Do you remember the famous club Studio 54? Some stars went out and in there. It existed with a small interruption from 1977 to 1986. The disco Studio 54 was opened by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, and due to its location on 54th Street and its previous history, the club bears its name. Have a look at all the crazy photos who have been photographed there.
1. A Ride in Style
Studio 54 is notorious for only admitting those who are famous. If you are not a celebrity, you must do what you can to stand out in the crowd. Some have taken measures as far as riding in on a horse to stand out in front of others so they can get admitted.
2. The Disco Diva
In the 1970s, Cher could often be found dancing the night away at Studio 54. She was by then transitioning into her acting career. The Oscar she won as an actress catapulted her into super, super stardom. She was often a regular at the night club. Besides being an actress and a noticeable member of society, Cher was a super singer.
3. Amazing Shows
Nearly every night at Studio 54, partygoers would get a show. That is, they would get to see a performance by perhaps a couple of trapeze artists who hang from the ceiling. The shows were often daring in nature. No one knew what club management had in store for them from night to night.
4. Famous Couples
As those from the elite Hollywood would frequent the club, many who were not celebrities would want to gain entrance. Mick Jaggar and his wives are known to have frequented Studio 54. There are other famous couples who were present on many nights at the club. Who you saw would be different every night?
5. Child Stars
Brooke Shields has been a household name since infancy. She has starred in movies such as the Blue Lagoon and television shows such as Suddenly Susan. Shields and many other young stars would frequent Studio 54. That is, the club would permit them entrance as teenagers. Many would become staples to the nightclub.
6. Live Doves
Besides live entertainment, clubgoers could expect to see live exotic animals as well. That includes white doves. The owner of the club would often come out and meet and greet the guests. Steve Rubell, the owner, is often pictured with many celebrities as they were guests in his club.
7. The Village People
The famed musical group, The Village People, were regulars at Studio 54. There is not anyone who could stop them from going out and partying, the nightclub scene was flooded with famous people like The Village People. Best known for their song YMCA, The Village People, would dress in costume to attend the nightclub.
8. The Most Well-Known Funny Man in Hollywood
Robin Williams, a comedian and actor, who was already a household name in the 1970s would be a regular on the scene of Studio 54. He would take his dates to the club. There are photos of him dating someone whom he would marry and have one son with. Robin Williams is best known then for playing Mork on Mork and Mindy.
9. Hollywood Heavyweights
Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammed Ali was a regular at Studio 54. It was not uncommon to see many of different genres of superstardom mingling together at the club. Muhammed Ali was often at the nightclub and he could be seen mingling with the likes of fashion designers, and singers’ wives, here Calvin Klein and Bianca Jagger.
10. There Were Plenty of Smiles
The 1970s would prove to be rough in America. That is, it was rough for people both politically and economically. Many would flock to the nightclub scene for the opportunity to kickback and relax while they laughed. It was not uncommon to see the likes of those such as Tina Turner smiling and laughing at Studio 54.
11. There Were Far-Out Outfits
Fashion icons of the 1970s, like Grace Jones, would always bring a sense of style to Studio 54. There were many waiting to see what type of bizarre outfit someone like Jones would be wearing to the nightclub every time she showed up. She was often photographed in the iconic fashion designs.
12. Let us Not Forget the Leading Ladies
Studio 54 attracted many celebrities of the ’70s. The leading ladies of Hollywood and Washington, DC were no exception. Many times, they would congregate together and talk about who knows what. These ladies included the likes of Betty Ford, who was the first lady at the time. The club was an attractive place for many.
13. A Total Knockout
Studio 54 nightclub inspired many to visit. The likes of Sylvester Stallone are no exception. Stallone is best known for playing the lead role in the Rocky franchise. Many speculate that he wrote the screenplay for the first film after watching Muhammed Ali fight. Have a look at the next photo.
14. Music Legends
Studio 54 was no stranger to many music legends. Like other celebrities, music legends such as Michael Jackson would become regulars at the nightclub. Many think the time Jackson spent at Studio 54 in the 1970s helped to spawn his solo career and shape the music that took the world by storm.
15. The Manager Played an Essential Role
Steve Rubell was a famous manager of the club. He was the cofounder of Studio 54 and he often was the one deciding who would be accepted for entrance. Rubell wanted to ensure anyone he let in would treat the celebrities there on any given night with respect and dignity. Also, he did not want the fans of these celebrities to go wild when they saw their favorite actors.
16. Dancing Queens
Cher, best known for her career as a solo singer and the second half of Sonny and Cher, also for her acting in the ’80s, was also fond of dancing the night away while at Studio 54. Cher did not seem to mind who she was dancing with. She merely enjoyed the activity. Before Cher’s music began to take off, she would dance at clubs on Sunset Strip in Hollywood.
17. The Stage
Besides drawing large crowds of people hoping to be lucky enough to get in, Studio 54 was known for its stage. Those who were lucky enough to get in, hovered around the stage inside. They did so in hopes that they would soon be rubbing elbows with someone famous that frequented the club.
18. There Were Friends in High and Low Places
Studio 54 was famous for attracting large numbers of celebrities. On any given night you would find the likes of the world’s most famous people. These are people like Rod Stewart and Tina Turner. Turner was once known to impersonate Stewart. Those were the days when the two could laugh at the nightclub afterwards.
19. And Whiteouts
Studio 54 was an exclusive nightclub. If you were famous, you had a ticket in. But, if you were an ordinary member of society, you needed to standout in the crowd. Many people dressed in bizarre outfits with the hopes of getting in. If you were a lady and wore anything revealing, you most likely would have been admitted.
20. To Wild Horses
Every night at Studio 54 would yield many new things. Some nights there were white doves and others there were wild horses. The celebrities would be the only ones permitted to get atop such an animal at the famous nightclub. They would ride the horses around the club as if they were at home.
21. Pairs Like St. Jacques and the Jaggers
Studio 54 was famous for many things. What they were most famous for was how celebrities could kick back and relax, and not worry about being mobbed by their fans. From the likes of St. Jacques and the Jaggers, celebrities from around the world would come to the club and let their hair down.
22. We Thought it Was Three is Company?
Three’s Company star Suzanne Summers gained fame when the show reached its peak. Summers and her husband also had access to Studio 54. They became regulars. Suzanne Summers is not too much into acting today, she has become an accomplished author. Summers knows that three can be a crowd and often was seen at the club only with her husband.
23. Extra Large Capacity
Studio 54 was created from an old movie theater. It had the ability to accommodate 1,000 people. Even if the club were jam packed, there would still be a line of potential patrons waiting outside for a chance to gain entrance. The nightclub was so popular among the common folk that they would come from all around the US to wait in line.
24. It Was Always a Grand Show
Besides being a popular night club, Studio 54 was also known for its many entertainment acts. Many nights there would be acts that danced in colorful costumes to choreographed moves, as opposed to acts that performed live music. The entertainment is one thing that made Studio 54 so popular.
25. Elizabeth Taylor’s Birthday Bash
Elizabeth Taylor was a superstar known for her beauty. She became a regular at Studio 54. One year, Taylor decided to celebrate her birthday with all the celebrities and fans available at the nightclub. Taylor brought an extra-large cake with her likeness. She had a wonderful time with friends and fans alike.
26. Much Fancy Tulle
If you were a celebrity in the ’70s, you would have no problem getting into Studio 54. For the general public, though, they had to stand out in the crowd. To impress the bouncers, many non-celebrities would often wear outlandish outfits. If you had something like Tulle around your face, this was likely to impress the bouncers.
27. It Was all Dame Bassey
Shirley Bassey was among the regulars at Studio 54. By the end of the ’70s, Bassey had released an impressive 18 albums. Called Dame Bassey because in 1999, the Queen of England anointed her a Dame. Shirley could often be seen on the dance floor with the likes of other celebrities such as Sterling St. Jacques.
28. The Long Wait
Despite the elite status of many club goers, the general public could often be found waiting in long lines outside Studio 54. If you were a member of the general public you needed to have style, beauty, and grace to be admitted. These were the rules of manager, Steve Rubell.
29. Let us Not Forget About Barbara Streisand
Streisand is certainly an entertainment legend. Her work as a singer and actress has given her many awards. These awards include Grammys, Oscars, Emmys, and more. Barbara was a regular at Studio 54. When she showed up, she often brought the person she was in a relationship with.
30. The Queens of the Club
The nightclub was a tolerant place. Many members of the LGBT community were often present at Studio 54. The club had a pair of drag queens perform regularly. It was known as a haven for those to be themselves and not have to worry about others who did not like those in this community.
31. The Teenaged Club Goers
Brooke Shields, a teenager in the 1970s, would become a regular face at Studio 54. Shields was an actress and model from a young age. After Pretty Baby at age 12, Brooke became a household name. She would later go on to become the face of the Calvin Klein label.
32. Liza Minelli
Despite being the daughter of Judy Garland, Liza Minelli was a star in her own right. Minelli was a regular at Studio 54. She could often be seen on the dance floor. Liza Minelli would go onto win an Oscar for her role in Cabaret. Some of those she is pictured dancing with include Sterling St. Jacque.
33. Also, a Dancing Debbie
Studio 54 was a club people wanted to go to because they could let their hair down and do as they want. No one would be judgmental to them for doing as they wished. Actress and model Debbie Dickinson would often be seen at the club. Her favorite spot was the dancefloor.
34. It Was All About Clowning Around
There were many who wanted to wow the bouncers. When their outrageous outfits failed, they would come back another day and try again. Some would dress in costumes such as a clown. A clown costume often worked to get you inside the club to party with the elite. Have a look at the next photo.
35. Even the Princesses Would Come
A club known for its elite crowd; royalty was no exception. A regular at Studio 54 was Diane van Furstenberg. After marrying and then splitting with Prince Egon van Furstenberg, Diane kept the name. She went on to become a famous fashion designer. Diane was a regular at the nightclub.
