Beacon Theatre

[Guiny]

Has anyone been to the Beacon Theatre in New York. I guess I'm wondering, are the directions easy? Parking? Hotels near by? Theres a show on October 2nd that I'm interested in but I don't know the area very well.
 
 Thanks in advance.

[joz]

I was there once to see Tom Waits back in '99.  It's a really beautiful theater...great sound and comfortable seating.  I highly recommend the Hotel Beacon next door.  I've stayed there a couple of times and found the rooms to be reasonably priced for NYC.  I think all rooms are suites with a kitchenette.  Otherwise, there are hotels a little bit south in the times square area but I'm not sure what would be cheaper.  When I saw Tom Waits, I stayed downtown and took the subway to the show...very convenient.  Hope that helps...

[Random Citizen]

Just know that hotels in NYC during the month of October are scarce because of the CMJ Marathon. It takes place in mid-October, but the hotels usually block off a lot of rooms for the bands, reocrd companies and other visitors.

[Bombay Chutney]

I think there's a hotel directly above the Beacon Theater.  A bit pricey, but you can't beat it for convenience. There's a subway stop on Broadway, maybe a block or two from the theater, so you could really stay anywhere in the city and be a quick train ride away.
 
 Parking anywhere around there sucks.  If you can find a spot on the street, you're all set.  If you park in a garage nearby, be prepared to spend $30-40 for overnight parking.
 
 I love The Beacon.

[Captain Jack]

I've stayed at the Beacon Hotel a couple times, its nice and not that expensive in New York terms. I was there one time during one of them Soul Jams with like the Whispers and the Stylistics and two others. I didn't go.

[Guiny]

Thanks for all the great advice so far. I guess since I've never really drove within NYC, just through it, I just wanted to know if its easy to get to. I mean, right off the exit? Or are there a whole bunch of side streets? Looks like I'm definetely going though.

[ratioci nation]

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[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Mankie would be please to know that I saw the Waterboys there about 14 years ago.

[Celeste]

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this is priceless

[Guiny]

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Actually, I'm going because of Anthrax, who are opening for him.

[thirsty moore]

Will you be dining at a fancy restaurant before the concert?

[ggw]

Nobu 54 should be open by then.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

There's a great pizza place in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) you could go to...

[thirsty moore]

Guiny's totally putting on the ritz.

[Guiny]

Originally posted by econo:
  putting on the ritz.

Taco's one hit wonder hit.