The
Hammerstein Ballroom is a two-tiered,
ballroom located within the
Manhattan Center Studios at 311 West
34th Street in
Manhattan in
New York City. It is known for its elegant appearance and excellent
acoustic design. The capacity of the ballroom is dependent on the configuration of the room; it seats 2,500 people for theatrical productions and musical performances, and several thousand for events held within a central
ring. The two main balconies—which are unusually close to the ground and gently sloped—seat a total of 1,200. There are six shallow balconies which are normally used for celebrity guests. The floor slants down to the stage area to enable those in the back rows to see easily.