(212) 982-9301
189 Chrystie St
(Stanton Street and Rivington Street)
New York,
NY
10002
40.721719
-73.991998
Neighborhoods: Bowery, Lower East Side, Downtown
What People Are Saying About The Box
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
In Short – This intimate, intoxicating theater is a two-story collage of lush fabrics, fringes, chandeliers, feathers and curtains, and the colorful stage production recalls the Folies Bergere of 1920s Paris. Marveling the modern-day audiences are forgotten turn-of-the-century virtuoso acts--fire-eaters, knife-throwers, contortionists--accompanied, of course, by lovely little helpers in pasties. Those seated on the main floor become the playthings of performers and beloved drag queen host Raven O. Dinner is equally sensory--beets with goat cheese, veal cheeks and gorgonzola-stuffed…
02/12/09
Completely Disgusting
by LOveLines1
I use to go the The Box a lot in the past and unfortunately the show has completely gone down the drain. Not at all entertaining but now repulsing. They are completely going for shock value and its frankly just disgusting. My service was horrible to say the least and it was just poorly run from the moment we walked through the door. I do not recommend going there on a full stomach or if you want to get lucky that night.
- Pros: The decor.
- Cons: Everthing else you can think of.
10/30/08
A little Bit Of Everthing
by njmikey
I was taken to the box by a trio of strippers that my wife and I met on a dinner cruse to see the fourth of july fireworks. We did not know that they were strippers at the time. They were really into my wife and really really hot, so we ran with it. The one girl who was familiar with the place talked to the door man. she then told me that we could get in and get a good table if I gave the door man $400. No problem. Also, there would be a 2 bottle minimum. No problem. The table was great! Right next to the stage. The crowd was great; midgets in leather ,hermaphrodites... you name it. The show was great.... midgets in leather, hermaphrodites, acrobats. All great fun. Then I got the bill for the three bottles of champagne....$3000 ! I still had a great time. I will go again. I just hope that the cover charge is not so much this time .PS The strippers split just minuets before the check arrived.
- Pros: Worlds best freek show
- Cons: very expensive
07/12/08
Not a place for the timid!
by lola12345
By far one of the coolest places in the city. Once you get inside, the place is straight out of a movie. The staff is extremely nice and hospitable(they even pass out popcorn!). The crowd is a nice mix of different types of people of all ages. The show was a crazy. I have never seen such a show before and never will again. This place rocks with originality. Love it.
- Pros: hot venue
- Cons: nope
The Details on The Box
Know Before You Go:
Tables run an astonishing $600 to $2,000, they don't include dinner, and they're tough to come by.
Where to Sit:
Do what you can to sit downstairs, though views from the balcony are decent--its beautiful bannister is cushioned for unabashed hanging over.
Save Money:
Wait in line for standing room at one of the late shows and pay only $25. Or, book a table for the one weekly early show, Saturdays at 7pm, when tickets are $125 and include a prix-fixe dinner. The drawback? The show's less rowdy and risque.
When to Go:
Late shows begin around 12:30am. Doors open at 11pm on Saturdays and 10pm all other nights.
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