The Grand Ballroom

The Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center Studios blends elegant ambiance with cutting edge modern technology. With a capacity of 1,200 for theater-style seating and 550 for seated dinners, this 10,000 square foot space is perfect for a theatrical production or formal banquet. The 40 foot high ceiling features plenty of rigging points for your production décor and lighting needs. With a direct link to Manhattan Center Productions’ Studio 7 and an in-house video control room, all of your audio-visual needs are easily achievable. The connection of The Grand Ballroom to the recording studios, coupled with the room’s superior acoustics makes it an attractive venue for large scale music recording. Past performers recorded in The Grand Ballroom include Luciano Pavarotti, Dave Matthews and Emmylou Harris. Additionally, Elliot Goldenthal’s 2003 Academy Award winning film score for Frida was also tracked at Manhattan Center Studios.

The Grand Ballroom has hosted fashion shows, concerts, music recording, trade shows, corporate events and more.