The Loews closed in 1973 and remained closed until 1980. A group of investors purchased the theatre in late 1978 and got the theatre placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The theatre opened as the Louisville Palace offering live concert performances and private events. In 1985 the theatre closed because of financial problems and remained closed until 1994 when reopened in Septembeer of that year. The Palace has operated continually since then and is now part of the Clear Channel Corporation’s theatrical division. The seating capacity is now 2800 and the theatre is undergoing continual work on amenities and improvements in patron comfort.
The Loews closed in 1973 and remained closed until 1980. A group of investors purchased the theatre in late 1978 and got the theatre placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The theatre opened as the Louisville Palace offering live concert performances and private events. In 1985 the theatre closed because of financial problems and remained closed until 1994 when reopened in Septembeer of that year. The Palace has operated continually since then and is now part of the Clear Channel Corporation’s theatrical division. The seating capacity is now 2800 and the theatre is undergoing continual work on amenities and improvements in patron comfort.