To be in the actual Studio 54 space is mindblowing. I can only imagine what happened here. Why didn't I ever venture out back then. An old theater with character. Intimate yet large. Rocky Horror was amazing. This is a life experience checked off my list. read more

I'm not intimately familiar with all of the Broadway theaters but I sense this once nightlife hub has seen better days. Debuted in the early 1900's as an opera house, Studio 54 has mostly been a theatre accept when it's was a splashy and notorious night club in the late 70's and early 80's. Now it's a dusty old affair that seats about 1000. None of these theaters are comfy and all are old and stinky but mostly they serve as a venue for great acting if you are lucky. Two levels of seating and remnants of the old Studio 54 days make this a fun venue in light of the aging infrastructure. Bar downstairs and bathrooms on two levels. Located off 55th and Broadway. I'd come back if the show is good. read more

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I had the pleasure of visiting the legendary Studio 54 Theater, in order to enjoy A Wonderful World, the Louis Armstrong Musical. The theater is gorgeous and the sound system is clear and crisp. The staff members go above and beyond to keep everyone moving through security, guiding theater goers to their seats, and directing many to restrooms. The musical was VERY ENJOYABLE and educational. I learned a lot about Louis Armstrong, the history of that era, and the singing/dancing was entertaining. James Monroe Iglehart put on an award winning performance, as well as the supporting cast. The singing was exceptional and left me in awe. I highly recommend attending this musical. However, make sure you purchase your tickets before their final performance, which will be on Sunday, February 23, 2025. read more

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Jazz is the life....I don't know why when I listen to jazz my mind goes to Louis Armstrong tune....seeing "A Wonderful World" - The Louis Armstrong Musical was wow... I saw this fantastic musical on a Friday evening at Studio 54 Theater and I sat in row MM - seat 206 - way in the back of the theater and I honestly felt like I had the best seat in the theater... Thinking it doesn't matter where you sit in the theater - you will have an excellent view of the stage..the theater space is personal... There are two bars with a nice drink selection and basic snacks you can nibble on... Everyone working there that crossed my paths were sincerely polite and helpful. Definitely recommend seeing this show if you are a jazz fan. read more

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Enjoyed Louis Armstrong 's wonderful life biopic musical here. Friendly staff and with a very cozy feel. Orchestra seating (center, row G) gave a full and close view of the stage with very good experience. The theatre itself looks vintage upon entrance but the props, sound, and the overall production quality was really good. Parking lot immediately next to the theatre is convenient and inexpensive but please plan for at least an hour wait to get the car back; the end-of-the-show spike of patrons overwhelms the system. The play itself was superb with amazing vocal ranges, storyline, well-spotted humor, and awesome band. read more

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Not a bad theater but needs some love. I was quite comfortable but I can see how if you are over 5' tall there is not a lot of leg room. I think that this was my first time to this theater. Acoustics were excellent, we were far left and able to see all the stage activities with ease Front Mezz CC 5&7. These were RUSH seats, so thrilled that they were reasonably priced and in a fine location. Agree with others who appreciate the bathrooms near the entrance, may as well get this over with and not have to return again. Many places to dine nearby, we walked directly over from SaiTong nearby. read more

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As to the theater, the steps in the mezzanine are weirdly scary. I think I have average depth perception, but the steps down seemed steeper than usual and I felt like I needed to grab on to the rails and a light column thing so I wouldn't fall. This is also the first theater where they stopped selling concessions around 10 mins before the show. It could be a new policy for Oedipus, but there were people in the theater talking about how they couldn't get water or buy something, and the show didn't start on time, either. The show itself was great! read more

This is more a review of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical than Studio 54 although I will say that the theatre is absolutely stunning. It looks like such a classic theatre as there are beautiful engravings and curtain drapping on the inside. I also love that the had a bathroom right near the entrance. I think this was my first time at a theatre bathroom where there was no line for then women but a long line for the men. The Louis Armstrong Musical is incredibly underrated. When I went, only around 60-70% of the seats were filled. The musical walks through Armstrong's life and the women who were in it, he had 4 wives. Here are some of my favorite parts of the show: The ensemble is insanely talented. I love how they were able to perform so many different styles of dance, including tap and boogie. I didn't know much about Armstrong before watching this musical, and it was fun to realize how many songs I inadvertently knew from him. - The set was gorgeous with the sweeping staircase. - I love that there was quite a bit of audience interaction as he encouraged the audience to sing at various parts of the show. Overall, a fantastic musical that I would highly recommend everyone to go watch. My one small complaint was that the seats were quite uncomfortable and my tailbone hurt by the end of it. read more

Studio 54 Theatre - A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

We saw Its a Wonderful World. The seats in the theater were a little uncomfortable. The show was amazing but at the end we got a speech from the main actor and I thought they were going to pass a bucket for donations.... Something about supporting actors and support personal in the theater... Admittedly I was not really listening but thankful they did not do that so I am not sure what the point was.... read more

Studio 54 Theatre - Stage ... getting ready to see it's a wonderful world - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Even though I really enjoyed the performance (Louis Armstrong), the leg space at this place is a joke... makes economy flights seem like first class in comparison. I'm 6"2 and could not fit my legs in the space in front. Fortunately the theater was fairly empty so I could place them diagonally, but even that became uncomfortable after a while. I'd say that anyone 6" or over is going to suffer. I was in the Mezzanine level... not sure if the pricier seats have more leg room. read more

Nice theater. I went to see Louis Armstrong's musical (which is a great play by the way!) the seating was a little cramped a bit far away in the rear mezzanine. A person next to me brought binoculars which another patron and I noted was a smart idea. Cool to know that it used to be a dance club many years ago! A patron told me of how he used to party there. Talk about full circle! read more

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Poor, tight, small sears.. It is so cramped in the "cheap seats" in the rear mezzanine that you can't sit straight forward. Selling seats that are this tight really ruins the experience and makes it difficult to concentrate on the show. read more

Opened in 1927 as the Gallo Opera House, this most recent incarnation has a capacity of 1,006. Requisite long restroom lines for older Broadway (and Off-Broadway) theaters. Also, requisite high drink prices with the $6 surcharge for the mandatory "souvenir" sippy cup. read more

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DONT BUY TICKETS FROM ROUNDABOUT THEATERS I have called the box office of studio 54 to change my tickets since Dec 26th was a snow strom and i was worried that there will not be a way to arrive at the theater. the lady who answered the phone was very pelsant and said that the theater has a "past date" policy through which if you can call the day of the perofmance and tickets are "past date" eligiable she would chnage them to tickets of the same day. So we decided not to take our chances with the snow and staied home. the next day at the time she idicated i called the box office. after waiting on line for 30 minutes listening to muzak she informed me that despite the fact that there are close to 100 unsold tickets 6 hours before the show the box office "has decided" that they will not honor my tickets for that day and i should keep on calling everyday, maybe on monday they will. Bascialy I wasted an hour on what was a simple lie of the prosn who answered the phone, because when i originaly called she did not mention a box office decsion - just whether the tickets were avilable or not and they were avilable. read more

I purchased a ticket for today's performance Izzy at $218. Just before the curtain went up, a woman sat next to me with a dog on her lap. as the curtain had just gone up I could not change seats without disturbing the other theatergoers and the actress on stage. Afterwards, I explained to the management what had happened and showed them how my eyes were swollen almost shut from my allergic reaction to the dog. I was offered no compensation. Theaters need to advise people purchase tickets that there is a possibility you will be seated next to a dog. read more

Won rush lottery for an 8pm Saturday show of The Minutes. Got incredibly amazing seats in the middle of orchestra--H1 and H3 just for $39 with all the fees! Highly recommend purchasing the rush tickets on Txts app. The Minutes was hilarious, witty, and thought provoking. One of those shows where you have to pay attention to the repartee between characters, so you fully immerse yourself in the plot. The ending will be such a delicious, scandalizing surprise! Bring a jacket--the theater gets cold after the intermission. read more

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This theater still continues to deliver amazing shows in such an iconic setting! I saw Caroline or Change last night and it was a fabulous show. The workers were so friendly and kind, while still making sure to enforce the wearing of masks. We felt very safe and really enjoyed the show! Just be aware that there are no concessions at this theater right now. I think it is due to COVID? But I was a little surprised that you couldn't get drinks or even water. However, I understand that they want to have people keep their masks on. I look forward to coming back to this theater again and again! read more

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During my misspent youth I had occasion to dance the night away at Studio 54 a few times. That seems like a lifetime ago now, and the former nightclub has since been transformed into a proper theater. The venue is intimate with lovely decor but seats are smallish, as is the case with many NYC theaters. I last saw "Latin History for Morons" by John Leguizamo there and really enjoyed it. As a patron of the Roundabout Theater Club (whose plays are shown at Studio 54) I jumped at the chance to make a contribution towards renovating the theater and the old disco ball. I chose to immortalize my dogs Frodo and Sam, whose names are now emblazoned on one of the bricks in the lobby wall. Check it out if you visit Studio 54 and think of your own beautiful times. read more

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Seating was spacious. Cozy venue. The show - A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical was very entertaining! The lead performer was excellent! All supporting cast were amazing as well! I would recommend this as a show to go to. read more

This is a very pretty theater, not to mention that it is legendary. Theres still a big disco ball hanging at the entrance hall when you walked in. The leg room at this theater is also very generous on the orchestra. The seats are very comfortable very thick cushion. read more

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What a beautiful place. I took so many photos. I love the decor. There were several bars and plenty of space to sit. The theater seating is very comfortable. It's more in line with a movie theater. I like the top row. I saw the full view of the stage with no problem. The orchestra was on raised platforms split on either side of the stage on the side walls of the theater. I'm not an acoustical engineer but the sound was the best I've heard in a Musical performance on Broadway. The entrance to our seats and exiting was not overly packed and crowded. Very smooth transition to the street. I was trying to snap photos as I left. I can imagine the history in this building. If you're interested look Up Studio 54 on Wikipedia. The complete history is there. I wish I had more time to soak up the atmosphere. I'm sure there's got to be a few spirits roaming around. As for the show Kiss Me Kate. There's singing and tap dancing! I'm a fan. I really enjoyed the talented performers. I knew many of the songs because of my parents love of music. I wish I could see the dancing segments over and over! So good! If you have the opportunity to attend this show or any other at Studio 54 Theater I would advise you to go. read more

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The Play: The Lifespan if A Fact w/Daniel Radcliffe About: A demanding Editor (Cherry Jones), A determined young Fact Checker (Daniel Radcliffe), and Author (Bobby Carnevale) working on an "essay" that is to be published. It was funny, relatable, and very relevant to the modern world. Especially as a young professional, I can empathize and identify with Daniel Radcliffe's character The transitions between scenes were great. The 3 person cast was amazing! Love the sets. Studio 54 was a very intimate little theatre. It was very easy to find our seats. People are right that it isn't really staggering. I found myself swaying back and forth depending on the person in front of me. However, the view was great besides that. read more

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I was so excited to watch The lifespan of a fact that I went in a day earlier and asked for my tix at the box office. The nice young lady told me that my ticket was for next day. This cost me a lot of sad retail therapy at Underground market nearby. Anyway, the box office lady, all the staff were extremely nice. It was very easy to find my seat. The restrooms were neat(ish). The theater is old, so there's no leg space at all(rear mezzanine seat). I'm 5'3 and even I wasn't okay, so I scouted for people taller than me and amused myself till showtime. The Ceiling was very pretty, rather pleased with my photos. The lifespan of a fact play was brilliant, each actor was immensely talented. Very relevant to the current Facebook news times, so I bought the book for $20. My dumbass almost left the theater without meeting Radcliffe, but then by some divine intervention I decided to walk back in and follow the crowd to the rear exit. Sure enough it was packed. Daniel was so down-to-earth and chatted quite a bit, took a lot of selfies and signed autographs generously. What a guy! Some people brought their platform 9 3/4 pics and got them autographed and some came in Gryffindor gear. I am not saying it's dumb but probably not wise to push the Harry Potter agenda when Daniel is doing other dank actor things like THIS play!!! I am not a hater, I am actually a Potterhead myself. read more

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Currently showing The Lifespan of a Fact. Was in Center orchestra but our seats didn't seem to stagger between the seats in front of us so we had to constantly weave back and forth to see the stage. Otherwise, performance of this show was excellent and recommended. Loved Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones and Bobby Carnevale, in this comedy that is so true in this age of media -- confirmation of facts. read more

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Beautiful theatre, even better play. Glad I was able to catch one of the last performances of The Minutes before it closes on 23-July-2022 read more

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Studio 54 is a small, semi-hidden theatre, that was the venue for John Leguizamo's "Latin History For Morons" I walked up, was immediately greeted by the two doorman who inquired whether I was picking up tickets or jointing the line awaiting entry to the theatre. As I was picking up, I was instructed where to go, and that I would need to return and wait on the line. Everyone was courteous in this process. We waited about 3 minutes and then were allowed in. We headed to our seats and to my surprise, my legs wouldn't fit in the seat! Yes, I'm about 6"4 and have very long legs... I made my way down to an usher, who gave me the name of someone else who could assist me. She was very understanding of my situation and changes me a few rows ahead, and gave me an aisle seat! Thanks so much, Connie! As I previously mentioned, the theatre is small, so basically you'll be able to see anywhere you are in the house. Also, I thought this was perfect for the type of show he was putting on. I had a wonderful experience here; the sole negative was the wait at the bar, and some of prices of the snacks, namely, the pretzels. Maybe they should not charge $4 for a .50 can't bag if pretzels and have more than one bartender... Thanks John and Studio 54 for a great experience. read more

First time at studio 54 and couldn't be more pleased . Small and quaint theatre space .. great staff , friendly theatre goers and a great play. Wonderful to see Danielle Radcliffe in such an intimate setting . read more

Pretty good spot to see a show, with lots of history, still showing in some of the layout and furniture. A bit dated, but you gotta respect its heritage. I just went to see John Leguizamo's "Latin History For Morons", a one-man act that was just ok. I would definitely go back to see more plays, as the theatre feels rather intimate. read more

I just saw The Sound Inside at Studio 54 theater. The show was great. The theater was surprisingly comfortable. Sometimes broadway theaters try to cram as many people as they possibly can into seats that are too narrow and provide no leg room. Not the case here. The seats were comfortable and left you with enough leg room so you could watch the show without having to shift in your seat so as to not cramp up. Now if the airlines could learn this lesson! read more

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It's truly amazing coming to see a show at a club you used to party at in your heyday. I might've dated myself BUT not many of us can say we sat front row in a club we waited to get into back in the day. If only these walls could talk what they would say. How apropos to see Caroline or Change here in a theatre that has had to change to go with the times. A historic theatre due to what it used to be. If I closed my eyes I could still here the disco music. read more

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A legendary and iconic piece of NY history, spanning from theater to night club of the 70s and 80s and back to a theater again. Stunning beauty inside. Friendly staff Great acoustics. The seating is rather small and somewhat uncomfortable but tolerable. read more

The theatre was beautiful. The main issue I had were the seats. The seats were stadium style which was amazing so that no one was blocking your view no matter where you were sitting. However, if you are even remotely tall or have long legs be prepared to be comfortable. I had to sit slightly crooked because my knees were pressed against the seat in front of me. The man next to me basically had to keep his legs spread open just to be able to sit. While the view was amazing (even in the rear mezzanine) and Kiss Me Kate was incredible, the seats being so small made me uncomfortable for most of the show. read more

Just came back from seeing "She Loves Me" in previews! On a chilly evening, I was grateful that the line moved quickly. As I entered, I was impressed by the gorgeous chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and all the mirrors in the lobby. I had a very enthusiastic usher escort me to Row K (orchestra) seat 101. The seats were comfy and there was a lot of leg room. Jane Krakowski initially gave me a bit of a fright as she came running down the aisle at the beginning of the show. Zachary Levi also made his way up and down again on stage left twice. Wow he is fast! At the end of the show, I appreciated that they opened up the exit onto 53rd street, so I could get in line for my first stage door experience. I'm happy to report that it was a success with Zach, Laura, Jane, and Gavin all coming out to sign. Zach is too cute in person! He goes through the line signing first then goes back and takes pictures. Such a doll! Anyway, the show was fantastic! Go see it before it closes in June! read more

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Manny and I watched "She Loves Me" this past Saturday featuring Laura Benanti, Zac Levi, Jane Krakowski, and others. It's a hilarious show with greatly talented actors, a beautiful score, and a REALLY gorgeous eye-catching set. I highly recommend seeing it before it closes on July 10th! Studio 54 was originally opened as an opera house in 1977, so just imagine that - a beautiful and classic interior with plenty of intricate chandeliers, crystal, velvet flooring, etc. Even the bathroom is pretty. There seemed to be no form of organization near the entrance where they do bag check and scan your tickets, but the crowd flowed quickly and smoothly so the lack of order/lines didn't bother me much. After I got my ticket scanned, there was a small merchandise table on my right. I always buy a new coffee mug whenever I see a new play, so I was sure to grab one before the play started. They accept credit cards! :) The ushers who guided us to our seats were extremely welcoming and friendly. They led us to our seats in mid mezzanine (EE205-206) up on the balcony where we saw everything perfectly, including the orchestra which was split high up on either side of the stage. If you're on a budget but still want to see a show at this theater, mid mezzanine is the way to go. Don't worry - it isn't high enough for you to get a nose bleed! As for sound and acoustics, I feel like there's room for improvement because the vocals were drowned out by the orchestra at times. Also, I know this isn't Laura Benanti's fault because it's Broadway and all, but I could barely understand a word that she sang in her higher Opera-like register lol. But like I said, it's Broadway. I get it. Stage door was fun as always. The only people who didn't come out were Laura Benanti and Byron Jennings, but the security guard handed out some playbills with Laura's autograph already on it so that was nice. As for Zac, he did the same thing that he did at stage door when he was in the Broadway musical "First Date" - sign everyone's playbills first then take pictures with whoever wants one after he's done signing. He's so sweet, I'm such a fan! Overall, beautiful venue and awesome show! read more

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Nice place. Perfect to listen to music. I also like the idea of sharing seats with people of similar interest.

Came here to see the recent Cabaret revival and it was so fun! They've converted the space into a theatre with table seating on the main floor (aka "The Kit Kat Klub") which is where we sat. We had a little cocktail table and waitresses coming around before the show/at intermission taking drink and snack orders (VERY pricey but a fun option if you're willing to drop a few bills). Main floor seating was great. We were in the second to last row but still had a wonderful view of the stage. It's a little odd sharing a small table with someone you don't know but our table mates were fine and they didn't obstruct our view at all. Although we were terribly close to one another. I didn't really get a view of the balcony so I can't quite comment on what the seating is like there but I did look up once to see a very exciting sight--the show incorporated the original Studio 54 disco ball into one of the numbers. Hot damn! My disco/soul/funk loving boyfriend totally geeked out about that. One note--they are super hardcore about their no photo policy. Be careful snapping a photo or you'll get chastized like I did! read more

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I absolutely loved The Act of God at the venue! It is a rather large venue, unlike the theater for Chicago and some of the other Broadway shows. It will probably be worth it to get a ticket in Orchestra, given the size. It's beautiful too with the large chandelier and interior. The seats were not uncomfortable and pleasant enough for a 90 minute show. The theatre has two bars: behind the orchestra section and upstairs behind the mezzanine. The restrooms upstairs is a lot larger so more people can use it compared to the one downstairs. Jim Parsons was hilarious and it was a very cute play that I thoroughly enjoyed and would probably watch again. (A lot of Bible-based and political humor delivered with Jim Parson's impeccable comedic timing.) I managed to snag tickets on TodayTix for $37! But I don't think I would be as enthused and would probably give it three or four stars if I paid the full ticket value of ~$100. (Though this is one of those shows that happened in a pretty large venue and there is enough audience contact that it'd be worth it to pay to be in the first two rows!) PS. Additional $10 off already discounted tickets on TodayTix when you use referral code FNONV. I get most of my Broadway tickets through vendors like TodayTix and MTC! read more

Studio 54 Theatre - the "universe" set for an act of god! - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

I never been to the legendary Studio 54 even if I have heard great stories about when this place was a hot NYC nightclub. I was lucky enough to visit this venue and see one of my favorite comedians John Leguizamo in his one man show Latin History for Morons. The theater was really nice and its amazing to be in a place with so much history. They had plenty of bathrooms for us ladies which is a big plus. Yes there was a line but it moved really quick. Now about the show, John as always was amazing and had the whole theater cracking up. The show was 1 hour and half with no intermission and if you buy his book he will sign it at the end of the show. If this is something you want to do then buy the book before the show because afterwards the line was insane. read more

Less than half an hour before the curtain goes up doors have yet to open. Line reaches to Broadway, blocking neighboring businesses and forcing patrons to stand in 90 degree heat. Who's running this show? Open the doors already. Let them in so they can spend money on your overpriced souvenirs and refreshments. Eediats! read more

Studio 54 Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

This is a well maintained old theatre. We watched the lifespan of a fact there in a cold winter night. The theatre stage is kinda small, and i don't think they have ac. So it's kinda cold read more

Studio 54 Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York