Gramercy Theatre

Built in 1937 and designed by architect Charles A. Sandblom in the Streamline Moderne art deco style, the Gramercy Theatre is one of Manhattan's most storied and characterful entertainment spaces. Nestled in the heart of the Gramercy neighborhood — just steps from the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park — the 5,583 square foot venue has reinvented itself across nearly nine decades without ever losing its soul.

After decades as a beloved movie house, an Off-Broadway playhouse, and a series of other incarnations, Live Nation purchased the venue in 2006 and transformed it into the intimate concert destination New Yorkers know today. The first show under Live Nation was indie band Stellastarr on March 7, 2007. Since then the stage has hosted an extraordinary roster of artists — Jay-Z's legendary surprise free show, Dave Chappelle's multiple sold-out comedy nights, and breakout performances by Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Arcade Fire, The Roots, Kelly Clarkson, and Miley Cyrus.

With a mix of fixed theater-style seating and open general admission standing room, world-class sound and lighting, and the intimate Samsara Lounge below, Gramercy Theatre remains one of New York's most sought-after mid-size venues — raw enough to feel electric, polished enough to feel special.