awful staff, uses slurs in their harassment of the performers. awful scene
barren
they treat artists and bands badly, would not recommend this place
Kathy
Spectacular event !
Bob Gellman
Music has been wonderful. Food meets acceptable standards. People are very nice. And the prices are below Madison Square Garden. What can be bad? It’s all good!
Kate Harvie
I remember when Chris Noth opened the original Cutting Room, nearer Flatiron.
The artists who perform here are terrific, which does a little bit to reduce the really? to have to spend $25, because dinner theatre is so 90s.
And when they say doors open at 6, they're on their own time. It's thoughtless at venues that don't provide seated tickets. Welcome to the Cutting Room.
Russell Newton
We had a fun night here attending a musical fund-raiser.
Service was fast, food was surprisingly OK for a music venue.
Music was decent and the setup works pretty well in terms of sound & visibility
David Green
The Cutting Room – A Night to Remember in NYC!
I’ve been to my fair share of music venues in New York City, but The Cutting Room is one that will truly stick with me. Tucked away on East 32nd Street, it has this rare ability to feel like a grand theater and a cozy neighborhood club all at once. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I’d stepped into a space that was equal parts rock-and-roll and old-world elegance.
The décor immediately caught my eye—chandeliers casting a warm glow, eclectic artwork on the walls, and an atmosphere that was at once stylish and inviting. It’s the kind of place where you feel just as comfortable sipping a cocktail in a suit as you do relaxing in jeans and a t-shirt. There aren’t many venues in the city that pull off that balance so effortlessly.
What impressed me most was the layout. No matter where you sit, you feel close to the action. I wasn’t in the front row, but I never once felt far from the performance. There’s an intimacy here that’s hard to describe—you can see the expressions on the musicians’ faces, hear the subtle details in their playing, and really connect with the show.
And the sound? Incredible. Too many venues either crank the volume until it’s muddy or don’t give enough attention to the mix, but The Cutting Room nails it. Everything was crisp and balanced—the vocals soared, the instruments blended perfectly, and the room seemed to amplify the energy rather than drown it out.
I made the trek from Long Island to The Cutting Room, partially to experience this famous place, but also to see Hannah Ray Teal and her great band. Back from her triumphant tour, I was excited that she had the opportunity to impress old and new fans alike at this iconic place. And impress they did, putting a really lively show of familiar covers and sweet originals. Also, the band's new sax player really punches up their sound. (Please check their originals on Spotify/all platforms)
The energy in the room makes it the kind of place where magic can happen.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the food and drinks. I’ve learned not to expect much from music venues when it comes to dining, but The Cutting Room exceeded those expectations. The menu leans into shareable comfort food with a polished twist, and everything we tried was flavorful and satisfying. The cocktails were creative, strong, and matched the vibe of the night perfectly. Well done Moscow Mules for sure...:)
Service deserves a mention, too. The staff were attentive without hovering, and they kept things moving smoothly even though the house was packed. It felt like they cared about making sure everyone had a good time, which only added to the overall atmosphere.
What I took away most from my night at The Cutting Room was the sense of community. It didn’t feel like just another night out in New York—it felt like being part of something special. The venue has this way of bringing people together, reminding you why live music matters in the first place.
Final Thoughts If you love live music, you owe it to yourself to experience The Cutting Room. It’s not just about hearing great performances—it’s about the entire evening, from the stunning space to the food and drinks to the electric, shared energy in the room. For me, it’s one of the best spots in the city, and I can’t wait to go back.
T B
Beautiful venue, we have been there twice. We had seen “ We call it jazz” & just saw “ Broadway sings ABBA”. Both were great experiences, all musicians and singers amazing professionals. Audience was quite literally taken with timeless masterpieces. We loved the new take on classics too. The theater is not large and we enjoyed both category B & C seats, the view from the balcony front and back by the bar was good. Bottle of champagne &. Chips and pizza went great with ABBA ambiance. Must see experience, just wish it were longer.
Tetyana Nelson
My second time here. Love it. The doors open about 40 minutes before the show, I really suggest you to be on time
MikeEchemendia
Bought tickets through the CROOKS of Fever. Bought the highest price tickets arrived at 7:40 for an 8pm show. There was a long line. When finally got in we were told the Crooked Promoters from FEVER oversold the venue. We could leave and try to get a refund or stand in the back. Wrote to the promoters their answer. We don’t refund money. You should arrive early. CANDLELIGHT FEVER = CROOKS.
Been here many times to various acts, never ate the food, So I figured I’d try something different so I tried their Tex mex chicken salad, it was pretty tasty, the chicken, tortilla strips ,avocado,dressing was awesome! Definitely Bring back Rob Balducci he kicks ass!!!
Deepty Murthy (13)
I had a beautiful and memorable experience and very thankful to that.we attended Broadway sings ABBA and honestly it was spectacular musical 🎵. Cutting room is a very eclectic style place screams music. Must visit . The service was fast and excellent. Cocktails were well priced. Foood was served hot and was good. I didn’t like the veggie burger 🍔.
Interesting fact is cutting room is co owned by Christ Noth aka Mr. BIG. I really like how subtle yet how amazing this venue is
ABbA tribute had some Very very powerful performances (from broadway) and the musicians on instruments and background singers were phenomenal.
Margaret Kelly
Great performance at wonderful venue. Reasonable price for great show and good food.
Lynn Craig
Can’t honestly review anything here except that we were DRIPPING SWEAT it was so hot. Our entire party had to leave at intermission and waste our money as we could not focus on the show it was so uncomfortable. Elderly woman near us nearly fainted. Entire audience was as using menus as fans. Management did not address it or do anything to help. Server just kept saying “I don’t know why it’s so warm I think it’s just hot outside today.” Cannot recommend this venue in summer. No a/c.
L.
Watched Don Giovanni the rock opera here. It was relatively entertaining and the venue was nice, but the food was really stale and my stomach didn’t feel very great when I went home.
awful staff, uses slurs in their harassment of the performers. awful scene
they treat artists and bands badly, would not recommend this place
Spectacular event !
Music has been wonderful. Food meets acceptable standards. People are very nice. And the prices are below Madison Square Garden. What can be bad? It’s all good!
I remember when Chris Noth opened the original Cutting Room, nearer Flatiron.
The artists who perform here are terrific, which does a little bit to reduce the really? to have to spend $25, because dinner theatre is so 90s.
And when they say doors open at 6, they're on their own time. It's thoughtless at venues that don't provide seated tickets. Welcome to the Cutting Room.
We had a fun night here attending a musical fund-raiser.
Service was fast, food was surprisingly OK for a music venue.
Music was decent and the setup works pretty well in terms of sound & visibility
The Cutting Room – A Night to Remember in NYC!
I’ve been to my fair share of music venues in New York City, but The Cutting Room is one that will truly stick with me. Tucked away on East 32nd Street, it has this rare ability to feel like a grand theater and a cozy neighborhood club all at once. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I’d stepped into a space that was equal parts rock-and-roll and old-world elegance.
The décor immediately caught my eye—chandeliers casting a warm glow, eclectic artwork on the walls, and an atmosphere that was at once stylish and inviting. It’s the kind of place where you feel just as comfortable sipping a cocktail in a suit as you do relaxing in jeans and a t-shirt. There aren’t many venues in the city that pull off that balance so effortlessly.
What impressed me most was the layout. No matter where you sit, you feel close to the action. I wasn’t in the front row, but I never once felt far from the performance. There’s an intimacy here that’s hard to describe—you can see the expressions on the musicians’ faces, hear the subtle details in their playing, and really connect with the show.
And the sound? Incredible. Too many venues either crank the volume until it’s muddy or don’t give enough attention to the mix, but The Cutting Room nails it. Everything was crisp and balanced—the vocals soared, the instruments blended perfectly, and the room seemed to amplify the energy rather than drown it out.
I made the trek from Long Island to The Cutting Room, partially to experience this famous place, but also to see Hannah Ray Teal and her great band. Back from her triumphant tour, I was excited that she had the opportunity to impress old and new fans alike at this iconic place. And impress they did, putting a really lively show of familiar covers and sweet originals. Also, the band's new sax player really punches up their sound. (Please check their originals on Spotify/all platforms)
The energy in the room makes it the kind of place where magic can happen.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the food and drinks. I’ve learned not to expect much from music venues when it comes to dining, but The Cutting Room exceeded those expectations. The menu leans into shareable comfort food with a polished twist, and everything we tried was flavorful and satisfying. The cocktails were creative, strong, and matched the vibe of the night perfectly. Well done Moscow Mules for sure...:)
Service deserves a mention, too. The staff were attentive without hovering, and they kept things moving smoothly even though the house was packed. It felt like they cared about making sure everyone had a good time, which only added to the overall atmosphere.
What I took away most from my night at The Cutting Room was the sense of community. It didn’t feel like just another night out in New York—it felt like being part of something special. The venue has this way of bringing people together, reminding you why live music matters in the first place.
Final Thoughts
If you love live music, you owe it to yourself to experience The Cutting Room. It’s not just about hearing great performances—it’s about the entire evening, from the stunning space to the food and drinks to the electric, shared energy in the room. For me, it’s one of the best spots in the city, and I can’t wait to go back.
Beautiful venue, we have been there twice.
We had seen “ We call it jazz” & just saw “ Broadway sings ABBA”. Both were great experiences, all musicians and singers amazing professionals. Audience was quite literally taken with timeless masterpieces. We loved the new take on classics too.
The theater is not large and we enjoyed both category B & C seats, the view from the balcony front and back by the bar was good.
Bottle of champagne &. Chips and pizza went great with ABBA ambiance.
Must see experience, just wish it were longer.
My second time here. Love it.
The doors open about 40 minutes before the show, I really suggest you to be on time
Bought tickets through the CROOKS of Fever. Bought the highest price tickets arrived at 7:40 for an 8pm show. There was a long line. When finally got in we were told the Crooked Promoters from FEVER oversold the venue. We could leave and try to get a refund or stand in the back. Wrote to the promoters their answer. We don’t refund money. You should arrive early. CANDLELIGHT FEVER = CROOKS.
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Been here many times to various acts, never ate the food, So I figured I’d try something different so I tried their Tex mex chicken salad, it was pretty tasty, the chicken, tortilla strips ,avocado,dressing was awesome! Definitely Bring back Rob Balducci he kicks ass!!!
I had a beautiful and memorable experience and very thankful to that.we attended Broadway sings ABBA and honestly it was spectacular musical 🎵.
Cutting room is a very eclectic style place screams music. Must visit . The service was fast and excellent. Cocktails were well priced. Foood was served hot and was good. I didn’t like the veggie burger 🍔.
Interesting fact is cutting room is co owned by Christ Noth aka Mr. BIG. I really like how subtle yet how amazing this venue is
ABbA tribute had some Very very powerful performances (from broadway) and the musicians on instruments and background singers were phenomenal.
Great performance at wonderful venue. Reasonable price for great show and good food.
Can’t honestly review anything here except that we were DRIPPING SWEAT it was so hot. Our entire party had to leave at intermission and waste our money as we could not focus on the show it was so uncomfortable. Elderly woman near us nearly fainted. Entire audience was as using menus as fans. Management did not address it or do anything to help. Server just kept saying “I don’t know why it’s so warm I think it’s just hot outside today.” Cannot recommend this venue in summer. No a/c.
Watched Don Giovanni the rock opera here. It was relatively entertaining and the venue was nice, but the food was really stale and my stomach didn’t feel very great when I went home.
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