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Apollo Theater - New York

The legendary Apollo Theater, known worldwide as the place "where stars are born and legends made." The Apollo is a great source of pride for the Harlem community and has long been a symbol of American black artistic achievement.

The Apollo is celebrating its 75 birthday in 2009 and is steeped in history and acheivement. Its world-famous Amateur Night at the Apollo is worth checking out and also launched many successful showbiz careers. Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Lauryn Hill are just a few of the superstars to come out of the Apollo. The Apollo proudly stands as the nation’s most important and popular arena for burgeoning and established black and Latino performers. Buy Apollo Theater Tickets

Apollo Theater Address: Map
253 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 663-0499
Apollo Theater Website

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

The famous blues club started by the legendary blues performer, BB King, is located in Times Square. Performers take the stage every night at 8pm and 10:30pm and a Gospel Brunch is featured every Sunday at 1pm and 3pm. Buy B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Tickets

The restaurant is open every day from 11am - midnight. All ages are welcome. Covers charges will vary. It’s best to call for reservations or reserve online.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Address: Map
237 W. 42nd St. (btw. 7th & 8th Aves.)
New York, NY 10036 (212) 997-4144
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Beacon Theatre

The Beacon Theatre is also known as the Beacon Theater and Hotel. It’s an historic New York City theater on upper Broadway in Manhattan and it was originally designed by the famed Chicago architect Walter W. Ahlschlager for motion pictures and vaudeville acts. Today the Beacon Theatre hosts live music and entertainment acts in addition to films. It’s approx. 3000 seats make for an intimate environment and a wonderful place to see any kind of show. Buy Beacon Theatre Tickets

Beacon Theatre Address: Map
2124 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
(212) 465-6500
Beacon Theatre Website

Blender Theatre At Gramercy

Opened in 1937, and located at 127 E. 23rd St, the Blender is part of the historic Gramercy Park neighborhood of New York City. It was originally known as the Gramercy Park Theatre but changed it’s name in the 1950s.

In 2006, the concert promoters, Live Nation bought the theatre and turned it into an intimate concert venue. Their first performance under the Live Nation banner was Stellastarr, in 2007. On April 26, 2007 venue was officially renamed the Blender Theater at Gramercy. Buy Blender Theatre At Gramercy Tickets

Blender Theatre Address: Map
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 614-6932
Blender Theatre Website

Bowery Ballroom

Bowery Ballroom is medium sized music venue in Manhattan located on the lower east side of Manhattan, in the Bowery section of New York City. Interestingly, the building located at #6 Delancey Street was constructed just before the Stock Market Crash of 1929. From there, it stood vacant until the end of WWII. The neighborhood experienced serious decline again, and it remained an anonymous venue. As the neighborhood slowly revitalized, the Ballroom was converted into a premiere music venue in 1997 and today boasts top acts. Buy Bowery Ballroom Tickets

Bowery Ballroom Address: Map
6 Delancey Street
New York, NY 10002
Bowery Ballroom Website

Carnegie Hall

Opened in 1891, Carnegie Hall is a NYC Music venue in Midtown and is home to the New York Pops. Carnegie Hall contains three separate performance halls: The Main Hall (Isaac Stern Auditorium), Zankel Hall and Weill Recital Hall. Buy Carnegie Hall Tickets

The three major halls housed in the complex are:
• Isaac Stern Auditorium
  The largest hall at Carnegie Hall was dedicated as the Isaac Stern Auditorium in 1996. This space is considered to be the premier classical music performance space in the United States since its opening in 1891. The world’s greatest soloists, conductors, and ensembles have performed here through the years.
• Joan and Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall
  The Joan and Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall is located on the third floor of Carnegie Hall. It is an intimate auditorium ideal for recitals, chamber music concerts, symposia, discussions, master classes, and seats 268 people. The hall is both elegant and accommodating.
• Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall
  The Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall was opened in September 2003. Since then it has become the site of a wide ranging variety of performing and educational events.

Carnegie Hall Address: Map
57th Street and Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Carnegie Hall Website

Central Park SummerStage

Central Park SummerStage is considered by many to be one of the reasons why New York City is the greatest city on earth. This premier free performing arts festival was founded in 1986 and has packed in theatre lovers ever since. It’s a tradition in NYC and there’s nothing better to do on a summer night. Famous for performances of superior artistic caliber, free of charge, to large and diverse audiences, SummerStage provides an important forum for emerging and established artists. It also exposes its audiences to many different types of artistic and cultural expression. Programming areas include World and American music, modern dance, spoken word, electronic music, and family programming. Buy Central Park SummerStage Tickets

Central Park SummerStage Address: Map
5th Avenue and 72nd Street
Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield
New York, NY 10021
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The Fillmore At Irving Plaza - New York City

The venue formerly known as Irving Plaza has inherited the name and a bit of the style from the San Francisco club of the same name, famous for historic classic rock musical acts. The environment is a fun one with its vintage concert posters and photos of many past performers. This venue is knows as one of the premiere mid-sized venues in the city, with superior sound and lighting. It’s known for featuring mid-level artists before they break out to bigger venues and arenas. Buy Fillmore Tickets

The Fillmore At Irving Plaza Address: Map
17 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
(212) 777-6800
The Fillmore At Irving Plaza Website

Hammerstein Ballroom

The Hammerstein Ballroom is located in the historic Manhattan Center building. Almost 100 years ago it was constructed as the Manhattan Opera House by Oscar Hammerstein. Hammerstein’s goal in constructing the opera house was a noble one. His goal was to take on the established and stodgy Metropolitan Opera world and offered cheaper seats for everyday New Yorker. The Manhattan Opera house caught on and instantly was known as alternative venue for many classic operas and singers. Buy Hammerstein Ballroom Tickets

Hammerstein Ballroom Address: Map
311 W 34th Street
New York NY 10001
Between 8th and 9th Avenues
Telephone: (212) 564-4882
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Joe’s Pub

Joe’s Pub is an intimate setting where you can catch anything from country, rock and alternative music performances, Jazz quartets, spoken word performers and drag queen cabarets. Known for their singer songwriter series, tickets are required for shows, but the public is admitted for free before and afterwards. Seating is available at small tables and chairs and also at the bar and in booths/banquettes. The kitchen serves upscale pub food such as burgers, fries and similar fare. Joe’s Pub is a great night out and never disappoints. Buy Joe’s Pub Tickets

Joe’s Pub Address: Map
425 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003
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Highline Ballroom

A music and entertainment complex located in West Chelsea with a rich musical history. The highline Ballroom also serves food and cocktails and features a full dinner menu for many of their acts. Buy Highline Ballroom Tickets

Highline Ballroom Address: Map
431 W 16th St
New York, NY 10011
Highline Ballroom Website

Izod Center

The Izod Center (formerly Continental Airlines Arena) is home to the NBA’s New Jersey Nets, the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall Men’s Basketball and hundreds of concert and performance events.

The Izod Center takes great pride in its world class acoustical environment which is designed to provide audiences with excellent sound and an optimum view no matter where your seats are located in the venue.

The Arena opened in July 1981 with a dramatic six sold-out shows by New Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Springsteen frequently performs there and even recorded 15 sold-out performances at the arena in 1999. Buy Izod Center Tickets

Izod Center Address: Map
50 Route 120
East Rutherford NJ 07073
866-809-4709
Izod Center Website

Jones Beach

Nikon at Jones Beach Theater is an outdoor amphitheatre, located at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, New York. The amphitheatre was designed specifically by Robert Moses, who created Jones Beach State Park. Note: This venue has a strict no-alcohol policy except in designated VIP boxes located behind the orchestra & the VIP tent area, where special tickets are required to enter. The amphitheatre boasts a general admission capacity of 15,000 and plays home to some of the finest acts in music.

Jones Beach now has The Bay Stage, a new 5,000 seat, general admission ampitheatre. Buy Jones Beach Tickets

Jones Beach Address:  Map
Jones Beach State Park
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 221-1000
Jones Beach Website

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is the largest performing arts venue and cultural complex in the entire world. Each year the center features more than 350 live performances through their six distinguished performance programs. Any trip to NYC must include a visit to Lincoln Center and won’t be complete until you’ve experienced what it has to offer.

The center features performances in the areas of music, opera, theater, dance, puppetry, circus, and cultural expression from around the globe. The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts plays home to The Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Ballet, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, The New York State Theater as well as guest companies. The Lincoln Center includes several venue seating areas: Alice Tully Hall, The Allen Room, Avery Fisher Hall, The Metropolitan Opera House, David H. Koch Theater, Rose Theater at Lincoln Center, Vivian Beaumont Theater, Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater and The Walter Reade Theatre. Performances also take place in Damrosch Park At Lincoln Center. Buy Lincoln Center Tickets

The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Address: Map
10 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
Between 63rd Street at Columbus Avenue
(212) 875-5350
Lincoln Center Website

Madison Square Garden

Historical Madison Square Garden is New York’s mecca for sporting events and concerts. Located in the heart of New York City between 31st and 33rd Streets in Manhattan, and frequently abbreviated as MSG, "The Garden" is home to the NY Knicks, the NY Rangers and St. Johns University Basketball Games. The WaMu Theater is located inside of Madison Square Garden.

New York’s premier sports arena is located directly atop Penn Station. The Garden dates all the way back to the late 19th century. It was once considered the Boxing center of the universe and hosted some of the most famous fights of all time. The Garden also serves as a destination venue for the top artists in the world, such as New York hometown heroes Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen. Buy Madison Square Garden Tickets

Madison Square Garden Address:  Map
2 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001
(212) 465-6741
Madison Square Garden Website

Mercury Lounge - NY

The Mercury Lounge is a music venue in the Lower East Side section of New York City. Like many music venues in NYC, the structure at 217 East Houston Street has a rich and storied history dating back to early part of the twentieth century. In 1993 it was converted into a music venue and through the years it’s played host to many famous artists. The Mercury Lounge has hosted Lou Reed, Joan Jett, Bikini Kill, The Strokes, Interpol, Tony Bennett, and the Dandy Warhols, just to name a few. Buy Mercury Lounge Tickets

Mercury Lounge Address: Map
217 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
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Nassau Coliseum

Located on Long Island, the Nassau Coliseum has is home to virtually all types of entertainment and sports. Rock concerts, touring family shows, professional wrestling, boxing, track & field, lacrosse and soccer are just some of the acts that you can catch there. The venue is also home to the New York Islanders, NHL team, the New York Titans lacrosse team and the NY Dragons, arena football team. Buy Nassau Coliseum Tickets

Nassau Coliseum Address: Map
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale NY 11553-1200
(516) 794-9303
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The NOKIA Theatre - Times Square

The NOKIA Theatre Times Square is a 2100-capacity venue operated by AEG LIVE. The theatre was designed by the award-winning architect David Rockwell and officially began doing business in September of 2005. The venue has the ability to hold a wide array of events, including rock concerts, live television events, award shows and event parties. Inside, you will find the Nokia Lounge. Buy NOKIA Theatre Tickets

NOKIA Theatre Address: Map
1515 Broadway
Between 44th and 45th Streets
New York, NY 10036
(212) 930-1950
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The Prudential Center

Newark is currently undergoing a major revitalization, and in October of 2007 the Prudential Center opened and ushered in a new era in sports and entertainment in Newark. The Prudential Center is the cornerstone in the proud revitalization and renaissance of once great downtown Newark. Prudential Center has been widely recognized as one of the finest arenas in the country and is New Jersey’s home for hockey, college basketball, indoor soccer, concerts, family shows and special events. The Center was a public / private partnership between the City of Newark and Devils Arena Entertainment, which made the $375 million Prudential Center a reality. Instantly it became a destination for sports and live entertainment in the New York.New Jersey region. Buy Prudential Center Tickets

The Prudential Center Address: Map
165 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 757-6000
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Radio City Music Hall

With a name derived from one its first tenants, the Radio Corporation of America, Radio City Music Hall is located in midtown Manhattan. The venue first opened its doors in 1932 and has 5,933 seats. It is home of New York’s famous Rockettes, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and hosts the Tony Awards annually. Though it got its start with a film plus stage spectacle format and still occasionally hosts movie premiers, its concentration is on concerts and live theater. Over 300,000,000 people have attended events and concerts at this famous Music Hall. The annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular, which features the world-famous dancers, the Rockettes, is a Christmas tradition in New York and gives one an instant holiday feeling and cheer. The famous hall underwent a lengthy restoration project in 1999 which led to the careful and painstaking restoration of many intricate details. The well-known "The Fountain of Youth" mural was restored and brought back to its original condition. Buy Radio City Music Hall Tickets

Radio City Music Hall Address: Map
1260 Avenue Of The Americas
New York NY 10020
888-VISIT-NY
Radio City Music Hall Website

Roseland Ballroom - NY

Roseland has been one of the premier larger scale venues in New York City for over three quarters of a century. This venue is all standing room, except for some tables on the side for the VIP people. The sound and the acts are both top quality and the club has recently been renovated. It’s known for hosting mostly college style alternative rock. A great club for bands not yet big enough to fill MSG, but who are too big for a traditional club. Cover is usually $15-20. Buy Roseland Ballroom Tickets

Roseland Ballroom Address: Map
(212) 247-0200
239 West 52nd Street
New York NY 10019
Between Broadway and 8th Avenue
Roseland Ballroom Website

Sullivan Hall

Located in Greenwich Village in downtown Manhattan near the New York University, Sullivan Hall is a small 345 capacity music and event venue. The club prides themselves on having created an ideal venue for both performers and fans alike. They invested in a state of the art sound and lighting system and there isn’t a bad view in the house, which boasts near perfect sight lines. Even during sold out shows fans will have an intimate experience with their favorite performers. Buy Sullivan Hall Tickets

Sullivan Hall Address: Map
214 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012
Sullivan Hall Website

Symphony Space Peter Jay Sharpe Theatre

The venue features two performance spaces; The 760-seat Peter Jay Sharp Theatre and the 175-seat Leonard Nimoy Thalia. They both play host to musical acts, signature series, broadcasts (NPR-broadcast "Selected Shorts"), readings as well as film, dance and educational events. Buy Symphony Space Tickets

Symphony Space Address: Map
2537 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
(212) 864-1414
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Terminal 5

Terminal 5 is a New York City music venue located in the Hell’s Kitchen section of Manhattan. It’s a multi-level complex with five separate and distinct rooms. Alcoholic beverages are served during events and food is also available. The venue is managed and operated by The Bowery Presents, who also present the Bowery Ballroom. This venue was formerly known as the nightclub Club Exit. Buy Terminal 5 Tickets

Terminal 5 Address: Map
610 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
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Webster Hall

Webster Hall is a music venue and nightclub. Built in 1886 Webster Hall is a music venue and nightclub located in the East Village of Manhattan. The first modern nightclub in the country, is today a 40,000 square foot bohemouth touting itself as the largest and longest running nightclub in America. Buy Webster Hall Tickets

Webster Hall Address: Map
125 E 11th Street
New York, NY 10003-5301
(212) 353-1600
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