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Town Hall in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible lift
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Saw Taylor Tomlinson do stand-up here — we were in the back section, row K, and still had an excellent view. We got in quickly and were able to see the stage clearly, which was nice. I don’t think there’s a bad seat here! The chairs were also pretty soft, which I appreciated.
Decent stage for stand up comedy, but for theatre I think you can do better!
Great place for a show. We saw JCM and ST’s describe and perform great songs from Hedwig. Never noticed this venue but definitely a great place
The venue itself is a 4-5 star experience. The views and acoustics are great from any seat and the space has the character befitting a legendary hall.However… the mandate clearly provided to the incessantly patrolling guards is clear. They are to act like gleeful Stasi operatives. Running around all show distracting everyone, shining torches in people faces telling them to put their mask over their nose! Stop taking pictures! It’s 2022 not 2020 anymore. It is becoming a destructive philosophy and the Town Hall is captive.Change your ways Town Hall. Focus on the music. And maybe do some renovations.
At the heart of Times Square. Easily accessible by walk if you are staying in Manhattan. Small decent place like one of those local theaters with two levels. They dont have any screen but given the size of the place that makes sense. Saw Snoa Patrol performing here. It was great!
Very friendly and helpful staff! Comfortable seats with good views even if you’re far away.
Beautiful theater, a classic! I saw a KennyG concert there which was absolutely outstanding. The hall is excellent acoustically!
Was at this venue for Evening with Bruce Dickinson. The venue itself is fine but had two annoyances with venue staff. #1 They were supposed to be handing out question cards at the door to be given to Bruce, according to the show description. Didnt see a single person handing out or filling out cards, I came a half hour early but apparently you had to be there even earlier to fill out a card, disappointed. #2 Wanted to get some short video/pics to show my friends and there were ushers ordering people put their phones away. Why? How is my 30 second cellphone video pirating or ruining the experience for others? This was not a Broadway show and he wasnt revealing the secret of the universe, just recanting stories from his book. Its like theyve never had a rock/metal musician there before.
I’m 6’2” with legs that fit in an airplane seat just fine. But my knees were fully pushing on the seats in front of me. Ruining not only my show but likely the seats in front of me, and there was nothing I could do about it.
Lovely old concert hall. Went tonight to The Big Quiet mass meditation event. It was practically a full house and there was quite a long line to get in. The staff at the box office, the ticket takers and ushers were all very friendly and efficient. Managed to get everyone inside quickly. The theater hooks about 1500 and you can tell its been well kept although the seat next to me had a rip in the fabric. The acoustics are quite nice. Sounds had a nice deep full sounding vibrations. I recommend the loge seats in the balcony which has a very nice view of the stage and is a bit roomier than most sections as it only seats three per section and row. Tickets price were reasonable in comparison to some other Broadway theaters in the neighborhood. I wouldnt mind coming back to see other performances.
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Great stage for comedy sets! This is view from M17
Perfect in sound and intimacy, a smaller auditorium for soloists, small ensembles. (Lise de la Salle, Prima Pianist truly transfixed at her appearance in the Sunday matinee Peoples Symphony series.) Town Hall has everything.
Great smallish venue, good acoustics Prepare for vertical seating, but all visuals adequate. Very nice time.
Venue is lovely, bathrooms are great, seating is so uncomfortable I cannot overstate it. Too low, too hard, prepare to readjust and squirm throughout. Ugh.
Nice location. Masks required. Some of the security people are a little annoying but most were super friendly and helpful and even funny.
The theatre is pretty and the venue has two womens bathrooms, which is very nice. However, like most theatres in NYC, theres not much leg room. Im about 510 and sitting in my seat for an hour was painful. I ended up moving to an aisle seat at intermission for the extra room.
This place is fantastic! We were there last night, the sound was great, the lighting was great, the atmosphere of the theatre was great. Its not a huge theatre, the size is more intimate, very comforting. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The only concern was the drink prices are very steep, $15 for a glass of beer. We had beverages right before the show and then waited until after and saved almost $50 that way ;)
Lots of space, good ambience, good sound system and great seating arrangement*, no matter where you sit, you get a clear view of the stage.*Only thing is the seats are little bit smaller than usual and are not much comfortable for person above 511. But anyway you go there to enjoy show not the seats. :P
Great theater and actually very comfortable. Also if you buy a drink and bring the cup back to the next show you see her its 5 bucks off! Or a free soft drink!
I normally love to go to town hall for concerts been there many times and everything was great except for ushers.They we’re walking up and down like Nazis telling people to wear their masks. after spending $36 for a glass of wine how am I supposed to drink it with my mask on? It was ridiculous if you want everyone to wear masks then don’t sell liquor exorbitant prices.They really shouldn’t be able to have it both ways.It ruin the night , the ushers were so aggressive even theHost of the evening Bruce Dickinson interrupted his show and questioned one of them from the stage “are you lost”? and then commented about the ridiculous Covid protocol …
Beautiful space. Staff was very nice. For the bad: Seating is super uncomfortable and tight. I’m 5’10” and my knees hit the chair in front of me. It’s $15 for a beer, which comes in a mandatory plastic, reusable cup. After that refills are $9. Meh.
Came here for a live podcast. Great seats all around with a great view, just wish there were some cup holders! The bar was efficient and fast. Bathroom lines long but kind of expected that. Overall, great venue for a show!
If youre tall, you will find the seating very uncomfortable. Theres nothing special about the setting, and the seats numbers are confusing. Drinks are also pretty expensive. I will day that the actual stage itself has a good setup and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Easy to see right off of 43rd Street servicing Midtown and the adjoining areas of Manhattan. Parking on the Street is available but it fills up fast especially at night and on the weekends. Parking lots are close by. Great for the small venue shows like Gary Valenciano and other performers of his Caliber. Reasonably priced. Moderately clean facilities. Public Restrooms. Credit cards accepted. We will definitely be going back.
The place is not too big, so even if you sit at the last row (on the ground floor) it is still pretty close and you can see pretty good. The the seats though have no angle so if someone tall or with big hair sits in front of you, you can’t see a thing. Also there a really small bar, and because you can’t bring any food or drinks, you have to wait a very long line for the bar, and the drinks are extremely expensive!!!! Because they bring you reusable cups, I paid for two beers 28$!!!!
It was a dope real chill vibe, seats are a tad but on the small side so there wasnt much keg room but the event itself was well worth the time and money spent there. So all and all a good event, Ill likely be at the next one with better seats
Solid venue. No pictures or video which I think is great. We saw City and Colour with Katie Pruitt here. Sound quality was excellent and captured their voices well. The bar service was good, but the lines were far too long and there was only wine and liquor - no beer. That could certainly be improved.
Went to see a concert but the vibe was ruined by the staff shining their lights in everyones face to put their mask back on DURING THE SHOW despite showing our vaccine card. But buying their $30 wine that we supposedly shouldnt even be able to drink because we have to take the mask off for a second god forbid, no problem with that. Just as NJ/NY are lifting their statewide mandates this place is 6 months behind the curve and still in full force pandemic lockdown mode. COVID is pretty much over now everywhere you go but if for some reason you want to be reminded of it nonstop you know what venue to go to.
Saw Imogen Heap here last week and what a great show! The venue is beautiful, although the sound was a little quiet in the back of the theater, but gorgeous venue full of history and some of my favorite jazz recordings ever were made here. Worth a visit!
I was lucky enough to see Tim and Eric a few years back at this theatre and loved it. It’s probably one of the nicest theatres in NYC with comfortable seating and great views. The show was funny as heck and awkward as heck cuz it was Tim and Eric but seriously if a show you would like to see is in Town Hall, you will have a great time!
Great space for music. Broadway By The Year was phenomenal
Just saw Beth Hart, phenomenal!!!! My only complaint are the bathrooms here, not enough for the crowds of people, long lines. And charging $5.00 for a bottle of water, shame on them,! Glad I snuck mine in😁
Was there for a benefit and had forgotten what a great venue it is with an incredibly unique and fascinating history. Acoustics are phenomenal.
The location was great! It was my first time coming in for a concert at this location, after working in Midtown all these years! Finally, in 2019 (5/09), I got to hear one of my favorite artists in concert in person for the first time. Remembering the past and looking forward, this is a special day that I hope that I remember. 😊
An amazing venue with no bad seats. I’ve seen multiple bands here and each experience is amazing. The acoustics in here are great and the whole place is beautiful!
A theater in midtown, they hosted an artist that I really liked. I was eager to visit, but came away a bit disappointed by the accommodations. The drinks came in a commemorative cup which was cool, but the seats on the first floor had no cupholders. At the end we were asked to stand, but there was very little room between each row which wasnt too comfortable. Its not the venue I wouldve selected if I had the choice.
Love this place. Easy to get to. Good sound. Not too big. Comfortable seating.
Great venue on 43rd St. Off 6th Ave.Seats are in need of refurbishment since some are sagging. Large stage that has been used by many legends over the years.
Seats are pretty cramped but otherwise a great venue. Good views and the sound is nice and clear.
Great place to see an intimate show, and a historic landmark to boot. Seats are a little narrow because humanity used to be thinner a hundred years ago!
Awesome awesome awesome place to see a show.. Had great seats but I am sure not a bad seat in the house..Staff was excellent
Great views and seats for Kenny G!
Excellent intimate venue, but poor planning on paddys eve, with Irish music for Irish people, yet no beer. Poor planning
It is a great venue. We saw the band America, we loved it
I love this concert hall. Acoustics are unreal. Small but cozy. Good seats.
The venue is very beautiful and well kept, but if your going don’t get seats in the corner next to the stage. I couldn’t see anything that was on the back of the stage and missed half of the on screen documentary.
Always a gorgeous experience at Town Hall. Whoever curates their shows knows what theyre doing
A great venue. Not too large. All seats are good. We saw Old Crow Medicine Show.
Beautiful. Love the history of the venue. Excellent COVID safety policy and management. Seats are original so they are a little small.
Nice venue. Like that you can bring back washed cups to reuse for a discount on drinks!Not really a bad seat in the house, though the seats aren’t the most spacious or comfortable for talls.
Great venue to see John Douglas, damien echols, and Amanda Knox for the death becomes us fest!!! Incredible people just wish they would have ADVERTISED MORE !
Darlene Love Christmas show was fantastic. Friendly staff. Im a big guy the seats were small but comfortable. Easy to walk to from the port authority bus station.
Great theatre . . . But how does a venue this large have only 3 working unisex bathrooms?
Every seat is a good seat in the house! Nothing was to fast away and we sat in the balcony. But if youre taller than 58 and if youre plus size, you have to squeeze into those old seats! Super uncomfortable and bruises on my knees, but the entertainment was worth it! Saw Fortune Feimster 11/6/21 and she was wonderful! Also they mandated masks, and check ids and vax cards, so that was definitely a good move to help us feel a little safer in such course quarters.
We enjoyed the show (The Jinx & Dela Show) and the place was packed on a Friday evening. We were all wearing masks. Very expensive drinks from the bar on the ground floor. Whew!
A historic venue with unobstructed views from everywhere, maybe I would avoid the extreme front corners. Seats are older traditional red velvet but still comfy enough for a show. Good acoustics.
I absolutely love this venue! Easy to get to from where I usually say (near mid town or Central Park), intimate and comfortable seating. I went to see Trevor Noah here a few years ago and tonight go to see Peter Bence .. Peter is AMAZING! Anyone who likes piano should take an opportunity to see him if they can! Highly recommend Peter Bence and the venue!
Great venue...not a bad seat in the house...might be in need of a little updating. However, the acoustics are excellent and they offer a wide variety of artists to choose from. In a fun neighborhood as well. Saw Aimee Mann, her Christmas show and her solo concert.
Attended the equator prize ceremony at the town hall. Elegant, beautiful hall in the middle of Manhattan. Easy to get to, easily recognizable from the street.
Eh. I know its old and historic. But the acoustics are not great, and the cheap seats are, well...cheap. Plus its not very big either. Thats great for smaller intimate showings, but for bigger events...not so much. I wont head back here if I can avoid it
We visited The Town Hall few days ago. Billy Idol concert was amazing. The venue is nice, but one thing is a bit annoying - the seets have very little space for your legs, almost unbearable for a taller person. So I got up and danced. ....and the bar is overpriced, even for NYC.
Great venue, intimate vibe and always clean. One of my favorites.
Not disabled friendly! My husband who uses a wheelchair was asked to keep his wheelchair in a room adjacent to the auditorium and go in. I helped bring the wheelchair back after he was seated. What if the wheelchair user came alone? We were told that the wheelchair was a fire hazard. Even air planes allow wheelchairs with certain accommodations. Very disappointed with the visit.
Lisa de SallePerformance was beautiful, and I wouldnt mind seeing her play again
Amazing show (Django a Go Go), staff were somewhat lax in enforcing patron mask wearing
Great historic venue. Celebrating 100 years! Amazing acoustics
Great seating at this great venue!! Had the privilege to listen to Anoushka Shankar at The Town Hall!! The staff were friendly and helpful to guests and made sure they are seated correctly!!
Great venue, not a bad seat in the house. Drinks are a little pricey is the only downside.
Enjoyed a performance by Vir Das. (Check him out on Netflix and YouTube). Close to front row seats. old school theater. Designed sort of like an amphitheater did not appear to be a bad seat in the house, even on the upper decks where there were sort of box seats.
Great venue for much. Small and good acoustics. Seating is a little cramped.
Seating is ok unless you have someone taller than you sitting in front of you. Not enough height to see if tgey are. Long lines to the restrooms indicate they need an update.
Nothing amazing. This theater needs updating, the seats are very uncomfortable and close together. But the sound and lights seem good. The staff was great though.
Great shows. Lots of artistic and creative entertainment, book signings, Broadway music by year, always something fun. First time back post Covid--safe and great to be back!
Broadway by the years is the best night Ive had a New York in a long time
Friendly staff, clean facilities and just a nice theater
Great acoustics here. Nice small venue.
It was a beautiful venue, great sound & acoustics. Not a bad seat in the house!
Nice hall for live music but super expensive drinks.
The staff was very helpfull and kind. The theater looks amazing. We had a blast. (School trip)
Great place for musical shows. Big enough to draw popular acts but small enough to have some intimacy.
Fascinating to view the pictures and consider the historic figures who have performed, spoke, and participated in discussions etc. through the years. Definitely a somewhat tired and outdated venue. Enjoyed the show by Boz Scaggs.
Beautiful space. And had such an amazing time listening to Snow Patrol.
Amazing music Hall that has some of the best musicians in the world on its stage.
Tight seating space in the balcony, but otherwise, fine.
Great venue. Large capacity but still intimate. Bar lines were very long though.
Saw Beth Hart in concert. Small venue with a great feel to it.
Small venue walking distance from Port Authority. It only seats 1500 people so you can see the stage well from all sections. The sound quality is good but the seats are really uncomfortable. At six-foot-two, Im tall but not freakishly tall. I could not get comfortable the entire show. My knees were pressed against the seat in front of me the whole time and with people sitting next to me, I had to keep my legs together to avoid touching them. This wouldnt have mattered so much if it was the type of show that people stood up for, but everyone sat for the whole show. It got so uncomfortable that I was relieved when someone in my row had to get out because it meant I got to stand up for a few seconds and stretch out to let them pass. The drinks are a ripoff even by concert venue standards. $17 for a vodka and club soda is really ridiculous. It wasnt even a double.
Great venue for small intimate concerts. Comfortable seats. Excellent sound mixing.
Nice older intimate venue. Seats are not the most comfortable but nice place to see a show.
Very nice place to have a Home Free concert. The staff is cool and helpful.
Beautiful, classic theater interior. Well run, great security.
Dave Grohl The Storyteller was amazing!!!!
I saw City and Colour here, and the acoustics in this venue where phenomenal. It’s the perfect sized theater to maintain an intimate feeling while also enabling the excited energy of a large enough crowd. It’s kind of an old building, which adds interesting character (since I didn’t experience any problems because of that).
Great Staff..Mostly Organised
Everything was nice except the cost of drinks. Paid about $80 for double shot of vodka and cranberry.
Absolutely incredible venue. Very friendly and helpful staff. Saw Imogen Heap here. This venue is very intimate and everything was excellent. Stairs down to the bathroom are narrow and the bar tab was astronomical at $16 a drink. We got two doubles so it came out to $66. Otherwise, fantastic venue. Be sure to find parking ahead of time. I hope to be back soon!
Seat in theater and bathroom small. The staff and sound worth it.
Saw Philip Glass and his ensemble perform!Acoustics were amazing in such a distinguished venue!!
This a such a beautiful venue. I’ve been several times and the interior is just spectacular. There really isn’t a bad seat because the theater is small enough to make the show very intimate.
Great for comedy shows
I saw Tommy Emanuel’s concert here. It’s a pretty small concert hall so I could see him closer:)
The show that we went to was AMAZING. The venue was really beautiful and pretty clean, and all seats had a pretty good view of the stage. I gave this a 3 though because it was so hot in here that I was actually sweating along with the other 4 of my friends. It was so bad we had a hard time paying attention. Luckily it was an awesome show so we were fine. Further, beer was $15 which is kind of absurd when you are at a comedy show. Last, there were only 5 unisex bathrooms which makes the lines pretty long.Overall, I would go back if I had to, but wow, really could easily improve some things to make the experience better.
Nice intimate place. Seats space a bit small but manageable. The Mockingbird project was excellent very insightful and informative. I think everyone should watch this. I wish more of my coworkers attended due to dealing directly with mass incarceration.
TH is a classic old theater that is well maintained with friendly staff. Easy to get to seats. Small venue of approx 1500. We had Loge seats and they were awesome. I think upper balcony may seem far from stage. If you have an opportunity to see a show here take advantage!
Beautiful theater, not enough bathrooms!
My friend and I went to see the Korean band The Rose and loved the concert. We had GA tickets but still got amazing seats. The only downside were all of the sound issues for the band. But in all honesty it made it an even better concert. Easy to find and a great location. Would definitely go back again.
This is my first time in town hall for a show.The location is amazing,, inside is gorgeous and the show was unbelievably beautiful. A talented performance by Havasi.He is a brilliant composer, musician and performer.He is passionate about piano and to remember as many different musical sets as he did without any written notes in front of him is extraordinary.A brilliant human being and I am so glad that I attended and had a chance to experience such a perfection!
Love attending concerts here. Smaller venue, not a bad seat in the house.
Balcony seats were tight. Couldnt get comfortable so I had to leave during the intermission.
What a marvelous venue. Enjoyed show immensely. Such variety of performance.
Love this venue! I have seen three shows here (yo la tengo once and live from here twice). There is no bad seat in the house! I have sat once in the balcony, twice in orchestra, and all seats had a great view of the stage. I love the plush red seats and old theatre vibe. The people selling refreshments are hilarious, and the ushers are friendly and helpful. I hope to see another show here soon.
Saw a Billy Idol concert here the other day. The venue is nice but the seats are pretty narrow! Not a lot of space, especially in the winter if you have your coats and stuff. Overall tho, the acoustics are good and the decor is nice and minimal.
Easily accessible & with expensive parking ($50 for 4 hrs) within a few steps, this is an elegant venue. Drinks were pricey & water $6, but to be expected. Had orchestra seats off to the side & would have preferred front balcony, but no complaints. Staff was friendly & security wasnt rude or over the top for the Wanda Sykes show that was recorded for Netflix.
Great venue but bar prices are a total rip off. 2 medium white vines in horrible plastic cups for $54
Awesome theater-- ORIGINAL theater built for Not a bad seat in the houseSecond tier front seats seem best.Mens room downstairs better than upstairs shared female/male bathroom.Night in October 2013 - wine cup was $16
This petite venue makes for intimate and memorable concerts.Been here twice and the staff have always been sweet.And since its practically in the heart of Times Square, theres a wide variety of restaurants to visit before a show, and pharmacies in case something comes up. Everything is just a short walk away.
Went to see the Wolfe Tones - what a show - these guys are great!!!!!
Beautiful venue with great acoustics and a ton of history. Not a bad seat in the house.
Saw Tanya Tucker recently. It’s a great medium sized venue with excellent sound throughout.
Great venue. Relatively small Hall and laid back atmosphere.
Ive been here many times and each time it seems like the venue is more and more in disrepair. The security people at the door were VERY RUDE! During the concert I think it was head of security going over to patrons standing and shining his flashlight on them to stop taking pictures. This was very rude to the other patrons trying to see the concert, while he blocks their view. As every venue is different (some places allow taking of photos with no flash), an announcement shouldve been made about no taking of photos. Speaking of announcements, what happened to letting us know where the emergency exits and rest rooms are, and how long intermission was going to be.
Nice hall tight seating but seatsare soft.
Great location for concerts. Small enough that everyone has a good seat. We love the Live From Here shows here almost every weekend in the fall/winter.
Town Hall is a beautiful and legendary concert hall in NYC
Beautiful theater with great acoustics! Unfortunately for me i find the seats uncomfortable. Specifically, my left knee is really uncomfortable when sitting in the seats. Ive only experienced this one other time and that was in the theater in London.
Theater was comfortable, not quite as tight as other theaters in the area. Refreshments on both floors, restrooms fairly easy to find, great acoustics. Not bad at all!
Venue was nice. Had a classic feeling, but the seats arent made for this modern era because they are very tiny. You have to be both short and slim to fit comfortably, both of which Im not. Not even an aisle seat works.
Wonderful venue, great acoustics!
Beautiful theatre, great show (Live from Here), good sightlines, joined as member. Only downsides: uncomfortable seats and policy of admitting latecomers mid-song, causing an entire row to stand (twice!) and block the view of people behind.
Nice venue
Great view no matter where you sat . lighting was amazing . and the staff are very helpful.. Clean bathrooms . and alcoholic beverages sold are always a plus. They always put on acts such as stage shows, comedy shows, the drag show the haters roast. Definitely a great venue
We had great seats for the show we saw, but they didnt open the doors until 10PM which is when the show was supposed to start -- obviously it didnt, but theres no indication that the ticket show time is when the doors would open, not actually when the show would start. It was also very very warm in there. They had two bars set up but were slammed and it took forever to get a drink, we ended up missing the first 10 minutes of the show b/c for whatever reason they didnt open the doors until the show time of the ticket. I just think they could have been better organized so that people didnt miss the show b/c they took too long opening the doors, getting people in the doors and getting drinks. Know your audience and the show youre putting on, I know not everyone drinks, but I dare say given the show and time of night that we were all there to see, it was a good bet that 90% of the people would want a drink. Also they were ridiculously expensive, more so than you expect a show in Time Square to cost. Also, turn on the air! It was a sweat box in there.
Great theater to see a show!!! The sound is amazing , the staff are pleasant and helpful.
Been here three times. Venue is good, they bring a lot of very interesting shows. The room is small enough that as long as your not on the edges of the room there are no bad seats. Have not been up in the balcony, but I think they would be great too as long as your not in the back.Sit on the aisles as there is very little leg room. Seats are padded, but there is something about them that is incredibly uncomfortable. Every time I have been my lower back starts to hurt and by the end of the show it reaches all the way down to my tailbone, and I am not prone to any sort of back pain.
Great venue for all types of shows. The bar is pricey, so break out your wallet if you plan to enjoy beer or wine. Other than that, there isnt a bad seat in the house.
The theater is gorgeous ! An intimate place to see a show and teeming with history. Old time elevators with an elevator operator add to the ambience the seats are comfortable and the bathrooms were clean would love to see a show there again !
Good music venue. Staff is helpful and friendly enough, and the place is clean and comfortable, with good sight lines. Acoustics in the space are good.I only took pictures of Todd Rundgren playing the guitar he used to open the show. I still havent identified it. Does anyone reading this know about exotic guitars?
Great venue for Prairie Home Companion. Sound and sight lines are great. No drinks allowed in the seating areas and the bathrooms upstairs are three single toilet rooms and lines form for men and women during the rush.A fun place in a great location. In Times Square but off on a nice, quiet street.
I’ve been here twice once to see Phoebe Waller-Bridge and the second to see Tanya Tucker. The venue is large. Refreshments are in the lobby, which isn’t the best placement. Both times I sat in the mezzanine. Seats are plump but leg room is a bit squished.
Beautiful hall but very intimate. When crowds are all together during intermission it can get pretty hectic. Otherwise, theres no bad seat in the house. I do recommend row D-L left aisles if you can. Those are pretty unobstructed and have a clear view of the center stage. Drinks and food as per your usual show hall. Very limited bathroom but its kept clean.
Old but gold!
Horrible,Horrible venue! This town hall has the worst acoustics I’ve ever heard!The volume in that place is lowest I’ve ever experienced. It was like the artist were trying to be heard and express to you who they were through their music, only to fall on def ears. It was hard to watch. I felt terrible for them. It ruined the whole show for me. I didn’t even stay for Jackie Greene who I went to see with my wife in the first place, for our 16th anniversary. What a waste of money and a ruined evening. It was like flushing hard earned money straight down the toilet. I was heartbroken that I had to leave because I couldn’t hear anything! And my seats were front row balcony. When you clapped for the artist you would hear your own echo carry though the venue like an empty gymnasium. Seriously? I have no idea how that place is even in business. I will never go to this venue again. No matter who is playing! If your are an artist wanting to be heard, I would not advise playing at town hall. It will ruin your show! Town hall...BOOOO!!!
Small-ish theater, but even from the back you can get a good view of the stage. Staff is friendly. Seats are a bit tight if you have long legs.Ill be happy to visit there again.A stones throw from Times SQ. Plenty of restaurants around
Concerts are good, but facilities dated. Only mens room in basement with narrow winding staircase up and down. There are unisex restrooms on second level. No railings to go up balcony seating area. No elevator in building. Not handicap accessible! Seats comfortable, and good sight lines. Accoustics soso.
A great place for live music. Loge seats could be a bit tight for long-legged friends.
Got to see the rose for a second time and it was pretty small only 1500 people but felt really personal
Wonderful concert experience, the performance and ambiance were great. The low rating is for the EXTREMELY overpriced bar. 2x double gin and tonics ($75 which worked out as £57), left a bitter taste and it wasnt the lemon.. Go for the performance, AVOID the bar.
Saw foil arms and hog great show helpful staff
Great venue, excellent sound and not a dud seat for viewing. Really irritating that they only sell drinks in reusable cups and charge a premium for the first one. Its not an environmental concern or you could bring your own, just a money spinner.
The performers were amazing but the staff was something else. One was extremely rude the whole night, taking it out on young concert goers that she hates her job. Never been treated that rudely at an NYC concert venue ever before. Something was wrong with the sound and the speakers on the left would threaten to turn you deaf. Would go too see a favorite act of mine there again but wouldnt look forward to the venue. The ceiling is gorgeous though
Mid sized venue. Forget about getting a drink at the bar before a sold out show. The lines were crazy. Same for the bathroom. Go elsewhere. Seats were marked oddly, but every seat seemed to have a good view.
I had a great time at a Utopia concert. The place is beautiful after so many years. They could upgrade the seats big time though. Seats are tiny and cramped together so it leaves very little space to move around. And they are extremely old
The size of the space is intimate without being squished. I was dissapointed that the amplifier/speakers were situated on the corner of the stage, blocking what would have otherwise been great seats in center 3rd row. This is not evident when looking at seat -tuesday prior to selecting seats.
My friend and I saw Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Live here in April and it was a blast! Nice theater layout. It took a little bit for everyone to get in after lining up on the street, but nothing too crazy. Great experience!
Went there to see a comedy show and the staff was very polite and event was very well organized.
Excellent place for enjoy a good night out. 👏👏
Saw Kenny Wayne Sheppard Band Great Venue no bad seats. Wonderful time.
This is such a quintessential New York institution. The seats are comfortable in the view lines are all good. I love the historical information posted on the walls upstairs. I wish I could have been there for the Margaret Sanger riot in 1921.
My favorite venue in NYC. Great sound. Easy to get to. Always great curated variety of musicians, Interviews, poetry, performance, Q&A’s. I highly recommend this place. I love the front row Loge sections. Enjoy.
I had the great opportunity to see The Alan Parsons Project Live Show here. Our seats were great as well as the acoustics. The people working the venue were friendly & helpful.
The event I attended sponsored by MAC cosmetics and The Two Blondes in connection with the Moulin Rouge broadway play was very well produced.All of the staff treated guests very well and although I had to depart before the reception have heard that that was also well done.The town hall is looking quite good for such an old theatre.
Had a great time here. Seats could be a little bigger, bit more leg room. The theater was nice and cool, every where else was hot. Not other complaints.
The concert was great. However the townhall is old and needs new chairs and lights
This venue always has amazing performers, writers, and musicians. Ive seen David Sedaris, Imogen Heap, Damien Rice, and the Ally Coalition Talent Show here. Returning this Saturday to see Daniel Handler for my birthday!!!
Great venue, especially for acoustic shows. And while the tall people will suffer close quarters in the seating, there isnt a bad seat anywhere.
I was here for RuPauls drag race Werk the Worls tour. I got my tickets late so I was in nose bleed and I could still see everything, center row balcony all the way in the back and I could still see the performance with amazing clarity. My only complaint were the seats were incredibly rigid and small but then again I am 65 300lbs so a lot of people arent going to have my experience. Just be aware if youre a big person like me you may not enjoy the seating.
Stopped in for a drink at 11:45 pm on a Thursday but got turned around immediately. Turns out it closes at Midnight; rather early closing time for NYC but they are likely open later Friday and Saturday. Despite this, the decor was nice & gave off a real brewery vibe.This would make a good place for dinner and/or drinks before catching a Broadway show.
Nice place! Went here to see a nice show from Chris Thille! Common and Isakov performed! Great experience. Easy way to get in & out of the place.The line to get drinks is very long. Make sure you have cash
Decent venue. Seating is very cramped and the heat was turned on way too high for the fall season.
Bad venue. Seats are super uncomfortable. Had to sit sideways to fit next to a couple of broad shouldered dudes. I also found it pretty hard to hear parts of our show. I think this is one of those places thats a bit too classic for its own good.
Classic performance space in NYC. Ive seen many performances here. It is a comfortable environment, good acoustics. A bar is available and you can bring drinks to your seats but drinks after expensive - even by NYC standards.
Seats are small aisles even smaller but good acoustics . If you can’t get an orchestra seat get a balcony seat in the front great views !
This is a nice small little heater I dont believe that there is a bad seat in the house although we did sit up on the ledge Acoustics are great easy to see and hear the performers was a very nice atmosphere kind of cozy
Beautiful theater. I sat in the upper balcony and was comfortable but the seats are pretty close and if youre taller than 57 your legs might be a bit cramped.
Great venue for a concert. Even though we were in the last row all the way up 2 levels, the sound was as if we were right up front. And seats are comfortable
Medium sized venue. Lacking air conditioning so it can get a little hot and muggy. Drinks are crazy expensive. 2nd floor Terrance has a very good view of the stage.
So much historic vibe
Saw a show there. The theater itself, which is pretty large has an elevator, an available parking next door (we got in the Internet pankinga$20 for 3 hours ,suggesting waiting till 7:50 to park, so you can see the entire show).
Great venue, fairly intimate, not a bad seat in the place. Drinks cost what you would expect in Manhattan, but you can keep the plastic sippy cup! Staff let us bring our ESA dog in despite not really wanting to.
Ok theater. Attended a neo classical composers show here. Found entry staff not very courteous or welcoming. Seats are not comfortable and am sure much closer than coach in plane. But sound quality is good, nice to hear every note of my favourite composer.
The hall itself looks great. The seats in the balcony are cramped and uncomfortable to sit in. Your knees are touching the chair in front of you. I will pay for the orchestra row next time if I can.
Nice venue for a concert. I was close to the stage and the acoustics were great. A lot of times when I see a concert in a small venue the sound gets muddled. Not here. Music was great. Just my 2 cents.
A lovely concert locale. Small enough for an intimate feel. Use bathrooms before you get there though, not nearly enough of them for the crowds the venue attracts.
The venue needs to update the ancient seating!!!! I just got home and I am in agony from sitting in those seats! There is no legroom, so my knees were jammed up against the seats in front... just put my knees In hell! Also.. $10 for a SODA???? Are they nuts? $5 for water? Ridiculous. Ill be avoiding the place in the future.
Classic venue right off Times Square with good acoustics. The higher up (more affordable) seat are nose-bleeders, so bring binoculars. Great neighborhood restaurants if you avoid the blatant tourist places.
Great venue to see a show. Close quarters on the seats, beware. Bummer that they didnt open more bar options since the line was pretty excessive, but overall a great venue and pretty.
Seats were tight and had some circular thing at the bottom blocking where u could put your feet. Was here for a CEO townhall for 1.5 hrs. So my legs were in a bit of pain when I got up. Chairs are comfortable though and you can see the stage good from all sides
Great music hall with a rich history and great acoustics. Have seen many of my favorites play here. Its a beautiful space; on the larger side but with a very intimate feel.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Town Hall 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-04This was a really nice venue but believe me when I say that the drinks are NOT worth it. We paid $90 for two glasses of wine that came out of a $15 bottle. The bar tender also took my card and swiped it BEFORE he told me how much the drinks were, probably because he knew Id have laughed and walked away. The seats are also a bit small, so if youre bigger make sure you watch out for that. We paid less for the tickets to the show than we did for mediocre wine.Foil, Arms, and Hog were an incredible show as always and Im glad we got to see them. The view from the balcony was really good and we were on the very end so it nice that the stage was perfectly visible from any angle.
Review №2
2022-04-27Went to a concert there, loved it the. The pictures are from the very front of the balcony. Would highly recommend that seat.Drinks were also very good, but a bit pricey...
Review №3
2022-02-03Always a gem of a performance spot. Been going here since I can remember. Beautiful, perfectly maintained, great sound and sightlines from all the seats. I was in the rear of the orchestra near the doors on a cold night this time and it did get chilly, so be prepared if youre seated around there.
Review №4
2022-02-06Very nice venue. It has a very old fashioned theatre decor. Everyone entering was vax screened, which was reassuring and also wanded for any contraband/weapons. Masks enforcement was also in effect. This place did an excellent job of keeping everyone safe and on compliance with the current COVID laws. I came with a good friend to see Bruce Dickinson on his 2022 Spoken Word tour. He did not disappoint! He spoke brilliantly and was animated at times when recalling various life stories of his past. A good time was had by all and I would love to return to this venue in the future.
Review №5
2022-03-05Great venue, great show. Highly recommend seeing a concert here and being in a great city is a bonus.
Review №6
2022-03-17Great venue! All seats have a pretty good view!
Review №7
2022-03-21Saw a stand up show. Really nice space. We were on upper balcony and could see quite well. Staff was very helpful.
Review №8
2022-04-13Stopped by for a comedy show, and was not disappointed. The comedian herself was excellent, shout out to Kathleen Madigan! The venue is great as well, smaller in size so every seat feels like a good one. No fuss to get in and out, and great location if youre looking to grab a bite before or after, easy access if youre taking a train in/out of the city too.
Review №9
2022-04-04Pretty easy to get to, all seats in the house are good. Some artists will require masks still but the venue will provide them if needed. Drinks are pricey but they do pack a punch and price is reduced with reusable cup.
Review №10
2022-05-03This venue is small enough that visibility is good from everywhere and you can get right to your seat. They had a smooth entry process during Covid controls (although asking for photo IDs for children is a little odd).