Detroit as part of a multi-city extension of the Fillmore brand, similar to what has been done previously with the House of Blues franchise. Various changes were implemented to evoke the Fillmore's iconic venue in San Francisco, California. The official inaugural show under the Fillmore Detroit re-branding was Fergie's June 13, 2007 performance. Live Nation has continued the gradual restoration of the Italian Renaissance theatre. The outer lobby and rotunda lobby were restored in the 1990s. The grand foyer columns and auditorium proscenium arch were more recent restorations. Live Nation has restored the barrel vaulted ceiling of the three story grand foyer, and has plans to work on the upper reaches of the auditorium in increments. American Idol In 2015, American Idol held semi-finals at The Fillmore Detroit. Pre-recorded episodes were aired on Fox starting on February 25, followed by two live episodes, the series' first broadcast from outside Los Angeles, on March 3rd and 4th. Gallery See also Fox Theatre House Of Blues References Further reading External links The Fillmore Detroit website Cinema Treasures website of old movie houses profiles The State Theatre. Fillmore Detroit Myspace Page Fillmore Detroit reopens after a summer of restoration — Detroit News, October 5, 2018 Fillmore marquee to be completed this month, December 2018 — Detroit News, December 11, 2018 Cinemas and movie theaters in Michigan Theatres in Detroit Downtown Detroit Concert halls in Michigan Movie palaces Music venues in Michigan Performing arts centers in Michigan Event venues established in 1925 National Register of Historic Places in Detroit Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan 1925 establishments in Michigan Woodward Avenue