Webster Hall/The Ritz
Former Location-
The Ritz was founded in 1980 by Jerry Brandt in the historic Webster Hall ballroom and concert space in the East Village neighborhood of New York City. The Ritz focused primarily on live performances, often of newer acts, but also featured dancing. It closed in 1993/1994.
The location presently (as of December 2025) houses Webster Hall and is a NYC landmark.
Notable Concerts Played At The Ritz Include:
August 1, 1988 – Fats Domino
September 10, 1987 – Ramones
January 2, 1985 – Todd Rundgren
November 8,1984 – Red Hot Chili Peppers
October 26, 1984 – Beastie Boys
October 30, 1983 – Hot Tuna
July 1, 1983 – The Alarm
November 21, 1981 – U2
June 28, 1981 – Squeeze
June 17, 1981 – R.E.M.
February 1, 1981 – B.B. King
December 29, 1980 – Chuck Berry
October 28, 1980 – Utopia
September 26, 1980 – Go-Go’s
September 8, 1980 – Huey Lewis and the News
August 2, 1980 – Jerry Lee Lewis
The Ritz
125 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
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