Palladium Times Square
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment venue |
| Predecessor | Loews Astor Plaza Theatre |
| Founded | September 2005 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | New York City |
| Products | Live performances, concerts, private events, live television productions, web streaming broadcasts, award ceremonies |
| Owner | Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) |
| Parent | Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) |
| Website | palladiumtimessquare |
Palladium Times Square
Palladium Times Square, previously known as PlayStation Theater, Best Buy Theater, and Nokia Theatre Times Square, is an indoor venue for live performances situated in New York City. It occupies a space within One Astor Plaza, positioned at the intersection of Broadway and 44th Street. The design of the venue was crafted by architect David Rockwell, with its opening taking place in September 2005. The facility features a substantial standing-room area in the orchestra section, complemented by extensive seating located toward the back of the auditorium.
Originally, the building served as the Loews Astor Plaza Theatre, a movie theater operated by Loews Theatres, which commenced operations in 1974 and ceased functioning in August 2004. Following its closure, the site was leased by Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), who transformed it into a venue for live events, investing approximately $21 million in the renovation.
The PlayStation Theater ceased operations on December 31, 2019, due to the conclusion of its lease agreement. Its final performances featured Philadelphia-based trance fusion group Disco Biscuits. Subsequently, the venue reopened under the name Palladium Times Square in 2020.
Features
Boasting a seating capacity of 2,100, the theater is equipped with an LED screen measuring 85 feet in length, ranking among the largest marquees on Broadway. The facility can broadcast live video not only from the stage but also from various locations within the venue. Additionally, the marquee sign was directly linked to MTV Studios, enabling the display of live footage originating from there.
The structure houses two exclusive mezzanines, multiple dressing rooms, and a green room accommodating up to 30 individuals. This venue regularly hosts concerts, private events, live television productions, web streaming broadcasts, and award ceremonies, including the Heisman Trophy presentation held here from 2005 through 2019.
Gallery
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Venue exterior during its tenure as Best Buy Theater -
Venue exterior when known as Nokia Theatre Times Square
