Xenon (night club)
Xenon was a well-known nightclub in New York City and was considered the only one in the city to be popular enough to rival the world-famous Studio 54 . The club was on West 43rd Street in an abandoned theater.
Founding of the xenon
The club was founded in 1978 by Howard Stein and Peppo Vanini. Stein previously brought The Who , David Bowie , Rod Stewart and the Rolling Stones to New York. The two founders had previously met in Studio 54.
Mood in the xenon
The xenon was considered quieter than Studio 54. In particular, it was easier to get entry. Despite the less elitist reputation in comparison, many celebrities were guests of the club. Andy Warhol , Michael Jackson , Mick Jagger , Richard Avedon and others a. received their own parties. The walls were silver and beams of light came from a huge X over the dance floor . The guests danced less clad than was usual in Studio 54, and sometimes they wore swimwear.
Xenon was involved in a Life magazine article about disco . The full-time DJ was Tony Smith, while the later musician and producer John Benitez was part-time.
Closure of the xenon
The Xenon closed in 1984. The building that housed it was what is now called the Stephen Sondheim Theater (English) Broadway Theater.
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Coordinates: 40 ° 45 ′ 21.1 ″ N , 73 ° 59 ′ 6 ″ W.