http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufSi-Jvn1T4
Today, it is a popular sight for various artists, such as the Dave Matthews band, as seen in the video link above from 2009. They are able to adapt their technology to modern day concert styles, which include various flashing lights, dozens of microphones, and video projectors behind the musicians. This technology obviously was not around when the theatre first opened.
The Beacon Theatre opened in 1929 as a facility that hosted vaudeville acts, musical productions, drama, opera, and movies. At the time, it was known for playing silent films.
It was a primary first-run movie theatre into the early 1970s. In 1974, live pop concerts were brought to the Theatre. Throughout the 1970s, the Beacon Theatre became a popular stop for touring musicians.
In the years of 1986 -87, there were proposals to convert the building into a night club and a disco. This was turned down because it would have damaged the building's architecture and prestigous image. This was a time where the theatre was still hosting operas, movies, and various other productions and acts. The theatre was able to get such a prestigious reputation because of it's impeccable acoustics and elaborate architecture.
In December of 1991, the Beacon Theatre was the first concert hall to be fitted for an IMAX film. The film was "The Rolling Stones at the Max."
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