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Concierge Choice Awards The New York City Association of Hotel Concierges (NYCAHC) established the Concierge Choice Awards in 2007.These awards recognize companies, organizations, and individuals who create exceptional experiences for NYC visitors. For you, the visitor, this is an opportunity to discover businesses that have received the endorsement of the concierge community, who know this city better than anyone else. Learn more about finalists at the website conciergechoiceawards.com, which also provides a history of the awards. Look for the icon on the left next to listings in City Guide for businesses that have won or been a finalist for a CCA, which you can also see on cityguideny.com. Finalists from select categories of the 12th Annual Concierge Choice Awards are listed below. The winners, marked below in red, were announced on October 1st, 2018, at a gala event at Tribeca Rooftop.

2018 CONCIERGE CHOICE AWARDS FINALISTS AND WINNERS • Tourist Attraction: Brooklyn Museum; Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum; One World Observatory; Tenement Museum; Whitney Museum of American Art • Tour: Big Bus; CitySightseeing New York; Entertainment Cruises/Spirit Cruises & Bateaux; The Levys’ Unique New York!; Manhattan by Sail • Steakhouse: Benjamin Steakhouse; Bobby Van’s; Keens Steakhouse; Smith & Wollensky; Strip House • New Venue: Brooklyn Steel; National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey; NFL Experience; Opry City Stage; SPYSCAPE; VR World NYC • Specialty Retailer: B&H Photo Video; Century 21; Jack’s Place; M&M’S World; Tiffany & Co.

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The INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM hosts its annual Kids WeeK, this year exploring the theme “Full STEAM Ahead,” which will let kids develop their skills in the full STEAM curriculum of Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math. Kids can interact with animals as zoologists bring in kangaroos, chinchillas, parrots, geckos, and even cockroaches. Kids can also explore their creativity with crafts.

They’ll make paper birds with New York City Audubon, learn the art of origami, and dip their brushes into watercolor paints with the New York Aquarium. Kids can dance to their own beat as they play instruments from Brooklyn Music School, as well as make their own instrument courtesy of El Museo del Barrio. All Kids Week activities are free with museum admission. Pier 86 (W. 46th St. & 12th Ave.), 212-245-0072, intrepidmuseum.org

J. R. R. Tolkien (1892–1973), dust jacket design for The Hobbit [April 1937], pencil, black ink, watercolor, goache. Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien Drawings 32. © The Tolkien Estate Limited 1937.

ongoing “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” With these words the Oxford professor J.R.R. Tolkien ignited a spark for generations of readers. From the children’s classic The Hobbit to the epic The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien’s tales of hobbits and elves, dwarves and wizards have introduced millions to Middleearth, a world that Tolkien populated with creatures, languages, and histories.

TolKien: MaKer of Middle-earTh at the MoRgAN LIbRARy & MUSEUM is the most extensive public display of original Tolkien material in decades, stocked with family photographs and memorabilia, maps, draft manuscripts, and Tolkien’s original illustrations.

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Mediterranean-accented New American restaurant, bar, and lounge Zavo brings sumptuous seafood together with high-end cocktails. This Saturday it also hosts 50 shades of zavo, a night of risqué business.

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One of the world’s great cultural attractions is the Metropolitan opera, which hosts an array of incredible performances. Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin has taken the musical reins of the Met this year, becoming the Jeannette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director.

Among the highlights of the season is Giuseppe Verdi’s falstaff. Robert Carsen’s insightful production—which moves the action to postwar England in the 1950s—features an exceptional cast. Metropolitan Opera House (Columbus Ave. & 63rd St.), 212-362-6000, metopera.org

Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) lived and worked in a manner which challenged the political, social, and sexual norms of her era.

Kahlo held her national identity dear and used traditional Mexican dress as a fixture of her public persona. Her large body of self-portraits created a mythos of self (some say she invented the selfie).

New at the Brooklyn MuseuM is frida Kahlo: appearances can Be deceiving, a lush exhibition that shows off Kahlo’s art, in addition to personal artifacts like her cosmetics, letters, jewelry, and clothing. Additional context is provided by items from the museum’s Arts of the Americas collection, including Aztec sculptures, ceramics made in Guadalajara in the early 20th century, and an ancient Colima dog sculpture of a Xoloitzcuintli, a Mexican hairless dog that Kahlo had an affinity for. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

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Cover Story Here’s the Beef: Midtown’s Best Steakhouses For a memorable meal, it’s hard to beat the classic experience of a New York steakhouse. Midtown has a world-class array of prime spots for prime beef, served up with the sophistication that only Manhattan can offer.

Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts, Morton’s The Steakhouse is the ideal place for a memorable dinner.

Morton’s wide-open, modern, and stylish dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two.

The balancing act between classic and contemporary can be seen in the revamped dining room on Fifth Avenue (there’s a second location in the Financial District), done up in cosmopolitan blacks and grays.

It’s also apparent in the ever-evolving culinary offerings like tuna tacos and misomarinated sea bass. Morton’s serves only the top 2% of beef available in the U.S., so you know you’re getting top quality in the center-cut filet mignon or signature cut prime New York strip. All served in serious steakhouse portions. Of course.

Elegant surrounds for serious steak at Morton’s.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse New York reflects the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks with cuts like filet mignon, a bonein filet, and prime New York strip. The menu is chef inspired, incorporating both new dishes and old favorites. An array of tempting sides will seal the deal, including hand-mashed Idaho russet potatoes,

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charred broccoli with honey tahini, and truffled mac ‘n’ cheese. If you’ve ever been curious about Japan’s famous marbled, smooth-textured wagyu beef, you won’t want to miss Del Frisco’s sampler, which offers selections of wagyu from Japan, Australia, and Texas. (There’s also a longbone wagyu rib-eye and a seared rare wagyu carpaccio appetizer.)

Soaring ceilings set the stage at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse New York.

Strip House brings soaring steak to a bi-level space near Bryant Park. The interior is siren-red and accented with vintage black and white photography, but the star of the show is the namesake New York strip. It’s served in 20-ounce portions with the bone in, coated with a generous layer of salt and pepper and complemented by a bulb of garlic and a sprig of rosemary.

Cuts like the dry-aged Porterhouse for two and the grass-fed filet mignon are sure to impress as well. For an accompanying glass of wine, note that Strip House earned a coveted Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2018. (There’s a second location near Union Square; next door to it

A world-class array of prime spots for prime beef...

is the Strip House Speakeasy, where you can grab a pre-dinner drink or bite at the bar.)

Between the parquet floor, vaulted ceiling, and gilt-trimmed fireplace, you’d be forgiven for mistaking Benjamin Steakhouse for a mogul’s library. The staff is courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of a menu that includes everyone’s favorites—and not just beef.

Seafood items include Chilean sea bass, Norwegian salmon, yellowfin tuna, and lobster. Sirloin, filet mignon, lamb, and veal chops are all dry-aged in their own aging box. Sumptuous desserts provide the perfect finish.

The 2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for Best New Restaurant is Benjamin Steakhouse’s spinoff Benjamin Steakhouse Prime. This midtown hot spot combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, picking up signature

standouts from seafood legend The Sea Fire Grill, another sister property. The grill gets the spotlight here, turning out USDA prime dry-aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The lunchtime prix fixe (weekdays 11:30am-2:45pm) is a great deal. The steakhouse’s luxurious, roomy space is convenient to Grand Central and the heart of midtown.

Sumptuous steak, dry-aged in house, awaits at Benjamin Steakhouse.

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Manhattan art & antiques Center The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is the largest center of its kind in the country, boasting 100 galleries and three full floors filled with antiques, fine art, decorations, silver, and jewelry. European, Asian, and African art is also on display at this treasure trove of cultural antiquities. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply take in some of the many wonders of the world, the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is a must. Open seven days a week. 1050 Second Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400, the-maac.com

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quality service are core values of the Linhart family, and the principles by which they guide this cutting-edge group of dental professionals. Linhart Dentisty has been voted for the third time by New York’s concierge community as a finalist for the Concierge Choice Awards (Linhart won in 2010), this year in the Health & Beauty category. See page 18 for more on the awards. 230 Park Ave. (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com

FDnY Fire ZOne The FDNY Fire Zone in Rockefeller Center has great souvenirs of New York’s Bravest, including toys, shirts, and outerwear. It’s also a multimedia fire safety learning center providing fun, lifesaving lessons from real live FDNY firefighters. Try on FDNY “Bunker Coats,” explore a life-like fire engine and fantastic collectibles, and leave with something vital: free 9-volt batteries for fire detectors. 34 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-698-4520, fdnyfirezone.org

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Jack’s Place, “The Wireless Professionals,” is an authorized repair center for pretty much all phone makes and models. One of the most well-known cellphone and smartphone repair shops around, Jack’s Place has a full line of unlocked GSM phones and accessories. The mission here is simple: to provide the best products and service at the lowest prices possible. Jack’s Place has a repair service that provides same-day fixes for all phones— don’t let a technology snafu spoil your trip!

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Hermes, and Louis Vuitton. ASC is known for selling a refined selection of contemporary and vintage designer goods at unbeatable prices. With over 20 years of experience in luxury resale, they have a 100% authenticity guarantee or your money back. Shop at two NYC locations or online, where inventory is updated daily! Upper East Side: 1111 Lexington Ave. (btw. 77th & 78th Sts.), 212-7446041; additional location in SoHo: 155 Prince St. (btw. West Broadway & Thompson St.), 212-673-6155, asecondchanceresale.com

Enjoy a gamer’s paradise at Nintendo NY. The 10,000-square-foot Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is a gamer’s paradise— your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With dedicated gaming goodness spread over two floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Nintendo Switch console 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! 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 48th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 646-459-0800, NintendoNYC.com

A SECOND CHANCE RESALE A Second Chance Resale is a family owned and operated luxury resale boutique featuring pre-owned pieces by designers like Chanel,

You’ll find Vuitton and much more at A Second Chance Resale.

SCHumER’S WINE & LIquORS Schumer’s has been holding down a prime spot in midtown for over 30 years, serving locals and visitors with the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy. They also have a great selection of vintage ports, single malts, cognac, armagnac, and American whiskeys. A large supply of chilled wine and champagne is always ready. 59 E. 54th St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940, schumerswines.com

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PANDORA, one of the leading names in jewelry for more than 30 years, offers women across the world a universe of high quality, hand-finished, modern and genuine jewelry products at affordable prices. Known primarily for their vast selection of iconic charms (and beautiful bracelets to wear them on), PANDORA makes it easy to express your personal style in your own unique way. Taken together, the charms create a personal collection of special moments that makes you who you are. PANDORA Jewelers has two Manhattan locations, Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-643-9760; Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & Sixth Ave.), 212-273-3267

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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.

Open 7 days a week, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs

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1050 2nd Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400; the-maac.com 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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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!

Open every weekend year-round, the Chelsea Flea presents 135 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, ephemera, decorative arts, vintage clothing, jewelry, and other antique and vintage items including Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. Near Flatiron Building, Eataly, and Madison Square Park. $1 admission is the best deal in town! Sat. & Sun. 6:30am–7pm.

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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. Opposite American Museum of Natural History.

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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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1721 Broadway (54th-55th Sts.), 212-246-0020 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, Caudalie, Mason Pearson, and more. Expert & enthusiastic staff. Whatever you need, they are here for you. Delivery to residents and hotels.

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Pampering society women, actors, models, executives, people of all walks of life. Luxurious salon with extensive array of hair services and treatments. Having a beauty emergency? Federico Salon Direct is a 24-hour service that delivers a hair or beauty expert to your hotel room or home at any hour, seven days a week (914-882-2978).

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155 Prince St. (West Broadway), 212-673-6155; 1111 Lexington Ave. (77th-78th Sts.), 2nd floor, 212-744-6041; asecondchanceresale.com A family owned and operated luxury resale boutique featuring pre-owned pieces by designers like Chanel, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton. ASC is known for selling a refined selection of contemporary and vintage designer goods.

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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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Located in the heart of Times Square, our new store is nearly three times larger and features new chocolate experiences for everyone to enjoy. Mix and match your favorite HERSHEY’S products at the Amazing Candy Machine, or get creative and design your own personalized HERSHEY’S chocolate bar wrapper. Enjoy HERSHEY’S largest permanent s’mores experience where we serve gooey, made-to-order s’mores from our authentic camper. Then, enjoy warm baked treats and unique beverages at HERSHEY’S Kitchens Bakery. Open daily, 9am–midnight.

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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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59 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940 schumerswines.com 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.

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carNegie Hill pHarMacY MW 1721 Broadway (54th-55th Sts.), 212-246-0020 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, Caudalie, Mason Pearson, and more. Expert & enthusiastic staff. Whatever you need, they are here for you. Delivery to residents and hotels.

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SoHo store: 484 Broome St. (Wooster St.), 212-925-6999; MarieBelle at The Kitano Hotel: 66 Park Ave. (38th St.), 212-885-7177, mariebelle.com MarieBelle New York is considered a hidden SoHo gem with a history of 20 years creating luxury chocolates and hot chocolate that is recognized as the world’s best. Shop our store for delectable gifts or visit our Tea Salon and feel like you’ve entered an old time speakeasy to enjoy high tea, sip champagne, or delight with wine and chocolates.

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One of the highlights of the new Met season is Verdi’s Aida, with Plácido Domingo conducting.

Here are some of the top current attractions among the city’s extraordinary array of cultural institutions.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA One of the world’s great cultural attractions is the Metropolitan Opera, which hosts a full schedule of indelible performances.

Upcoming highlights include Giuseppe Verdi’s Falstaff, in Robert Carsen’s insightful production, which moves the action to postwar England in the 1950s; Camille SaintSaëns’s biblical epic Samson et Dalila in the first new Met production of the work in two decades; Anna Netrebko singing her first Met Aida; and the neon-lit, Las Vegas–themed staging of Verdi’s Rigoletto. Metropolitan Opera House (Columbus Ave. & 63rd St.), 212-362-6000, metopera.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. In addition to the muchanticipated Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving, temporary exhibitions also include Half the Picture: A Feminist Look

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at the Collection and One: Egúngún, which tells the globe-trotting story of a 20th-century Yorùbá masquerade dance costume. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

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, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Currently on view is MAD Collects: The Future of Craft Part 1, featuring more than 50 works of craft, art, design, and jewelry acquired for the permanent collection over the past five years. The exhibition is in tandem with The Burke Prize 2018: The Future of Craft Part 2, on display until March 17th. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.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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Explore The Iconic Brooklyn Museum and Its Collection of Ancient & Modern Masterpieces.

Botanic Garden Combo is available, Daily Tours & Family Fun, Free Days, Restaurant Reservations, and Subway & Parking On-Site.

Open Late Thursdays.

Pay What You Wish.

ShOWS: American Art, Ancient Egyptian Art, European Art, Elizabeth Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Contemporary, Asian and Islamic permanent art collection available.

718.638.5000 BrooklynMuseum.org

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ON STAGE NOW Verdi’s Rigoletto Verdi’s Falstaff Saint-Saëns’s Samson et Dalila Puccini’s Tosca

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251 Spring St. (Varick St.-6th ave.); colorfactory.co Welcome to Color Factory: a collaboratively produced art experience in NYC. This multisensory exhibit, inspired by the colors of the city, guides visitors through 16 participatory installations. Highlights include ombré floating balloons with wishes for the world written by students at 826NYC, a walkable infographic leading you to your “secret color,” a palette of colorful treats featuring a custom color ice cream scoop, a unique activity on color and human connection, a luminous dance floor, and Color Factory’s signature ball room. Put on your favorite hue and come to us for color! Buy tickets at colorfactory.co/tickets.

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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. Connect with a unique cultural experience: the world-class collection here ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art. Cutting-edge exhibitions, award-winning programs.

Get a combo ticket to include Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving, then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.-Sun. 11am6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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 the store for unique FDNY gifts (no admission fee required), and present City Guide’s ad for $5 off any $25+ purchase.

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89 e. 42nd St. (Park ave.), 212-464-8255; grandcentralterminal.com/tours

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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Famed terminal’s official tour! One-hour self-guided audio tours take visitors across historic points, including the famous Whispering Gallery and astronomic ceiling, the Biltmore Room, and the iconic information clock. Learn the fascinating backstory of the original 1913 construction, and Jacqueline Kennedy’s efforts to save the landmark from demolition in 1968. Shopping and food court available, too.

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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. Currently on view is Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future, showing visionary abstraction by a pioneering Swedish artist, and the just-opened Implicit Tensions: Mapplethorpe Now, a year-long show celebrating the ongoing legacy of artist Robert Mapplethorpe. Now open 7 days with evening hours on Tues. & Sat. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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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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Columbus Ave. at 63rd St., 212-362-6000; metopera.org Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the musical reins of the Met, becoming the Jeannette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director this season and conducting a new staging of La Traviata and revivals of Pelléas et Mélisande and Dialogues des Carmélites. Performances of Aida, La Bohème, Carmen, Don Giovanni, Falstaff, The Magic Flute, Otello, and Tosca only scratch the surface of the spectacular 2018-19 season.

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945 Madison Ave. (76th St.) 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org

1220 Fifth Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672; mcny.org

The Metropolitan Museum of Art was already one of the most expansive museums in the world before it added this separate location devoted to modern art. Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer completed the building in 1966; Lucio Fontana: On the Threshold is on display through April 14th. Closed Mon.

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 interpret and present the city’s compelling 400-year story.

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1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org The Met’s permanent exhibitions include collections of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, European, and Eastern art.

Closed Mon. As of March 1, 2018, New York State residents are pay-as-you-wish; otherwise, mandatory admission fees are $25 adults and $17 seniors; under 12 free.

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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.

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225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org Begun as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan, a preeminent collector and cultural benefactor. Today it is a museum, independent research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. On display through May 12 is Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth, the most extensive public display of original Tolkien material in decades, stocked with family photographs, maps, manuscripts, and Tolkien’s original illustrations. Closed Mon. $22.

One of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art. Highlights include Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Barnett Newman’s Vir Heroicus Sublimis. For temporary exhibitions, don’t miss The Value of Good Design (a Fiat makes the cut), thru June 15. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm; Fri. until 8pm (free entry 4–8pm for UNIQLO Free Friday Nights). $25; seniors: $18; students: $14; 16 & under: free.

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Go on an immersive adventure beneath the seas, from the South Pacific to California. Encounter’s groundbreaking technology doesn’t take animals from their homes, transporting you instead with stunning photorealistic animation of rare moments in nature. Walk through to find a luminous coral reef, a battle between ferocious Humboldt squid, a magnificent 3-D feeding frenzy, and much more. The adventure continues in Exploration Hall with breathtaking stories from National Geographic ocean photographers and explorers.

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278 Spring St. (Varick-Hudson Sts.), 212-691-1303 nycfiremuseum.org Walk into this renovated 1904 firehouse 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. Open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm, $10 adults, $5 children.

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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., 10am-6pm; closed Mon. except federal holidays. All-Garden Pass pricing starts at adults $23; seniors/students (w/valid ID) $18$22; children (2-12) $8; children (under 2) and members free (prices higher on weekends and holiday Mondays).

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170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit here, with four centuries of history and art, plus the only Children’s History Museum in the area. The NYHS hits the spot for anyone craving an offbeat bite of the city’s culture, easily digested in an hour or two. Quirky, smart, immersive, and right across the street from Central Park, it offers a rich taste of the city. Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow (closes March 3) and Meditations in an Emergency, by the museum’s first artist-in-residence, Bettina von Zwehl, are among current exhibitions. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. $21; seniors: $16; students: $13; children 5-13, $6.

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.

SEAPORT DISTRICT NYC FD 19 Fulton St. (Water & Fulton Sts.), 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 shops and restaurants.

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The world’s preeminent spy museum and experience is SPYSCAPE. This unique destination pulls visitors into the secretive universe of intelligence agents, codebreakers, investigative journalists, and hacktivists.

Combining world-class artifacts, storytelling, and personalized experiences, SPYSCAPE allows visitors to explore their own spy skills, and learn what kind of spy they’d be.

Expert advisers include former members of renowned hacking collectives and former station chiefs and directors of intelligence agencies. 928 Eighth Ave. (btw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-549-1941, spyscape.com

Madame Tussauds features floor after floor of interactive entertainment, with over 200 uncanny wax figures of the biggest icons in entertainment, history, and sports. Also at Madame Tussauds in Times Square you’ll find the brand-new Mission: Undead, where you’ll take on the assignment of preventing a zombie apocalypse. The experience combines the thrill of a roller coaster with the kinetic action of a video game and the cinematic twists and turns of a zombie movie. From 3-D glasses to custom-built chairs that are designed to move with the game, “7D” technology will wow you with seven different layers of special effects (age 13+ to play). 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), madametussauds.com

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Since opening in May 2014, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has welcomed 7 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

StAtuE CruiSES The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are two of the most famous destinations in NYC. If you want to see them first-hand, Statue Cruises is the only way to get there. Boats depart from Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, providing memorable tours through New York Harbor. In addition to the historic stops, you’ll experience amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines. Ferries depart 8:30am-5pm.

201-604-2800, statuecruises.com

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TOP OF THE ROCK 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. Among temporary exhibitions you’ll find Ports of Call, which shows photos, souvenirs, and film footage of young sailors traveling the world as part of the Intrepid crew. Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072, intrepidmuseum.org

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All ages will have a ball at SoHo’s interactive art experience Color Factory.

The collaboratively produced art experience Color Factory takes inspiration from the colors of the city, guiding visitors through 16 participatory installations. You’ll pass through room after room, each with its own character and its own form of interaction.

Some is physical, like a dance party with a shifting-color floor. Some of it is personal, like the room-sized flow-chart questionnaire that leads you to your personal color. Some of it is artistic, in the way that art can lead you to see things in a fresh way—even something as ever-present as color. (The attraction’s mix of exploration, photo ops, and treats works just as well for adults as kids.) 251 Spring St. (btw. Varick St. & Sixth Ave.); colorfactory.co

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 $36 adults, $34 seniors above age 62, $30 children 6-12.; kids 6 and under free. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-NYC-ROCK, topoftherocknyc.com

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Be transfixed by the seas in 3D at National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey.

Encounter is an immersive adventure across the ocean. Instead of taking animals out of their homes, Encounter’s groundbreaking technology transports you to theirs, using stunning photorealistic animation that gives you access to rarely witnessed moments in nature. In this walk-through experience, you’ll visit a luminous coral reef at night, witness a battle between two ferocious Humboldt squid, and find yourself in the middle of a magnificent 3-D feeding frenzy. The adventure continues in Exploration Hall, where you’ll hear breathtaking stories from National Geographic ocean photographers and explorers. 226 W. 44th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 646-308-1337, natgeoencounter.com

New York City’s premiere choice for rides is Carmel Car & Limousine Service. The highlights of the fleet are lavishly equipped limousines with TVs, sunroofs, and privacy partitions, driven by the city’s most knowledgeable chauffeurs. Guests receive the ultimate in gracious service, making this perfect transportation to the airport, theater, or dining. Users can reserve a car ahead of time, or use the Carmel phone app to call a car when needed. Carmel also features late-model town cars at a great value. 866-666-6666, carmellimo.com

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Get all of 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 100 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

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oNE WoRLD oBSERvAToRY lunch: the pass includes prix fixe meals and other discounts. For amazing water vantages, CitySightseeing offers a Hop-On, Hop-Off 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

CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES 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. State-ofthe-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

HELICopTER fLIGHT SERvICES If you’d like to take in the city from the highest vantage points, 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.

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

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Spectacular views from dawn to dusk at Top of the Rock.

See all of New York and beyond from the incomparable heights of One World Observatory.

There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest.

And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the one World observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky.

With an attraction this popular, OWO’s alltimed-entry system is a major advantage. Computerized ticketing ensures wait times are always kept manageable. You can buy your ticket on the spot, or in advance online.

You’ll see some fast facts as you make your way to the elevators, confirming the superlatives: at 1,776 feet, One World Trade is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere; with over 45 tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world.

After a minute’s ride and a short video, you’ll hit the Discovery Level (the main observatory), with 360° sights of the city and beyond. It’s all here, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building.

Jersey and Queens recede in distant horizons.

Helicopters zip by like hummingbirds, well below the floor-to-ceiling windows. The skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan—some of which once claimed title to the tallest building in the world—cluster below your feet like toys.

Observatory hours daily are 9am-10pm, with the last ticket sale at 9:15pm. Admission is $34 for adults, $32 for seniors above age 65, and $28 for children between ages 6 and 12. Kids 5 and under get in free. Admission for 9/11 family members, rescue, and recovery workers is free, and active and retired members of the US military get special discounts.

285 Fulton St. (entrance on the corner Vesey & West Sts.), 844-696-1776, OneWorldObservatory.com

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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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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).

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.

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251 Spring St. (Varick St.-6th Ave.); colorfactory.co 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 year-round: 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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Welcome to Color Factory: a collaboratively produced art experience in NYC. This multisensory exhibit, inspired by the colors of the city, guides visitors through 16 participatory installations. Highlights include ombré floating balloons with wishes for the world written by students at 826NYC, a walkable infographic leading you to your “secret color,” a palette of colorful treats featuring a custom color ice cream scoop, a unique activity on color and human connection, a luminous dance floor, and Color Factory’s signature ball room. Put on your favorite hue and come to us for color! Buy tickets at colorfactory.co/tickets.

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20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 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. (47th-48th Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46th-47th 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.

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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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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); nycwax.com Madame Tussauds in Times Square is the only place where you can become a SUPER HERO and CELEBRITY all in the same day! There are no ropes or boundaries holding YOU back! Pose “in a moment in time” with all your favorite iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, film & TV icons, and world leaders.

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Go on an immersive adventure beneath the seas, from the South Pacific to California. Encounter’s groundbreaking technology doesn’t take animals from their homes, transporting you instead with stunning photorealistic animation of rare moments in nature. Walk through to find a luminous coral reef, a battle between ferocious Humboldt squid, a magnificent 3-D feeding frenzy, and much more. The adventure continues in Exploration Hall with breathtaking stories from National Geographic ocean photographers and explorers. Dive into an ocean of fun in the heart of Times Square without getting wet!

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Surf Ave. & W. 8th St., Coney Island, Brooklyn 718-265-FISH; nyaquarium.com Thousands of exotic aquatic creatures reside in naturalistic habitats beside the ocean in Brooklyn’s Coney Island. The newest draw here is Ocean Wonders: Sharks!, which shows off 100 shark species, teeth bared for all to see.

Also expect sea turtles and cownose rays, and even a touch tank. The nation’s oldest aquarium is also home to the NY Aquarium 4D Theater; Conservation Halll; the Aquatheater, an outdoor arena where sea lions perform tricks; and the Sea Cliffs, where you can see penguins, otters, seals, and sea lions. Open 365 days a year.

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1260 6th Ave. (50th-51st Sts.), 212-247-4777 radiocity.com Explore the grandeur of Radio City Music Hall®! Go behind the scenes at the “Showplace of the Nation.” Follow the lead of Radio City’s expert tour guides, who will help you discover Art Deco masterpiece and learn the history of the iconic Great Stage. You’ll even get to meet live and in person one of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes! Tours run daily, 9:30am-5pm.

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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., 10am-6pm; closed Mon. except federal holidays. All-Garden Pass pricing starts at adults $23; seniors/students (w/valid ID) $18$22; children (2-12) $8; children (under 2) and members free (prices higher on weekends and holiday Mondays).

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455 Fifth Ave. (40th St.), 212-340-0833; nypl.org The beautiful beaux-arts building (completed in 1911) beckons one and all to enter and admire its architectural beauty and visit its interesting exhibitions. As a research library, its books and rare treasures make it one of the world’s most important.

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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, and 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.

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The 200-year-old South Street Seaport, in the historic Seaport District 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 shops and restaurants.

SpySCape MW 30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in world-famous Rockefeller Center offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City.

Featuring reserved-time tickets, multi-media exhibits, and more. 2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

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928 8th Ave. (54th-55th Sts.), 212-549-1941 spyscape.com SPYSCAPE is the world’s preeminent spy museum and experience, opened February, 2018 in midtown.

This unique destination pulls visitors into the secretive universe of intelligence agents, codebreakers, investigative journalists, and hacktivists. Combining worldclass artifacts, storytelling, and personalized experiences, SPYSCAPE allows visitors to explore their own spy skills and attributes, and learn what kind of spy they’d be.

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4 E. 34th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802 vrworldnyc.com The largest VR entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is New York’s latest attraction. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space with three floors that bring culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences to choose from, VR World offers an unforgettable experience that’s yours to create! Fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece. The adventures are limitless.

877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); statuecruises.com 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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waShington Square park gV Main entrance at Fifth Ave. south of 8th St. One of Greenwich Village’s major landmarks, as well as a popular meeting place and center for cultural activity. The fountain area and Washington Arch, built in the late 1880s to honor the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration, are especially popular.

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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.

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The U.N.’s one-hour guided tours offer an opportunity to discover the fully 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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on March 5th with a trio of Broadway’s most celebrated performers: three-time Tony winner Nathan Lane (The Producers) two-time Tony winner Andrea Martin (Pippin); and Tony-nominee Kristine Nielsen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike). And should you be wondering, Gary…(by Pulitzer Prize finalist Taylor Mac), is poised to set a precedent for comedic hocus pocus as it takes place in the aftermath of Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy.

Already living up to its Off-Broadway hype (it played to sell-out crowds at the Pershing Square Signature Center last summer), the new Broadway musical Be More Chill’s official opening takes place March 10th. Joining Broadway’s other high school-centric musicals like Mean Girls, The Prom, and Dear Evan Hansen, Be More Chill’s buzz is espeEphraim Sykes, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, cially intense thanks to its beyond-avid James Harkness, and Derrick Baskin in Ain’t Too Proud. teen/young adult following on social media. Besides its cult cachet, the production The first two shows to kick off the March gets bonus points for landing on the Great preview scene—both on Feb. 28—are the White Way original cast intact. musical Ain’t Too Proud–The Life and Times of The Temptations, and the Shakespearean drama King Lear.

Ain’t Too Proud, showcasing the music and personal lives of the Temptations, moved to Broadway following record-breaking runs at both the Berkeley Repertory Theatre and D.C.’s Kennedy Center. Add to this a book

by Kennedy Prize–winning playwright Dominique Morisseau, direction by Tony winner Des McAnuff, and choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo, and we may The high-flying Be More Chill opens at the Lyceum. well be looking at a runaway hit.

Another show that’s moved up from OffMeanwhile, Lear comes to life with Broadway is What the Constitution Means two-time Oscar winner Glenda Jackson to Me, a personal, much acclaimed (and in the title role. Jackson, who picked up a extended) play by writer/performer Heidi Best Actress Tony last season for Three Tall Schreck, known for her script work on ShowWomen, heads this open-gender production time’s Nurse Jackie and her Obie-winning actco-starring two-time Olivier Award winner ing turn in Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transand Golden Globe recipient Ruth Wilson formation. WTCMTM’s first preview takes (Showtime’s The Affair); Tony winner Jayne place on March 14th for a limited 12-week Houdyshell (The Humans); and multiple Obie run. A day later, a revival of Pulitzer winner winner Elizabeth Marvel.

Lanford Wilson’s Burn This begins previews Next up is Gary: A Sequel to Titus with a must-see cast led by Golden Globe Andronicus, arriving at the Booth Theatre

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Broadway’s version of March Madness is clocking in with an intoxicating influx of comedies, dramas, and musicals—bringing with them a wave of award-winning celebrities. So for stage savants (and those who just want an insider’s look at New York theater’s new arrivals) here’s the lowdown on Broadway this March!

winner Keri Russell (Felicity; The Americans) and Adam Driver (BlacKkKlansman), followed on March 16th by Tony nominee Lucas Hnath’s latest, Hillary and Clinton, starring Tony and Emmy winners Laurie Metcalf (Three Tall Women; Roseanne) and John Lithgow (Sweet Smell of Success; 3rd Rock from the Sun). Notably, this new play reunites playwright Hnath and Metcalf, who picked up her first Tony in his Broadway debut work, A Doll’s House, Part 2.

It sent critics into rave mode when it took over St. Ann’s Warehouse last fall, and now director Daniel Fish’s inspired, gritty take on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is set to do the same on Broadway (March 19th through September 1st). “What an incredible moment to be producing on Broadway, in the middle of this wonderfully eclectic season spurred by an audience that is hungry for bold, daring work,” said producer Eva Price.

“Daniel Fish’s timeless and timely revival of this classic speaks so vividly to the place we as Americans are living in today.”

From 2016 when it planted its OffBroadway roots to its London run earlier this

year, Hadestown is a stunning musical entry to this season of sizzle (previewing March 22). Culled from mythology by Anaïs Mitchell (book and score) and director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812), it boasts an impressive cast that includes Reeve Carney (Dorian Gray in Showtime’s Penny Dreadful); Obie and Emmy winning theater legend Andre de Shields (The Wiz; Ain’t Misbehavin’); and the ever-formidable Patrick Page (Saint Joan; Elementary), who played the villainous Green Goblin to Carney’s Spider-Man on Broadway.

The end of the month brings two highly awaited film-to-Broadway musicals: Beetlejuice, helmed by Tony nominees Alex Brightman (School of Rock), Kerry Butler (Xanadu) and Rob McClure (Chaplin: The Musical); and Tootsie, starring Tony nominee Santino Fontana (Cinderella; Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) alongside Tony winner Michael McGrath (Nice Work If You Can Get It) and Tony nominees Sara Stiles (Hand to God), Reg Rogers (Holiday).

Beetlejuice launches March 28th and Tootsie March 29th).

For anyone currently in the throes of political whiplash, Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State is something of a comedic neck brace.

Quinn, whose solo shows are catnip to anyone who likes their humor tinged with rebellion, has the wit, smarts, and verbal agility to turn the dyspeptic state of today’s political froo-froo into an engaging riff on the stars and stripes. Taking an apolitical stance, Quinn morphs from seasoned standup (which he is) to unorthodox history professor to flannel raconteur, randomly sipping water from a Mason jar and letting his gravel voice soothe us along.

What’s not to like? Or learn from?

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RevieweR’s Beat | COLIN QUINN: RED STATE BLUE STATE Lane Theatre, or any other camera-free zone, the Brooklyn native is in the zone. His zone, our zone…it becomes one and the same.

For 75 minutes theatergoers are bounced subject to subset, Quinn’s stream of thought touching on ice cubes, democracy, the internet, capitalism, soccer moms, Founding Fathers, George Clooney, Johnny Carson, Jesus, Caligula, Sparta vs. Athens (“Sparta was for the jocks…

The Golden Age of Athens was a 250-year podcast”), pajamas, and eventually landing on a map of the U.S. and dissecting it, state by state.

It gets pretty snarky. If you don’t take it to heart, it’s hilarious. If you do, why are you at a Colin Quinn show in the first place? Get out.

Does he use the T word? Sure…along with several less exhausting expletives. He also says, “A byproduct of free speech is that everybody’s a critic.” I’ll take that as my cue to sign off...as someone who was party to Quinn’s two-party one-man observational opus.—G.M.

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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial) Aladdin (New Amsterdam) Anastasia (Broadhurst) The Band’s Visit (Ethel Barrymore) Be More Chill (Lyceum) Beautiful (Stephen Sondheim) Beetlejuice (Winter Garden) The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill) Burn This (Hudson) The Cher Show (Neil Simon) Chicago (Ambassador) Choir Boy (Samuel J. Friedman) Come From Away (Gerald Schoenfeld) Dear Evan Hansen (Music Box) The Ferryman (Bernard B. Jacobs) Frozen (St. James) Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus (Booth) Hadestown (Walter Kerr) Hamilton (Richard Rodgers) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric) Hillary and Clinton (John Golden) King Kong (Broadway) King Lear (Cort) Kinky Boots (Al Hirschfeld) Kiss Me Kate (Studio 54) The Lion King (Minskoff) Mean Girls (August Wilson) My Fair Lady (Vivian Beaumont) Network (Belasco) Oklahoma!(Circle in the Square) The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic) Pretty Woman: The Musical (Nederlander) The Prom (Longacre) To Kill a Mockingbird (Shubert) Tootsie (Marquis) True West (American Airlines) Waitress (Brooks Atkinson) What the Constitution Means To Me (Helen Hayes)

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PREVIEWS

• Beetlejuice (From 3/28) • Burn This (From 3/15) • Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus (From 3/5) • Hadestown (From 3/22) • Hillary and Clinton (From 3/16) • King Lear (From 2/28) • Oklahoma! (From 3/19) • Tootsie (From 3/29) • What the Constitution Means to Me (From 3/14)

OPENINGS • Ain’t Too Proud–The Life and Times of The Temptations (3/21) • Be More Chill (3/10) • Kiss Me, Kate! (3/14)

CLOSINGS • Anastasia (3/31) • The Band’s Visit (4/7) • Choir Boy (3/10) • Kinky Boots (4/7) • Network (4/28) • True West (3/17)

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; Wed., 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

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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.

Humor, romance and and suspense follow her as she faces a Pygmalion-like transformation at the hands of two con-men – one young and dashing, the other an ex-aristocrat. Pursued by a Soviet officer, she and her companions 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. (Thru 3/31)

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2018 Tony, Best Musical (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 and celebrate – at least for one night –the way music, longing and laughter can connect us all. Based on the 2007 film of the same name. Tues.- Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat. 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 4/7)

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imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; AintTooProudMusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The Temptations extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unfolds in this new musical, from how they met to the conflicts that threatened to tear the group apart. With signature dance moves and harmonies, they topped the charts with 14 No. 1 hits. Theirs is a story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, set to the beat of such songs as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”

Mon.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(2 hrs., 20 mins.) When average teen Jeremy discovers the Squip (a pill that makes you ultra-cool), his desire to be popular is pitted against his struggle to remain true to himself. An edgy, original musical comedy looking at issues like depression and bullying through the lens of sci-fi, horror and teen flicks. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; beautifulonbroadway.com (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.

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Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway; 212-239-6200; beetlejuicebroadwy.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager who is obsessed with death. Lucky for Lydia her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a degenerate demon. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away her insufferable parents, he comes up with the perfect plan involving exorcism, arranged marriage and the biggest sandworms Broadway has ever seen. Mon.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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, are the masterminds behinds this off-the-charts hilarious musical comedy about a pair of wide-eyed Mormon boys whose first assignment as missionaries takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda. Divinely profane (literally) the show is truly an ongoing Broadway phenom! Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., 855-801-5876; burnthisplay.com When a mysterious death brings together two unlikely strangers, their explosive connection sparks a fiery chemistry. This marks the first revival of this iconic drama by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lanford Wilson. Starring Keri Russell and Adam Driver. Mon.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/15)

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Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; TheCherShowBroadway.com (Opened 12/3/18); (2 hrs., 40 mins.) So much Cher it takes 3 women to play her: from kid singer to pop star to icon.

Featuring 35 hits and famous Bob Mackie costumes. 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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Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 40 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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(Opened 1/8/19) (95 mins, no intermission) In this play with music, a student waits to take his place as the leader of his legendary school’s celebrated gospel choir. But can he make his way if he sings in his own key? Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 3/10)

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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; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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.

The Ferryman

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; theferrymanbroadway.com (Opened 10/21/18) (3 hrs., 15 mins.) Northern Ireland, 1981. The Carney farm’s annual harvest: a day working the land/a night of feasting. And an unexpected visitor. Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 7; Wed. & Sat., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 1; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 866-870-2727; frozenthemusical.com (Opened 3/22/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Disney’s hit animated film about two sisters separated by a mysterious secret comes to life in this dazzling stage adaptation that begins in childhood and takes audiences far into a world of snowy wonder. As Elsa, in her ice castle, struggles to harness her powers, her fearless sister, Anna, embarks on an epic journey -- aided by handsome mountaineer Kristoff and hilarious snowman, Olaf -- to bring her family together. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. , 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Gary: a seQuel to titus andronicus Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; garyonbroadway.com

(80 mins., no intermission) In Taylor Mac’s new play set during the fall of the Roman Empire, the bloody battles are over and the country has been stolen by madmen. Casualties are everywhere, including a midwife on the verge of death (Kristine Nielsen). Meanwhile, two lowly servants (Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin) have been charged with cleaning up the bodies. The year is 400, but it feels like the end of the world. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 3/5)

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Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Two intertwining love stories -- Orpheus and Eurydice and the King Hades and his wife Persephone — form the basis of this genre-defying new musical blending American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to create an epic journey to the underworld and back, pitting nature against industry, faith against doubt, and love against fear. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/22)

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.) Broadway’s mega-hit explores the bastard orphan/ war hero/Treasury head/founding father through a tale of America’s fiery past alongside Washington, Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton & Aaron Burr. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

Harry Potter and tHe cursed cHild Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., 212-305-4100; harrypottertheplay.com/us 2018 Tony, Best Play (Opened 4/22/18) Shown in two separate parts, the play shows Harry working at the Ministry of Magic while grappling with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs. Meanwhile, Albus, the youngest of his three children, struggles with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted – all the while hanging at Hogwarts with his newfound best friend and fellow conflicted kid: Draco Malfoy’s son, Scorpius.. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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New Hampshire early 2008: a former first lady, Hillary, is desperate to save her run for POTUS. Her husband, Bill, is at odds with her campaign manager. If this sounds familiar, consider: in a universe of infinite possibilities, anything can happen. Starring Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 3/16)

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Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; kingkongbroadway.com (Opened 11/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This new mega-musical follows an ambitious young actress and a maverick filmmaker as they voyage from 1930s Manhattan to an uncharted island to make and movie and, as it happens, capture the greatest wonder the world has ever seen: King Kong. At the center of this theatrical reimagining is a 2,000- pound, 20-story gorilla, arising from the stage of the Broadway Theatre in a brilliant mix of robotics, puppetry and stagecraft. Unlike the 1933 movie upon which it’s based, the young woman Kong falls in love with, risks everything to help him. 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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Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; kinglearonbroadway.com Tony and Oscar winner Glenda Jackson takes on the title role in Shakespeare’s powerful drama about a monarch’s decent into madness. With Jayne Houdyshell, Elizabeth Marvel and Ruth Wilson. Directed by Sam Gold, the show also features an original score by Philip Glass. Mon.-Sat., 7; Sat., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 2/28)

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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. (Thru 4/7)

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Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org A sparkling classic boasting onstage romance, backstage passion, comedy (high & low) and a hilarious dash of the Bard’s Taming of the Shrew. The dynamite Cole Porter score includes “Too Darn Hot,” “So in Love,” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare”. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) Following a sold-out run Off-Broadway, director Daniel Fish’s critically acclaimed take on the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is sexy, sinister and unforgettable.

Set in rural Oklahoma in 1907, the iconic score includes the title song as well as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and “ Surrey With the Fringe on Top”. Mon.-Sat., 8; Wed, & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/19)

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1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

A glorious stage adaptation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created

by Tony-winner Julie Taymor. Set in the flourishing African Pride Land, the story follows the lion prince, Simba, and the characters in his life -- young lioness Nala, BFFs Timon and Pumbaa, his villainous uncle Scar (who employs a gaggle of hyena henchmen) -- and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle. Wed.-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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August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; meangirlsonbroadway.com (Opened 4/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cady may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her new suburban home. How will this naive newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on a trio of lionized frenemies led by the ruthless Regina. But when Cady devises a plan to dethrone Regina, she learns you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Notably, Tina Fey, who wrote the film version on which the show is base, also penned the Broadway script!

Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun. 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

my fair lady

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (Opened 4/19/18) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Lerner and Loewe’s beloved musical is back in a lavish new production. The storyline follows Cockney flower seller Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” The classic score features “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “The Rain in Spain”.

Starring Tony winners Laura Benanti, Norbert Leo Butz and Rosemary Harris and Tony nominee Harry Hadden-Paton.

Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

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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 following a beautiful young soprano and the mysterious masked figure who loves her, has achieved legendary status as the longest running Broadway show of all time.

Experience—or re-experience—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting “Music of the Night” in its full iconic splendor.

Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly musical theatre at its finest. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Thurs. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in schedule.

Pretty woman: tHe musical

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 877-250-2929; prettywomanthemusical.com (Opened 8/16/18) (2 hs., 25 mins.) This modern spin on “Cinderella” follows Vivian, a diamond in the rough working girl who dreams of a better life. A star-crossed meeting with Edward, a shrewd corporate raider, goes from simple business transaction to charming romance and a journey of self-discovery for both. This clever theatrical take on the famous 1990 film, stars Samantha Barks, Tony-nominee Andy Karl and his real-life wiefe, Tony winner Orfeh. Tues, & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

tHe Prom

Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; ThePromMusical.com (Opened 11/15/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) This new musical comedy about the power of love (and a good 11 o’clock number) focuses in on so much more than just a high school dance.

When Broadway’s brassiest performers hear a student is unceremoniously sidelined from a small-town Indiana prom – and the press is involved – they are ready to kick-ballchange the world. The Prom is about so much more than a dance. 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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Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; NetworkBroadway.com

Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com

(Opened 12/6/18) (2 hrs., no intermission) Fading news anchor Howard Beale becomes the biggest thing on TV after he unravels live on air. Hilarious and harrowing, this revamp of the 1976 film stars Bryan Cranston. Wed.-Sat., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 4/28)

(Opened 12/13/18) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Set in Alabama in the 1930s, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-winning story of racism and childhood innocence centers on American literature’s nobleminded lawyer, Atticus Finch (Jeff Daniels). Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway, 800-745-3000; TootsieMusical.com This new musical based (but not entirely!) on the hit 1982 film, tells the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime – as the star of a new Broadway musical. Starring Glee and Cinderella alum, Santino Fontana. Mon.-Fri., 8; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/29)

true west

American Airline Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (Opened 1/24/19) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Sam Shepard’s play about two brothers holed up at their mother’s: screenwriter Austin (Paul Dano) and lowlife Lee (Ethan Hawke), as they wrestle with big issues—and each other. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 3/17)

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Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com (Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In this hit musical comedy, Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a love-less 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. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

wHat tHe constitution means to me

Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; constitutionbroadway.com (90 mins., no intermission) At 15, Heidi Schreck earned college tuition money winning Constitutional debates across the US. In this new play, she resurrects her teenage self to trace the link between four generations of women in her family and the document dictating their rights. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/14)

wicked

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. This long-running fantasy musical is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org (85 mins., no intermission) An incident of bullying leads to a horrifying consequence in this new play following the journey of two families: before, in the moments leading up to the event; and after, as they pick up the pieces once the news cameras have gone home. Tues.-Sat., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Public Theater, LuEsther Hall, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org Jordan E. Cooper’s satirical new work portrays the great exodus -- before, during and after -- of black Americans from a country plagued with injustice. The play explores the value of black lives in a country hurtling from the promise of a black president. Tues.-Fri., 7; Sat. & Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/12)

alice by Heart

Newman Mills Theater, Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space, 511 W. 52nd St., 212-352-3101; mcctheater.org WWII, the London Blitz: Alice and her friend Alfred escape into “Alice’s Adventures…” and head down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. The show explores first love, loss, moving forward and celebrating life, even in the harshest of times.

Tues. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 3/31)

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Theater at Blessed Sacrament, 152 W. 71st St., 212-579-0528; angelinamusical.com Angelina and her friends are excited about performing all types of dance, from hip-hop to ballet, for a famous guest.

But will Angelina get the starring moment she hopes for? A family-friendly show that will have everyone dancing in the aisles! Sat. & Sun, 11am. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. 877-250-2929 wickedthemusical.com

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Four millennial friends know the world is a dumpster fire and they’re the generation to fix it. That is until someone makes a life-changing announcement that challenges their beliefs, their relationships and whether babies should have their own Instagram accounts. Tues., 7; Wed.-Fri., 8; Sat., 5 & 9; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 2/26)

Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; The TeamPlays.org

An American woman and two Scotsmen meet in a pub.

When the ashes of a legendary social activist and kickass grandmother demand to be laid to rest, they embark on a journey in search of a fitting ending. Featuring a score mixing Scottish-American folk with stomping punk -- and athletic performance style. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(3/14 to 3/30)

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Pershing Square Signature Center, Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, 480 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; vineyardtheatre.org

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! Adult humor prevails, so puppets notwithstanding, this one’s not for little kids! Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat., 2:30; Sun., 3.Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; blackangelsovertuskegee.com The story of the Tuskegee Airmen: six men on a journey to become U.S. Army Air Forces pilots. From their struggle with Jim Crow, their intelligence, patriotism, and brotherhood. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

In this surreal exploration of intimacy and identity, Franklin, a young black artist meets art collector Andre (Alan Cumming). When their relationship deepens, Franklin’s Christian mother enters into a battle of wills with Andre over the soul of the man they both call baby. Tues.-Fri., & Sun., 7:30; Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 3/31)

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Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St., 866-811-4111; vineyardtheatre.org Sofia, an empathy coach, is hired at a debt collection agency where the employees can barely identify what emotions are. As they stumble towards enlightenment, the unspoken dynamics of their workplace culture become increasingly unsettling. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/13)

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Stage 42, 422 W 42nd St., 212-239-6200; fiddlernyc.com

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. An ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenomenon, the production combines music, paint drums, high-tech shenanigans and off-the-wall physical comedy.

An international sensation, yet the best way to understand their popularity is to see them up close and personal at Astor Place Theatre -- where it all began! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

tHe book of merman

St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com (85 mins., no intermission) Two Mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of Ethel Merman and hilarity ensues in this a diva-driven journey featuring original songs and show-stopping ballads. It’s delightful. It’s delicious. It’s de-Merman!

Sat., 8; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 4/7)

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New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; manhattantheatreclub.com When Della’s late-best-friend’s daughter asks her to make a cake for her upcoming wedding to a woman, Della is forced to question her deeply held judgmental beliefs. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 3/31)

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(75 mins., no intermission) In his new show, the satirical sage from Brooklyn lays bare the absurdities, hypocrisies and calamities on both sides of the political divide. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 3/16)

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(3 hrs.) The celebrated musical, set in 1905 in a Jewish village in czarist Russia, centers on dairyman Tevye and his family as his three oldest daughters marry men he has increasing difficulty accepting. With English & Russian supertitles. Wed. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Thurs. & Sun., 1; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., 212-569-1555; FleabagNYC.com Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered, and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea-pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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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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A theatre intern struggles to comprehend the artistic metamorphoses of a great playwright at his peak. While assisting with play development, the intern’s observations lead to a debate on theatre fundamentals, weighted by the added responsibility of artists of color. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (2/28 to 3/31)

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Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 W. 52nd St., 212-247-4982; EnsembleStudioTheatre.org Gretchen, Emma and Whitney, friends since their teens, are off on a road trip to celebrate and mourn a figure from their past. The play reveals what it’s like to face adulthood and death after growing up weird and possibly broken.

Mon. & Wed.- Sat., 7; Sun., 5. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/6)

Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; themarvelouswonderettes.com

(2 hrs.) It’s Springfield High’s 1958 prom and the Wonderettes: four girls with big hopes, mega dreams and amazing voices that rock the jukebox classics “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “It’s My Party” and more! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Gloria: a life

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Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 800-745-3000; GloriaThePlay.com

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Claire Tow Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org

Five decades after Gloria Steinem (Patricia Kalember) began raising her voice for equality, her vision is as urgent as ever.

The first act is her story; the second is our own. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

Mary, an ambitious Jamaican woman, has adventures spanning oceans and eras, from a Crimean War battlefield to a contemporary nursing home. The play explores what it means to be a woman who is paid to care. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 3/24)

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Laura Pels Theatre, Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center, 111 W. 46th St., 212-719-1300; roudabouttheatre.org

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; imbible.org (1 hr., 45 mins.) This groundbreaking Off-Broadway production takes 21 and older theatregoers on 10,000-year journey through time and across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and world-class cappella music. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Original, immersive and overflowing with info and laughs, the show also comes in a matinee version: Day Drinking: The Brunch Musical featuring a Bloody Mary Bar, Irish Coffee and a seasonal Bellini. Cheers! Call or visit website for tickets & playing schedule.

Jersey boys

New World Stages, Stage 1; 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; JerseyBoysNewYork.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: four guys from Jersey with a sound nobody had ever heard, and fans couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage and on vinyl, behind-the-scenes was a far different story. Featuring all their hits, from “Sherry” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” to “Walk Like A Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Juno and tHe Paycock

Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; IrishRep.org Jack Boyle is out of work and his wife, Juno, struggles to support their family: a daughter, and a son crippled in the revolution. When news of an inheritance arrives, the family begins to plan their new life, but their salvation soon reveals itself to be the cause of their ruin. Part of Irish Rep’s Sean O’Casey Cycle. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 3/9)

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Roundabout’s company in residence, Fiasco Theater, reimagines Sondheim with its personal and passionate take on his musical about three of showbiz friends who fall apart and come together over 20 years. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Lincoln Center Theaters’ Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 65thSt., 212-239-6200; lct.org Attempting to recover a 35 year-old memory, a playwrightturned-stockbroker plunges into a whirlpool of a giant lobster, Roman Polanski, porn ring, Walt Disney & a murder to name a few…with unexpected results. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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New York City Center, Stage II (131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; NYCityCenter.org Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour follows unique format -- no rehearsals; a different guest actor at each show; a sealed envelope; a surprises at every turn -- to explore the power of language to unite us all. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Perfect crime

The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfectcrime.com (2 hrs.) This long-running psychological thriller tracks a wealthy female psychiatrist caught up in murder. Enter the inspection who becomes obsessed with her, her patients and her home. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(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.

STOMP

Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second ave., 800-982-2787; stomponline.com

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

New World Stages, 340 W.50th St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com (2 hrs.) The Murder at Haversham Manor is a1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion and a corpse that can’t play dead. It may be a classic murder mystery, but the real mystery is how it ever made it to the stage! Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for varia- tions in playing schedule. .

THE PRICE Of THOMAS SCOTT

(1 hr., 45 mins.) Springing from the underground music clubs of Britain and influenced by its urban streets, Stomp has traveled the world causing a sensation with audiences at each of their 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 that add up to one electrifying rhythm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SUPERHERO

Beckett Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; theatrerow.org/beckett (90 mins, no intermission) Mr. Scott has long hoped to sell the family business so he and his loved ones can pursue their dreams. But when a buyer plans to turn the shop into a dance hall, Scott hesitates as he finds dancing immoral. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 3/23)

PUffS, OR: SEvEN INCREASINGLY EvENTfUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL Of MAGIC AND MAGIC

Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater, 305 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; 2ST.com A fractured family, the mysterious stranger in apartment 4-B, and the unexpected hero who just might save the day. By the Tony and Pulitzer-winning composer of Next to Normal and the Tony-winning writer of Red. Tues. & Sun., 7; Wed.Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 3/24)

SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY

Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; keencompany.org

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; PuffsThePlay.com (100 mins.) A Potter-inspired comedy for anyone who ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story. Told from the perspective of three Hufflepuffian heroes just trying to get through magic school. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SEA WALL/A LIfE

Chisa Hutchinson’s acclaimed play is set in an underfunded public school in Newark, NJ. Here, a bible-toting boy with a photographic memory befriends the prickly old lunch lady. Against all odds, the two help each other through the mess of growing up and growing old. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 2/26)

WE ARE THE TIGERS

Public’s Theater’s Newman Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org In Sea Wall, Tony nominee Tom Sturridge tackles a monologue about love and the human need to know the unknowable; in A Life, Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal performs a meditation on how we say goodbye to those we love the most. Tues.-Sun., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 3/31)

Theater 80, 80 St. Mark’s Place, 866-811-4111; tigersmusical.com This teen pop-rock musical follows a dismally low-ranking team of cheerleaders trying to survive the night while being terrorized by a serial killer. Mon. & Sun., 7; Wed.- Sat., 8; Sat., 3; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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The Irish War of Independence rages in 1921 Dublin.

Aspiring poet Donal Davoren tries to avoid the conflict, but when he learns of a rumor that he’s a gunman on the run, he can’t resist the curiosity it stirs in beautiful young Minnie Powell, and the attention of neighbors. Part of Irish Rep’s Sean O’Casey Cycle. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

In Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks’ latest, long-time friends and lovers, Leo, Misha, Ralph and Dawn, are educated, progressive, cosmopolitan, and woke. But when a racially motivated incident with the cops leaves Leo shaken, he decides extreme measures must be taken for self-preservation. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 3/5)

Public Theatre, Anspacher Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org

Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; IrishRep.org

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An Instant Classic Arrives in Times Square

BY Merrill lee Girardeau Times Square’s newest draw is The Ribbon, a spinoff of the Blue Ribbon empire of fried chicken and sushi fame. Brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg, hospitality legends with more than 25 years under their belts, have brought the Theater District a winning combination of elegant-yet-approachable environs and perfectly executed elevated comfort food.

At once ambitious and familiar, The Ribbon menu lays bare The Brombergs’ influences, which come from across the globe and right here in the States. Many of the offerings have homegrown roots, with large-and-in-charge steaks, burgers, fried chicken, and whiskey.

But these dishes are anything but homebound, with techniques and flavors adapted from France, the Mediterranean, Latin America, and Jewish culture.

The buffalo cauliflower is exactly as it sounds—but better—and a must-order appetizer. Also tempting among the starters: deviled eggs, in versions like smoked salmon, pickled peppers, or fried oyster; house-made pâté; and thoughtful cheese and charcuterie plates.

Notable entrees include the fried chicken, with a matzo meal and proprietary spice blend crust that easily justifies the dish’s fame. Tender lamb chops are served with mint, yogurt, and an eggplant tomato confit. There’s also the flavor-packed “pig club,” with rotisserie pork, bacon, jalapeño, provolone, and chipotle aioli.

Or opt for the prime rib of pork, with apricot and chili jam, which demonstrates why The Ribbon puts spit-fired meats at the forefront of its offerings.

Those looking for lighter fare can order salads, or the quinoa bowl with avocado, chicken, and hearts of palm. Other fresh eats come from the raw bar, serving oysters from the east and west coasts, local clams, shrimp, and lobster.

The bar offers a smart list of drafts—including favorite local brews, plus a wine list that runs from Argentina to California to the best of Europe. Be tempted by craft cocktails, like the Longacre Whiskey Smash, the Spicy Tomatillo Margarita, or The Franconia, which brings together Old Overholt Rye, amaro, green Chartreuse, dry vermouth. and bitters.

Make sure to save room for dessert, which highlights Key Lime pie (a staple of the original Ribbon location, on the Upper West Side), sticky toffee pudding, or monkey bread with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel.

This iteration of The Ribbon draws inspiration from Longacre Square, the former name of Times Square. In the late 19th century, the area was filled with carriage houses and horses, rows of brothels, warring newspapers, saloons, and theaters. The interior blends a glamorous vibe with local icons: think pressed tin, weathered wood, and vintage black ‘n’ whites of V-Day-era Times Square. (Although in truth, the old neighborhood never looked as good as it does in here.)

At once ambitious and familiar...

The Ribbon is located near Times Square at 220 W. 44th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-944-2474, 44.theribbonnyc.com and on the Upper West Side at 20 W. 72nd St. (btw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-787-5656, theribbonnyc.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 are serving some of the world’s finest food.

HEARTLAND BREWERY

goat cheese. Sibling spot Darbar Grill features a famous lunch buffet, available seven days a week 11:30am-4pm. Darbar, 152 E. 46th St. (btw. Third & Lexington Aves.), 212-681-4500, darbarny.com; Darbar Grill, 157 E. 55th St. (btw. Lexington & Third Aves.), 212-751-4600, darbargrillny.com

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Burgers and beers are just the beginning at New York favorite Heartland Brewery.

Heartland Brewery has been brewing New York’s freshest craft beers since 1995, with three convenient locations across midtown.

Grab an award-winning pint of one of six classic brews or a seasonal favorite. Alongside the beer you’ll find some seriously good grub.

For great nightly deals, check out the Empire State Building location’s “Blue Plate Specials.” For just $16.95 enjoy a rotating nightly entree, from Monday’s fish ‘n’ chips to Thursday’s lemon rosemary rotisserie chicken to Sunday’s slow-smoked St. Louis ribs. Empire State Building: 350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212563-3433; Midtown West: 625 Eighth Ave. (41st St.), 646-214-1000; Heartland Brewery & Chophouse | HB Burger: 127 W. 43rd St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-366-0235, heartlandbrewery.com

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Darbar’s sleek east side duplex boasts a classy, quiet vibe. Its upstairs dining room features high ceilings and smooth, sophisticated service. A diverse menu combines traditional Indian favorites (curry, korma, vindaloo, biryani, tikka, tandoori) with fine fusion creations like potato croquettes stuffed with

When you’re ready for a sweet ending to Little Italy adventures, Caffé Palermo is your destination. Here since 1973, this must-stop downtown is hosted by Baby John, The Cannoli King. His cannolis keep to that perfect balance between sweet cream and satisfying crunch, making these the best in the city. You’ll also find the finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, Italian cookies, lobster tails, and unbeatable cappuccino and espresso. 148 Mulberry St. (btw. Grand & Hester Sts.), 212-431-4205, caffepalermo.com

DAviD BuRkE TAvERN

Don’t miss the famous “Clothesline” Candied Bacon at the new David Burke Tavern.

The Upper East Side’s latest smash is David Burke Tavern, a Modern American restaurant from award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. A stately townhouse showcases Burke’s creative, contemporary approach to classic fare—often with show-stopping presentations. Signature dishes highlight seafood, steakhouse staples, and beyond, including Steamed Angry Lobster Dumplings, BBQ bison short ribs, and Burke’s famous

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“Clothesline” Candied Bacon. Himalayan salt brick-aged steaks show off Burke’s patented dry-aging techniques. A thoughtfully curated wine list, craft beers, and specialty cocktails complement any meal. 135 E. 62nd St. (btw.

Lexington & Third Aves.), 212-988-9021, DavidBurkeTavern.com

Applebee’s

The 50th St. location in Midtown West is the world’s biggest Applebee’s, where you’ll find quality food and drinks and genuine, neighborly service on three floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Broadway in the upstairs dining rooms. Pro tip: breakfast served 7am– noon daily at both 50th St. and Times Square locations. 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-391-7414; 205 W. 50th St. (Broadway), 212-262-2400; and other locations in East Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, & Staten Island; applebees.com

bucA di beppo

Craveable American fare awaits at Applebee’s.

New York City’s Applebee’s offer a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare and classic drinks.

Buca di Beppo specializes in Italian classics— they do them so well, they’re in 100 locations across the globe. Beyond serving all of the faves one would expect, like veal marsala, salmon sorrento, and eggplant parmigiana, the ambiance captures the warm, vivacious vibe of large Italian family gatherings. Speaking of, dishes are served family-style, so it’s perfect for groups. 1540 Broadway (45th St. btw. Broadway & Sixth Ave.), 212-764-6527, bucadibeppo.com

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DUTCH FRED’S

like the Porterhouse for two and rack of lamb with maitre’d butter are also sure to impress even the pickiest carnivore. 5 W. 44th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-336-5454; 13 E. 12th St. (btw. Fifth Ave. & University Pl.), 212-328-0000, striphouse.com

WAGAMAMA

Sesame-seared ahi tuna and avocado are just one lunchtime possibility at Dutch Fred’s.

Named for the policeman credited with giving the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood its name, Dutch Fred’s brings together the character of New York past with the buzz of its present.

The house specialty is craft cocktails with a twist: watching the bartenders at work is almost as much fun as tasting their efforts.

The menu covers shareable plates and classic faves: beer-battered Brussels sprouts, fish tacos, Angus beef burgers, and stone oven flatbreads. 307 W. 47th St. (btw. Eighth & Ninth Aves.), 646-918-6923, dutchfreds.com

STRIP HOUSE

Seared steaks and stellar sides at New York fave Strip House.

Strip House brings New York soaring steak, sides, and desserts. The original downtown location, awarded two stars by the New York Times, stands near Union Square, while midtown offers mouth-watering pan-seared steaks at a bi-level space near Bryant Park.

The star of the show is the namesake New York strip, served in 20-ounce portions with the bone in. This rich, juicy meat is coated with a generous layer of salt and pepper and served with a bulb of garlic and a sprig of rosemary, as are all other Strip House steaks. Cuts

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Soups, bowls, dumplings and more shine at Asian fusion superstar wagamama.

UK Asian fusion restaurant wagamama has opened its newest location in midtown Manhattan. A blend of flavors from Japan, Korea, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam will let you sample the likes of ramen with chicken bone broth, Korean barbecue buns, and vegan pad Thai. While wagamama is a casual and convivial atmosphere, it doesn’t skimp on quality drinks.

NYC mixologist Adam Schuman has assisted in crafting Asian-inspired cocktails like a lychee martini and the wagamama old fashioned, made with a blend of three Japanese whiskeys, sherry, and lychee liqueur. 605 Third Ave. (39th St.), 646-813-3396; other locations: 210 Fifth Ave. (26th St.), 212-920- 6233; 55 Third Ave. (11th St)., 917-636-6030, wagamama.us

SUZUKI It’s always exciting to open up a new frontier of experience, like the Japanese haute cuisine known as kaiseki. Midtown destination Suzuki is one of the few places in New York to offer kaiseki, showcasing menus of eight or more interconnected courses. The beauty of the presentations works like a frame on a painting, heightening appreciation for the craft on display. (A sushi counter in back, Satsuki, is helmed by Toshio Suzuki, who helped introduce sushi to the U.S.) 114 W. 47th St. (btw.

Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-278-0010 (Suzuki), 212-278-0047 (Satsuki), suzukinyc.com

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148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com | deSSert, italian 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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“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.

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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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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.

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.

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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 11:30am4pm. 7 days a week. Dinner from $12 & up, 4-10:30pm.

dArBAr Grill mE $

157 E. 55th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-751-4600 darbargrillny.com | indiAn

158 E. 48 St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785 theseafiregrill.com | SEAfood 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.

wAGAmAmA mE $$

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 $$$ 605 3rd Ave. (39th St.), 646-813-3396; 210 5th Ave. (26th St.), 212-920- 6233; 55 3rd Ave. (11th St)., 917-636-6030; wagamama.us | JAPAnESE

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.

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551 fifth Ave. (entrance on 45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St., 212-608-0171 mortons.com | StEAKHoUSE/SEAfood

Fresh spin on Asian fusion cuisine with a modern twist.

Dishes prepared with the best raw ingredients, whether it’s a bowl of hearty ramen, sizzling teppanaki, steaming donburi, or a selection from the extensive vegan menu. Wildly popular eatery, with locations worldwide, has developed a cult following thanks to its egalitarian “Bowl to Soul” philosophy: wholesome, fresh food and a welcoming environment.

Lively, fun ambiance and an innovative drink program with Japanese whiskeys, matcha brews, sakes, specialty Asiantwist cocktails, mocktails, and more. Follow along on social media @wagamama_usa.

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204 W 55th St • 646-590-2034 MON - SUN : 8AM - 4AM

248 W 55th St • 646-657-0565 MON - SUN : 11AM - 4AM

240 West 52nd St • 212-245-2801 MON - SUN : 11AM - 4AM

307 W 47th St • 646-918-6923 MON - SUN : 11AM - 4AM

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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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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-391-7414; 205 W. 50th St. (Broadway), 212-262-2400; other locations in East Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, & Staten Island applebees.com | AMERICAN Offering a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare and classic drinks. 50th St. location is the World’s Biggest, serving quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service on three floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Broadway in upstairs dining rooms.

Pro tip: breakfast served 7am–noon daily at both 42nd St. & 50th St. locations!

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.

chinA riVEr TS $$

258 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-767-0854 ChinaRiver258.com | CHINESE Known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high-quality fresh ingredients.

Three floors of dining in the heart of Times Square and the Theater District, right across from Phantom of the Opera and other Broadway shows. Szechuan cuisine from spicy to mild featuring some of the best dim sum in all of New York, all handmade from scratch. Lunch from $10-$12, dinner a la carte.

DEl FriSco’S DouBlE EAglE STEAkhouSE nEw York TS $$$

Bill’S BAr & BurgEr TS FD $$

1221 Sixth Ave. (49th St.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | STEAK/SEAfood

16 W. 51st St. (5th Ave.), 212-705-8510 85 West St. (Albany St.), 212-894-3800 billsbarandburger.com | AMERICAN Bill’s exploded onto NYC’s burger scene in ’09, becoming an instant hit with burger junkies and locals. Rockefeller Center location opened in ’10 with 400 seats, making it the biggest standalone burger joint in the country. Every burger, shake, and fry, in dozens of varieties and counting, is made fresh daily.

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Steakhouse 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.

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Exceptional Dim Sum * Lunch specials $9.95

Authentic Neapolitan Cuisine from the landmark restaurant made famous by Frank Sinatra

BEST CHINESE IN THEATRE DISTRICT

157 West 47 Street (6th & 7th Aves.)

646.429.8277 • hongkongstation47.com Lunch /Dinner 7 days

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Vietnamese/Japanese Cuisine Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11 Open 7 days • 11:30am-11:30pm 234 W 48 St • 212-247-8318 www.annamnyc.com

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307 W. 47th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 646-918-6923 dutchfreds.com | AMERICAN

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Brings together the character of Hell’s Kitchen past with the buzz of its present in an upbeat spot. House specialty is craft cocktails with a twist: watching the bartenders at work is almost as much fun as tasting their efforts. Menu covers shareable plates and classic faves: beer-battered Brussels sprouts, fish tacos, Angus beef burgers, stone oven flatbreads. Weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and live music on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2pm.

234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828; dingtimesquare.com | ChINESE

hArd rock cAFE tS $$

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. Two-course prix fixe lunch $12.95; 3-course prix fixe dinner $22.95. A smart choice pre or post theatre…or anytime! Open 7 days.

Fogo dE chAo tS $$$ 1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355 hardrock.com | AMERICAN 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.

40 W. 53rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-969-9980 fogo.com | BRAzIlIAN 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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240 W. 52nd St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-245-2801 haswellgreens.com | AMERICAN Beer hall casual meets craft cocktails with a healthy dose of style and Irish hospitality along the way. Roomy, bi-level space with a stage for nightly live music—don’t miss “The Broadway Band Sessions.” Kitchen excels in wood-fired cooking. Great spot for a pre- or post-theater bite or drink.

Industrial Revolution touches in the design, with exposed brick and piping. Iconic New York decor includes a map of Central Park, a focal point of the career of the original Haswell Green, a city planner sometimes called “the Father of Greater New York.”

hB BurgEr tS $-$$

127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848 hbburger.com | AMERICAN

Freshly prepared, simple, delicious Greek food inspired by authentic culinary traditions and perfected by exceptional Greek chefs. Sourcing high quality ingredients largely supplied directly from Greece. Features bakery products, unique delicacies, and seasonal signature dishes for every moment of the day. Spinach & feta cheese pie, Greek salad, roasted lemon chicken, and more! Mon.-Sat. 7am10pm, Sun. 8am-10pm.

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45 W. 45th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-278-0015 Fournos.com | GREEK

“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. Employee-owned.

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Discover traditional Japanese courses at Suzuki Kaiseki. 5 course meals starting at $50

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

JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR!

Beautiful dishes from Puglia Fish, chicken, veal, fresh homemade pastas Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style in wood-burning oven

2 NYC LOCATIONS Rockefeller Center 212-705-8510

Downtown Marriott 212-894-3800

Billsbarandburger.com

Extensive wine by the glass and large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy

887 9th Ave. (57th & 58th Sts.) | (212) 315-2888 masseriadeivini.com

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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 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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313 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-246-6513, 212-245-1707; larivistanyc.com | SteAK / SeAfood / 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.

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887 Ninth Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.com | ItAlIAN 157 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-429-8277 hongkongstation47.com | CHINeSe Beautiful bamboo-decorated ambiance with excellent and reasonably priced Chinese cuisine in the heart of the Theater District. The place to go before, during, or after theater. Best dim sum in midtown. Lunch specials only $9.95! Serves lunch and dinner 7 days: soups, congee, seafood, noodle and rice favorites, casserole, vegetable, beef, pork, chicken, and duck.

LA MASSEriA tS $$-$$$

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 woodburning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass & large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

PAtSy’S itALiAn rEStAurAnt tS $$

235 W. 48th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com | ItAlIAN

236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.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.

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.

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by AwArd-winning celebrity chef dAvid burke

O L D WO R L D G L A M O U R

MODERN STYLE & SOPHISTICATION

Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat.

NEW YORK 135 east 62 st. (Park & lexington Aves.)

(212) 988-9021 davidburketavern.com

MIDTOWN 15 West 44th Street 212 . 336 . 5454

DOWNTOWN 13 East 12th Street 212 . 328 . 0000

SPEAKEASY 11 East 12th Street 212 . 838 . 9197

STRIPHOUSE.COM

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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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PLANET HOLLYWOOD TS $$

1385 6th Ave (on 56 St) • 1221 6th Avenue (on 48th St) 1 Park Ave (btw. 32-33 Sts) • zibettoespresso.com 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.

A Cajun, Southern Italian Affair! voted

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INSIdeR Food 2018

Most exciting LIVE Jazz/Blues in Midtown!!

737 9th Ave (49 & 50 St) (917) 409-5868 www. thesoundbiterestaurant.com

• Zagat Rated

Fine Indian Cuisine

• GREAT AMBIENCE AND SERVICE • SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 7 DAYS

SAAR INDIAN BISTRO TS $$ 241 W. 51st St. (Broadway-8th ave.), 646-609-2142 saarnyc.com | indian SAAR, meaning the “essence of something,” is a modern Indian bistro in midtown Manhattan helmed by celebrated tandoor master chef Hemant Mathur and his wife, acclaimed pastry chef Surbhi Sahni. The 64-seat restaurant and bar showcases authentic regional comfort food in a cozy, eclectic setting inspired by Chef Mathur’s home city of Jaipur. Service includes lunch, high tea, dinner, and weekend brunch.

STRIP HOUSE $$$ TS

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

15 W. 44th St. (5th-6th aves.), 212-336-5454; 13 e. 12th St. (5th ave.-University Pl.), 212-328-0000 striphouse.com | STeaK/SeaFOOd Indulge all senses when experiencing this famed New York City steakhouse. An innovative menu paired with an extensive wine list features signature prime cuts of beef and the dining room is striking with siren-red interior and black and white vintage photography.

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MIDTOWN 551 Fifth Ave. 212.972.3315

WORLD TRADE CENTER 136 Washington St. 212.608.0171

Mortons.com

Authentic Chinese in the Theatre District!

2 course Lunch $12.95 (Mon-Fri) 3 course Dinner $22.95 (7 days)

234 W 48th Street (Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-265-0828 • 212-265-2225 dingtimesquare.com

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1385 6th Ave. (on 56th St.), 646-707-0505 ; 1221 6th Ave. (on 48th), 212-332-2648; 1 Park Ave. (32nd-33rd Sts.), 929-431-3787, zibettoespresso.com | ITALIAN

the sound bite ts $$

737 9th Ave. (49th-50th Sts.), 917-409-5868 thesoundbiterestaurant.com | CAJuN/SOuThERN A Cajun, Southern Italian affair! Chef Julian’s famous blackened wings with putanesca, pesto, garlic, voted “Best Wings in NY State” by Insider Food. World-renowned jazz/ blues artists nightly. Sink your teeth into some good ol’ mac ‘n’ cheese topped with shrimp, lobster, or alligator sausages, plus Creole-style zucchini, catfish po boys. Dinner 7 days!

suZuki ts $$$

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.

upper West side ashford & siMpson’s sugar bar $$ uWs

114 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-278-0010 suzukinyc.com | JAPANESE 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.

tanner sMith’s ts $$

204 W. 55th St. (7th Ave.-Broadway), 646-590-2034 tannersmiths.com | AMERICAN Beloved midtown spot takes inspiration from local tradition, with main bar area styled as an early 20th-century New York drinking house. Artfully created cocktails join a rotating craft beer selection and smart wine list. Pub classics like fish ‘n’ chips, beef and lamb burgers, and a dynamite jalapeño mac ‘n’ cheese. Also sliders, grilled flatbreads, salmon au poivre, tacos, and fresh salads. Menu is great for sharing: find a long list of creative small plates plus charcuterie boards. Cheese boards sourced from artisanal New York legend Murray’s Cheese.

Vida Verde ts $$

248 W. 55th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 646-657-0565 vidaverdeny.com | MExICAN

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Vida Verde brings the tastes, colors, sounds, and scents of Mexico to Midtown West. NYC cocktail culture meets flavorful, shareable bites with contemporary twists here. Tacos, guacamole, and one of the best brunches in the city. Excellent tequila and mezcal selection. Open 7 days, 11am-4am. Don’t miss Vida Verde’s Margarita Rooftop, an oasis of vibrant, hand-painted murals with a tempting selection of 10 margarita flavors.

254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West End Ave.) 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com | AMERICAN Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. A magnet for celebrities like Bruce Willis, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy.

Enjoy delicious Southern-accented American fare like pork chops, crispy chicken, seafood stew, fried catfish, cheeseburgers, etc., or chill at the lively bar scene. Intimate and elegant with the feel of an old country village.

Tues. thru Sat. from 5pm.

the ribbon uWs $$

20 W. 72nd St. (Central Park W.-Columbus Ave.), 212787-5656; 220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-944-2474 theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN/FRENCh American cuisine with French influences. Quintessential New York dining experience, featuring an extensive bar selection and delights for all palates, including spit-roasted meats, seafood, and Blue Ribbon classics. Enjoy the Bromberg brothers’ 25+ years of renowned hospitality in a comfortable and elegant setting. Zagat and Michelin recommended.

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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 Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli!

Visit Little Italy & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI King!

Open 7 days 10:30 til late 148 Mulberry Street (by Grand St) 212-431-4205 • www.caffepalermo.com

Michelin starred chefs Hemant Mathur & Surbhi Sahni bring acclaimed Indian cuisine to Times square 241 W 51st Street • 646.609.2142 • saarnyc.com

Szechuan Cuisine • Best Dim Sum in midtown Only high quality fresh ingredients Near most Broadway shows Lunch $10-$12, dinner a la carte

258 W 44 St (B’way & 8th Ave) • (646) 767-0854 ChinaRiver258.com

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Owned by the legendary music duo Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson.

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Live entertainment + Fine Dining

Tues-Sat since 1995

254 West 72nd Street (Broadway/West End Ave) 212.579.0222 sugarbarnyc.com

135 E. 62nd St. (Lexington-3rd Ave.), 212-988-9021 davidBurkeTavern.com | AMERICAN Modern American restaurant by award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. Stately townhouse on UES showcases Burke’s creative, contemporary approach to classic fare— often with showstopping presentations. Signature dishes highlight seafood, steakhouse staples, and beyond, including Steamed Angry Lobster Dumplings with spicy tomato, BBQ bison short ribs, and Burke’s famous “Clothesline” Candied Bacon. Himalayan salt brick-aged steaks utilize Burke’s patented dry-aging technique. Food matched by thoughtfully curated wine list, craft beers, and specialty cocktail program!

Open Sun.-Fri. for lunch, 7 days for dinner.

ZaVo $$$ uES

1011 Third Ave. (60th-61st Sts.), 212-753-5500 zavonyc.com | MEdITERRANEAN One-of-a-kind elegant fine dining, drinks, and extravagant live entertainment at one of NYC’s very best restaurants.

Outstanding Mediterranean menu features seafood, salads, steaks. Surf ‘n’ turf kebobs with shrimp, scallops, and filet mignon; Lobster Thermidor; 18-oz rib-eye; Porterhouse for two. Also raw bar, creative cocktails, and a lengthy wine/ champagne list. All in a stunning, opulent interior with Italian marble, leather seats, and crystal chandeliers.

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-391-7414; 205 W. 50th St. (Broadway), 212-262-2400; other locations in East Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, & Staten Island applebees.com | AMERICAN

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Offering a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare and classic drinks. 50th St. location is the World’s Biggest, serving quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service on three floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Broadway in upstairs dining rooms.

Pro tip: breakfast served 7am–noon daily at both 42nd St. & 50th St. locations!

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Magic, Music, and Laughter Welcome to the world capital of nightlife, where 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.

Star Band—this is the longest-running open mic night in NYC, where the best talent and celebrities participate. 254 W. 72nd St. (btw.

Broadway & West End Ave.), 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com

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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 familyfriendly 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 93).

711 Seventh Ave. (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 917-677-5481, loltimessquare.com

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Presenting a fresh alternative to the mundane, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar is an intimate, full-service restaurant, established by the late Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame. Performances run from R&B/soul to jazz to Caribbean to traditional African rhythms. On Tuesdays, catch Nick Ashford’s “Nuttin’ But The Blues” open mic, which welcomes performers of all levels. Wednesdays belong to the R&B and jazz of Electrikana. On Thursday nights, guest hosts rotate through with the Sugar Bar All

New Hell’s Kitchen hot spot The Sound Bite, from Emmy-winning news anchor Julian Phillips, provides a fresh space to mingle over drinks, live jazz, and a fusion of tasty Cajun, Southern, and Italian fare. You can find live music most every night, including jam sessions on Monday and Thursday after work, and late-night on Friday and Saturday. Every Wednesday from 6 to 9pm is live blues night.

737 Ninth Ave. (btw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 917-409-5868, thesoundbiterestaurant.com

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 Chelsea Lately’s Michael Yo (2/22-2/23), Canadian export Ian Bagg (2/28-3/2), Shawn Wayans of Living Color (3/8-3/10), stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality Robert Kelly (3/15-3/16), and Comedy Central’s Carlos Mencia (3/21-3/23).

208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

INSIDER TIP New York favorite HEARTLAND BREWERY has consistently brewed the city’s freshest craft beers.

The food is excellent, too—see for yourself at the HEARTLAND BREWERY AND ROTISSERIE inside the Empire State Building, and in Times Square at HEARTLAND BREWERY MIDTOWN WEST, HEARTLAND BREWERY AND CHOPHOuSE, and HB BuRgER. For nights out downtown, don’t miss FLATIRON HALL and HOuSTON HALL, two great beer halls with full menus and unique signature small dishes like pastrami Reuben spring rolls, made with pastrami from NYC’s legendary Carnegie Deli. heartlandbrewery.com

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711 Seventh Ave. (47th- 48th Sts.), 212-643-6557 loltimessquare.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.

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With three 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. Three locations: Times Square, Theatre District, and Empire State Building.

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254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West end Ave.) 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com

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).

Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. Sip a cocktail and relax into the R&B, blues, jazz, Caribbean, and traditional African music that plays most every Tuesday through Saturday night here. Thursdays are Open Mic Nights, featuring the Sugar Bar All Star Band.

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Insider’s Guide brooklyn A Golden Moment for Tourism in Brooklyn

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Epic river and bridge views await in Dumbo, Brooklyn—home to the restored masterpiece Jane’s Carousel.

Distinctiveness and authenticity are two of the most appealing qualities of New York City. To find both of these qualities in concentrated form, more and more visitors are looking across the East River to Brooklyn. If it were a city on its own and not a part of New York, Brooklyn would be the fourth-largest in the country (it will pass Chicago for slot number three within the next couple of years). Although it’s a quick trip by boat, car, or train from Manhattan, you’ll find Brooklyn has evolved its own unique feel, evident in its food, drink, music, theater, art, and style.

Dozens of new hotels have been added to the Brooklyn mix, joined by bigleague sports, big-time concerts, and nine restaurants impressive enough to hold 2019 Michelin stars. Over 60 performing, visual, and media arts organizations call the new Brooklyn Cultural District home, including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Theater for a New Audience, and BRIC Arts. Nearby is St. Ann’s Warehouse and a burgeoning waterfront hub in Dumbo. Further afield you’ll find Kings Theatre, an Art Deco palace that still sparkles from its $95 million renovation. At the end of the borough, classic destination Coney Island is still going strong, with a major new attraction in the 115 marine species that swim through the just-opened Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit

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at the New York Aquarium.

Brooklyn has its own world-class cultural institution, too: the Brooklyn Museum.

Just 20 minutes from Manhattan you’ll find a priceless collection waiting to surprise you with its range, from ancient Egypt to European masterpieces to a feast of decorative art. The museum’s Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art is the first public space of its kind in the U.S. You can spend hours losing yourself in the 23 American period rooms, which include one of the city’s original homes, the Jans Martense Schenck House, which has been a part of Brooklyn since 1676.

Right across the way is the expansive escape of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Even in the off-season, you’ll find lovely acres for strolling, and indoor conservatories that show off the diversity of aquatic, desert, tropical, and warm temperate environments.

Prospect Park is next door, designed by the same master planners that made Central Park—only they learned from their mistakes there when it came time to create the Brooklyn version. In addition to rolling hills and waterfalls, there’s a charming zoo.

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Brooklyn has long been a destination for fine dining, but never more so than today. Drawing on the high standard set by pioneers like The River Café, establishments from Greenpoint to Bay Ridge are attracting ever higher numbers of travelers. Williamsburg and Fort Greene have vibrant nightlife scenes known worldwide—it’s no wonder rents in both places have begun to eclipse Manhattan’s.

If you pay a visit to Brooklyn, you’ll probably want to limit yourself to a neighborhood or two—the borough is too sprawling to take in as a whole without several days (see the next page for more on the key neighborhoods). One option is to walk the Brooklyn Bridge from lower Manhattan, which will drop you off at the cusp of Brooklyn Heights (historic houses, great views) and Dumbo (more great views, park access, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored 1922 carousel right on the water).

For a more avant-garde scene, Williamsburg is the place to go. Art galleries, music venues, and pioneering bars and restaurants proliferate here.

The area’s creative scene spills over into neighboring Greenpoint and Bushwick.

There’s great shopping in Downtown Brooklyn, which has several big retailers, not too far from showpiece new stadium Barclays Center. You can catch a world tour here, kids’ programming, or professional basketball with the Brooklyn Nets and professional hockey with the New York Islanders (they split their home games between Brooklyn and Long Island).

For smaller-scale Brooklyn, the combined neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens (sometimes known as BoCoCa) have well-preserved vintage streets and tons of boutique shopping. Park Slope has a similar appeal, with plenty of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops when you need a quick pick-me-up.

This is a golden moment for Brooklyn tourism, the borough welcoming guests with new attractions, unique experiences, and ready accessibility. For visitors seeking out the Brooklyn version of “the real New York,” there’s never been a better time.

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BY BOAT. New York Water Taxi offers regular ferry service to Brooklyn, leaving from three piers in Manhattan (42nd Street in midtown and Battery Park and the South Street Seaport downtown) and connecting to Dumbo on the Brooklyn waterfront. As a bonus, the ride from midtown features up-close views of the Statue of Liberty!

If you’re looking for more great views— and a little shopping thrown in— New York Water Taxi also runs a daily shuttle from Wall Street’s Pier 11 in Manhattan to IKEA Brooklyn in the Red Hook neighborhood.

BY SUBWAY. Extensive subway coverage connects Brooklyn with Manhattan (you can reach Brooklyn from Queens, but with much less connectivity).

Major Subway Options for Visitors: The J M Z and L lines connect to Williamsburg and Bushwick.

The B D N Q lines connect to Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, and Prospect Heights, ending at Coney Island.

The 2 3 and A C trains connect to Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. The 2 3 also provides service to the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park.

The 4 5 train provides service to Downtown Brooklyn.

The F train connects to Dumbo, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, Park Slope, and out to Coney Island.

The G train does not travel to Manhattan, but it does connect Greenpoint with Williamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, and Park Slope. (It also connects with Long Island City in Queens.)

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Insider’s Guide brooklyn Key Neighborhoods in Brooklyn

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Brooklyn is home to vibrant communities.

Here’s a guide to some great destination neighborhoods, each with its own character, culture, and favorite pizza parlor.

Brooklyn Borough Hall, at the center of the American success story that is Brooklyn.

Downtown Brooklyn As the name suggests, Downtown Brooklyn is the business district of the borough, home to municipal buildings (none lovelier than the 19th-century Borough Hall), offices, residences, and lots of shopping. To that end, hit Nordstrom Rack and Century 21 for deals on designer goods and Fulton Mall for outlets and other shopping. Located above Century 21 in the City Point building, Alamo Drafthouse gives you a multiplex experience with full meals and drinks at your seat, while the basement bursts with local food vendors at DeKalb Market Hall. Visit Livingston Manor for excellent craft cocktails and the plaza of MetroTech Commons for rotating art exhibitions and live music. The original outpost of Junior’s, a diner that’s home to

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the “World’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake,” is nearby on Flatbush Avenue.

williamsBurg One of the borough’s best-known and most crowded areas, the waterfront portion boasts the brand-new Domino Park, luxury apartment buildings, and trendy bars and restaurants. There’s even an Apple store on busy Bedford Avenue! Check out the vintage shops lining Bedford as well (take a detour to Artists & Fleas on North 7th); you can dance a little, bowl a little at nearby Brooklyn Bowl.

You can also watch an indie film and eat a burger simultaneously at Nitehawk Cinema.

ProsPect HeigHts A spoke around the hub of Prospect Park, Prospect Heights is sandwiched between Park Slope and Crown Heights on the north end of the gigantic green space after which it’s named. If you’re checking out Prospect Park for the first time, you’ll want to enter the park through Grand Army Plaza at Flatbush Avenue, where the lovely Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch ushers in visitors with some pomp and circumstance. Taste Iranian barbari bread with yogurt dip at Sofreh; prosciutto-fig pizza at Amorina; Weather Up’s dependable craft cocktails; and the country’s best chocolate cake (according to Food & Wine, at least) at Little Cupcake Bakeshop.

Park sloPe Aptly named, Park Slope sits on the gradual hill to the west of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park backyard. The neighborhood is full of beautiful historical brownstones (head down Prospect Park West and you’ll see what

coming uP in Brooklyn For getting out in the city, Brooklyn rivals Manhattan. You can check out the thousands of activities going on in NYC at City Guide’s Everything to Do page (cityguideny.com/events). Among the highlights coming up in Brooklyn: • Gang of Four performs at The Music Hall Of Williamsburg on Mon., Feb. 25.

• The Wailers perform two nights at Brooklyn Bowl, Tue.-Wed., Feb. 26-27.

• Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski & Friends stop by The Bell House on Fri., March 8.

• Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour plays two nights at Barclays Center, Fri.-Sat., March 8-9.

• Catch 10 Summers Presents: The Debut Tour with Ella Mai at Brooklyn Steel on Tue., March 12.

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we mean), lots of families, and community treasures like bar/comedy club Union Hall and ever-fabulous no-reservations Italian bistro Al Di La. This restaurant is located on the main drag of the neighborhood: Fifth Avenue. Its northernmost point is Barclays Center, a massive performance space, sports arena, and transit hub, while farther south you’ll find shops like consignment haven Beacon’s Closet and the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. for caped crusaders-in-training. Discover new reads at Community Bookstore, omakase sushi at Sushi Katsuei, and lip-smacking Asian fusion at Talde.

BoCoCa BoCoCa is better known as three separate, neighboring areas: Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens. BoCoCa is bordered to the east by Park Slope, to the south by Red Hook and Gowanus, and to the north by Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.

With the area’s booming real estate and tourism have come a flood of new businesses.

For the best of the neighborhood, walk down Atlantic Avenue toward the water, where you’ll find fine locally made clothing at Kaight, as well as must-try “pitzas” and falafel at Bedouin Tent. You’ll find more shopping and great food on Smith Street.

Start with brunch at Cafe Luluc. Browse at Woods Grove, Modern Anthology, Article&, and Books Are Magic. Wind down the day at the tiki bar Zombie Hut. A historically Italian neighborhood, Carroll Gardens boasts Jay-Z and Beyonce’s favorite pizza at Lucali.

fixtures like the vintage Jane’s Carousel, a working carousel nearly a century old.

Brooklyn HeigHts If you’re going to walk any Brooklyn neighborhood, walk Brooklyn Heights. This coveted corner just south of the Brooklyn Bridge and north of BoCoCa inspires endless oohs and aahs with its impeccable streets full of cheery window boxes, historical homes, and shady trees. Former residents include Truman Capote (70 Willow St.) and Norman Mailer (142 Columbia Heights). Take a tour of the Brooklyn Historical Society, a small museum housed in an 1881 structure replete with a gorgeous library. You can learn about the subway and bus systems of the city at the New York Transit Museum. You’ll find the most noteworthy businesses on Montague Street, including Dellarocco’s Wood Fired Pizza. Make your way over to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for stunning skyline views of Manhattan’s southern tip. new Jersey

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SouthStreet South StreetSeaport Seaport Circle Line Zephyr & Downtown & New York Water New York Water Taxi Taxi

ST ON INT CL T N SS SO ER ER TG FF JE RU

LT

JOHN ON S ST T

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Downtown Heliport Liberty Helicopter Helicopter Flight Services

Wall St

T ES IN ST ER R TH IVE CA OL

CORTLANDT ST LIBERTY ST

PINE ST NY Stock WALL ST Exchange

T ES IDG BR

L YP TER BAT

Battery Park

Staten Island Ferry

South Ferry

ST ER RK MA

ST

One World Observatory

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

CROSBY ST

BROADWAY

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

Tun nel

YN KL O O BR

ST TON MOR Y ST LERO N ST NOLITA KSTO CLAR ST TON PRINCE ST OUS KING ST ST N WH RLTO SPRING ST SPRING ST CHA AM ST ST EY D C DELAN VAN T ST S ST ING ICK AY OOME IN BR SPR BROOME DOM ST DW T S RAND ST ME G OA ROO BR CANA B GRAND ST ST ST L ST HESTER EA T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO LISPENARD DES TRY ST VES T ST WALKER ST H LAIG RT ST E WHIT E ST HUB FRANKLIN ST E ST LEONARD ST OOR ST NM WORTH ST T OE NS NR THOMAS ST RISO MO HAR DUANE ST Ma nha ST ttan READE ST ON R Brid DIS CHAMBERS ST RD ge MA FD WARREN ST WARREN ST City Hall PARK PL MURRAY ST City Hall Park MURRAY ST St.John’s PARK PL Pace University University BARCLAY ST Brook VESEY ST VESSEY ST lyn B SEAPORT ridge FULTON ST HISTORIC DISTRICT DEY ST FU

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

ELLIS ISLAND

Br o o kly nB att er y

ST

CH ER RY

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

CHURCH ST

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST

RY BOWE

ST JAMES PL

PEA RL ST

DO CA WN ING

LIBERTY ISLAND

GO LD ST

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

CE RRA R TE RIVE

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST TH BE IZA EL

CENTRE ST

WILLIAM ST

PEARL ST

T ST WES

NORTH END AVE

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

ST SON HUD

BATTERY PL

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

EY JERS NEW

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

W 39TH ST W 38TH ST W 37TH ST

Port Authority Bus Terminal

W 36TH ST Macy’s

Herald Square PATH

W 35TH ST

Penn Station Madison Square Garden

Bryant Park

E 31ST ST

E 32ND ST

E 33RD ST

E 34TH ST

E 35TH ST

E 36TH ST

E 37TH ST

E 38TH ST

E 39TH ST

E 40TH ST

E 41ST ST

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal New York Public Library

Empire State Building

Union Sq. Park

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

E 7TH ST

E 6TH ST E 5TH ST

Queens-Midtown Tunnel

gJFK & LGA

Tompkins Sq. Park

E 8TH ST

ALPHABET CITY

E 14TH ST

STUYVESANT TOWN

ST SON HUD

E 1ST ST

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST

ST MARKS PL

E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST

E 15TH ST

E 16TH ST

E 17TH ST

E 18TH ST

E 19TH ST

E 20TH ST

E 21ST ST

E 22ND ST

E 23RD ST

E 24TH ST

E 25TH ST

E 26TH ST

E 27TH ST

E 28TH ST

E 29TH ST

E 30TH ST

KIPS BAY

Baruch College

Gramercy Park

Cooper Union

NOHO

TON ST E HOUS

urg Williamsb Bridge

QUEENS

W 43RD ST

W 41ST ST

W 42ND ST W 40TH ST

W 34TH ST W 33RD ST W 32ND ST W 31ST ST

Chelsea Park Fashion Insitute of Technology

PATH

Madison Sq. Park

FLATIRON DISTRICT

PATH

New School W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

W 8TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

BLEECKER ST

W 3RD ST New York University

1ST AVE

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Lincoln Tunnel

Jacob Javits Center

W 30TH ST W 29TH ST W 28TH ST W 27TH ST W 26TH ST W 25TH ST W 24TH ST

W 23RD ST W 22ND ST W 21ST ST W 20TH ST W 19TH ST W 18TH ST

Rubin Museum

W 13TH ST

GR W 12TH ST E E NW W 11TH ST ICH AV E

PATH ST

BE DF OR DS T

NOLITA PRINCE ST

DR FDR

W 17TH ST W 16TH ST W 15TH ST

W 14TH ST Whitney Museum T ST OOR SEV T GAN S ATIO HOR T ES JAN H ST 2T W 1 NE ST HU BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 S W RRY ST PE LES

AR ST ER CH 0TH PH 1 W STO RI CH

ST ROW BAR ST TON MOR Y ST LERO

ST STON

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Chelsea Piers

TH H PA PAT

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MEATPACKING DISTRICT

St

FDR DR

MANGIN

EAST RIVER

AVE D

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR PL BARUCH

FDR DR

AVE A

1ST AVE

3RD AVE 3RD AVE ERY BOW

6TH AVE

LEXI LEXINGTON AVE

LAFAYETTE ST

2ND AVE

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST

2ND AVE

UNIVERSITY PL

MERCER ST

AY ADW BRO

8TH AVE

MA

MADISON AVE

AY ADW BRO WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

PARK AVE

BROADWAY

5TH AVE 5TH AVE MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

7TH AVE JON ES CO RN ELI A

DO CAR WN M ING INE ST ST

10TH AVE Highline Park

11TH AVE Y HWA E HIG T SID S E W

9TH AVE Y HWA HIG IDE ST S

12TH AVE

HUDSON RIVER

ST

Central Park

MUSEUM MILE

Guggenheim Museum

E 97TH ST

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carl Shurz Park

Gracie Mansion

YORKVILLE

E 96TH ST E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST E 90TH ST E 89TH ST E 88TH ST E 87TH ST

E 86TH ST E 85TH ST E 84TH ST E 83RD ST E 82ND ST E 81ST ST E 80TH ST

E 79TH ST E 78TH ST E 77TH ST E 76TH ST E 75TH ST E 74TH ST E 73RD ST

E 72ND ST E 71ST ST E 70TH ST E 69TH ST E 68TH ST E 67TH ST E 66TH ST

Tramway

ROOSEVELT ISLAND

C

T

LEGEND

W 97TH ST

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

The Great Lawn

Turtle Pond

Frick Collection

Hunter College

Bloomingdale’s

Queensboro Bridge

NewYorkSightseeing.com

W 96TH ST W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST W 90TH ST W 89TH ST W 88TH ST W 87TH ST

W 86TH ST

American Museum of Natural History The Ramble

The Lake

East Green

Central Park Zoo

E 58TH ST

TURTLE BAY

EAST END AVE

FDR DR

W 85TH ST W 84TH ST W 83RD ST W 82ND ST W 81ST ST W 80TH ST

W 79TH ST

Strawberry Fields Sheep Meadow

The Pond

E 65TH ST E 64TH ST E 63RD ST E 62ND ST E 61ST ST E 60TH ST

E 59TH ST

E 56TH ST

E 57TH ST E 55TH ST E 54TH ST E 53RD ST E 52ND ST E 51ST ST

United Nations

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

YORK AVE

FD

212.812.2700

Julliard

MAD

Carnegie Hall

MoMA

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

E 49TH ST

E 50TH ST

E 41ST ST E 40TH ST

1ST AVE

W 78TH ST W 77TH ST W 76TH ST W 75TH ST W 74TH ST W 73RD ST

W 71ST ST W 70TH ST W 69TH ST W 68TH ST W 67TH ST W 66TH ST

Lincoln Center

W 65TH ST W 64TH ST W 63RD ST W 62ND ST W 61ST ST W 60TH ST

THEATER DISTRICT

Fordham University

W 51ST ST

W 52ND ST

W 53RD ST

W 54TH ST

W 55TH ST

W 56TH ST

W 57TH ST

W 58TH ST

W 59TH ST

W 72ND ST

DeWitt Clinton Park

W 50TH ST

E 48TH ST E 47TH ST E 46TH ST E 45TH ST E 44TH ST

New York Public Library

3RD AVE

PARK AVE PARK AVE

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal

5TH AVE

LEXINGTON AVE LEXINGTON AVE

5TH AVE Rockefeller Center

Bryant Park

2ND AVE

6TH AVE

CENTRAL PARK WEST CENTRAL PARK WEST

8TH AVE RESTAURANT ROW

W 49TH ST CLINTONHELL’S KITCHEN W 48TH ST

W 47TH ST

W 46TH ST W 45TH ST W 44TH ST W 43RD ST

7TH AVE

C

COLUMBUS AVE 9TH AVE

Port Authority Bus Terminal

BROADWAY

AMSTERDAM AVE

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W 42ND ST W 41ST ST W 40TH ST

FDR DR

WEST END AVE 11TH AVE

DOUBL DOU BLE-DE E-DE CK E R BUS TO U RS I N MA MANHAT NHAT TA N A ND BRO O K LY N

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

12TH AVE

MADISON AVE MADISON AVE

WEST SIDE HIGHWAY

C RU I SE S ARO U ND MA NHAT TA N

W 12 5TH ST

MORNINGSIDE DR

W 125TH ST

Morningside Park

Apollo Theater

Marcus Garvey Park

E 125TH ST

E 116TH ST E 115TH ST E 113TH ST

Jefferson Park

Randall’s Island Park

Triborough Bridge

FDR DR

H Harlem

VE SA LA HO NIC ST

LEGEND

W 116TH ST Columbia University

Ward’s Island Park

TS Times Square

LI

W 115TH ST W 114TH ST

E 110TH ST

E 112TH ST E 111TH ST

E 96TH ST

UWS Upper West Side

CH Chelsea

Little Italy

C

W 113TH ST

Museum of the City of NY East Meadow

E 109TH ST E 108TH ST E 107TH ST E 106TH ST E 105TH ST E 104TH ST E 103RD ST E 102ND ST E 101ST ST E 100TH ST E 99TH ST E 98TH ST E 97TH ST

ME Midtown East

Chinatown

W 110TH ST

North Meadow

MUSEUM MILE

UES Upper East Side

EV East Village

T

The Great Hill The Pool

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD Central Park

GV Greenwich Village MW Midtown West

SH SoHo

Tribeca

1ST AVE 1ST AVE E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST

LES Lower East Side

FD Financial District

W 112TH ST W 111TH ST

Riverside Park

L PARK WEST

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

AMSTERDAM AVE W 109TH ST W 108TH ST W 107TH ST W 106TH ST W 105TH ST W 104TH ST W 103RD ST W 102ND ST W 101ST ST W 100TH ST W 99TH ST W 98TH ST W 97TH ST

MANHATTAN AVE

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

W 96TH ST

COLUMBUS AVE

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

PARK AVE

PARK AVE

MADISON AVE

ADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

XINGTON AVE

5TH AVE

5TH AVE

WEST END AVE W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST

BROADWAY

Grant’s Tomb

HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY

LENOX AVE

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Lower Manhattan CE2

CHELSEA

PATH

Discover the birthplace of New York City FLATIRON DISTRICT

Highline Park

STUYVESANT TOWN

GRAMERCY

PATH

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi Downtown Heliport Liberty Helicopter Helicopter Flight Services

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

LIBERTY ISLAND

Ma nha ttan

Bro okl yn Ba tte ry

Tun nel

Brid ge

MANGIN

FDR DR

AVE D

AVE C

ST

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Staten Island Ferry

ELLIS ISLAND

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL

AVE B

AVE A

CH ER RY

ST JAMES PL

GO LD ST

ST

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

WILLIAM ST

T ES IDG BR

OE NR MO

PEARL ST

BATTERY PL

2ND AVE ERY BOW

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

CENTRE ST

Battery Park

1ST AVE

3RD AVE

MERCER ST

CHURCH ST

ST SON HUD

T ST WES

NORTH END AVE

L YP TER BAT

Museum at Eldridge St

ST

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Skysraper Museum

CEY ST DELAN Y E ST ST BROOM WA LES GRAND AD Tenement O Museum BR ST ST EA HESTER

Brook SEAPORT lyn B ridge HISTORIC DISTRICT FUL TON JOHN South Street Seaport ST ST

PINE ST WALL ST NY Stock Exchange

D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

DEY ST CORTLANDT Century 21

GREENWICH ST

GTON WASHIN

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

LIBERTY

TON ST E HOUS

ST ON DIS MA

City Hall City Hall Park

E 8TH ST

ST ON INT CL T N SS SO ER ER TG FF JE RU

ST

WARREN ST PARK PL MURRAY ST PARK PL MURRAY ST BARCLAY ST VESEY ST VESSEY ST One World Observatory

E 1ST ST

T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV

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CHAMBERS ST

Tompkins Sq. Park

ST ER RK MA

WHITE ST FRANKLIN ST LEONARD ST WORTH ST THOMAS ST DUANE ST Court READE ST Buildings

WARREN ST

ALPHABET CITY

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST

SPRING ST

LISPENARD ST WALKER ST

N RISO HAR

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

NOLITA PRINCE ST

CROSBY ST

BROOME ST GRAND ST

E ST OOR NM

E 5TH ST

NOHO

BROADWAY

SPRING ST

T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO E D S TRY ST S E V T HT S LAIG RT ST E HUB

CE RRA R TE RIVE

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

ST

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

N GTO HIN WAS

ST KING ON ST RLT CHA DAM ST N A T V G S ST Children’s RIN Museum of the Arts SP MINICK DO Fire Museum

rk

E 6TH ST

BLEECKER ST

ST

TON OUS WH

E 7TH ST

ERY BOW

W 3RD ST New York University

BE DF OR D

MOR Y ST LERO N ST KSTO CLAR

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