love about the Fisher building? I remember as kid knowing that some of the local radio stations were located here on the top floors, and always had a vision of what it looked like as I got older. I remember driving by this place when my family and I would go downtown as a kid, and that people would come here for performances over the years. I came here to see Motown the Musical last night, and absolutely loved being inside this gorgeous theatre. From the moment you walk in, you can see the beauty of the building, with all the décor from the floors all the way up to the painted ceilings. There's lots of history in this building, and even though I don't know much about it, it really is beautiful. The theatre itself is of good size with about 2,000 seats her. It's split into three sections- a main floor, a balcony and an upper balcony up top. I sat near the front in the lower balcony, and I could see everything just fine. Great acoustics, plenty of room to sit and move around, along with ushers to help you find your seats. I walked around a little bit before and after the show, and noticed a few things while I was here. (mind you, I've been here before, but I enjoy seeing stuff like this, so I took my time getting in and out of the theatre with my mom while seeing this show.) For starters, they have a few nice shops and eateries in here. They also have a Detroit shoppe store located in here as well as a few boutiques. They have offices in the top parts of the building for people doing other business here. I've come here before to see some office space when an organization had an open house a few months ago. Very nice and seems to be well kept considering how old this building is. The bathrooms were located in the lower level and inside the theatre area. Lots of stairs to climb, even though they have elevators which I chose not to use because everyone was packed in like sardines. The downstairs bathroom has an attendant, with lotions, body sprays and other stuff to freshen up. Plenty of stalls and mirrors to give yourself a quick pick me up before or after a show. (who wants to look crappy after a show and go to dinner like that?) I'd gladly run downstairs and give myself a quick hairbrush and some body spray in a second! Also, theirs free parking here, at least when I was here for a show. I don' t know about during the week to do business, as I've parked in a lot before as well. Overall a great beautiful building with lots to see and do! read more

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I actually only spent no more than 15 minutes in the building because I only had time to pick up a prize package for a Yelp Event. However, my brief time spent in the Fisher Building made me wish I put a little more quarters into my parking meter. I'll definitely have to come back with my camera and the free tour-when we're not in the middle of a pandemic of course. read more

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What a gorgeous work of art! Stepping inside this building is like stepping back in time to the Art Deco era. The free tour given is pretty informative about the history of how the building came to be and the Fischer family. Seeing all the gorgeous details of this building was super cool. Definitely recommend for anyone into architecture or Art Deco. The only thing I'd change about the tour was the view at the end. I wish we would've gone higher or possibly even the roof top, if possible. Tour guide was great though, funny and informative. I'm so glad this gorgeous building is still around and hopefully here to stay for many years to come-it's a true gem in the city of Detroit! read more

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Such a beautiful building! I took my son this year during the holidays to look at the indoor decorations. The giant Christmas tree was a hit and we were able to walk around in a warm environment and bask in the lights. We stopped by a few places, including the Peacock Room for some gift browsing. When tours reopen, I can't wait to take one. read more

Beautiful building. Excellent tour. Jacob, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend a visit.

How have I not reviewed the Fisher Building by now? Lately I've been going here more than the Fox lately for shows, and this week I saw Blue Man Group there (fantastic show, by the way!). I'm also going back next week for The Illusionists. The building is beautiful, and the parking is FREE (comes with the cost of your ticket) and is attached. One of my annoyances about the Fox is that I usually park at Greektown and take the People Mover (vs. paying $15-20 to park nearby) to/from the station closest to the Fox. The Fisher avoids all that. Venus is also very nice and can seat many people. Check out the ceilings too, some great artwork there. read more

If you only have time for one guided tour this is it!! Jacob led a behind the scenes 1 hour tour of the astounding fisher building, providing historical background, and some laughs. I've taken this tour repeatedly and see/ learn something new each time. A must for visitors and locals. 10 out of 10 read more

What a gorgeous building! I never realized before that it isn't just a landmark building, but one of Detroit's first shopping malls. Wow! On our way in from the parking garage there were a few glass display windows for some of the different stores inside, and a couple with old newspaper articles and tidbits about the history and evolution of the Fisher Building. We were here for a matinee performance at the theatre, and it seemed most of the people we saw were also in the building for the performance. I'd almost like to go back another time to see everything through different eyes, with a different crowd. While we were initially a little concerned about parking since we didn't want to break the bank over it, and it was too cold for me to want to walk far, parking in the garage right next to the building was only $5. Another handy note: If you need an ATM once you get there, there's one on the main floor, but there's a credit union one downstairs (which won't charge fees for credit union members). read more

Although I feel the Fisher Building isn't as gorgeous as the Guardian Building, it's still quite beautiful and it's a superb example of art deco architecture. My dentist's office was in the Fisher Building, so I went there a few times/year for almost three years. I was always in awe of that building; it's really special! read more

The Fisher Building is a gorgeous 30 floor lavish Art Deco building that houses businesses such as Pure Detroit and Vera Jane. I was looking at it with a friend, and he mentioned that it reminded him of the Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh. Standing below it from the outside and looking up is breathtaking (totally not corny, I swear). My sociology class took a look at this building when we were surveying Detroit, and it definitely lives up to its visual reputation. It took millioins of dollars to build, and much of the money went into the artwork and also high quality materials. The Fisher brothers didn't want to mess around with this one. When you walk in, you see majestic curved ceilings, bronze and marble detail. It is probably one of the most beautiful buildings in Detroit -- among those also being the Guardian Building. Even if you are not going to shop inside this indoor arcade-like atmosphere, you should at least drop in to walk down the halls. It is a representation of the historic Detroit's successful auto industry. read more

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Love this building! Not just for all the wonderful musicals I've attended, but I always go early to browse the many shops and coffee and treat businesses . I especially love the Peacock shop with all their lovely period dresses , shawls and jewelry. There is also a tour of the builder daily. So do come early or just come and see what this beautiful building has to offer. read more

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Take the Fisher Building tour with Pure Detroit! You won't be disappointed!! Extremely informational and the free tour is a great deal. Easy to find and the guide was very good!! read more

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This place is amazing it's like a smaller version of the Empire State building in New York l. I totally recommend seeing it!!

Wow. Ghost town. Stopped in while in Detroit on business. Walked around town and were the only people period around. The fisher building. Omg completely empty. Security guard was shocked to see us walk in. Said the only thing to see that's interesting is the ceiling. Lol. Asked where the people were. There all gone he was helpful though directed us to the free Q line to greektown. The only place in Detroit with people. read more

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Mom, my sister Marty & I climbed on the bus once a year to go see the meanest dentist on earth, Dr. McBride, in the Fisher Building. He only knew one word, "Shuddup!" He didn't believe in Novocain and took a perverse delight in drilling our baby teeth as viciously as possible. Whenever we passed by the Fisher Building, we let out a prolonged, anguished howl. The building seemed cavernous back then, in the late 40s, and looking at the photos today, it still looks YUUUGE! read more

Absolutely beautiful! Didn't know they had retail shops and coffee places inside! We were only there briefly but this beautiful piece of architecture is definitely worth seeing!! The fisher theatre is here as well. Beautiful and well kept up building! It's a piece of Detroit history! read more

Fisher Building - We stopped by here for the Holiday Lights tour and there were so many beautiful Christmas trees lining the building! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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