The Beacon Theatre is the "older sister" to Radio City Music Hall. Both legendary venues were the "brainchild" of Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel, the great theatrical impresario and visionary of his time. Known for its flawless acoustics, the Beacon has been a favored New York City stop for top acts since the Roaring Twenties. Remarkably, the original sound-system still provides near-perfect acoustics today.

Many of the greatest names in music have played the Beacon including the Rolling Stones, Jerry Garcia, Aerosmith, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, Radiohead, and Queen.

Of special note is the special relationship between the Allman Brothers Band and the Beacon. Starting in 1989 The Allman Brothers Band began a run of twenty straight years performing at the Beacon Theatre. Over the decades their appearance there became something of a pilgrimage for fans attending multiple nights of concerts for sold-out crowds.

In 2009 the Allman Brothers Band celebrated its 40th anniversary, marked by inviting famous musical guests from an impressive array of genres. Dedicated to the band's founder and late leader, Duane Allman, the concerts lasted for three weeks rather than three days. Some of the invitees included Eric Clapton, who back in 1970 invited Duane to perform with Clapton's then band, Derek and the Dominos, on the album Layla, Boz Scaggs, and Levon Helm, formerly of The Band. The Allman Brothers were invited back to the Beacon Theater in 2011, and played 13 shows from March 10 to the 26th. The March 25 show was their 200th at the Beacon.

Many of the top touring bands make a stop at the Beacon for its more intimate setting and great fan vibes.