After months and seemingly years of speculation the rumors have finally molded into something of substance, and the Roxy nightclub in New York City will officially be shutting its doors on March 10th. Shortly after the nightclub is closed demolition will take place to make room for a new set of residential apartments.
Roxy has been a fixture in Manhattan nightlife for nearly two decades, after having been converted into a nightclub from a truck warehouse. It began as a skating rink and still continues to host a night of two or skating each week, however it wasn’t until the 1980s that it began to feature dancing nights and breakdancing competitions.
Over the years Roxy has hosted virtually every pop star, including Madonna, Cher, Bette Midler, etc., as well as countless world-renowned DJs: Junior Vasquez, Peter Rauhofer, Paul van Dyk, Victor Calderone, and others.
I, for one, will certainly miss this place. Although it has been quite a while since I’ve gone here for a night on the town, I have a myriad of memories from this place as it was the first nightclub I partied at in New York City, as well as the place I have seen Paul Van Dyk perform the most often (twice at Roxy, once at Exit, and once at Glow in D.C.).
Here’s to memories from the Roxy; all New Yorkers have them…
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aww I went there for my 20th birthday and drank way too many grey gooses with splashes of orange juice. Ohhh the puking that ensued….
p.s. I’m going on comment strike until you step it up. These ain’t free.
Wouldn’t the correct way to word that be “drank too many grey geese?”
Disappointed and unhappy. I had a great time at Roxy and dancin to the Music. What is left in NYC??? I think it’s a shame!
I’m with you 100% Jason this is heartbreaking. Add to this that Crobar is gone, Pacha is just OK; the mega-nightclubs NYC has been known for are disappearing.
Good. I am glad that heck hole is closed. It was alwasy a visual disappointment inside and out. Palladium was a much bigger loss.
Jared - I’m still relatively new to the city so I can’t really comment on Palladium, but I appreciate your input here. Roxy wasn’t the greatest of clubs in comparison to other NYC hotspots, however myself and many will miss it because it was a jumping off point into NYC nightlife in general. For many people (myself included) this was the first Manhattan nightlife experience, and we’ll carry fond memories with us always.
i dont think its grey geese hb