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THIS WEEK IN THE CITY 20
Calendar of Events
SHOPPING 26 28 35
Shop Talk Shopping Listings Health & Beauty
CULTURAL NEW YORK
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Exhibition Highlights Arts & Museum Listings
SIGHTSEEING 42 48
On the Town Sightseeing Listings
THEATRE 54
On Broadway Theatre News & Interviews
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2017 CONCIERGE CHOICE AWARDS FINALISTS • Cultural Institution (tie): 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, New York Botanical Garden, Whitney Museum of American Art
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New York winter fun is officially on, and the skaters are on the ice at THE RINK AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the world’s most famous rink. Take advantage of some great package deals, including Afternoon Tea & Skating and the Après Skate pairing that comes with a cozy warm-up at ROCK CENTER CAFÉ, and Starlight Skate reservations, which let you glide all the way up until the stroke of midnight. Also at Rock Center, don’t miss the unparalled views from the TOP OF THE ROCK. Rockefeller Center, 600 Fifth Ave. (btw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-332-7654, therinkatrockcenter.com
ONGOING HOLIDAY EXPRESS: TRAINS AND TOYS FROM THE JERNI COLLECTION is back at the NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY to delight and inspire children of all ages. With items from the Jerni Collection of more than 10,000 toys and trains dating from 1850 to 1950, the show modernizes the miniatures with multiscreen, multimedia displays. Kids can crawl through to a transparent bubble to get an up‐close‐and‐personal view of a display that suggests an early 20th century toy department. A winter must-see in NYC! 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org
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ONGOING Luca Pisaroni and the Count and Christiane Karg as Susanna in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. Photo by Chris Lee/Metropolitan Opera.
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One of the world’s great cultural attractions is the METROPOLITAN OPERA, which presents an array of incredible performances this month. Highlights include stagings of Tosca, L’Elisir d’Amore, The Merry Widow, and Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci. On January 13th and 19th, catch Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. An exceptional ensemble of performers share the stage in Mozart’s comic-yet-profound look at human nature and one crazy day in a wealthy Spanish household. Mozartean maestro Harry Bicket conducts Richard Eyre’s high-spirited production. Metropolitan Opera House (Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St.), 212-362-6000, metopera.org
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It may be the depth of winter, but this is one of the best times to be in New York City. Select plays are offering two-for-one tickets as BROADWAY WEEK returns to the city. (Starting January 22nd, WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK will be in effect, with prix-fixe lunches and dinners at hundreds of the city’s most popular restaurants.)
1.15 For the 32nd year, the BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC will be hosting its BROOKLYN TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Activists, intellectuals, and civic leaders come together with musicians and other performers to pay tribute to King’s legacy and keep his message alive. A full day of free events includes a movie screening, an art exhibition, and a keynote speech by writer and educator Jelani Cobb. 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl. & St. Felix St.), 718-636-4100, bam.org
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Ibis Coffin. Possibly from Tuna el-Gebel, Egypt. Ptolemaic Period, 305–30 B.C.E., with later additions. Wood, silver, gold, rock crystal, 15 1/16 x 7 15/16 x 21 15/16 in. (38.2 x 20.2 x 55.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum; Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.48. (Photo: Gavin Ashworth, Brooklyn Museum)
In the ancient burial ground at Saqqara, Egypt, one animal cemetery alone has yielded over four million ibis mummies. The dog cemetery nearby has over seven million, and similar sites are found throughout Egypt. Despite its prominence, this unusual practice of ancient Egyptian culture has remained largely a mystery. The new BROOKLYN MUSEUM exhibition SOULFUL CREATURES: ANIMAL MUMMIES IN ANCIENT EGYPT sheds light on the religious purpose of these mummies, how they were made, and why there are so many. Animals were central to the ancient Egyptian worldview. Most animals had connections to a particular deity. After death, mummified animals’ souls could carry a message to a god. Drawn from the museum’s extensive collection, the exhibition features choice examples of mummies of birds, cats, dogs, snakes, and other animals. The show also reveals corruption beneath the surface: CT scans displayed in the exhibition uncover empty wrappings, double mummies, and misleading packaging among some of the mummies that the priests sold to worshippers. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org
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or vote for your favorite player, and take a tour through all 32 teams with authentic club treasures on display. At “The Stadium,” fans transport themselves onto the playing field with a fully immersive, 4D film that lets them experience all the hits, speed, snow, and wind of an NFL game, with exclusive content from NFL Films. Fans can see themselves in the game—literally! NFL Experience’s digital mirror lets fans “Suit Up” to go full motion on gameday in their favorite NFL team’s uniform! Guests can learn the strategy behind the big game-winning play from legendary coach Jon Gruden. They’ll prepare by studying the X’s and O’s, then huddle up in a VR experience to call the play, read the defense, and get the play off in time, all while the coach is yelling at
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CENTURY 21 DEPARTMENT STORE Smarten up your wardrobe with the latest trends (at a fraction of the price) at Century 21. You’ll find over 15 departments of quality designer merchandise at up to 65% off retail, including designer fashions for men, women, and kids. NYC’s shopping legend! 22 Cortlandt St. (btw. Church St. & Broadway), 212-227-9092; 1972 Broadway (btw. 66th & 67th Sts.), 212-518-2121; c21stores.com FEDERICO SALON Explore the beauty possibilities at two Federico Salon locations. Renowned for creating contemporary looks, Federico Calce’s hair styling sports a European flair. Having a beauty emergency? To the rescue is Federico Salon Direct—a 24-hour service that will deliver a hair or beauty expert to your hotel room or home at any hour, seven days a week. Let Calce’s team of international stylists pamper you as you join the ranks of his beauty-elite clientele, which includes A-list actors, models,
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TISSOT Tissot is a Swiss watch brand that delivers quality performance and traditional luxury. Their classic, sport, and contemporary timepiece collections are made to deliver precision and style while committing to making excellence that is accessible to everyone. Tissot is the official timekeeper and partner of the NBA, WNBA, FIBA, AFL, MotoGP™, FIM Superbike, and the World Championships of cycling, fencing, and ice hockey. Midtown: 666 Fifth Ave. (btw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 646-669-7894; Times Square: 1515 Broadway (btw. 44th & 45th Sts.), 646-678-4930; Westfield World Trade Center: 185 Greenwich St. (Liberty & Vesey Sts.), Balcony Level C1, 212-732-0334; Financial District (outlet store): 45 Wall St. (William St.), 646-964-5628, us.tissotshop.com
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581 Sixth Ave. (16th-17th Sts.), 212-989-6444 davesnewyork.com Dave’s New York features branded “Americana” rugged and casual clothing brands such as Levi’s, Carhartt, Dickies, Red Wing, Schott, Alpha, Woolrich, Columbia, Timberland Pro, and Chippewa in a wide selection of sizes and styles at very favorable pricing. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm.
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Choose from 3 spacious, friendly locations, where everything related to comics can be found. From mainstream titles to alternative press, all the latest comics, graphic novels & a huge selection of back issues await you. A comprehensive selection of action figures, statues, collectibles, & much more. Courteous, knowledgeable staff always on hand to help. Check website for store hours.
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22 Cortlandt St. (Church St.-Broadway), 212-227-9092; 1972 Broadway (66th St.), 212-518-2121; c21stores.com For over 50 years, Century 21 Department Store in lower Manhattan has provided top designers at up to 65% off retail 100% of the time. You’ll find everything from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel to footwear, handbags, housewares & more at this landmark shopping destination. A must-see for tourists and a mainstay for veteran NYers. Come in and score big on all the top designers at NY’s #1 Zagat-rated off-price store—you might even catch a celebrity or two!
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Historical Design | Fine Art | Jewelry | Silver Contemporary Art | Antiques and more... 1050 2nd Ave b/t 55th St & 56th St | New York | NY 10022 212.355.4400 | info@the-maac.com | www.the-maac.com Jewelry from Bob Saling, Gallery #32, 212-921-1649 | Sapphire Encrusted Ring
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50 W. 23rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-689-1111; datavis.com DataVision is redefining retail with their new, fully interactive store in one of NYC’s busiest shopping corridors. Featuring a full selection of computers, software, peripherals, digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, DVDs, personal video players, TVs, handhelds, GPS solutions, desktops, notebooks, tablet PCs, wireless LAN, carrying cases, mobile phones. Authorized internet/retail dealer for most major brands. Open until 8pm.
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Columbus Ave. at 77th St., 212-239-3025; GrandBazaarNYC.org Come visit NYC’s largest curated weekly market. Meet local artists, designers, and independent antique/vintage dealers selling one-of-a-kind, rare, and limited edition art/photography, antique watches, vintage collectibles and fashion, and handmade jewelry and furniture. Delicious artisinal edibles ensure you won’t leave hungry. 100% of profits donated to support 4,000 local school children. Be sure to look up our monthly special events. Open every Sunday, all year-round, indoors & outdoors from 10am-5:30pm (note: closed on Dec. 31st and Jan. 7th). Opposite American Museum of Natural History.
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W. 39th St. btw. 9th & 10th Aves. and W. 25th St. btw. 6th Ave. & Broadway, 212-243-5343; annexmarkets.com Open every weekend year-round, the Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen markets offer up to 185 dealers combined, selling antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, ephemera, the decorative arts, antique furnishings and décor, and more. Designers, artists, and lovers of antiques shop here. Hell’s Kitchen: Sat. & Sun. 9am–5pm; Chelsea: Sat. & Sun. 6:30am–6pm.
• Largest selection of Harley-Davidson Jackets, T-shirts, and Accessories • Excellent Prices, Value & Service • Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm
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1304 Madison Ave. (92nd-93rd Sts.), 212-289-3961; sfeldmanhousewares.com
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112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160; hsart.com hsart@hsart.com Open 7 days a week, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, Tarkay, McKnight, Pejman, Main, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide. All credit cards. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm.
NYC’s oldest Housewares Store, S. Feldman’s has been the hub of Carnegie Hill since 1929. This “hidden gem” is visited by shoppers from all over the world in search of unique, unusual gifts that will delight and surprise. Stocks over 10,000 items in a small space, which must be seen to be believed. Family-owned and -operated for 4 generations, Feldman’s offers unparalleled quality and customer service. Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5.
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PANDORA Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & 6th Ave.), 212-273-3267; PANDORA Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-643-9760 Nestled in the heart of New York, our PANDORA stores are stocked with a full selection of jewelry, including the Disney collection. Our exclusive 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Big Apple Charm is engraved with NYC. While enjoying everything NYC has to offer, don’t forget to take home your piece of the Big Apple and other NYC exclusive charms and continue to make your bracelet as unique as you are.
Whether you are walking, running, trekking, or just looking to upgrade your style, Shoe Parlor has you covered. Stop by today and check out a large and varied assortment of footwear that runs from Timberland, Birkenstock, and Sebago to all kinds of sneakers. They are open seven days a week. Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm; Sun., 10am-6pm.
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visited by shoppers worldwide for unique, unusual gifts that delight & surprise. stocking stuffer destination for holiday gift-givers.
1304 Madison ave. (92nd st.) 212-289-3961 sfeldmanhousewares.com open 7 days
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An immaculate pharmacy specializing in hard-to-find products & the best European brands with a unique selection of the best sundries & cosmetics, European & domestic beauty products, custom medication compounding, and more. Featuring hard-to-find brands like Anthony Logistics, Dr. Hauschka, Phyto, Tocca, Caudale, Mason Pearson, and more. Expert & enthusiastic staff. Whatever you need, they are here for you. Delivery to residents and hotels.
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MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KID’S SHOE STORE OFFERING A LARGE VARIETY OF STYLES!
Shoe Parlor provides superior customer service and excellent prices on their men’s and women’s collection of shoes.
Available in an array of colors, Birkenstock’s iconic Gizeh thong sandal has signature footbed and a refined, minimalist style. Handcrafted in Germany for over 200 years, Gizeh comes with a fully adjustable buckle for perfect fit and comfort. Full selection available.
Sebago has been making handsome, classic footwear for men and women throughout the United States and in over one hundred countries around the world. At Shoe Parlor, they have offered their customers a wide variety of styles and widths for many years.
It started 40 years ago with the #10061—a yellow boot called Timberland that became an icon. Its quality, authenticity, and rugged outdoor heritage continues with new collections crafted for today and available at Shoe Parlor in a variety of sizes and colors.
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1050 2nd Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400; the-maac.com 637 Broadway (Bleecker-Houston Sts.), 212-674-0555 Facebook-Cariloha New York City Indulge in natural luxury with the softest bedding on the planet™. Cariloha fabrics are made of eco-friendly bamboo and are softer than 1,000-thread-count Egyptian cotton. Check out our “crazy” soft bedding, bath, apparel, and athletic wear! Feel the difference for yourself and get $40 off sheets with FREE shipping to your home!
Largest fine art/antiques mall in the U.S., with three beautiful floors of over 70 galleries representing America’s top dealers in every art & antique category. Impressive collections of European, American, African, and Asian antiques with a wide variety of furniture, silver, porcelain, paintings, tapestries, rugs, plus fine art, vintage jewelry, and Japanese & Chinese works of art and antiquities. Buy or sell—we welcome visitors 7 days a week.
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59 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940 schumerswines.com 1100 Ave. of the Americas (42nd St. & 6th Ave.), 212-512-SHOP; hboshop.com A consumer retail space like no other, the HBO Shop offers an array of quality branded merchandise inspired by HBO’s award-winning programs such as Silicon Valley, Vinyl, True Blood, True Detective, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and timeless favorites like The Sopranos and Sex and the City.
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48th St. & Rockefeller Plaza, 646-459-0800; NintendoNYC.com Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With 10,000 sq. ft. of dedicated gaming goodness spread over 2 floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems. An abundance of exclusive memorabilia and merchandise featuring your favorite selection of gaming superstars is housed here as well! Whether you’re a long-time fan or you’re just getting started, Nintendo NY has something for you!
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Schumer’s Wines & Liquors has been in business for over 30 years at this location, specializing in the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy. There’s also a great selection of vintage ports, single malts, cognac, armagnac & American whiskeys. They have one of the largest half-bottle selections of wine around. Large supply of cold wine & champagne always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm; Sat., 10am-9pm. Deliveries til 9pm.
WATCHES TISSOT
666 Fifth Ave. (52nd-53rd Sts.) 646-669-7894; 45 Wall St. (William-Broad Sts.) 646-964-5628, 1515 Broadway (44th-45th Sts.) 646-678-4930; 185 Greenwich St. (Liberty-Vesey Sts.), 212-732-0334; us.tissotshop.com Tissot, the world famous traditional Swiss watchmaker since 1853, is present in more than 160 countries around the world. Adding to its repertoire, the brand now boasts three boutiques in New York City. The boutiques offer guests an informative, enjoyable experience with a broad selection of watches ranging from Touch to Specialty Collections.
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57 W. 58th St., 2nd floor, 212-262-3027; federicosalon.com Beauty experts with a passion for style and technique. Pampering society women, actors, models, executives, people of all walks of life. Luxurious salon with extensive array of hair services & treatments. Also located in the Benjamin Hotel, 125 E. 50th St., 3rd Fl., 212-207-4400. 24-hour service sends beauticians any hour of day or night to hotels (914-882-2978).
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Linhart Dentistry has been practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 30 years in midtown Manhattan.
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230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180 drlinhart.com Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art & science of dentistry for over 30 yrs. Patients come from around the world, many of whom are accompanied by an entourage of family or friends, inspiring Dr. Linhart to create the Continental Suite, a 750-square ft. treatment suite outfitted with State-of-the-Art equipment, a luxurious seating area & other amenities within his spacious office. The office provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques, as well as 24-hour emergency service!
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World-Class Art, History, and Performance Here are some of the top current shows among the city’s extraordinary array of cultural institutions. METROPOLITAN OPERA Celebrate the World’s Greatest Singers on the World’s Greatest Stage at the Metropolitan Opera. Unforgettable performances await, as the winter season sees productions of the likes of Madama Butterfly, Requiem, The Magic Flute, Le Nozze di Figaro, Hansel and Gretel, The Merry Widow, and Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci, which has its season premiere on January 8th. See the Met Opera’s website for complete details. Columbus Ave. at 63rd St., 212-362-6000, metopera.org
Be entranced at one of the world’s cultural jewels: the Metropolitan Opera.
MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens at this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle. MAD offers five exhibition floors,
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open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Currently on view is Sonic Arcade: Shaping Space with Sound, a multi-component exhibition featuring interactive installations, immersive environments, and performing objects that explore ways sound can be translated into material. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org BROOKLYN MUSEUM Brooklyn has become a tourist destination to rival Manhattan, complete with its own world-class institution: the Brooklyn Museum. Just 20 minutes from Manhattan you’ll find a priceless collection that will surprise you with its range, from ancient Egypt to European masterpieces to a feast of decorative art. Current exhibitions include Ahmed Mater: Mecca Journeys, with video, installations, and monumental photos that reveal the holiest city in the Islamic world. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org
INSIDER TIPS Many of the city’s museums offer free admission for select hours on the first Friday of every month, usually in the early evening. See CityGuideNY.com’s article “NYC’s Best Free Museum Days” for details on how to enjoy complimentary admission at various New York institutions all seven days of the week.
A website for the intellectually curious, ThoughtGallery.org covers the top talks, screenings, and tours at places like the Met, the MoMA, and the Brooklyn Museum. Get free updates at thoughtgallery.org/join.
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2 E. 91st St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 212-849-8400; cooperhewitt.org Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is America’s only museum dedicated to historical and contemporary design, with a collection of over 210,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries. Located in the landmarked Andrew Carnegie mansion on Museum Mile and boasting a beautiful public garden, Cooper Hewitt makes design come alive through interactive experiences, unique temporary exhibitions, and installations of the permanent collection.
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200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org Only 20 minutes from Manhattan stands a hidden gem that will leave you delightfully surprised. The Brooklyn Museum is your bridge to a unique cultural experience: worldclass collection ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art. Cutting-edge exhibitions, award-winning programs. Get a combo ticket to include Ahmed Mater: Mecca Journeys, then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.Sun. 11am-6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.
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34 W. 51st St., 212-698-4520; fdnysmart.org/firezone, fdnyshop.com A multimedia fire safety learning center where people of all ages learn fun, lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest. Explore a life-like fire engine and try on FDNY “Bunker Coats.” All programs in English. $6 admission. Browse their store for unique FDNY gifts (no admission fee required), and present City Guide’s ad to receive $5 off any $25+ purchase.
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100 Washington St. (40 Rector St.), 2nd Fl., 212-744-8181 chinainstitute.org Located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, China Institute, designed by Pei Partnership Architects, represents the largest space devoted to Chinese culture in Manhattan. China Institute Gallery, celebrating 50 years of excellence, is known for highly acclaimed thematic exhibitions of the finest Chinese works of art.
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216 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-585-4291 gulliversgate.com See the world without leaving Times Square. Extraordinary new attraction brings together the efforts of craftspeople from 8 countries and 4 continents for a miniature look at our planet. See the greatest landmarks of Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe, complete with moving cars, trains, and plenty of surprises. Also an interactive experience: visitors can have themselves immortalized in 1:87 scale.
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THE FRICK COLLECTION UES 1 E. 70th St. (5th Ave.), 212-288-0700; frick.org Inside this French neoclassical-style mansion that belonged to steel industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick, you’ll find one of the world’s greatest art collections, which includes major works by Titian, Rembrandt, Bellini, El Greco, Vermeer, Velazquez, Boucher, Goya, Turner, Van Dyck, Renoir and Holbein, complete cycles of painted wall panels by Fragonard and Boucher, all displayed in 16 galleries.
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1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock, along with special exhibitions. Current shows include Josef Albers in Mexico, a fascinating glimpse into Albers’ black and white photographs and photo collages. Closed Thurs. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.
THE MET BREUER UES
945 Madison Ave. (76th St.) 212-535-7710 metmuseum.org The Metropolitan Museum of Art was already one of the most expansive museums in the world, but in early 2016 it added a separate location devoted to modern art. Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer completed the building in 1966; Edvard Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed is currently on display. Closed Mon. Recommended admission: $25.
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1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org
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MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE FD 36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4202; mjhnyc.org Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust honors those who died by celebrating their lives, cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today. Sun.-Tues., 10am-6pm, Wed.-Thurs., 10am–8pm, Fri., 10am–5pm. Adults: $12; seniors (65 & up): $10; /students: $7; under 12, free.
• Learn lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest like how to escape from/prevent a fire • Try on FDNY “Bunker Coats,” learn about the FDNY, & search for your hometown patch • Children enjoy exploring life-like fire engine • Browse store for unique FDNY gifts 34 W 51ST STREET • 212.698.4520 FDNYSMART.ORG/FIREZONE
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11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org
225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org The Morgan Library & Museum began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan, one of the preeminent collectors and cultural benefactors in the United States. Today it is a museum, independent research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. A century after its founding, the Morgan maintains a unique position in the cultural life of New York City and is considered one of its greatest treasures. Closed Mon. $20.
One of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art. Highlights include Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, and Barnett Newman’s Vir Heroicus Sublimis* (*shown above; 1950–51, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Heller, ©2016 Barnett Newman Foundation/Artists Rights Society [ARS], New York). Don’t miss temporary exhibition Items: Is Fashion Modern?, which looks at clothing and accessories that have impacted both fashion and culture (closes Jan. 28). Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm; Fri. until 8pm (free entry 4–8pm for UNIQLO Free Friday Nights). $25; seniors: $18; students: $14; children 16 & under and members: free.
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Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens, in this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle! MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. New exhibitions include Sonic Arcade: Shaping Space with Sound, a multi-component exhibition featuring interactive installations, immersive environments, and performing objects that explore ways sound can be translated into material. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-As-You-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.
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1220 Fifth Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672; mcny.org The Museum of the City of New York is the place to learn about the city’s past, celebrate its present, and contemplate its future. Explore NYC through one-of-a-kind exhibitions and programs designed to reflect the city’s character. Don’t miss New York at Its Core, the first-ever Museum exhibition to comprehensively interpret and present the city’s compelling 400-year story.
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NEW MUSEUM SH 235 Bowery (Prince St.), 212-219-1222; newmuseum.org New York’s only museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art with exhibitions that showcase innovative & experimental work from around the world. Closed Mon. $18.
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National Geographic Encounter is not a museum, exhibit, movie, aquarium, or virtual reality; instead, it’s a new kind of immersive experience that guests can walk through as they share stunning ocean encounters. Visitors will get the chance to virtually interact with creatures of the deep like sea lions, dolphins, humpback whales, and great white sharks, and learn about the latest science of the oceans.
Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W at Fordham Rd.), Bronx, or by Metro-North Railroad to Botanical Garden Station, 718-817-8700; nybg.org One of America’s foremost public gardens, with 50 gardens and plant collections on 250 acres. Tues.-Sun., 10am6pm; closed Mon. except federal holidays. All-Garden Pass pricing starts at adults $23; seniors/students (w/valid ID) $20; children (2-12) $10; children (under 2) and members free; (prices higher on weekends and holiday Mondays).
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Walk in to the renovated 1904 firehouse in Manhattan’s artsy SoHo district, and you’ll be greeted by real city firemen who are passionate about the museum, its history, and your enjoyment. Among its many fascinating and important artifacts is a fire engine built in New York around 1790.
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A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New-York Historical Society, with four centuries of history and art–plus the only Children’s History Museum in the area. It hits the spot for anyone craving an offbeat (and often surprising) bite of the city’s culture easily digested in an hour or two. Quirky, smart, immersive and across the street from beautiful Central Park, it offers a rich taste of the city. Tues.Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. $20; seniors: $15; students: $12; children 5-13, $6.
The most cutting-edge of the major art museums in New York, recently moved downtown. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the building itself is worthy of a trip, conceived as a laboratory for artists. Provoking exhibitions and an enviable collection of 20thcentury American masterworks provide the baseline, with artist talks, gallery tours, and screenings on the docket. Closed Tues. $25, $18 for students and seniors, free for kids under 18.
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South Street provides visitors with a glimpse into a past where 18th- and 19th-century buildings line stone paved streets and sea-laden breezes waft off the river.
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM Boerum Pl. and Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, 718-694-1600; mta.info/museum Home to transit lore and memorabilia, the New York Transit Museum is housed in an authentic 1930s subway station. Their collection includes historic subway cars, various styles of the turnstile, a working signal tower, and an exposed bus interior that doubles as a small theater. The museum also features interactive activities for children, such as a pretend dynamite detonator for excavating subway tunnels and a hands-on fuel station. Closed Mon. $10.
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Columbus Ave. at 63rd St., 212-362-6000; metopera.org Celebrate the World’s Greatest Singers on the World’s Greatest Stage at the Metropolitan Opera! Be part of the extraordinary 2017-18 season, featuring 25 incredible productions in performance six days a week from September through May. Metopera.org.
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150 W. 17th St., 212-620-5000; rmanyc.org This museum specializes in art from the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Exhibitions reflect the historical significance of Himalayan art and explore connections with other world cultures. Closed Tues. $15; seniors/students/ artists with ID, $10; under 12, free.
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19 Fulton St. (Water & Fulton Sts.), 212-732-8257 southstreetseaport.com The 200-year-old South Street Seaport, in the historic Seaport District between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is your gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich history and cultural diversity. Discover an authentic historic cobblestone district with high-masted sailing ships, exciting cultural events, and a unique collection of over 40 shops and restaurants. Cross South Street to Piers 16 and 15 and discover the best water views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty. Board the several sightseeing boats and coaches departing there or simply relax and enjoy a cocktail.
1604 Broadway (48th-49th Sts.), 212-388-5565; oprycitystage.com Opry City Stage is New York’s home for country music and culture, with good food and good times rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. Throughout the venue’s four floors, guests enjoy the sights and sounds of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, including a broad range of live country music played all day, never-before-seen artifacts from the Opry Archives, and more. A tempting menu offers Southern favorites for lunch (starting at 11:30am) and dinner, and Happy Hour is available 4-7pm every day.
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GULLIVER’S GATE At a time when the planet seems ever more divided, it’s amazing to be reminded that we all share one world. Gulliver’s Gate is one of the most ambitious attractions to ever land in New York, a $40 million extravaganza that allows visitors to travel the Earth without leaving Times Square. Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe are all here in incredibly detailed miniature, reflecting craftspeople’s work from around the globe. (You’ll understand New York in a new way when you see the city from a bird’s eye perspective, complete with moving cars and trains). Through the wonder of 3D printing, this is also an interactive experience—visitors can have themselves (and their families) immortalized in 1:87 scale. 216 W. 44th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 646-585-4291, gulliversgate.com
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MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK King Kong has made his way back to New York, the city he once terrorized (at least in the movies). The legendary Madame Tussauds in Times Square now boasts a gargantuan animatronic Kong, towering over 18 ft. high and pro-
viding the perfect NYC photo op. There’s also an entire KONG: Skull Island experience, which includes a journey through bamboo, vines, and forest, Mother Longlegs and her spider traps, and a sighting of the heroic Captain James Conrad (as played by Tom Hiddleston). While you’re there you’ll also encounter 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment, with over 200 amazing wax figures of the biggest icons in entertainment, history, and sports. For January savings, see page 15! 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 866-841-3505, madametussauds.com NFL EXPERIENCE TIMES SQUARE Get ready to go on a hero’s journey from fan to champion at the brand-new NFL Experience Times Square. This firstof-its-kind attraction brings fans closer than ever to the National Football League and their favorite teams. The experience combines immersive content, interactive displays, a state-of-the-art 4D (yes, 4D!) cinema, and some amazing new multimedia effects. Fans are transported from the stands to the field, moving from locker room and training camp on to the playoffs and the game’s ultimate stage: the Super Bowl. Visitors can hang out after to stock
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up on exclusive NFLX swag and check out NFLX Eats for all their food cravings, with “stadium-chic” concession carts inspired by all 32 teams. 20 Times Sq. (Seventh Ave. & 47th St.), 212-216-0908, nflexperience.com RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! TIMES SQ. Every year, at 11:59pm on December 31st, people from all over the world are focused on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. Millions of voices unite to count down the final seconds of the old year and celebrate the beginning of the new. Now you can get up close and personal with the New Year’s Eve Ball at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square! Press the button yourself and ring in the New Year every day of the year. A home to rare artifacts and thrilling interactive exhibits, Ripley’s is for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the unexpected and the unbelievable. For January savings, see page 6! 234 W. 42nd St.(btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-398-3133, ripleysnewyork.com
Get up close to an icon: the authentic New Year’s Eve Ball, only at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square.
HARD ROCK CAFE Tantalizing food and drinks and an aweinspiring rock memorabilia collection await at the Hard Rock Cafe’s Times Square location. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Billy Joel, The Ramones, and Elvis grace the walls alongside more contemporary items, including stage costumes worn by Madonna and Gwen Stefani. Dine down on the likes of famous fajitas, cowboy rib eyes, and hickory-smoked St.
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Take a deep dive into an underwater world with New York City’s newest attraction, National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey, which opened last fall in Times Square. This breathtaking experience gives visitors the chance to explore the ocean like never before— short of a submarine, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better way to experience life as it’s lived under the sea. Ocean Odyssey is an immersive experience that creates the feeling of being right in the middle of the ocean. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a National Geographic documentary amid the 60,000 square feet of video maps, photo animations, giant screens, and sounds that immerse you in a simulated ocean with each step. Possibly the coolest aspect of this experience (and that’s a tough call to make) is the live audience tracking that will give visitors the ability to virtually interact with creatures of the deep like sea lions, dolphins, humpback whales, Humboldt squids, and great white sharks. Ocean Odyssey is not a museum, exhibit, movie, aquarium, or virtual reality; instead, the producers consulted with dozens of technologists and scientists to create a new kind of immersive experience that guests can walk through as they share stunning ocean encounters with friends and family. Blockbuster new science—some of it not even published yet—was used in its creation. 226 W. 44th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 646-308-1337, natgeoencounter.com
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Louis-style ribs in a historic converted 1926 movie palace. 1501 Broadway (btw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrock.com CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES
Hop aboard Circle Line’s new generation of boats for dazzling skyline views.
For more than 70 years, Circle Line has been showing visitors the best sights of NYC, including the only cruise that goes all the way around the island of Manhattan: Circle Line’s Best of NYC Cruise. Brand new state-of-the-art Empire Class ships have recently launched, providing quieter rides, better sound for the personable onboard guides, bigger windows, improved climate control, and more outdoor deck space. Pier 83 (W. 42nd St. at Twelfth Ave.), 212-563-3200, circleline42.com
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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Founded in 1982, the legendary aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum takes visitors on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s
first space shuttle. Also on display are 27 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic. For January savings, see page 4! Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072, intrepidmuseum.org VR WORLD The largest virtual reality entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is New York’s latest attraction. Combining the possibilities of an IMAX theater, a Star Trek holodeck, an art gallery, and an arcade, VR World is like nothing else. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space that brings culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences, you can fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece. Conveniently located, just a few feet from the Empire State Building! For January savings, see page 47! 4 E. 34th St. (btw. Fifth & Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802, vrworldnyc.com CITYSIGHTSEEING NEW YORK Immerse yourself in the best of NYC with the SightSeeing Pass NYC, from CitySightseeing. You can mix and match your way to a complete New York experience, with more than 90 attractions and special discounts to choose from. This is the only pass that includes options for five double-decker loops, Woodbury Common shopping, a horse and carriage ride, or entry to One World Observatory. You can even save on lunch: the pass includes prix fixe meals and other discounts. For amazing water vantages, CitySightseeing offers a Hop-On, HopOff ferry tour. Passes are available in digital or physical format and available for one to seven days; check the website for complete details. 212-812-2700, sightseeingpass.com
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TOP OF THE ROCK NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM Since opening in May 2014, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has welcomed seven million visitors. Of the museum’s two permanent exhibits, In Memoriam pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. The historical exhibition tells the story of 9/11 at the three U.S. attack sites and around the world, exploring the events before and after, and the attacks’ ongoing relevance. The memorial portion includes two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest manmade waterfalls cascading down eight sides. 180 Greenwich St. (btw. Fulton & Liberty Sts.), 212-266-5211, 911memorial.org HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES If you’d like to take in the city from an even higher vantage point, check out Helicopter Flight Services. Popular options include The New Yorker Tour (a 15-minute ride that shows off the magic of Manhattan, getting up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty) and the VIP: Air & Sea Tour, which adds a boat tour and a champagne toast to Lady Liberty to the aerial adventures. Experience the beauty of Central Park, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as few ever see them! Call 212-355-0801 for reservations or visit heliny.com
Soar into the sky with the rare views of Helicopter Flight Services.
Spectacular views from dawn to dusk at Top of the Rock. New York is a vertical city and there’s no place better to take it all in than the incredible Top of the Rock, a stunning perch atop Rockefeller Center. You’ll find state-of-the-art features such as reserved-time tickets (meaning you won’t need to spend hours standing in line), multimedia exhibits, an indoor viewing area (nice and cozy for colder days), and transparent safety-glass panels that allow wholly unobstructed views of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the rivers, and all of Central Park (its size can only truly be appreciated when seen from above). This crown jewel of NYC sightseeing also boasts two crystal installations by Swarovski and the jaw-dropping Sky Shuttle elevators. Outfitted with transparent glass ceilings, the Sky Shuttles let riders view their own rapid acceleration through the building’s shaftway as they zip their way towards the light and open air above. The Grand Viewing Deck on the 69th floor offers unparalleled views of the city, with visibility reaching some 30 miles on a clear day. The 70th Floor is the proverbial cherry on top, allowing visitors to experience a 360-degree panorama of Manhattan in all of its glory. This is an open-air perch with completely unobstructed views—no glass or anything. It provides a vantage point unlike any other in the city...or the world. Open daily 8am-midnight. Admission $34 adults, $32 seniors above age 62, $28 children 6-12.; kids 5 and under free. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-NYC-ROCK, topoftherocknyc.com
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Pier 83, W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 212-563-3200; circleline42.com Take in the grandeur of New York and see spectacular views of Manhattan as knowledgeable guides point out the famous landmarks. Many cruises to choose from yearround: the classic 2.5-hour Best of NYC Cruise, which goes all the way around Manhattan; the 1.5-hour Landmark Cruise; the 1-hour Liberty Cruise; or the 2-hour evening Harbor Lights Cruise. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for best Tour.
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World Trade Center (enter at Liberty & Greenwich Sts., or West & Liberty Sts., or Vesey St.); 911memorial.org The 9/11 Memorial consists of two enormous pools surrounded by a plaza of trees and a museum which displays artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for best Cultural Institution. Open daily, 9am-8pm (fall/winter).
CitySightseeing Visitor Center, Pier 78, 455 12th Ave. @ 38th St., 212-445-7599; citysightseeingcruises.com CitySightseeing Cruises is a fun and comfortable way to see New York City. Join us on tours around the island of Manhattan that showcase the architecture, history, and culture of the Big Apple. Whether you’re on a tight schedule, have time to spare, or are looking for a relaxing evening out, we’ve got the perfect cruise for you.
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777 Eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com
Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant Brunch, Lunch and Dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline & Statue of Liberty views. Join them for Lunch (Mon.-Sat.) and Sunday Brunch with a live pianist and Dinner with a live three-piece band. Welcome aboard!
Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours. Starting at $44.
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350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com One of the magnificent seven wonders of the modern world offers a romantic nightcap and an opportunity to watch the stars come out over the greatest city in the world. Whether you’re “Sleepless in Seattle” or having “An Affair to Remember,” this is one of the most romantic spots in all of NYC. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards Winner. $37-$39 adult; $35$37 seniors (62+); $31-$33 youth (7-12); children 6 and under are free. Open 7 days, 8am-2am (last elevator at 1:15am).
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777 Eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours. Starting at $44. 2007 Concierge Choice Award Winner. 2008-2009 Concierge Choice Award Nominee.
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216 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-585-4291 gulliversgate.com See the world without leaving Times Square. Extraordinary new attraction brings together the efforts of craftspeople from 8 countries and 4 continents for a miniature look at our planet. See the greatest landmarks of Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe, complete with moving cars, trains, and plenty of surprises. Also an interactive experience: visitors can have themselves immortalized in 1:87 scale.
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Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072 intrepidmuseum.org Founded in 1982, this NYC institution takes you on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The Intrepid includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle. Also on display are 27 authentically restored aircraft, including the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane, and the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean.
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See NYC from above its bustling streets. They offer 2 long helicopter tours that include the Statue of Liberty, NY Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium & more. They also offer customized tours & hourly rates. 2009 Concierge Choice Awards Winner.
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212-531-1212, highqualitytours.com Having trouble deciding between a bus tour and a boat tour of New York? Solve the problem with High Quality Tour’s luxurious Land & Sea NYC tour. Experience upclose views in addition to stunning skylines. Travel in style: they feature luxury vehicles (plush seats, wood flooring!) in their entire state-of-the-art fleet. To see NYC from above, opt for the NYC 360 Sightseeing Tour, a full six hours with a professional tour guide, absolute comfort in a luxury vehicle, and reserved tickets to One World Observatory.
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An interactive “must do” attraction! Madame Tussauds takes you beyond your wildest dreams and makes you the star of the show! For over 200 years, Madame Tussauds attractions worldwide have invited guests to get up close and personal with incredibly lifelike wax figures of icons, stars and pioneers in the entertainment, music, sports and political arenas. Plus experience Cinema 4D, an ultra-sensory theater that delivers amazing 3D technology with the latest in 4D special effects. From Marilyn to Madonna to Miley, there is a star for every generation. Who do YOU want to meet?
20 Times Sq. (7th Ave. at 47th St.), 212-216-0908 nflexperience.com Introducing NFL EXPERIENCE TIMES SQUARE! The only attraction that takes you on a hero’s journey from fan to player to champion! Opened in November 2017, this brand new, immersive experience in the heart of Times Square gets you closer to the NFL than ever before with an incredible 4D theater, over 20 interactive activities, and the Vince Lombardi Trophy on display 365 days a year!
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320 W. 57th St. (8th-9th Aves.), Ground Floor nyrr.org/runcenter The NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the NB Run Hub showcases the latest in running education, training, and innovation, and serves as a meeting place for all members of the global running community. It’s the perfect spot to find great running routes, healthy activities, and the latest New Balance gear. Check out what’s happening at nyrr.org/runcenter.
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Start by ascending to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere in less than sixty seconds, then look toward the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit. One World Observatory offers complimentary admission to 9/11 family members and the rescue and recovery workers who responded on 9/11 and in the months after. Admission is administered by the 9/11 Tribute Center, a project of the September 11th Families’ Association that brings together those who want to learn about 9/11 with those who experienced it. Visit tributewtc.org/observatory for more information.
Offering Harbor Tours and ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Multiple daily Statue of Liberty Harbor Tours depart from Battery Park every 30 minutes, seven days a week, from 8:30am-4pm. Ferries depart daily from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan.
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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-398-3133 ripleysnewyork.com. Located in Times Square in the heart of NYC, Ripley’s Odditorium brings people of all ages face-to-face with the world’s most unbelievable curiosities. With 18,000 square feet of astonishing artifacts and exciting interactive exhibits, including the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads, NY’s only laser maze, & the new Willard Wigan micro-miniature sculpture collection that is so small it takes 400 times magnification to be seen properly, guests will find incredible oddities around every corner. Open 9am-1am daily.
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. After Hurricane Sandy, Liberty Island reopened to the public on July 4, 2013. Options include crown, monument, and grounds-only tickets. Ferry tickets available through Statue Cruises at statuecruises.com.
STATEN ISLAND FERRY FD 1 Whitehall St. (Battery Park), 718-727-2508; siferry.com Connects Whitehall Terminal near Battery Park in lower Manhattan to the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island. The classic orange double- and triple-decker ferries run 24 hours year-round, and free for pedestrians.
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THE RIDE is a 75-minute journey through Times Square and midtown Manhattan where New York City’s iconic landmarks unfold before your very eyes. Discover the excitement and wonder of New York’s most noted locations as audience members face sideways looking out of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, delivering unparalleled panoramic and vertical views of Manhattan. With stadium seating, 40 monitors, 3,000 LED lights, & surround sound, THE RIDE is the world’s only moving theater.
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234 W. 42nd St., 212-221-0853; thetournyc.com Let’s face it. There isn’t much variety available when choosing a New York City tour. You’re herded onto a crowded bus facing forward, straining your neck sideways, well that model is about to change! THE TOUR is born! A ninety-minute VIP experience, that whisks guests off into the iconic neighborhoods and landmarks that make NYC. Set your sights on Times Square and St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Herald Square. Guided by a TOUR Navigator, THE TOUR is the only discriminating choice. Sideways is the new sightseeing!!
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46th St. & First Ave., 212-963-8687, visit.un.org The U.N.’s one-hour guided tours offer an opportunity to discover the newly renovated United Nations Headquarters, and get insight into the organization’s vast array of initiatives. A visit may give you access to the General Assembly in session. This is the most iconic room of the U.N., where all its 193 Members States are represented and negotiate resolutions. During your visit, you’ll also see illuminating pieces by artists from around the world. (Tours are not given on weekends, but the building is still open to visitors.)
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When the subject turns to audiences, January is traditionally a quiet month for Broadway. A back to school, hit the gym, pay off holiday extravagance…basically recuperate from partying month, as versus a rush to the theatre month. But thanks to a scorecard of white-hot shows laced with a jolt of celebrity voltage, Broadway is positioned to become a mega theatre mecca for January, 2018.
Two-time Tony-winner Bernadette Peters is back where she belongs in Broadway’s Hello, Dolly!
Just try to land last-minute tickets to 2017 carryovers Dear Evan Hansen, Springsteen on Broadway, Come From Away, or The Band’s Visit…or ongoing hits like Hamilton (seriously?), The Lion King, Aladdin, Wicked, The Book of Mormon…go ahead, give them a shot. There are always show lotteries (see individual websites), of course, but no guarantees there. 54 www.cityguideny.com
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And then there’s the one-two punch of Hello, Dolly! with the the mid-month departure of superstar Bette Midler and the arrival of superstar Bernadette Peters on January 20th (first preview for a February 22nd opening). Try to get your hands on tickets for either one of these iconic divas in January. I dare you. (FYI: Midler’s costar David Hyde Pierce will also be leaving, replaced by stage and screen veteran Victor Garber.) Another show boasting high-profile January cast changes is Kinky Boots, a production that enjoys the return of original stars Tony Award-winner Billy Porter and Tony Award-nominee Stark Sands through January 7th. A day later, Jake Shears, lead singer of the glam pop group Scissor Sisters, takes over Sands’ role of Charlie Price, while J. Harrison Ghee replaces Porter as Lola. Notes Shears, “I have been dreaming of doing Broadway, and my wish got answered tenfold. I couldn’t be more excited, it’s going to be a delicious challenge!” P.S. Beginning her Broadway run on February 2nd in the role of Charlie’s love interest, Lauren, is Grammy-winner Kirstin Maldonado of the hit acapella group Pentatonix. Looks like the multiplatinum recording artists will be sharing a dramatic detour from concert stage to Broadway debut. CATCH ‘EM WHILE YOU CAN Meanwhile, on the good-bye front, Junk starring Steven Pasquale (The Bridges of Madison County and TV’s Rescue Me) vacates the Lincoln Center Theatre’s Vivian Beaumont on January 7th to make room for rehearsals for My Fair Lady starring Lauren Ambrose and Downton Abbey’s Harry Hadden-Paton
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(previewing March 15th). Come January 14th, Broadway loses two musicals: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring Tony winners Christian Borle and John Rubenstein, and the extended limited run of the Miss Saigon revival. National tours are in both shows’ immediate futures.
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POP THE CHAMPAGNE CORK The happiest news on Broadway is the 30th anniversary celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera taking place on Wednesday evening, January 24th, at its home base, the Majestic Theatre. This megamilestone marks the first time ever that a Broadway show has turned the big three-O. The anniversary performance that night stars noted Swedish stage star and recording artist Peter Jöback as the Phantom opposite current Christine, Ali
Ewoldt. (FYI: Jöback will officially join the New York cast on January 15th for a limited run through March 31st.) Phantom’s official New York anniversary date is January 26th, at which time it will have played 12,500 performances and netted over $1.1 billion. It has been Broadway’s longestrunning show for more than a decade. Incidentally, Broadway’s first African-American Phantom—Norm Lewis—is joining the cast of the musical Once on This Island; one of the 2017-2018 season’s most exciting must-see new shows. Lewis takes on the role of Papa Ge beginning January 8th, the same day American Idol finalist Tamyra Gray begins performances as Agwe. Seriously, despite the winter outside, you’ll feel the sun in this tropical jewel from the team behind Ragtime and Anastasia.
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From all indications, the third BroadwayCon is stacking up to be all kinds of awesome, with a long list of Broadway stars including (but by all means not limited to): Christy Altomare, Laura Benanti, Heidi Blickenstaff, Stephanie J. Block, Sierra Boggess, Alex Brightman, Liz Callaway, Chad Kimball, Donna Murphy, Kelli O’Hara, Laura Osnes, Bryce Pinkham, Anthony Rapp, and Doug Wright. Among the (staggering!) list of events is everything from fan-led meet-ups to workshops by industry pros to Show Spotlights with cast and creative teams to countless theatre lovers dressed as their favorite characters, amazing merchandise, and more, more, more. Here’s just a small sampling of highlights: the A Bronx Tale Panel featuring the cast and creative team; a Show Spotlight on Dear Evan Hansen; and a panel dedicated to Disney’s upcoming Broadway musical Frozen featuring the show’s Oscar-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. I could go on, but it’s easier to just visit the show’s up-to-the-minute website BroadwayCon.com/Preview. See you at BroadwayCon! January 26-28, 2018 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center For theatre and ticket information for all Broadway shows, please see our theatre map (p. 56) and theatre listings (p. 58).
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(Opened 1/12/14) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Carole King fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock n’ roll. This is true story of her rise to stardom — from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; bookofmormonbroadway.com 2011 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 3/24/11) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, wrote this hit musical comedy about a pair of wideeyed Mormon boys on a mission to an African village... with attitude. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com (Opened 3/20/14) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; anastasiabroadway.com (Opened 4/24/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The creators of Ragtime transport us from the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris as a young woman tries to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a Soviet officer, she, a dashing con man and ex-aristocrat set out to find her family. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; TheBandsVisitMusical.com (Opened 11/9/17) (90 mins., no intermission) After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning, they are taken in by the locals. In the end, the musical celebrates the ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all. Starring Tony Shalhoub. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat. 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; beautifulonbroadway.com
Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; ABronxTaleTheMusical.com (Opened 12/1/16) (2 hrs.) Based on the one-man show that inspired the now classic film, this streetwise musical, set in 1960s in the Bronx, follows a young man caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Featuring an infectious doo-wop score, this is a tale about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family. Directed by Oscar winner Robert De Niro and Tony winner Jerry Zaks. Starring Tony nominee Nick Cordero (Bullets Over Broadway). Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; CharlieOnBroadway.com (Opened 4/23/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In Roald Dahl’s famous tale now on Broadway, celebrated inventor of sweet treats, Willy Wonka, opens his mysterious factory to the lucky few who find a golden ticket inside one of his candy wrappers. One of them is Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs sweetening. In the tour of Wonka’s “candytorium”, Charlie -- accompanied by his Grandpa Joe -- and the other winners, find themselves in a magical, musical, Oompa-Loompa filled world of pure imagination! Starring Tony winners Christian Borle and John Rubinstein. Mon. & Tues., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Wed. & Sun., 1; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/14)
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Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” about those murderous tootsies Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly offers a delicious cavalcade of colorful characters who stop at nothing to get what they want! A runaway success in over 250 cities worldwide, earning six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. Mon., Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; Manhattantheatreclub.com (Opened 12/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) This acclaimed London import is set in a remote cottage on the British coast where a couple of retired nuclear engineers are living a quiet life. Outside, the world is in chaos following a devastating series of events. When an old friend turns up at their door, they’re shocked to discover the real reason for her visit. Tues., & Wed., 7; Thurs.- Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (Opened 3/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded international strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host them leading to extraordinary camaraderie. Worth Noting: Christopher Ashley picked up the 2017 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 12/4/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) All his life Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. This new American musical offers a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story about a little lie that changes everything. Performances begin on time; no late seating. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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(Opened 12/12/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) King Philippe V of Spain (Mark Rylance) is plagued by insomnia. The queen, desperate for a cure, hears of Farinelli, a castrato with a voice so divine that it captivates all who hear it. Astonished with Farinelli’s singing, Philippe begs him to stay. But will Farinelli, choose a life of solitude over fame and fortune in the opera houses of Europe? Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
HAMILTON
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical exploration of a political mastermind. The unlikely founding father—bastard orphan, rebel, war hero, Treasury head and loving husband caught in the country’s first sex scandal— leads this revolutionary tale of America’s fiery past alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and lifelong friend and foe Aaron Burr. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
HELLO, DOLLY!
Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; hellodollyonbroadway.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 4/20/17) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) This sparkling new version of the beloved musical based on Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker marks its first Broadway revival in more than 50 years. Centering on the irrepressible Dolly Levi’s romantic machinations, the production pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion. [On Tuesdays through 1/9, Dolly will be played by Donna Murphy. Bette Midler plays her final performance 1/14 & Bernadette Peters takes over the role on 1/20.] Tue. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
JUNK
Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (Opened 11/2/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) It’s 1985 and Robert Merkin of the upstart investment firm Sacker Lowell, has proclaimed “debt is an asset,” a concept that propelled him to dizzying heights. Promoting his belief in the infallibility of markets, he sets in motion is a financial civil war pitting magnates against workers, lawyers against journalists and, ultimately, everyone against themselves. Starring Steven Pasquale. Tues. & Thurs., 7:00; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/7)
JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; RoundaboutTheatre.org
Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow creates a singularly intimate evening. With equal measures of humor and heart, he evokes memories of family, explores and expands the limits of the actor’s craft, and masterfully conjures a cast of indelible characters from classic short stories by Ring Lardner and P. G. Wodehouse. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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“A magical Broadway musical with BRAINS HEART and COURAGE Time Magazine
GERSHWIN THEATRE, 222 West 51st St. WickedtheMusical.com
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MISS SAIGON
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KEY
Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (bet. 52nd & 53rd Sts.) 212-239-6200; saigonbroadway.com
COMEDY
DRAMA
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Concierge Choice Award Winner/Nominee
KINKY BOOTS
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kinkybootsthemusical.com 2013 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 4/24/13) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Inspired by a true story and the film of the same name—with music by Cyndi Lauper and book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein—the story follows Charlie Price, heir to a nearly bankrupt shoe factory. Unlikely inspiration to saving the family business comes to Charlie via Lola, a drag entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, the two discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues. & Thurs., 7; Sun., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-239-6200; LatinHistoryBroadway.com (Opened 11/15/17) (95 mins., no intermission) Inspired by the lack of Latinos in his son’s American history lessons, John Leguizamo searches for a Latin hero for his son’s school project. From the Aztec empire to Revolutionary War Latin patriots and beyond, he breaks down the 3,000 years between the Mayans and Ricky Ricardo. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 2/25)
THE LION KING
Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com 1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This stage adapation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Julie Taymor. It follows the story of the young lion prince, Simba, living in the flourishing African Pride Land and his unlikely boon companions, his villainous uncle Scar, and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
METEOR SHOWER
(Opened 3/23/17) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Set in 1975 during the final days of the American occupation of Saigon, this revival is an epic love story about the relationship between John, an American GI, and Kim, a young Vietnamese woman. Orphaned by war, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work as a bar girl in a sleazy Saigon nightclub owned by a notorious wheeler-dealer known as “The Engineer.” John buys his friend Chris the services of Kim for the night — a night that will change their lives forever. Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Sun., 4; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/14)
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Circle in the Square, 235 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; OnceOnThisIsland.com (Opened 12/3/17) (90 mins., no intermission) A highly anticipated Broadway revival, the story follows Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, she sets out on a quest to reunite with the man who captured her heart, guided by the powerful island gods, including Erzulie played by Tony winner Lea Salonga. Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Sun., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
THE PARISIAN WOMAN
Hudson Theatre, 139-141 W. 44th St., 646-975-4619; ParisianWomanBroadway.com (Opened 11/30/17) (90 mins., no intermission) Dark humor and drama collide in this new play by Beau Willimon (House of Cards) set in Washington, D.C. where powerful friends are the only kind worth having, especially today. At the center is Chloe (Uma Thurman), a charming socialite coming to terms with politics, her past, her marriage, and an uncertain future. Also starring Josh Lucas and Tony winner Blair Brown. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat. 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thephantomoftheopera.com 1988 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 1/26/88) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) One of Broadway’s greatest attractions, Gaston Leroux’s thriller about a young soprano and the mysterious figure who loves her has achieved legendary status! Now’s the time to experience—or re-experience—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting “Music of the Night.” Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly theatre at its finest. Mon. & Wed.Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Thurs. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in schedule.
Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; MeteorOnBroadway.com
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
(Opened 11/29/17) (90 mins., no intermission) Amy Schumer makes her Broadway debut in this play by Steve Martin. It’s a hot night in Ojai, California and Corky and her husband Norm are having Laura and Gerald over for dinner. But rather than an evening of polite small talk, the two couples find themselves in a marital free-fall matched in velocity and peril by smoldering space rocks tearing through the sky. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/21)
(Opened 4/2/17) (2 hrs.) It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic murder mystery... and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway! Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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WICKED
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Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. 877-250-2929 wickedthemusical.com
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Concierge Choice Award Winner/Nominee
SCHOOL OF ROCK—THE MUSICAL
Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; schoolofrockthemusical.com (Opened 12/6/15) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Based on the hit film starring Jack Black, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school and creates a rock band made up of students. Andrew Lloyd Webber composed 14 new songs to create a score that includes all the original songs from the movie. With its live kids’ rock band, the show is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. Mon., Tues. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY
Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 877-259-2929; brucestpringsteen.net/broadway (Opened 10/12/17) (2 hrs., no intermission) Bruce Springsteen makes his Broadway debut in a solo acoustic performance he describes as “…just me, the guitar, the piano and the words and music. Some of the show is spoken, some of it is sung. It loosely follows the arc of my life and my work.” Call or visit website for playing schedule. Please note Mr. Springsteen will only be performing five shows a week.
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway @ 47th St., 877-250-2929; SpongebobBroadway.com (Opened 12/4/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Stakes are higher than ever as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, an unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The spirit of beloved animated character SpongeBob and his friends to come to life with fabulous music, song and theatricality! For kids four and up. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
WAITRESS
Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com (Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop—until a baking contest in a nearby county, and a handsome young doctor, offer a recipe for happiness. Grammy-nominated composer Sara Bareilles wrote the show’s music and lyrics. Tues. & Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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(Opened 10/30/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-skinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Based on the spellbinding, best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. Tues.- Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
OFF-BROADWAY 20TH CENTURY BLUES
Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; 20thcenturyblues.com Four women meet once a year for a photo shoot chronicling their changing selves as they navigate love, careers, children, and world events. But when the photographs have the potential to go public, they’re forced to confront who they are, what they’ve become, and how they’ll deal with what lies ahead. Tues.-Fri., 7:30; Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/28)
THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT Thirteenth Street Repertory Company, 50 W. 13th St., 212-352-3101; theaccidentalpervert.com Andrew Goffman takes you on a whirlwind tour of his funny romance with smut magazines, video vixens, and off-color fantasies. But it’s not only laughs in this layered, multi-dimensional show, which culminates in a touching moment of redemption as he struggles to find true love and perspective through real-life relationships. Fri. & Sat., 7. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
AFTERGLOW
Loft at the Davenport Theatre, 354 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; afterglowtheplay.com Josh and Alex, married and in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed one night. When a new intimate connection begins to form, all three must come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust as relationships are shaken and commitments are challenged. Mon. & Wed., 7:30; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Sat., 3; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
AVENUE Q New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200 avenueq.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Puppets and humans cohabitate a fictional NYC street in this irresistible Tony-winning musical. In it, recent college grad Princeton moves into an apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets girl next door Kate, Republican Rod, internet sexpert Trekkie, Lucy the Slut and other colorful types who help him discover his purpose in life!. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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(Le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St., 212-505-3474; cruelmusical.com
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BALLS
59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org (85 mins., no intermission) It’s 1973, and Houston’s Astrodome is playing host to one of the biggest cultural events of all time as Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs face-off in The Battle of the Sexes tennis match. This high-energy, physical production with a carnival atmosphere captures the original event with a shot-by-shot re-imagining of the entire match. Tues.-Sat., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/16)
BALLYTURK
St., Ann’s Warehouse, 45 Water St., Brooklyn; 866-811-4111; stannswarehouse.org (90 mins., no intermission) In this award-winning production written and directed by Edna Walsh, the lives of two men unravel quickly over the course of an hour and a half. Where are they? Who are they? What room is this, and what might be beyond the walls? Tues.-Sat., 8; Sun., 5. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (1/9 thru 1/28)
BLUE MAN GROUP Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-BLUEMAN; blueman.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) No plot, no dialogue, no ripped from the headlines drama, Blue Man is orchestrated by three ingenious blue-hued guys. This ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenom combines music, high-tech shenanigans and offthe-chart physical comedy. An international sensation-- yet the best way to truly understand their popularity is to see them yourself! Call or visit website for playing schedule.
BROUHAHA Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave., 212-868-4444; happenstancetheater.com (70 mins., no intermission) An existential escapade inspired by images of refugees fleeing on foot, Edwardian workers, cinematic treasures like La Strada and The Seventh Seal, and the dark comedy of Samuel Beckett. Happenstance Theater’s troupe walks the precipice at the end of the world. Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (1/4 thru 1/21)
(1 hr., 45 mins.) Manhattan’s most dangerous liaisons -diabolically charming step-siblings Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil are seduced by revenge and fueled by passion as they place a bet on whether or not Sebastian can deflower their incoming headmaster’s daughter. As they set out to destroy the innocent girl—and anyone who gets in their way—they find they’re entangled in a web of secrets, temptation, and the cruelest game of all: love. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
DISCO PIGS
Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; irishrep.org (75 mins., no intermission) Born at the same time on the same day in the same hospital, Pig and Runt are inseparable. They have their own language and create a world for themselves in which boundaries blur between truth and illusion. Until, as night falls on their 17th birthday and the disco and drink take hold, they spiral violently out of control. Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Thurs., 7; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/5)
FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY
St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; friendsmusicalparody.com It’s a seemingly typical day at Central Perk -- New York’s only coffee shop -- until an unexpected runaway bride with beautiful hair enters the picture and kicks the whole gang out of second gear. Wed., 8; Thurs., 7; Fri., 10pm; Sat.,7:30 & 10; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW
New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; gazillionbubbleshow.com (70 mins.) This eye-popping production offers parents and kids an unforgettable extravaganza of soap-bubble creations accompanied by fantastic lighting effects, including a jaw-dropping laser show! Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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OFF-BROADWAY
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THE GIRL WHO JUMPED OFF THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN
Paint it red. So begins Lydia’s wild idea to invigorate her Rust Belt town. But when a whip-smart entrepreneur co-opts her scheme, a precarious rivalry is born. A battle for the town’s soul ensues, causing its obsessive mayor, its defiant matriarch, and the rest of its residents to question who they are and where they’re headed. Starring Anna Chlumsky (Veep) and Adam Pally (Happy Endings). Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 1/9)
(70 mins., no intermission) Spanning over 30 years through the Golden Age of Hollywood, Great Depression, and World WWII, this solo play with music delves into the ever-fickle and elusive Hollywood dream by way of Evie Edwards, who we meet in 1949 standing on the 50-foot H, looking down at the lights of Los Angeles. Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/21)
2nd Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater, 305 W. 43rd St., 212-246-4422; 2st.com
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JERSEY BOYS
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New World Stages, Stage 1; 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; JerseyBoysNewYork.com
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HINDLE WAKES
Clurman Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; minttheater.org (2 hrs., 20 mins.) It’s “Wakes Week” in Hindle; the mill is closed and the workers are idle. Fanny Hawthorn is relaxing at the seashore when she runs into Alan Jeffcote, the mill owner’s son who takes her to a hotel for a few days of fun, that stops when their parents find out. Should Alan, already engaged to another woman, do the right thing and make an honest woman of Fanny? Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
THE HOMECOMING QUEEN
Atlantic Stage 2, 330 W. 16th St., 866-811-4111; atlantictheater.org After a decade, a bestselling novelist returns to Nigeria to care for her ailing father, but before she can bury him, she must relearn the traditions she’s long forgotten, colliding with her culture, traumatic past, painful regrets, and the deep, deep love she thought she could never have. Wed.-Sat., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/10)
THE IMBIBLE: A SPIRITED HISTORY OF DRINKING
New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; imbible.org (1 hr., 45 mins.) A 10,000-year journey by raconteur Anthony Caporale through time and across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and music by The Backwaiters. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
IN & OF ITSELF
Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 800-745-3000; inandofitselfshow.com Magical new ways of seeing the unseeable are explored as memories from yesterday, inexplicable events witnessed today, and secrets imagined for tomorrow blend into one spellbinding show! Executive producer Neil Patrick Harris presents this theatrical experience that’s directed by Frank Oz. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
IN THE BODY OF THE WORLD
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) The behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, just four guys from Jersey with a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – one that made them an international sensation all over again. Featuring all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
MANKIND Playwrights Horizons’ Mainstage Theatre, 416 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; playwrightshorizons.org Mark and Jason were keeping things casual until Jason got pregnant. But however unplanned the pregnancy was, nothing could be less expected than the chain of events it would set in motion. Robert O’Hara’s allegory envisions a future long after women have gone extinct from centuries of mistreatment and man’s capacity to screw up reaches new heights. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/28)
NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL
Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; newsicalthemusical.net An ever-evolving mockery of all the news that’s fit to print, this laugh-filled, high octane musical revue serves up infectious melodies with razor-sharp lyrics, biting satire and more unpredictability than a Courtney Love tweet. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
ONE NATION, ONE MISSION, ONE PROMISE
Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal St., 866-811-4111; onenationonemissiononepromise.com (90 mins.) What if Thomas Jefferson, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Martin Luther King Jr. shared the stage for the first time? What if Frederick Douglass attended a town hall meeting with Ronald Reagan and Julia Child? This theatrical journey celebrates the stories of the United States’ diverse unsung heroines and heroes who built the country’s foundation. Fri. & Sat., 7; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/12)
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Manhattan Theatre Club, New York City Center, Stage I, 131 W. 55th St., 212-581-212; manhattantheatreclub.com
PARTY FACE
Tony Award-winner Eve Ensler’s new play based on her critically acclaimed memoir. While working with women suffering from the ravages of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ensler was stunned by a lifethreatening diagnosis. Told with her signature humor, Ensler’s personal journey uncovers surprising connections between her body and the earth and how illness can be both transformative and transcendent. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/16)
In Isobel Mahon’s bitingly funny and honest play, careful plans are upended when a young woman’s mother brings her own food to her daughter’s party and the “right” person to be her daughter’s new best friend. They put on their party faces and hope for the best, but when facades crack, secrets spill. Mon., 6:30; Thurs.-Sun., 7:30; Sat., 2:30; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/11)
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COME FROM AWAY Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Christopher Ashley
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The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfect-crime.com (2 hrs.) This long-running psychological thriller tracks a wealthy female psychiatrist caught up in a bizarre murder. Enter the inspector who becomes obsessed with her, her patients and her home. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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PUFFS, OR: SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC
New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; PuffsThePlay.com (100 mins.) A Potter-inspired comedy for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs…who just happened to be there too. “Any Potter fans visiting New York City must take in this play.”—Hypable. Mon. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat. , 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
SHEN YUN
David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, 888-907-4697; shenyun.com (2 hrs.) Ancient legends are combined with technological innovations, historically authentic costumes and breathtaking animated backdrops. Classical Chinese dance -- against enchanting orchestral sound -- does the storytelling, sharing diverse ethnic and folk traditions. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (1/11 thru 1/21)
SISTAS: THE MUSICAL
St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239 6200; sistasthemusical.com (90 mins., no intermission) A musical journey of a multi-generational African-American family using the lyrics of songs made famous by artists like Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Lena Horn, Beyoncé and many others. It tells of the struggles, the joy and the triumphs, of being Black in America; of being a woman in America – as told through the life of one woman and the women in her family. Sat. & Sun., 4:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
SLEEP NO MORE
The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W. 27th St., 866-811-4111 sleepnomorenyc.com (3 hrs.) Punchdrunk’s immersive theatrical experience based on Macbeth takes audiences through aspects of the original story via a multi-floor, multi-room journey that plays out differently for everyone. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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STOMP
Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave., 800-982-2787; stomponline.com
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(1 hr., 45 mins.) Springing from the underground music clubs of Britain and influenced by its urban streets, Stomp has traveled the world and caused a sensation at each of their international appearances. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats of Stomp, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St., 866-811-4111; SweeneyToddNYC.com (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Immersing audiences in a completely new theatrical experience, the Tooting Arts Club production of the classic tale of blood thirsty barber Sweeney Todd and resourceful pie shop proprietress Mrs. Lovett has been transplanted from London to New York City in a pie-shop setting (pies & beverages available for purchase in advance). Call or visit website for playing schedule.
THE THING WITH FEATHERS
TBG Main Sage Theatre, 312 W. 36th St., 866-811-4111; barrowgroup.org Playwright Scott Organ masterfully spins the tale of an underage teenager who is seduced by an older man on the internet. Things are not as they seem however. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/14)
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LaMaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre, 66 E. 4th St., 2nd Fl., 212-254-6468; lamama.org (80 mins.) A new exploration of ageing, anxiety and ‘doomsday’ created by Split Britches through conversation and collaboration with elders and artists this new work combines a darkly playful Dr. Strangelove-inspired performance with a daring new protocol for public discussion – the Situation Room. Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 4. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (1/4 thru 1/21)
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
DR2 Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 855-857-0177; hungrycaterpillarshow.com (55 mins., no intermission) This critically acclaimed, interactive show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and faithfully adapts four of Eric Carle’s stories: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly, and of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The production also features Brown Bear and 10 Little Rubber Ducks. For all ages! Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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Next Level Burgers, Fries, and Shakes at Bill’s Bar & Burger BY MERRILL LEE GIRARDEAU
New York thinks a lot of its burgers, and for good reason. There are plenty of solid and even stellar choices—but for a burger to remember your next stop should be Bill’s Bar & Burger. Since Bill’s popped onto the scene in ’09, it’s been raising the city’s standards for quality burgers. The Rockefeller Center location opened in 2010 with 400 seats, making it the largest stand-alone burger joint in the country.
THE BURGERS. Bill’s has a menu 13 burgers strong, all with freshly ground beef patties that are hand-pressed every day in the kitchen. From the Konichiwa to the Ranch Hand, find your flavor, grab a shake, and chow down. Ranked among CNN’s Top 10 Burgers in America, the Fat Cat comes on an English muffin (don’t knock it till you try it) with a sumptuous beef patty, American cheese, caramelized onions, and lettuce, tomato, pickles (LTP for the pros). Feeling extra hungry? The Big Cat is all of that plus pulled pork and fried egg. There are
plenty of burgers to choose from: turkey, chicken, buffalo, barbecue—anything your belly desires. BEYOND THE BURGERS. “Snack Attack” options get meals started with favorites like wings, guacamole, or loaded nachos (smoked bacon chili anyone?). There are also soups, fresh salads, and burger alternatives like fish tacos, turkey BLTs, and crispy chicken sandwiches. ON THE SIDE. Fries are classics here and not to be missed—unless you opt for an enhanced version, like the cheese fries, chili cheese fries, or fully loaded disco fries. Onion rings and roasted Brussels sprouts are options, too. THE SHAKES. Bill’s offers three tiers of milkshakes: you’ve got your Classics, your Signatures, and your Monsters. Classic flavors are chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, while Signatures include Cookies & Dream and s’mores-y Campfire. But if you ask us, the standout is the Chocolate Peanut Butter Bomb. It’s blended with Reese’s Pieces, salted peanuts, chocolate sauce, and peanut butter cups. If you come to Bill’s for just this, we get you. HAPPY HOUR. From 4 to 7pm at the bar (every day at Rock Center; weeknights Downtown), enjoy half off house wines, appetizers, and drafts like Brooklyn Lager or Red Wagon IPA. Plus, you can have the Mini B’s (sliders with cheese, caramelized onion, and special sauce) for only $5!
A burger to remember...
Two Manhattan locations: Rockefeller Center, 16 W. 51st St., 212-705-8510; Financial District, 85 West St., 212-894-3800; billsbarandburger.com
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New York Dining: New Tastes and Classic Faves From local seafood to timeless steakhouses to contemporary creative kitchens, New York’s restaurants offer many opportunities to dive into world-class cuisine. OPRY CITY STAGE
New York’s newest destination for great food and music: Opry City Stage.
Opry City Stage is New York’s brandnew home for country music and culture, with good food and good times rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. Across four floors, enjoy the sights and sounds of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, including a broad range of live country music played all day and never-beforeseen artifacts from the Opry Archives. A tempting menu offers Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes, Music Citystyle smoked BBQ, Nashville hot chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, and pan-seared trout, all served for both lunch and dinner. 1604 Broadway (btw. 48th & 49th Sts.), 212-388-5565, oprycitystage.com
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IL CORTILE Il Cortile is a family-owned restaurant that’s been a Little Italy institution since 1975. Exposed brick and ample greenery make for a special meal in the stunning atrium garden. Charming additional rooms are ready to host everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. This neigh-
borhood staple delivers the highest quality ingredients across a broad menu available for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Look for classics like homemade fettuccini with wild mushrooms and sweet sausage, flavor-packed puttanesca, veal scaloppini, and stuffed filet mignon in a rich tomato sauce. 125 Mulberry St. (btw. Canal & Hester Sts.), 212-226-6060, ilcortile.com HWA YUAN One of New York’s legendary upscale Chinese restaurants, Hwa Yuan is a Chinatown institution. It holds down a sprawling three-floor space, with over 160 seats. Classics like spicy cold sesame noodles, scallion pancakes, Peking duck, and Sichuan kung po chicken are joined by 80 other options, including Shanghai-style pork soup dumplings, Sichuan-style whole fish, and an entire raw bar with shrimp cocktail and oysters. 42 E. Broadway (Catherine St.), 212-966-6002, hwayuannyc.com BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE
Find Old World service and charm at Benjamin Steakhouse.
The staff at the stunningly beautiful Benjamin Steakhouse is courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of a menu that includes everyone’s favorites—and not just meat. Sirloin, filet mignon, lamb, and veal chops are all dry-aged in their
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own aging box. Seafood items include Chilean sea bass, Norwegian salmon, yellowfin tuna, and lobster, for the best of both dining worlds. Sumptuous desserts provide the perfect finish. 52 E. 41st St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177, benjaminsteakhouse.com MONTE’S Monte’s serves bold, spirited, robust Italian classics—Italian Mama cooking, a bit better than Mama made it. Spaghetti and meatballs leads the parade, along with hearty, earthy favorites like lasagna, manicotti, minestrone, prosciutto, parmigianas, and Marsalas. The ambiance and surroundings ring as true as the food: a welcoming, cozy nook of a restaurant that happily sticks to the traditional rather than what’s trendy and temporary. (There’s a reason this has been a Village favorite since 1918!) 97 MacDougal St. (btw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-228-9194, montes1918.com
AN’NAM
Tasty Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine in stylish surrounds at An’nam.
If you’re looking for a great value in the Theatre District, head to An’nam, which serves up a tasty takes on Japanese and Vietnamese for lunch and dinner seven days a week. On the Japanese side, you’ll find favorites like dumplings, skewers, and tempura, plus super-fresh sushi and sashimi. Spring rolls, beef noodle soup, stir-fries, and curries head up the Vietnamese list.
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Look for plenty of low-price lunch specials, including teriyaki bento boxes. Service is friendly and the space is stylish, contemporary, and right in the middle of everything. 234 W. 48th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE
PATSY’S Salvatore Scognamillo is the third-generation executive chef and co-owner of Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, cooking up Neapolitan recipes that have been passed down from his father and grandfather (Pasquale “Patsy”). Classic dishes like the spaghetti and meatballs are packed with the perfect balance of flavors, while more inventive dishes like the stuffed calamari (with shrimp, crab, and lobster in a tomato sauce) are great for those looking for more adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney, or Rihanna seated at the next table over—Patsy’s is a favorite dining spot for A-list celebrities. 236 W. 56th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com
An elegant spot for serious steak: Morton’s.
Morton’s The Steakhouse is famous for its USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts. For a memorable dinner in the heart of midtown, a wide-open, modern, and stylish dining room offers a great atmosphere whether you’re dining with a group or sharing a romantic dinner for two. Choose from filet mignon, porterhouse steak, signature-cut prime New York strip, Maine lobsters, poultry dishes, and all the classic sides. 551 Fifth Ave. (45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St. (W. Houston St.), 212-608-0171, mortons.com
Patsy’s was Frank Sinatra’s favorite. It will be yours, too.
ANGUS CLUB STEAKHOUSE At Angus Club Steakhouse you’ll find beautiful cuts of meat, whether you’re craving rib-eye, porterhouse, or even lamb chops. Beef is butchered on the premises and dry-aged for maximum flavor. (If red meat’s not your thing, the menu expands to super-fresh seafood and entree salads.) Lush interiors feature art deco-inspired design; intimate evenings are easy to come by here. For a midday treat, opt for the prix fixe lunch, served with an appetizer, entree, and dessert. To finish, do as the locals: we recommend the New York cheesecake. 135 E. 55th St. (btw. Lexington & Third Aves.), 212-588-1585, angusclubsteakhouse.com
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205 E. Houston St. (Ludlow St.), 212-254-2246 katzsdelicatessen.com | DELICATESSEN Feast on oversized hand-carved sandwiches at Katz’s Delicatessen, one of New York City’s best delis. Mingle with the many celebrities who dine here daily. Most meats are cured on premises. Open Mon.-Tues., 8am-10pm; Wed.-Thurs., 8am-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 8am-3am. All cards.
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GROTTA AZZURRA LI $$ 177 Mulberry St. (Broome St.), 212-925-8775 bluegrotta.com | ITALIAN
Since 1908, favorite of Enrico Caruso and many celebs. Pizzas, pastas, steaks, seafood, salads…something for everyone. Famous for lobster Fra Diavolo: whole lobster served over linguine with clams/mussels in spicy red sauce. Breakfast 8:30-11:30am 7 days, Lunch Prix-Fixe $9.95 Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun $14.95, Early Dinner Prix-Fixe $16.95. A legendary must stop in the heart of Little Italy!
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148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com | DESSERT, ITALIAN
42 E. Broadway (Catherine St.), 212-966-6002 hwayuannyc.com | CHINESE One of New York’s legendary upscale Chinese restaurants and a Chinatown institution. Sprawling three-floor space, with over 160 seats. Classics like spicy cold sesame noodles, scallion pancakes, Peking duck, Sichuan kung po chicken, and over 80 other options including Shanghai-style pork soup dumplings, Sichuan-style whole fish, and an entire raw bar with oysters and shrimp cocktail. F train to E. Broadway stop.
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Since 1973, a must stop in Little Italy! Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli! Voted #1 Cannoli in New York. Stop by & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI KING! The finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, rainbow cookies, chocolate mousse cake, Italian cookies, etc. are awesome & lobster tails are off the hook! Enjoy unbeatable cappuccino & espresso. Hundreds of celebs have visited so you never know who will drop by. Open 7 days 10:30am til late.
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125 Mulberry St. (Canal-Hester Sts.), 212-226-6060, ilcortile.com | ITALIAN
“Family” owned institution since 1975 in the heart of Little Italy. Serving the finest cuisine in a stunning atrium garden setting. Charming additional rooms ready to host everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. Neighborhood staple spares nothing to deliver highest quality ingredients. One of the most innovative, interesting menus in NYC. Extensive a la carte menu appeals to even the pickiest of palates. Wide variety of prix fixe menus for private dining rooms. Lunch/dinner served seven days.
LUNELLA RISTORANTE LI $$ 173 Mulberry St. (Grand-Broome Sts.), 212-966-6639, lunellas.com | ITALIAN 89 Bayard St. (Mulberry St.), 212-732-8988 | CHINESE Authentic Shanghai cuisine in the heart of Chinatown with some of the best soup dumplings in the city. Great Peking duck. Expansive dim sum menu packed with New York’s favorite steamed, pan-fried, and deep-fried appetizers. Full bar. Open 7 days 11:30am-10:15pm. Cash only.
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Family owned and operated by a charming Italian immigrant family that has owned various restaurants in Little Italy for generations. One of the best finds in the neighborhood! Wait ’til you taste their delicious homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, poultry, soups, and salads on an extensive menu. Casual, charming setting features a smart wine list and a full bar. Lunch/dinner until late (except Tues.)
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BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE 52 E. 41st St. btw Park & Madison Aves. 212.297.9177 617 Hartsdale Rd. White Plains, NY 914.428.6868 FOOD 4.7 DÉCOR 4.4 SERVICE 4.6
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UMBERTO’S CLAM HOUSE LI $$ 132 Mulberry St. (Hester-Grand Sts.), 212-431-7545 umbertosclamhouse.com | ITALIAN Famous since 1972. Actors, sports figures, politicians, musicians, and other celebs all flock here. Legendary “Hot, Medium & Mild Sauce” simmered to perfection for hours. Exciting dishes like linguine with white clam sauce and seafood Marechiaro. Renowned raw bar. Open seven days lunch/dinner. Try their famous cocktails, sangria, or wine by the glass.
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23 Grand St. (Sixth Ave.), 212-201-9119 davidburkekitchennyc.com | AMERICAN Authentic, regionally sourced and thoughtfully selected market-fresh cuisine. Pays homage to the craft of hearty, rustic American food. The menu was inspired by morning visits to the green market, what is freshest in the region, and prepared with creativity and refined technique. Kitchen celebrates the integrity of ingredients at their peak, presented with a deft hand and served alongside the finest wines and spirits.
52 W. 13th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-300-4525 societycafenyc.com | AMERICAN Hidden inside Walker Hotel Greenwich Village is Society Cafe, a new market-to-table restaurant by rising-star chef Christopher Zabita. Relying on the farmers of the nearby Union Square Green Market, Chef Zabita creates an evolving, seasonal menu that is sustainable and locally sourced. The dining room features a warm fireplace with accents of walnut, leather, and teal for a modern-yetsophisticated setting. Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Join us for happy hour with halfpriced drinks Mon.–Fri 5–7pm! Reservations suggested.
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38 Carmine St. (Bedford-Bleecker Sts.), 212-243-0388 carmanyc.com | ASIAN FUSION A hidden gem in the heart of the West Village. Rated No. 1 Best Soup Dumpling in the City by SinoVision. Offers creative and tasty new Asian tapas, housemade dim sum, signature sake cocktails in the floral garden—a pleasure to spend your autumn days! Open 7 days lunch and dinner, until 11pm Fri.-Sat. Wine/beer/sake only, accepts major credit cards.
69 MacDougal St. (Bleecker-Houston Sts.), 212-674-0320; villamosconi.com | ITALIAN An NYC favorite in the heart of famous Greenwich Village. Villa Mosconi is renowned for serving great homemade pastas and fresh seafood. Enjoy their beautiful four-season garden, the perfect complement to their sublime Italian delights.
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CHELSEA BATEAUX NEW YORK CH 97 MacDougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | ITALIAN
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A romantic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party, or as a large group.
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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan, 866-817-3463 bateauxnewyork.com Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant Brunch, Lunch and Dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline & Statue of Liberty views. Join them for Lunch (Mon.-Sat.) and Sunday Brunch with a live pianist and Dinner with a live three-piece band. Welcome aboard!
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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan & Weehawken, NJ, 866-483-3866; spiritcruises.com Spirit Cruises is New York’s most vibrant and entertaining dining vessel. Its bountiful buffets, stunning skyline and Statue of Liberty views, and non-stop DJ music provide a one-of-a-kind New York experience. Join us daily for Lunch and Dinner and for specialty cruises on select dates.
Fine Mediterranean seafood and tapas, craft beers, cocktails, and boutique pan-Mediterranean wines in a beautiful intimate setting. Focused on fresh, wild, and organically cultivated fish and seafood. The menu encompasses small plates, crudo, and quality cured meats like Jamon Iberico “Pata Negra,” extending to brick oven pizza, artisanal cheeses, and an oyster bar with both East and West Coast oysters.
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BEN & JACK’S STEAK HOUSE MW ME $$$ 887 Ninth Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.com | ITALIAN
255 Fifth Ave. (28th-29th Sts.), 212-532-7600 219 E. 44th St. (2nd-3rd Aves.), 212-682-5678 benandjackssteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Experience a steak house like no other! Ben & Jack’s serves up generous portions of steak house favorites to a very satisfied clientele. Enjoy delicious salads, exceptional prime dry-aged steaks and chops, including the restaurant’s signature Porterhouse for one, two, three or four, fresh seafood, mouthwatering side dishes and exquisite desserts. An excellent wine menu complements any food choice. Reservations recommended. All credit cards accepted. Open for lunch/dinner daily. Private dining rooms available.
BILL’S BAR & BURGER MW FD $$
A first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara wood-burning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass & large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.
ZIBETTO ESPRESSO BAR MW ME $
1385 6th Ave. (56th St.), 501 5th Ave. (on 42nd St.), 1221 6th Ave. (on 48th), 1 Park Ave. (32nd-33rd Sts.) zibettoespresso.com | ITALIAN Entering a Zibetto Espresso Bar should feel like walking into any small café from Trieste to Milano. The people may not be the same here, but the atmosphere is. When we opened our doors in 2006, our sole ambition was to offer a conscious espresso bar experience. We’re all about espresso and people. No matter if it’s your 1st visit or 1,000th cup, you’ll always find a spot at our counter.
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You can “cut the meat with your fork” “excellent” dry-aged Angus beef (natch) with “properly done” sides & “exceptional” wines
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DARBAR ME $
152 E. 46th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-681-4500 darbarny.com | INDIAN Reviewers and patrons consistently give high marks to this cozy, bi-level restaurant and lounge on the East Side. Highly rated by Zagat, Darbar is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. A lavish $14.95 lunch buffet with new and delicious dishes every day is served 11:30am-4pm. 7 days a week. Dinner from $12 & up, 4-10:30pm.
DARBAR GRILL ME $
This classic American steakhouse with a touch of luxury offers a selection of USDA Prime Black Angus beefsteak, all dry-aged on-site for 30-35 days, plus seafood specialties. Angus Club Steakhouse’s elegant dining rooms feature art deco design. The two-floor restaurant has five private dining rooms available for customized parties and special events—all provide an intimate, elegant, and romantic ambiance.
BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME ME $$$
23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818 benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts in their arsenal, Benjamin Restaurant Group is highlighting the grill at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 square foot space houses an expansive main dining room and offers private dining spaces for up to 100+ guests.
BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE ME $$$
52 E. 41st St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177 benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Peter Luger alumni Benjamin Prelvukaj and Chef Arturo McLeod have combined over 30 years of experience to create Benjamin Steak House, conveniently located near Grand Central Station in the century-old Chemist Club Building. From the beautifully marbled cuts of dry-aged beef to the impeccably refined Old World service and charm, Benjamin Steak House prides itself in providing a quality dining experience in an elegant midtown setting.
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157 E. 55th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-751-4600 darbargrillny.com | INDIAN Enjoy fine Indian dining in an elegant setting. Darbar Grill is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. For lunch and dinner they offer a selection of seafood, chicken, goat and vegetarian entrees. Their famous lunch buffet is available seven days week a from 11:30am to 4pm. Reviewers and patrons alike have raved about the excellent food available at Darbar Grill, and its sister restaurant Darbar. All cards.
MORTON’S ME FD $$$
551 Fifth Ave. (entrance on 45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St., 212-608-0171 mortons.com | STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine and elegant desserts, Morton’s is the ideal place for a memorable dinner. The wide-open, modern, stylish dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. The private boardrooms are perfect for meetings and celebrations, or grab a cocktail in Bar 12-21. Enjoy famous steak and seafood at their Financial District location as well, located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial.
OBICÀ MOZZARELLA BAR, PIZZA E CUCINA $$ 928 Broadway (21st-22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754; 590 Madison Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-2217; obica.com | ITALIAN
Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a casual contemporary Italian restaurant, offering a genuine Italian dining experience centered on the freshest Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP from Italy, fresh homemade pasta, and authentic products from Italy’s rich regional heritages. Two locations, including across the street from the famous Flatiron Building. Started in Italy in 2004, today Obicà has restaurants in Rome, Milan, Florence, London, New York, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.
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A signature collection of USDA Prime steaks dry aged in-house for 35 days using pink Himalayan salt.
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Where classic steakhouse influences meet elevated sophistication. 1 E 35 Street (5th & Madison Aves.) 212.804.7276 royal35steakhouse.com
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Wine and Cocktail Bar in the Heart of Hell’s Kitchen Sun.-Thurs. 5pm-Midnight • Fri. & Sat. 5pm-1am 644 10th Avenue (btwn 45th and 46th Street), 917-472-7808
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Farm to Table•New American Cuisine Open 7 days 11am til 1am • Wood Fired Oven 628 10th Ave. (44-45 St), 212-582-6300, The-Marshal.com
Classics like spicy cold sesame noodles, scallion pancakes, peking duck, Sichuan kung po chicken & over 80 options. F train to East Broadway
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ROYAL 35 STEAKHOUSE ME $$$
BOBBY VAN’S TS ME FD $$$
1 E. 35th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 212-804-7276; royal35steakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD
135 W. 50th St.; 230 Park Ave.; 131 E. 54th St.; 120 W. 45th St.; 40 Central Park S.; 25 Broad St.; bobbyvans.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD
Sophisticated midtown destination is New York’s newest spot for steak. Signature items include sizzling steaks dry aged inhouse using pink Himalayan salt, along with an extensive raw bar and seafood selection. California wines strong in Napa Valley joined by old-world European vintages. Classy and inviting surrounds thanks to high ceilings, mahogany walls, dark leather. Serious steakhouse pedigrees among the four partners reflected in stellar execution.
THE SEA FIRE GRILL ME $$-$$$
Established in 1969, Bobby Van’s now boasts 8 locations in New York City, 2 in Washington, DC, and the original in Bridgehampton, Long Island. Serving only the finest USDA dry-aged prime beef, selected seafood and lobsters starting at 3 lbs. Private dining for corporate or special events. Naturally fine food, service, and attention to detail are what sets them apart.
CURRY INDIA TS $$
148 W. 49th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 917-261-4902 | INDIAN In the heart of Times Square, sits on longtime site of the Ceylon India Inn, the oldest Indian restaurant in New York City, established in 1915. Serves a wide range of exquisite authentic Indian curries, where fresh vegetables come in pairs deftly flavored with exotic spices. Chicken tikka with a savory, orange-colored sauce, roast chicken bright red from the tandoori, poori bread is extravagantly inflated—just waiting to be poked!
158 E. 48 St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785 theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD
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The Sea Fire Grill offers seasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant yet classic experience where consistency is key and service is impeccable. The décor is inviting with mahogany wine racks, cool blue accent features, and a roaring marble fireplace. Guests are passionate about the daily East and West coast oysters, Alaskan King Crab Legs, and Pancetta Wrapped Wild Striped Bass.
THEATRE DISTRICT
330 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-957-4300 brazilbrazil46.com | BRAZILIAN
AN’NAM TS $
Prime Restaurant Row location in the Theatre District and near Times Square for the most authentic Brazilian experience in Manhattan. Color and music make for a great atmosphere to enjoy creative salads, fresh seafood, and exotic steaks. Take advantage of the flexibility of lunch, dinner, brunch, prix fixe, raw bar, and lounge menus. Perfect caipirinhas to complement. Live Brazilian music Friday and Saturday nights!
234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.) , 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com | VIETNAMESE/JAPANESE Delicious/affordable Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine in heart of Theatre District. A huge selection of items including noodle dishes, curry, chicken/pork/beef/seafood/vegetarian entrees bursting with great flavors. Sushi bar/bento boxes/ rolls/sushi/sashimi. Sushi bar specials: live scallops, nice and fresh Kumamoto oysters. Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11. Perfect for pre- or post-theatre dining. Open 7 days 11:30am-11:30pm.
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Voted Best Steakhouse
“...steak for everyone”-The New York Times
Beautiful dishes from Puglia Fish, chicken, veal, fresh homemade pastas Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style in wood-burning oven
Extensive wine by the glass and large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy
887 9th Ave. (57th & 58th Sts.) | (212) 315-2888 masseriadeivini.com
255 Fifth Ave.(btw. 28th & 29th Sts.) 212.532.7600 219 E. 44th St.(btw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) 212.682.5678 www.benandjackssteakhouse.com
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Authentic Chinese in the Theatre District!
$9.95 lunch, Dinner from $15
Finest, freshest ingredients with mouthwatering aromas and bursting fresh flavors. Prix fixe lunch/dinner Sun. thru Thur.
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BUCA DI BEPPO TS $$
1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-764-6527 bucadibeppo.com | ITALIAN Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for great Italian food and fun! Whether you’re hosting a group event, celebrating a special occasion or planning a business dinner, you’ll enjoy Buca’s authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. At Buca, they serve family-style food in two portion sizes. Buca Small feeds two or more and Buca Large feeds four or more. Catering available for delivery and to go. Call for details! Sun.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-midnight.
DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE TS $$$
1221 Sixth Ave. (49th St.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Steak house redefined. A sophisticated, elegant space reflecting the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks, magnificent cold-water lobster tails and specialties such as combination shrimp platters and crab cakes. Beautifully appointed private party facilities and unique wine-cellar dining. A true dining experience. Reservations recommended. All cards. Open for lunch weekdays, dinner daily. All cards. 2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.
DIANNE AND ELISABETH TS $-$$
DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE TS $$
644 10th Ave. (45th-46th Sts.), 917-472-7808 dianneandelisabeth.com| AMERICAN
234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 3rd flr., 646-495-1996; daveandbusters.com | AMERICAN Dave & Buster’s is the ONLY place in Times Square to Eat, Drink, Play, and Watch Sports. Eat the latest chefcrafted dishes. Drink with friends at one of our bars. Play the hottest interactive games. Watch your favorite teams on game day. You can have it all under one roof! Visit daveandbusters.com/new-york for FREE $20 game play (with purchase of $20 game play*)! Open 7 days, 11am-late.
Wine and cocktail bar in Midtown West. Named after the mothers of the owners, so you know it’s a labor of love. Fresh, farm-to-table approach at an affordable price. Cheese and charcuterie, mix and match small and large plates. Lots of creativity: think Hudson Valley duck wings confit, chimichurri-roasted shrimp and grits, steak bavette, langostino poppers. Save room for dessert, ice cream sandwiches, cranberry-apple fritters, house-made fudge, and “lemon three ways.” Sun.Thurs. 5pm-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 5pm-1am.
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FOGO DE CHAO TS $$$
DING CHINESE RESTAURANT TS $$
40 W. 53rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-969-9980 fogo.com | BRAZILIAN 234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828; dingtimesquare.com | CHINESE Theatre District’s go-to place for wide array of authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine at very reasonable prices. Enjoy fresh Szechuan and dried pot delicacies, personal hot pots. Relaxed environment with innovative smokeless BBQ table grills and friendly staff. Lunch specials $9.95, dinner from $15. Prix fixe all day $19.95, 3 courses. A smart choice pre or post theatre…or anytime! Open 7 days.
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Internationally renowned Brazilian Steakhouse utilizing the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco. The menu features selections of fire-roasted steak, lamb, pork, and chicken, seasonal salads and sides, signature cocktails, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy lighter options with the Weekday Lunch menu, or celebrate with Weekend Brunch. Seafood options also available. Our New York location features four semi-private/private dining areas and a two-level bar that is perfect for Happy Hour. Visit fogo.com for more information.
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Modern Japanese & Traditional Kaiseki
S U Z U K I A Market To Table American Restaurant In The Heart Of Greenwich Village
Edo-Mae Style Omakase Sushi
114 West 47th St. (btw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212.278.0010 | info@suzukinyc.com Lunch: Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10:30pm Sushi Bar: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10pm
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The go-to place in CHINATOWN for dim sum, soup dumplings and THE BEST CHINESE CUISINE
89 Bayard St. (at Mulberry St.) 212-732-8988 7 Days lunch & dinner
23 Grand Street at The James Hotel davidburkekitchennyc.com | 212 201 9119
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HARD ROCK CAFE TS $$
GUY’S AMERICAN KITCHEN AND BAR TS $$
1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355 hardrock.com | AMERICAN 220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-532-4897 guysamerican.com | AMERICAN From Guy Fieri’s signature bold flavors and creative spins on American dishes, to its buzzing bar scene, you’ll find a truly memorable dining experience in Times Square. Menu items include Sangria Glazed Shrimp Firecracker Chicken Wings, as well as desserts like the Salted Whiskey Caramel Fool. A demonstration kitchen features a flame-cooking rotisserie and a 12-foot wide chandelier showcasing a collection of Guy’s retired pots and pans. An exciting bar program features beers brewed locally by Heartland Brewery, creative cocktails. and a California-heavy wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.
Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Billy Joel, The Ramones and Elvis grace the walls along with more contemporary items including stage costumes worn by Madonna and Gwen Stefani. The 708-seat restaurant boasts a unique outdoor space above the building’s historic marquee, which hosts private parties amid the excitement of Times Square.
HEARTLAND BREWERY TS MW $$
HB BURGER TS $-$$
127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848 hbburger.com | AMERICAN “The beef is so good and the potato roll is such a perfect vessel that they are all one needs to reach burger Nirvana,” says Nick Solares of “A Hamburger Today.” The only full-service burger restaurant in Times Square, with spacious seating and a compelling menu, you’ll find Angus beef burgers, a sashimi tuna burger, specialty salads with a full bar, and handcrafted beer. Employeeowned.
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With four locations across midtown, Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine. Stop in and grab a pint of our award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. Heartland offers a relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theatre lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 4 locations: Times Square, Theatre District, and Empire State Building.
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127 W. 43rd St. (Bdwy), 646-366-0235; Fifth Ave. & 34th St., 212-563-3433; 625 Eighth Ave. (41st St.), 646-214-1000; heartlandbrewery.com | AMERICAN
First rate USDA dry-aged steaks, the freshest seafood & lobsters and more BOBBY VAN’S GRILL: BOBBY VAN’S STEAKHOUSE: 135 W. 50th St. 230 Park Ave. 120 W. 45th St. 131 E. 54th St. • 25 Broad St. BOBBY VAN’S: 40 Central Park South (59 St.)
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NINO’S 46 TS $$
39 W. 46th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-719-4015; ninos46.com | ITALIAN Family owned since 1982, this gem serves traditional Italian favorites with a contemporary twist. Guests are treated like part of the family. Out-of-this-world homemade pasta like fettuccine with lobster. Pizza with flour imported from Italy and San Marzano tomatoes in a wood-fired Neapolitan-style oven. Perfect before theatre or Radio City. Gluten-free options. Lunch, dinner daily.
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LANDMARK STOP for Manhattanites, Tourists & Celebrities
132 Mulberry Street (Hester & Grand Sts.) 212.431.7545 umbertosclamhouse.com • Open 7 days til late
Rated BEST Soup Dumpling in the CITY–SINOVISION
Enjoy signature Dim Sum & Cocktails in Floral Outdoor Garden 7 Days Lunch/Dinner
38 Carmine Street (Bedford & Bleecker Sts.) 212.243.0388 carmanyc.com
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OUTSTANDING CUISINE SINCE 1982 • Contemporary Italian fare • Neapolitan wood fired pizzas & hand crafted pasta
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LA MASSERIA TS $$-$$$
1604 Broadway (48th-49th Sts.), 212-388-5565; oprycitystage.com
235 W. 48th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com | ITALIAN “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia & charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine & wine list. Among most popular restaurants in Theatre District. 7 days lunch/dinner.
LA RIVISTA FEATURING BROADWAY JOE STEAK TS $$
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313 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-246-6513, 212-245-1707; larivistanyc.com | STEAK / SEAFOOD / ITALIAN
Opry City Stage is New York’s home for country music and culture, with good food and good times rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. Throughout the venue’s four floors, guests enjoy the sights and sounds of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, including a broad range of live country music played all day, never-before-seen artifacts from the Opry Archives, and more. A tempting menu offers Southern favorites for lunch (starting at 11:30am) and dinner, and Happy Hour is available 4-7pm every day.
PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT TS $$
236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.com | ITALIAN
The best beef, steak, pasta, and seafood in town. 20% discount on food and beverages—see their display ad. Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. Theatre groups, private parties from 10 to 75 budgeted. Celebrity & sports hangout. 50 years in Broadway’s Theatre District. Children’s menu available. Open 11ammidnight. All cards.
Considered one of the greatest attractions in the Theatre District & renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), this landmark has been family-run since 1944. Highly rated authentic Neapolitan is heavenly, including succulent veal chops Siciliano, spicy lobster fra diavolo, savory calamari stuffed with seafood, etc. A “must go” New York favorite! Open daily, lunch & dinner. All cards.
THE MARSHAL TS $$-$$$
PLANET HOLLYWOOD TS $$
628 10th Ave. (44th-45th Sts.), 212-582-6300 the-marshal.com | FARM-TO-TABLE A Hell’s Kitchen favorite offering seasonal New American ingredients, natural preparation, and a knack for making farm-to-table dining casual, interesting, and fun. Popular entrees include Braised Beef Short Ribs, Wood Oven Roasted Meatloaf, Braised Lamb Shank, Bourbon Planked Seafood & much more. Open for lunch, brunch, pre-theatre & after theatre 7 days 11am to 1am.
1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827 planethollywoodintl.com | AMERICAN For great food, famous memorabilia, awesome merchandise, and out-of-this-world events, there’s no place like the Planet. Thrill to the magic of Hollywood surrounded by the largest movie memorabilia collection in the world! The menu features freshly prepared dishes - unique appetizers, unusual pastas and salads, sandwiches, burgers, grilled fare, tempting desserts and specialty drinks. Planet Hollywood apparel and collectible souvenirs are available in the merchandise shop. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Obicà brings classic and regional Italian cuisine to the new levels of taste of contemporary gourmets.
Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy
IL Cortile Ristorante
125 Mulberry Street (Canal & Hester Sts.) 212.226.6060 | ilcortile.com FREE APPETIZER of the day if you mention City Guide
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Fine Indian Cuisine
• GREAT AMBIENCE AND SERVICE • SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 7 DAYS
152 E 46 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.) 157 E 55 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.) 212.681.4500 • darbarny.com 212.751.4600 • darbargrill.com like us on Facebook.com/DarbarIndianRestaurant
We have to be good. We are in the location of the oldest Indian restaurant in NYC…circa 1915! 148 W 49th St. (6th & 7th Aves.) (917) 261-4902
If you are looking for authentic Italian coffee in the coffee wasteland that is midtown, look no further. We serve coffee just like they do in Italy - straight up with minimum of fuss, with tasty panini & Italian pastries.
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A gem of a find in Little Italy!
Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, poultry & more 173 Mulberry Street (between Grand & Broome Sts.) www.lunellas.com (212) 966-6639
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SUZUKI TS $$$
Open 7 days 10:30 til late 148 Mulberry Street (by Grand St) 212-431-4205 • www.caffepalermo.com
FRESH, WILD & ORGANICALLY CULTIVATED FISH & SEAFOOD 856 9th Ave. (55th-56th Sts.) 212.757.7511 BLUESEAFOODBAR.COM Famous since 1908 in heart of Little Italy
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Breakfast Lunch Prixe Fixe Dinner
177 Mulberry Street (at Broome Street) 212.925.8775 bluegrotta.com
Multi-concept restaurant offering modern Japanese cuisine, alongside an ever-evolving traditional kaiseki tasting meal. Traditional vegan Shojin kaiseki, as well as Gozen-style lunch sets and pre-theatre offering. Sushi bar offers an Edomae-style omakase dinner prepared, served, and curated by masterful chefs Toshio Suzuki and Kentaro Sawada. Delicate flavors of the seas direct from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market daily. Enjoy group gatherings in privacy of private dining room and lounge, perfect for dinners or happy hour parties.
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114 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-278-0100 suzukinyc.com | JAPANESE
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DAVID BURKE AT BLOOMINGDALE’S UES $$ 1000 Third Ave. (59th St.), 212-705-3800 burkeinthebox.com | AMERICAN
An approachable upscale café offering fresh, seasonal and creative takes on classic dishes. The eat-in or take-out restaurant offers both a quick-serve and refined casual-dining experience, all featuring a wide range of flavorful, light, American café favorites such as salads, soups, sandwiches and more. Burke in the Box is a refreshing oasis for guests who won’t sacrifice flavor, or time.
SERENDIPITY 3 UES $
225 E. 60th St. (2nd-3rd Aves.), 212-838-3531 serendipity3.com | DESSERT The home of decadent desserts—such as the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate—has been enchanting millions of patrons since 1954. Beginning with Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol, Grace Kelly & Cary Grant in the 1950s, the restaurant continues to attract the newest crop of hot young celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Paris Hilton, and Tyra Banks.
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Magic, Laughter, and a Few Cold Brews Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs. Visit City Guide’s website for all the bold-face names you can find performing on any given night in NYC. LOL TIMES SQUARE COMEDY CLUB
Find laughter at all hours at LOL Times Square Comedy Club.
Right in the heart of Times Square, LOL Times Square Comedy Club is a new spot for comedy and magic. Every night of the week sees shows for both locals and visitors alike. On the laughter side, New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. There are over 30 performances a week, including family-friendly shows in the first slot of the schedule. Magic shows are performed nightly as well; enjoy entry to both with one ticket (see City Guide’s discount coupon on page 97). If you’re in the city for New Year’s don’t miss LOL Times Square New Year’s Eve Bash, with a variety of packages for comedy shows and open bars. 711 Seventh Ave. (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 917-677-5481, loltimessquare.com
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GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB Gotham Comedy Club presents today’s hottest comics nightly. Legends like
Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have been known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting. Upcoming highlights include BBC’s Top Gear USA host Adam Ferrara (12/29-12/31), star of Showtime’s Historically Incorrect Alonzo Bodden (1/4-1/6), Bronx native Dean Edwards of Spider-Man 3 (1/12-1/13), actress/writer Marion Grodin (1/17), and MADtv impressionist extraordinaire Pablo Francisco (1/18-1/20). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com HEARTLAND BREWERY New York favorite Heartland Brewery has consistently brewed the city’s freshest craft beers. You’ll find locals and visitors alike enjoying seasonal brews and all-time classics at locations conveniently located throughout midtown. Food is excellent, too—see for yourself at the two-story, 450seat Heartland Brewery and Rotisserie inside the Empire State Building, and in Times Square at Heartland Brewery Midtown West, Heartland Brewery and Chophouse, HB Burger, and Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar. If you’re looking for a memorable night downtown, don’t miss two great New York beer halls: Houston Hall and Flatiron Hall. heartlandbrewery.com
INSIDER TIP On 21-and-over BAR CAR NIGHTS (12/29, 12/30, 1/6, and 1/13), enjoy the wintry landscape of THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN after hours. Enjoy cocktails and illuminated viewings of the HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW, which features miniature trains moving through 150 New York City landmarks, all sculpted by hand from plant parts—bark, leaves, and seedpods. You can also relax around the all-new Visitor Center Fire Pit, or sing along to your favorite tunes in the Pine Tree Café. 2900 Southern Blvd., the Bronx, 718-817-8700, nybg.org
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Voted top-rated comedy club by the Daily News. 7 shows a week with today’s top comics, such as Lewis Black & Dave Chappelle. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with 2-beverage minimum. Sun.-Th. 8:30pm; Fri., 8:30 & 10:30pm; Sat. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm. (Subject to change).
Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater offers Backstage Tours, 7 days a week. Experience the Original Apollo Amateur Night, every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, where YOU choose the next Apollo Legend. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets or from the Apollo Theater Box Office.
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1604 Broadway (48th-49th Sts.), 212-388-5565; oprycitystage.com
A new space for comedy and magic in the heart of Times Square. Shows 7 days. New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. Over 30 shows a week, including family-friendly shows. Mon.-Thurs. 7:15, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45pm; Fri. 7:15pm, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 12, 1:15am; Sat. 5:30, 7:30, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45, 12, 1:15am; Sun. 7:30pm, 9, 10:30, 11:45pm. Magic shows: Mon.-Sat 7pm; Sun. 6pm. Enjoy entry to both with one ticket. Use promo code CITYGUIDE for 50% off tickets!
Opry City Stage is New York’s home for country music and culture, with good food and good times rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. Throughout the venue’s four floors, guests enjoy the sights and sounds of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, including a broad range of live country music played all day, never-before-seen artifacts from the Opry Archives, and more. A tempting menu offers Southern favorites for lunch (starting at 11:30am) and dinner, and Happy Hour is available 4-7pm every day.
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GO AIRLINK NYC
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Riverside Park
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Zephyr & New York Water Taxi Downtown Heliport Liberty Helicopter Helicopter Flight Services
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MEATPACKING DISTRICT VOORT ST
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East River Park
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