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The Cutting Room
1999Est.
Live Music · NoMad · Midtown South
The Cutting
Room
44 East 32nd Street · New York, NY 10016
About the Venue
Where legends play and new icons are born
1999
Year Founded
500
Standing Capacity
240
Seated Capacity
45ft
Hand-Carved Strat Bar
Since 1999, The Cutting Room has stood as one of New York City's most beloved and storied live music venues. Co-founded by actor Chris Noth, it originally opened on West 24th Street before relocating in 2013 to its current home at 44 East 32nd Street in the heart of NoMad.
The Cutting Room blends rock-and-roll energy with old-world elegance — a chandelier fashioned from electric guitars and stained glass hangs above the room, while a hand-carved 45-foot Stratocaster bar anchors the space. Vintage accents, soft ambient lighting, and lavish furnishings create an atmosphere that is part jazz club, part grand salon.
Over the decades it has hosted some of music's most iconic names — Billy Joel, Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Sting, John Legend, Ronnie Wood, and Post Malone among them — while consistently championing emerging artists. Named one of New York's top intimate show venues, it remains a place where history is made nightly.
The Spaces
Intimate by design.
Legendary by reputation.
01
Main Stage
500 Standing · 240 Seated
The main room combines a dinner-theater layout with exceptional sightlines from every seat. State-of-the-art sound and lighting systems ensure every performance lands with full impact, whether rock, jazz, cabaret, or comedy.
02
Guitar Bar & Lounge
Full-Service · Street Level
The venue's iconic 45-foot hand-carved Stratocaster bar is a destination in itself. Full cocktail service, a curated food menu of elevated bar bites and shared plates, and a rock-and-roll atmosphere make it a great standalone night out.
03
Private Events
Corporate & Social · Flexible
Available for private hire up to seven nights a week. The Cutting Room accommodates corporate events, weddings, showcases, and celebrations, with in-house catering, full bar service, and a dedicated events team.
Events
Rock icons, Broadway stars,
and tomorrow's headliners.
Live Music
Cabaret & Variety
Comedy
Broadway Showcases
Private & Corporate Events
Dining & Cocktails
History
A quarter century
of music
and magic
1999
"Lady Gaga was signed after a showcase here. Billy Joel has played here. David Bowie has played here. The Cutting Room doesn't just host history — it makes it."
1999
The Cutting Room opens at 19 West 24th Street, co-founded by actor Chris Noth. It quickly earns a reputation as a premier intimate venue for music of all genres, launching careers and hosting legends in equal measure.
2009
The original 24th Street location closes after a decade of unforgettable performances. The Cutting Room's legacy — and its loyal audience — endures through the transition.
2013
The Cutting Room reopens at its new home at 44 East 32nd Street — a larger, richer space featuring the iconic guitar-chandelier, the 45-foot Stratocaster bar, and all the atmosphere of its storied predecessor.
Today
Now in its third decade, The Cutting Room remains one of New York's most celebrated live music destinations — a dinner-theater stage where rock icons, Broadway stars, comedians, and rising talents all share the same spotlight.
Location
Find Us
Address
44 East 32nd Street
New York, NY 10016
New York, NY 10016
Transit
6 train to 33rd St.
N, R, W trains to 28th St. · B, D, F, M to 34th St–Herald Sq.
N, R, W trains to 28th St. · B, D, F, M to 34th St–Herald Sq.
Box Office
(212) 691-1900
Website
thecuttingroomnyc.com
