Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow
Tours given after $165 million renovation of venue
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Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.
The new venue is 416,000 sq ft. Concerts can seat up to 16,000; Basketball 14,000; MMA/Boxing 14,500; Hockey 13,900 and Theater 4,500. Guests will have access to free Wi-Fi and the new venue says it has better phone service then the old one.
New wooden panels have been installed to cover most of the areas that used to be exposed concrete and 10,000 gallons of paint was used during the reconstruction. Other upgrades include new exterior glass storefront, redesigned concourse and main entrance, all new seating, revamped bathrooms and concessions and more space inside the venue so you don't have to miss any action when walking around.
Kevan Abrahams and his daughter during the Nassau Coliseum Tour on March 31st.
Greg Kelly from the morning show speaks during the opening of the new Nassau Coliseum March 31st.
Bruce Ratner, real estate developer and minority owner of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets speaks during the opening of his new venue.
Ed Mangano speaks before the Nassau Coliseum Tour on March 31st.
Al D'Amato fist bumps a buddy during the speeches.
Norma Gonsalves speaks the crowd. She said they would have had a fight on their hands if they didn't keep the name Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum!
Even a bird dropped in to catch a peek at the new stadium.
Frank Colon spoke about the new veterans memorial for the venue, which kept the name Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and recognized the veterans who were in attendance. The new coliseum has 8 seats that will always remain empty during every event in honor of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. POW, MIA, all brances of the military, first responders and those who lost their lives in 9-11. These seats are marked with a special emblem.
The first performers enter the new coliseum. Uniondale HS show choir Rhythm of the Knight dazzled the crowd with a few song and dance numbers after the speeches.
The Uniondale HS show choir Rhythm of the Knight dazzled the crowd with a few song and dance numbers after the speeches.
The Uniondale HS show choir Rhythm of the Knight dazzled the crowd with a few song and dance numbers after the speeches.
The Uniondale HS show choir Rhythm of the Knight dazzled the crowd with a few song and dance numbers after the speeches.
During the Nassau Coliseum tour on March 31st, we were given access to the Artists Quarters. This wing includes residential style suites, wellness room, fitness center, artist living room and promoters lounge. Performers have a choice between "Hamptons Chic" and "Manhattan Modern" designs for their residential style suites. Pictured here is the Promoters Lounge
This prep area in a residential suite is designed in the "Hamptons Chic" style
This prep area in a residential suite is designed in the "Manhattan Modern" style
This residential suite is designed in the "Manhattan Modern" style, and includes a couch, rug, fireplace and large flat screen TV
Each room has a fireplace, large TV, couches and chairs. This room also comes equipped with a kitchen and food service area.
Part of the Nets locker room.
Sneak peak at the locker room bathrooms during the Nassau Coliseum tour on March 31st. The bathrooms are now equipped with waterless urinals to make them more environmentally friendly.
Lining the hallways backstage are photos of performances that took place at the old Nassau Coliseum. The photos go in chronological order and (from what we could see) start with Michael Jackson in 1985 and end with Billy Joel in 2015. Upcoming acts include Billy Joel (opening show on April 5) Stevie Nicks, Marc Anthony, Def Leppard, Metallica, Bruno Mars and more. WWE Raw, the Harlem Globetrotters, Monster Jam and the Ringling Brothers Circus (sadly the last one ever) are all on the scheudle for April and May.
The new scoreboard at NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
New concession stands in the main concourse area. One of the new additions, not pictured, is a Blue Moon beer garden which will also be serving local Umberto's pizza!
Long Island All Access Pass holders can enjoy great food and two large bars in the club downstairs. Pass holders also have access to the VIP entrance and tickets in the lower bowl for all events.
Slideshow - Press access tour of the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The new 416,000 sq ft. venue has gone through a lot of changes in the past two years. Inside, wooden panels have been installed to cover most of the areas that were exposed concrete and over 10,000 gallons of paint has been used. Other upgrades include new exterior glass storefront, redesigned concourse and main entrance, all new seating, revamped bathrooms and concessions and more space inside the venue so you don't have to miss any action when walking around. Check out our article in the East Meadow Herald next week for the full story!
-Photos by Christina Daly
The Uniondale show choir Rhythm of the Knight rocked the house with their song and dance routine. While Billy Joel will be officially opening the venue on April 5th, this group of high schoolers are the first people to perform within its walls. Here is their take on Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk.
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