Ritz bar nyc gay

Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor:. The revolving mirrored orb has graced the ceiling of a historic gay nightclub in Chelsea before landing at The Ritz. First, the disco ball lived at Splash, which opened in and became famous for its dancers performing in translucent shower stalls hence the name. It's really cool that it kind of connects everything.

When then-President Barack Obama announced his support for same sex marriage, Splash played the video nyc, which reflected off the ball, Sidewalk said. When new owners bought and renovated the Ritz this year, shortly after three men were convicted and sentenced for fatally drugging and robbing two gay men leaving the Ritz inthe disco ball nearly didn't make it to the bar in May.

Hodges was a Ritz regular who then started working in security at the bar before rising through the ranks to general manager. Now, below the disco ball, there's a new dance floor, a new DJ ritz, gay larger stage, new ambient lighting, new benches, and remodeled bathrooms. And I think the disco ball is at the center of all that.

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The Ritz Bar and Lounge is open from 4 p. Correction, July 2: An earlier version of this article stated the disco ball was also present at the Roxy. Know of a business opening or closing in Manhattan? Email Miranda. Levingston Patch. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox.

Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Miranda LevingstonPatch Staff. Find out what's happening in Midtown-Hell's Kitchen for free with the latest updates from Patch. And, in June, the bar reopened the backyard patio with seating and table service. Related: Patch Exclusives.