Manhattan Center

We will never go back to this establishment ever again. Been to a couple hundred concerts and not once has security thrown out my vape or my vape juice and my excedrin. 5.00 for a cup of water is a rip off, my child was upset bc she really wanted chicken tenders but they only had potato chips. Once again we will never be coming back to this establishment. The bands we saw last night though were the only good part about this place.

I attended the Perfume concert this weekend, and it was amazing. While I am sure the venue is full of history and old world charm, I think the experience here can be improved. Firstly, as many other concert-goers have commented - if your are under 6 ft tall you will probably have to move your head occasionally to get a clear view of the stage. If you are under 5.5 - sorry to say this but you are out of luck unless you are within 5 to 10 ft of the stage , or at the back by the drinks and concessions. The design of this venue does not lend itself to general admission standing concerts - unless the stage was raised by a foot or two. In order to get to the front it is best to line up early outside the venue. The venue itself has the large Manhattan Center sign out front ( and not Hammerstein ballroom). My second gripe would be the way people line up and are corralled into separate queues - it is totally possible for people in the back to jump the line and move up in front of you (which is what I did when I arrived 10 min before show start). If you want comfort and are willing to pay 3 times the cost of GA, I would suggest the seated mezzanine section for a unobstructed view of the stage. The staff for this event were very respectful. Costs of drinks are in my opinion comparable to any major venue or sports arena plus a surcharge for being Manhattan - i.e expensive. A double Jack and Coke was $17.

This is a prime location on the corner and perfect for a bite to eat! Pros: Everything is extremely fast and the workers sweet and honest. The menu has something for everyone and a mix from day to night. Cons: Quality is not a priority here. Everything looks great but lacks flavor and texture. Overall it’s definitely worth a visit, especially if you are hungry and want something familiar.

Saw The Smile perform an excellent show. We had general admission 2nd balcony seats and got there about 45 minutes before showtime because we weren’t sure what the seating situation would be. It turned out it was not necessary to get there so early. We were in second row and there were still seats next to us available when the show started. The pit/orchestra at this venue is so massive that the balconies feel so far away from the stage. Acoustics are OK. The bar and restrooms at the 2nd balcony are conveniently located right outside the seating area. This venue is also super close to major subways and LIRR, a block away Penn Station.