The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts is a massive venue when it comes to live entertainment. The Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors has something for everyone: internationally recognized dances, high-level performances, special events and jazz. Watch out for Live From Lincoln Center, a program that has famous orchestras and artistes performing. Lincoln Center holds about 400 live performances a year, ranging from classical to modern productions. And as if that wasn't enough, the Center also hosts many events put on by the Film Society at Lincoln Center. There are guided tours on a daily basis that explore the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, the New York State Theater (home of the New York City Opera) and the Vivian Beaumont Theater. During the tour, your guides will entertain you with fascinating stories and give you a glimpse of a rehearsal in progress.
The Apollo Theater is a distinguished and legendary landmark in Harlem. Originally it was a burlesque hall for an all-white audience when it opened its doors in 1914, but by the 1930s it became home to legendary jazz greats like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. The theater has been restored, and every Wednesday at 7:30p the stage is opened to amateurs; when heckling is not just common, but expected. There are also musical performances held on other nights. Admission varies. Call for details.
Home to the legendary dance company The Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall is one of the most spectacular and famous performance venues in the United States. Its locale in the heart of the Big Apple has made it a cultural center, particularly during the Christmas season. Originally opened in 1932 and nicknamed "The Palace for the People," Radio City was renovated in 1980. Anybody who is anybody has performed here - New York legends Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Sammy Davis, Jr. are just a few that spring to mind, and to this day, the stage remains a showcase for entertainment royalty.
In 1923 gebouwd, is het Yankee Stadium de thuisbasis van de New York Yankees, met een capaciteit om meer dan 57,000 enthousiast fans te herbergen. Sommigen van de beste spelers van het baseball hebben dit stadion hun thuis genoemd, inclusief niemand minder dan Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle en Joe DiMaggio. In feite is het team de meest succesvolle franchise in de geschiedenis van de sport, en die traditie leeft vandaag de dag voort. Er zijn ook suites en feestfaciliteiten beschikbaar voor diegenen die iets meer privacy willen.
Dit Lower East Side venue voor live concerten laat op regelmatige basis het beste in nieuwe en underground muziek zien. Acts, zoals They Might Be Giants, Paula Cole, Luna, Saint Etienne, en ABBA cover band Bjorn Alain hebben hier allemaal opgetreden. De ruimte, die oorspronkelijk een vaudeville theater was, heeft een excellent geluidssysteem en genoeg plekken om alles goed te zien. Voor diegene die een beetje achteruit willen hangen, bekijk het balkon. Als je meer actie zoekt, dan zul je gelukkig ontdekken dat de voorste rijen regelmatig omgevormd worden tot dansvloer. Prijzen van toegangskaarten variëren, bekijk hun website voor een totaal overzicht van evenementen.
Prudential Center is the first of its kind in the metropolitan area of New York and New Jersey. In downtown Newark, this is a one stop entertainment destination, whether you are looking for night activity, sporting or leisure activities or even accommodation. It features two club lounges with a capacity of 1000 guests each and a 350-seat restaurant, featuring a la carte menu and buffet. Viewing events that take place here is possible from the various seating arrangements such as the events suite, club seats, executive suites and platinum seats. The space is adaptable for various events.
Located on the south of Central Park in Manhattan, The Park Central Hotel is a sophisticated hotel. It houses ballrooms of varying sizes. Spread across an area of 15000 square feet (0.13 hectares), these ballrooms can accommodate hundreds of guests. These spaces are perfect for hosting conferences, conventions, weddings and other such events.
On the opening night of this famous music house, Tchaikovsky conducted and New York's elite waited in line to enter. Carnegie Hall quickly became an international Mecca of classical music, attracting the brightest stars from Bernstein to Toscanini. Today, over 100 years later, top orchestras and modern music share this venue. The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa and Frank Sinatra have all headlined here. Many musicians claim it has the best acoustics in the world. Tours are available during the day. Practice, practice, practice isn't the only way to get to Carnegie Hall!
Since the Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage opened its doors in 1891, it has been a sought-after performing arts venue in New York. The elegant and well-planned design, with its characteristic curved plan, was the idea and effort of William Burnett Tuthill, an architect and cellist. Its interiors boast of a palatial grandeur with deep red plush seats against pale pastel walls and no matter where you are seated, an impeccable view of the stage is guaranteed. The five-layered seating can accommodate up to 2,804 patrons, thus making it an ideal venue for major concerts, lectures, seminars and much more.
Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall, the latest addition to Carnegie Hall, serves as a venue for a variety of musical performances. This elegant hall is below the main auditorium and had opened in 2003. It has become one of the premium music venues of the city and has hosted concerts spanning numerous genres from classical, chamber to contemporary such as pop, jazz and more.