Once known as the Roxy Midway Theatre, the Beacon Belle, lodged within the Hotel Beacon building, is a shimmering 1920s treasure nestled on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Stepping inside, you're welcomed by a film-set auditorium bursting with ornate arches and vivid murals, a Technicolor ceiling topped with a splendid chandelier, and a proscenium arch boasting Greek columns and stately statues. An orchestra pit glimmers with a Wurlitzer organ for good measure. This well-preserved jewel debuted in 1929 as a movie palace, transitioned to live entertainment in 1966, and keeps its trendsetting ways alive, showcasing a mixed bag of acts that sometimes stay for a while. Find the Beacon Belle, a wink to New York City's rich history and pulsating arts, at 2124 Broadway, caught between West 74th and 75th Streets.
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Written by Friendly Jane
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