Roseland Ballroom
Former multi-purpose hall in New York City / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Roseland Ballroom was a multipurpose hall, in a converted ice skating rink, with a colorful ballroom dancing pedigree, in New York City's theater district, on West 52nd Street in Manhattan.
Address | 239 West 52nd Street |
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Location | Manhattan, New York City |
Coordinates | 40.763627°N 73.984122°W / 40.763627; -73.984122 |
Owner | Ginsberg family (concerts promoted by Live Nation)[1] |
Capacity | 3,200 |
Construction | |
Built | 1922 |
Closed | April 7, 2014 |
Construction cost | $800,000 |
The venue, according to its website, accommodated 3,200 standing (with an additional 300 upstairs), 2,500 for a dance party, between 1,300 and 1,500 in theatre style, 800–1,000 for a sit-down dinner, and 1,500 for a buffet and dancing.[2]
The venue hosted a wide range of events, from a Hillary Clinton birthday party, to annual gay circuit parties, to movie premieres, to musical performances of all genres, including Beyoncé's Elements of 4 show and internet stars Team StarKid's Apocalyptour National Concert Tour. It was also known as the place American singer Fiona Apple broke down during a concert in 2000.[3][4]
The rear of the venue faced West 53rd Street and the Ed Sullivan Theater.[5]
On October 18, 2013, it was announced that the venue would close on April 7, 2014. Lady Gaga completed a short residency as the last performer before the Roseland Ballroom closed.[6]