The Highline Ballroom was a
music venue
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and
nightclub
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located at 431 West
16th Street in
Manhattan
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in
New York City
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.
Description
Primarily featuring musical acts, its capacity was approximately 700 people
hosting diverse concert programming from "rock to hip hop" year round.
The venue is owned by Steve Bensusan.
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"Highline Ballroom"
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The last show was performed by
The Roots
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on February 4, 2019.
See also
*
List of jazz clubs
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Year of establishment missing
Drinking establishments in Manhattan
Jazz clubs in New York City
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Nightclubs in Manhattan
Ballrooms in Manhattan
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