Manhattan Center

Wife’s company help a party here. Venue was nicely decorated and comfortable. They had a nice dance floor setup and we were treated to a private concert from Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and Rick Springfield. Sound was really good.

Went here last night to see Joe Rogan’s comedy tour for my bday. We ordered tickets online decided on the balcony seats bc it looked as though the seats down low might not be that great since every seat is on the same level. Where we sat — upper stage left,
each row had its own level.
The elevator situation getting up to the 7^th floor was a breeze for us — arrived at the venue around 7:45, walked through their joke of security within minutes and was on the elevator within 5 minutes upon entering the lobby.
We thought about buying some drinks but the lines were out the door and we thought the show was going to start sooner rather than later, so we found our seats and stayed put.
The chairs are old fashioned venue chairs… uncomrtable after an hour.
I normally don’t do this, but I just feel the need to add this in… (BTW what I’m to complain about does not that this affect my rating in any way but of by some grace of god the couple who sat next to us is reading this review I would just like to say YOU ARE VERY RUDE and inconsiderate.) These jerks came in around 9pm — show started at 8:30, ticket time was 8pm… they litereally talked throughout the entire show and I could barely hear ½ Joe’s jokes bc I heard Charlie Brown’s teacher coming from my left… Is a comedy show really the time to strike up a convo!!! They kept getting up and coming back with drinks too so I know they were drunk. I wish the bar cut people off once the main act comes out…

Was here for TNA (yes I know its ‘fake’) and while the wrestlers put on a great show, the Manhattan Center did not. We asked the guards if they have food upstairs (burgers, chicken, dogs) and they said yes. We get up there and its only chips and candy. Then we tried going across the street for food and security wouldn’t allow it. I know its for security reasons but they could of told us the truth about the food situation. So chips for dinner yay!
The bathrooms are outdated like other reviewers have stated and you have to go through a huge maze to find them. I prefer the NYCB theatre in long Island or the Westchester county center in White Plains.

{3.5ish}
The Manhattan Center is an interesting building. From the outside it looks like any other office or residential building in midtown. Enter the lobby, head up in the elevators and you’ll find yourself on the 7^th floor (I think) in a small ballroom. The room is beautiful too, specifically the ceiling… the detail and pattern is just fantastic. You’d never know you were in midtown…
I visited the MC this week for, of all things, a wrestling event and was surprised at how well the event worked inside the room. The ring was set up in the middle of the room and there wasn’t a bad seat in the place — not even up on the balcony. The high ceilings have great acoustics and make jumping off the top ropes easy!
While the overall space is nice and good for an event or concert there are a couple things that could use some updating. The chairs for example are very blah, cushions worn out a little, not the most comfortable. And the bathrooms are small and really dated. Don’t let these couple negatives deter you from attending an event at the Manhattan Center though. It’s still a nice venue, I’d go back for another show.

I try to come here every Sunday for Hillsong NYC church service! Here you will experience the true presence of The Lord as you worship with everyone.
Each service is powerful as it leaves you feeling refreshed and inspired! :)
This place is filled with great vibes, great music, and beautiful colorful strobe lights as you dance, sing, and worship. Here is truly a great place to receive God’s blessings.

I recently came to this space to attend a training session. I was only exposed to the Grand Ballroom and the lobby area. This theater venue has several floors, each with a different event space. The Grand Ballroom was gigantic and had a gorgeous ceiling and layout. Divided into a main floor and a balcony level, it looked very much like a space you would go to see a classic concert. The space was very comfortable with good environment control and lighting.
If I were to ding the space on anything, it’s that a lot of the hallways and sections leading to the ballroom felt very dated. The walls were in need of a new coat of paint, there were small slots in the walls where clearly something had once been on display, but had since been taken away. The carpeting was dark and looked dirty (I stress *looked*) meaning it probably just need to be changed out to a brighter, more attractive aesthetic. But seriously, I’m nitpicking here.
Overall this was a good venue for a training session.

Went here for a conference, and everything seemed to be in order.

I have been to the Manhattan Center multiple times, but this was the first time I was in «The Grand». Prior to this event I have seen many concerts at the Hammerstein Ballroom, but who knew there was another ballroom above it on the 7^th floor.
I saw Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom band at this venue. It definitely felt more like a real ballroom. It was carpeted and the seats were not bolted to the floor, although I think they were tied together. It was a somewhat smaller venue then Hammerstein, but it was appropriate for the concert.
The sound was great and I could see the stage while sitting. What more could you ask for?
This is a great venue.
4 stars. Would return again!

I came here for a bridal expo. The space was nicer than most places where these expos take place. There’s a nice stage, and openness is achieved with the balcony levels, as well. Be careful not to trip on some of the seemingly-​random blocks by the stairs in the balcony. Kind of random…

So you think you can dance? Well, the people at America’s Got Talent certainly couldn’t. I saw a taping here, and the place was a bit run-​down, with disorganized staff and a confusing labyrinth upon entering and exiting. Would save my money if I had the option to see a concert here, even if it was a perennial favorite of mine. Rose-​colored glasses engage…

I liked this venue. We just watched Willie Nelson here last night and it was a nice intimate crowd with plenty fo space. The beers were super expensive though and water was expensive.

I’ve been here once to see a concert years back.
I had a pleasant time here. Can fill a good crowd.

I’ve attended numerous career fairs at this venue and find the space too small although there are many rooms. The career fair is held at the first room upon entering the Manhattan Center. It truly was like squeezing an adult size elephant into a compact car. I was nearly bumping to the person behind me while waiting on line to speak to a HR representative at the prospective employer’s booth.
It has a very outdated red velvet with pink opera style format of a venue. There is carpet which is extremely worn for a venue which people constantly trip on.

As a kid I came here a few times to see WWE Monday Night Raw with my friends. I have fond memories of the place as it was a cheesy looking pink and red opera style venue. I agree with an earlier post… carpet in a venue? WTF?

Went to the Hip show here a few weeks ago. Morrissey was playing downstairs, so we were up on the seventh floor at the Grand Ballroom. Great space for the most part — not too big but a good stage presence. My one problem with this venue, and why I didn’t give it more stars is that the floor is carpeted. One cannot properly get her groove on with carpeting under foot! Something to think about–