Studio 54
…s and were forced to sell the club. On September 12, 1981, the Studio 54 reopened by showcasing up-and-coming artists at the time, including Madonna and Duran Duran. The venue was owned by CAT Entertainment and rechristened The Ritz. It was during this time that the venue began housing rock concerts until CAT Entertainment was taken over by Cabaret Royale Corporation, a Dallas-based nightclub manager, in 1993. The nightclub was completely restored…