Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
quick facts
intro
Touting some of the best sound quality in New York, any show at the beautiful Beacon Theatre is always a good time. The theater is technically seated, but you’ll be dancing in front of your seat quickly.
history
Similar to the Kings Theatre, the Beacon was also originally built as a movie palace. It hosted its first rock concert in 1971 following the closing of the iconic rock venue Fillmore East, and it went through renovations to add modern live music equipment in 1974. After a short-lived attempt to convert the venue to a nightclub in the late 80’s, it established itself as one of the premier concert destinations in NYC, which it continues to be to this day.
map recs
A beachy setting for coastal Californian items including tacos, nachos, quesadillas, bowls & colorful cocktails. Come early and take advantage of happy hour specials (4-6pm Monday-Friday) and DIY your quac toppings tableside.
A modern spot for tapas and raw oysters, plus clever cocktails, a great selection of whiskeys and sake, and a pool table. Wind down here after a show when you aren’t quite ready to head home.