Nokia Theatre Times Square
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 307-7171
- Cross Street:
- 44th Street
- Directions:
- N, Q, R, W; 1, 2, 3, 9; 7, S at 42nd St-Times Square
- Hours:
- Call for showtimes
Editorial Review for Nokia Theatre Times Square – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Setting up shop in a former movie theater, this 2,100-capacity, multi-use venue at the "crossroads of the world" (attached to the MTV-Viacom building) feels like a corporate multiplex as much as a rock spot. It's a balancing act between forward-thinking entertainment--sleek design, exquisite sound and sightlines, the live-broadcast marquee with text-messaging capabilities--and product placement in sponsor walls and the Nokia lounge, featuring new items, phone chargers and download stations.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe auditorium--outfitted with six custom crystal chandeliers and undulating acoustic walls--features a pit up front, a rear stadium section to sit back and watch, and the mid-level seats for the best of both worlds.
Look GoodSnag seats in the VIP sections, overlooking the stage from either side.
User Reviews for Nokia Theatre Times Square
02/22/2008 Posted by Lim420
Very good venue in itself... Good lines of vision to the stage, good PA system and sound quality. Very intimate space and freindly decor. The box office at the place is great and lets you avoid Ticketbastard charges... you can buy tix until 2 hours after the show! Would be a five star venue if it wasn't for the security "team" they have at the place... total scumbags at the entrance who don't know what they're searching for but will make you empty your cigarette pack before entering 9even though they have no right to do so). Later in the night, the NYPD had blocked people inside the building during the set break due to "falling glass from the building", and security was instructed to not let anybody outside. No big deal if it was from a police order, but the security wouldn't make the simple concession of letting people know why they were keeping us all herded inside like a bunch of cattle. So go any enjoy a good show at a good venue, but watch out for those security who are either A) pseudo-pigs who are obviously still mad they failed their civil service tests and are forced to work at jamband shows B) degenerate losers out to steal as much mary jane and bottled water they can from people going to the shows with their meager amounts of power.
09/13/2006 Posted by king_rat
I've seen many concerts at the Nokia theater, and had a great time every time. It has most of what you can ask of a venue--a nice space, a good sound system, a cool lobby, and bathrooms that don't generate huge lines. At the general admission shows I attended, there was an open floor in front and seating in the back, and you could roam between the two--however the seats get taken up pretty quickly, so if you don't like to stand, you should get there early. For some events, folding chairs are used on the floor. One nit-pick is that if the show is a sold out one, there can be long waits for alcohol, even though there are three bars. Another is that 2,100 is an ambitious capacity for the space. It can get pretty packed even under that figure. Update 1/18/08: downgraded from 5 stars to 4 stars. Reason: Overcrowding.
Pros: Location, Sound System, Overall Design
Cons: Can feel over-crowded when at or near capacity
Schedule
| 05/22/2008 | Danity Kane, Day 26 and Donnie Klang |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 06/04/2008 | Paid Dues Hip-Hop Festival |
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| 6:00 pm | ||
| 06/10/2008 | Djavan |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 06/22/2008 | Blondie |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 06/24/2008 | gilberto gil |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 06/25/2008 | Metalocalypse: Dethklok |
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| 7:30 pm | ||
| 07/25/2008 | Dru Hill |
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| 7:00 pm | ||
| 08/12/2008 | CHAKA KHAN & MUSIQ SOULCHILD |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 08/16/2008 | AN EVENING WITH KING CRIMSON |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 09/27/2008 | Nightwish |
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| 9:00 pm | ||
| 10/18/2008 | Jaguares |
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| 9:00 pm |
