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Before abstract art was a speck in Kandinsky’s eye, the painter Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was pioneering non-representational painting in Sweden. A spiritualist who claimed to communicate with the dead, af Klint worked in near-obscurity, forbidding her paintings to receive public exposure until 20 years after her passing. Discover Hilma af Klint, a woman before her time, at the SOlOmOn R. GuGGenheim muSeum exhibition Hilma af Klint: Paintings for tHe future. Over 170 of af Klint’s non-figurative paintings are on display, richly colored and often staggering in scale. Many pieces play with geometry and floral shapes that seem to swim across the canvas. As af Klint worked on her series The Paintings for the Temple, she envisioned a spiral temple as their eventual home. She got her wish over a century later with this eye-opening exhibition at the Guggenheim. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500, guggenheim.org

Nickolas Muray (American, born Hungary, 1892–1965). Frida in New York, 1946; printed 2006. Brooklyn Museum; Emily Winthrop Miles Fund, 2010.80. © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum.)

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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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Now in its 19th edition, lOOT: MaD abOUT JewelRY at the MuSEuM Of artS and dESiGn provides a rare opportunity to meet (and acquire pieces from) some of the world’s premier creators of jewelry. This year’s show brings together more than 50 of the most skilled artists from around the world. LOOT is in keeping with the long-standing commitment of the Museum of Arts and Design to present jewelry as an art form. (MAD is the only American museum to possess a gallery dedicated to the display of both temporary jewelry exhibits and its own collection of contemporary and modern studio and art jewelry.)

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Every Sunday on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar nYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive! You’ll find unique fashion, collectibles, furniture, and handmade jewelry. This Sunday, you’ll also find the first-ever NYC Maple fesT. Enjoy sampling and shopping a curated selection of artisanal natural, organic, and infused maple syrups, plus maple candy and maple beverages.

There are also interactive demonstrations, explaining the art and science of tranforming sap into syrup. Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

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No trip to New York City is complete without visiting the home of the 27-time World Champion nEW YOrK YanKEES. Game tickets may be scarce, but it’s easy to get the full experience with YaNKee sTaDIUM TOURs, which offers insider access to the stadium.

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The ORChID shOw celebrates its 17th year at thE nEW YOrK BOtaniCal GardEn with a tribute to Singapore, the “City in a Garden.” Thousands of flowers pay homage to Singapore’s innovative garden designs, floral displays, and advances in cultivation. Two iconic architectural elements take inspiration from the show’s two Singaporean partners: the “Supertrees” of Gardens by the Bay and the famed “Arches” of Singapore Botanic Gardens’ National Orchid Garden. The energy and nightlife of Singapore also come to the Bronx on ORChID eveNINgs, with music, cocktails like the Singapore Sling, and the installations brilliantly illuminated (weekends of the 12th/13th and 19th/20th). The garden, just a 20-minute Metro-North ride from Grand Central Terminal, also features more than one million plants. 2900 Southern Blvd., The Bronx, 718-817-8700, nybg.org

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Cover Story Pip’s Island: The Adventure Begins

By Griffin Miller

Pip’s Island takes kids on an immersive theatrical adventure from its custom-built home near Times Square.

There is an island, in another dimension just a tree portal away. It’s a special place that was formed from the “inner child energy” that lives within each and every one of us.

At a time when kids are playing computer games before they can read and can quote films and TV shows verbatim, it’s reassuring to know there’s a hands-on, real people, real gizmos adventure designed to jettison them out of their sedentary comfort zones into an “other” world that not only challenges them physically and mentally, but ignites their imaginations as well.

Welcome to Pip’s Island: The Lighthouse Rescue, the groundbreaking take on interactive theatre that hits all the right notes for parents and little ones—from cool concept and live actors to fun music and creative problem solving, all set against a propulsive storyline.

And the production doesn’t stop there.

Its 21-century pop culture-savvy (think graphic novels, web series, apps) comes across throughout, adding up to a contemporary, kid-centric, theatrical joy ride.

“Pip’s Island is about empowering children by giving experiences that will help them find the spark within,” says Rania Ajami, one of the show’s founders and its Chief Creative Officer. “There’s a real bond that forms between families as they progress through this ‘hero’s journey’ together.”

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project itself came about because of a personal disappointment. “As a parent in New York, I felt really underwhelmed by what was available to kids.”

To come up with a solution, she, along with her brother/co-founder and CEO, Rami Ajami, and the show’s Creative Director, Walter Krudop, teamed up to create something that hadn’t been done before.

“We felt that there was much more wonder, sophistication, and beauty that we could bring to children’s experiences,” she continues. “As a storyteller and creator, watching my own kids play out imaginary adventures made me think: what if we could create a physical world where kids could actually do that by mixing different mediums, stories, and experiences?”

Adds Krudop, “Pip’s Island is as real as ‘make-believe’ gets for children. They literally feel like they are entering a live video game and are pulled right into the story.”

The basic outline of the 60-minute show lays out an all-immersive trek on “Expedition 12” to a mystical isle. There, youngsters (aka explorers) and their families—along with characters Pip, Pebble, and Finn—are called upon to save the

“As real as ‘make-believe’ gets for children...”

island and its inhabitants from darkness, and defeat the villain, Joules Volter. (Spoiler alert: Volter—who calls the explorers “stinky”—gets his comeuppance when the kids join together and chant, “Investigate, activate, build, imagine, connect!”)

The show kicks off with the distribution of a special explorer vest which is “waterproof, fireproof, ice-proof, volcano-proof, blizzard-proof, avalanche-proof, and, of course, slime-proof,” worn throughout their adventure and returned at the end.

The action unfolds in a series of highly designed environments, starring the kids themselves, guided throughout by a series of skilled performers (playing roles like Expedition Leader, Park Ranger, and “Shelly”) as they encounter interactive set pieces, ingenious puppets, and animated characters.

Pip’s Island was first performed in Chelsea in 2016, earning rave reviews—both in

the press and from kids and their parents.

“I took my five-year-old on a daddydaughter outing to Pip’s,” said one father after seeing the original mounting. “She’s a shy girl and I worried she’d be overwhelmed, but once the other kids gathered together for the adventure, she rushed right forward with them. It was such a great experience for me to hang back with the other parents and watch her go on the mission and enjoy the lights and the characters and the action. It was a great day for my daughter’s confidence—and mine.”

That first run was a limited engagement, but now the Pip’s Island entertainment company has found a permanent home in the Times Square area.

Notes Mr. Ajami, “We exist to cater to kids of today, who take a 360° multi-sensory, multi-platform approach to engaging with their world.”

Pip’s Island: The Lighthouse Rescue now performing at 400 W. 42nd St. (Ninth Ave.) Recommended for kids 5-11 (grownups will be enchanted as well); 212-609-1372, pipsisland.com.

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Church St. & Broadway), 212-227-9092; 1972 Broadway (btw. 66th & 67th Sts.), 212-518-2121; c21stores.com

Find high-quality, hand-finished jewelry at affordable prices at PANDORA. 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.

Two Manhattan locations, Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212643-9760; Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & Sixth Ave.), 212-273-3267

DAVE’S NEW YoRK Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, Dave’s New York is known for its excellent selection of “Americana” clothing—both rugged and casual—for men, women, and children. Shoppers can browse

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American icons like Carhartt, Columbia, Dickies, Levi’s, The North Face, Schott, Timberland Pro, and more. The store has a friendly, multilingual staff that is eager to help. 581 Sixth Ave. (btw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 212-989-6444, davesnewyork.com

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issues await you. On the second floor, past dozens of figures from Batman to the latest Godzilla incarnation, you’ll find t-shirts, glasses, model kits, and so much more. Employees are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, too.

200 W. 40th St. (Seventh Ave.); 459 Lexington Ave. (45th St.); 64 Fulton St. (Gold St.); 212-302-8192, midtowncomics.com

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Situated on the north side of Bryant Park, the HBO Shop will utterly delight fans of the network’s shows, from Sex and the City to Westworld. You’ll find merchandise from other HBO favorites, too, including Vinyl and Silicon Valley. While we wait impatiently for the Game of Thrones grand finale, shop great items from The Realm, including Stark t-shirts, figurines, and even a Longclaw umbrella. 1100 Ave. of the Americas (btw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-512-7467, hboshop.com

MIDtOWN COMICS Midtown Comics is a wondrous place for all things comic and graphic. From mainstream titles to alternative press, all the latest comics, graphic novels, and a huge selection of back

Where else but New York can you get an appointment with the Official Dentist of Miss Universe? Linhart Dentistry is one of the premier dental practices in Manhattan, with Dr. Jan Linhart and his son, Dr. Zachary Linhart, leading a team of experts that offer a full spectrum of cosmetic and restorative dental services. Empathy and commitment to quality service are core values of the Linhart family, and the principles by which they guide this cutting-edge group of dental professionals. 230 Park Ave. (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com

NJ tRANSIt For some of the best shopping around, hop NJ TRANSIT to visit The Mills at Jersey Gardens, the largest outlet mall in New Jersey and just a quick ride from Manhattan via the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Bus #111 and #115, or AirTrain Station P4 from Newark Liberty International Airport. NJ TRANSIT has a lot more to offer, too, providing the convenient, hassle-free way to reach Newark Liberty International Airport (just $13 each way), MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, the Jersey Shore, and Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari. 973-275-5555, njtransit.com

HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD Hershey’s Chocolate World is the place to go in NYC for chocolate lovers of all ages. Located in the heart of Times Square, the new store is nearly three times larger than the previous. You’ll find Hershey’s largest permanent s’mores experience where they serve warm, made-to-order s’mores from an authentic camper. At Hershey’s Kitchens Bakery, indulge in a chocolate-filled brownie or peanut butter blossom cookie. Get cozy with a refreshing Hershey’s Melted Hot Chocolate. You can also create a custom mix of Hershey’s products at the Amazing Candy Machine and design a personalized Hershey bar wrapper with your picture or logo on it! Open daily, 9am-midnight. 701 Seventh Ave. on 47th St., 212-581-9100, hersheys.com

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581 Sixth Ave. (16th-17th Sts.), 212-989-6444 davesnewyork.com Dave’s New York features branded “Americana” rugged and casual clothing brands such as Levi’s, Carhartt, Dickies, Red Wing, Schott, Alpha, Woolrich, Columbia, Timberland Pro, and Chippewa in a wide selection of sizes and styles at very favorable pricing. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm.

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

by Keeley, Tarkay, McKnight, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide. All credit cards. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm.

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You don’t have to ride a motorcycle to enjoy this boutique stocked with these legendary American-classic MotorClothes. Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm. Sun., 10am-7pm.

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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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Shoe Parlor provides superior customer service and excellent prices on their men’s and women’s collection of shoes.

Sebago has been making handsome, classic footwear for men and women throughout the United States and in over one hundred countries around the world. At Shoe Parlor, they have offered their customers a wide variety of styles and widths for many years.

An innovative approach to foot health, Vionic conceals bio mechanical technology into each shoe. All-day comfort is a difference you can feel.

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235 E. 51st St. (Second-Third Aves.), 212-486-7090 jacksplaceny.com “The Wireless Professionals” with a full line of unlocked GSM phones and accessories. Their mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to their customers at the lowest prices possible. Brand names include HTC, BlackBerry, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Pantech, and Nokia.

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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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• Largest selection of Harley-Davidson Jackets, T-shirts, and Accessories • Excellent Prices, Value & Service • Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm

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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.

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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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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Whether you’re walking, running, trekking, or just looking to upgrade your style, Shoe Parlor has you covered. Stop by today and check out a large and varied assortment of footwear that runs from Timberland, Birkenstock, and Sebago to all kinds of sneakers. They are open seven days a week.

Mon. 10am-8pm; Tues.-Wed. 10am-7pm; Thurs.-Sat., 10am8pm; Sun. 10am-6pm.

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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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 Meatpacking District, the New York Starbucks Reserve® Roastery is a place to experience Starbucks like never before. Immerse yourself in the art, science, and theater of coffee. Explore our extraordinary space where we roast our rarest coffees on-site. Join us for a hand-crafted exclusive beverage, a coffee-inspired cocktail at our Arriviamo™ bar, and freshly made Italian fare at Princi™. Open Mon.-Thur. 7am-11pm, Fri. 7am-midnight, Sat. 8am-midnight, Sun. 8am-10pm.

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PANDORA Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & 6th Ave.), 212-273-3267; PANDORA Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-643-9760 Nestled in the heart of New York, our PANDORA stores are stocked with a full selection of jewelry, including the Disney collection. Our exclusive 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Big Apple Charm is engraved with NYC. While enjoying everything NYC has to offer, don’t forget to take home your piece of the Big Apple and other NYC exclusive charms and continue to make your bracelet as unique as you are.

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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 much-lauded Frida Kahlo: Be entranced by the architecture of one of the world’s Appearances Can Be Deceiving, great buildings: the Guggenheim Museum. temporary exhibitions also include Housed in an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright spiOne: Egúngún, which tells the globeraling building, the Guggenheim Museum trotting story of a 20th-century Yorùbá contains one of the world’s finest collecmasquerade dance costume. 200 Eastern tions of modern and contemporary art, Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, including works by Picasso, Kandinsky, and brooklynmuseum.org Modigliani. Currently on view are Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future, which MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN shows the work of a visionary Swedish Explore contemporary art and design artist who created abstract art that was through a craft lens at this intimately decades ahead of its time, and Implicit sized museum in the heart of Columbus Tensions: Mapplethorpe Now, a survey Circle. MAD offers five exhibition floors, of the photography of Robert Mapplethorpe open artist studios, an award-winning (1946-1989). 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, 212-423-3500, guggenheim.org with spectacular views of Central Park.

Through March 31 you can check out AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM MAD Collects: The Future of Craft Part Founded in 1961, this charming Upper West 1, featuring more than 50 works of craft, Side institution is dedicated to traditional art, design, and jewelry acquired for the and contemporary folk art from around the permanent collection over the past five world. Currently on display is Made in New years. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw.

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

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

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2 lincoln Sq. (Columbus ave./W. 65th St.), 212-595-9533 folkartmuseum.org Made in New York City: The Business of Folk Art shows how New York and its five boroughs became the commercial and financial capital of the country, seen through the lens of the folk art that was made here. From stoneware cast in the West Village, to advertising figures made on Canal Street, to weathervanes forged in the Bronx, and carousel animals carved on Coney Island, New York was the center of it all.

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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. 11am-6pm; Thurs.

11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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34 W. 51st St., 212-698-4520; fdnysmart.org/firezone, fdnyshop.com A multimedia fire safety learning center where people of all ages learn fun, lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest.

Explore a life-like fire engine and try on FDNY “Bunker Coats.” All programs in English. $6 admission. Browse 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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35 Wooster St. (Grand-Broome Sts.), 212-219-2166 drawingcenter.org This museum shows exhibits of historical and contemporary drawing to demonstrate its significance and diversity throughout history as well as stimulate dialogue on art and culture issues. Closed Mon. & Tues. $5

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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 recently 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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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.

2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-299-7777; madmuseum.org

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Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens, in this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle! MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Current shows include MAD Collects: The Future of Craft Part 1 (through March 31), featuring more than 50 works of craft, art, design, and jewelry acquired for the permanent collection over the past five years. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (PayAs-You-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

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.

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

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

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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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thE MuSEuM of thE City of nEW york uES 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.

MuSEuM of jEWiSh hEritAgE fd 36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4202; mjhnyc.org Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust honors those who died by celebrating their lives, cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today. Sun.-Tues., 10am-6pm, Wed.-Thurs., 10am–8pm, Fri., 10am–5pm. Adults: $12; seniors (65 & up): $10; /students: $7; under 12, free.

thE MuSEuM of ModErn Art MW 225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org

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Enjoy drinks in our historic library--built in 1906 for financier J. Pierpont Morgan--and access to our current exhibitions: Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth, The Extended Moment: Photographs from the National Gallery of Canada, Invention and Design: Early Italian Drawings at the Morgan, and By Any Means: Contemporary Drawings from the Morgan. A short walk from top NYC tourist sites (Grand Central, NYPL, Empire State Building), the Morgan is home to an exquisite collection of manuscripts, rare books, music, drawings, and works of art which provide a unique and dynamic record of civilization, as well as an incomparable repository of ideas and of the creative process from 4000 BC to the present.

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11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org

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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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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226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337; natgeoencounter.com 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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Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W at Fordham Rd.), Bronx, or by Metro-North Railroad to Botanical Garden Station, 718-817-8700; nybg.org

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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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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.

• Learn lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest like how to escape from/prevent a fire • Try on FDNY “Bunker Coats,” learn about the FDNY, & search for your hometown patch • Children enjoy exploring life-like fire engine • Browse store for unique FDNY gifts 34 W 51ST STREET • 212.698.4520 FDNYSMART.ORG/FIREZONE

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History, Color, and Views That Go on for Miles

Enter another dimension at the legendary Madame Tussauds New York.

MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK 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 over 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 cas-

cading 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

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 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 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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COLOR FACTORY

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

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Put your spy skills to the test at New York’s ultimate espionage experience, SPYSCAPE. 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

ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY

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 all-timed-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 NeW yorK 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 lunch: the pass includes prix fixe meals and other discounts.

212-812-2700, sightseeingpass.com

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

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With over 500 exhibitions, many of them world-famous relics, there’s something to hold anyone’s attention at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square. (Robert Ripley himself tracked down many of the items in the collection—he was a long-time presence in New York.) New to the attraction is Ripley’s Relic, which leads explorers underground to solve a series of puzzles together. Unlike other escape rooms, this adventure moves from one mysterious environment to the next, laid out by set designers bringing a Hollywood flair. 234 W. 42nd St. (btw.

Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-398-3133, ripleysnewyork.com

See NYC from a front row seat on a CitySightseeing tour.

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

horNBloWer cruises & eVeNts Take in unparalleled skyline views from the water aboard one of Hornblower’s breathtaking sightseeing cruises. The See NYC Sightseeing Cruise, departing from Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport, is a great way to view the Statue of Liberty and icons

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top of the rocK like the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center—all in one hour! Enjoy live onboard English narration or follow along in one of 9 languages with the Hornblower AudioTour Guide app. (There are also, Hop-On, Hop-Off Cruises from midtown to Lower Manhattan, featuring 90 minutes of must-see sights.) Pier 40 (353 West St.) in the West Village; Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport; Pier 78 in midtown, 212-206-7522; hornblower.com

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

See it all, from One World Trade Center to the Brooklyn Bridge, aboard Hornblower Cruises & Events.

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

Enjoy rare views of New York with Helicopter Flight Services.

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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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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Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com

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).

See NYC from above its bustling streets. They offer 2 long helicopter tours that include the Statue of Liberty, NY Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium & more.

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89 E. 42nd St. at Park Ave., grandcentralterminal.com info@grandcentralterminal.com Opened in 1913, this historic train terminal is a majestic Beaux-Arts architectural masterpiece with 44 train platforms, a central subway station in Midtown Manhattan, 68 shops, 35 dining options, and about 75 events annually. 750,000 visitors daily. Audio and guided tours are available for those with a passion for history.

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.

Starting at $44. 2007 Concierge Choice Award Winner. 20082009 Concierge Choice Award Nominee.

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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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Interactive entertainment includes becoming a SUPER HERO in Madame Tussauds’s MARVEL 4D Film & Experience, and going face to face with an animatronic KING KONG in the Kong Skull Island Experience. See pg. 49 for a coupon good for $5 off any Gold adult ticket, with fast VIP lane admission and entry to MARVEL SUPER HEROES 4D.

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Pier 40 (353 West St.) in the West Village; Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport; Pier 78 in midtown, 212-206-7522; hornblower.com See unparalleled skyline views from the water aboard one of Hornblower’s breathtaking sightseeing cruises.

The See NYC Sightseeing Cruise, departing from Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport, is the best way to view the Statue of Liberty and icons like the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center—all in 1 hour! Enjoy live onboard English narration or follow along in one of 9 languages with the Hornblower AudioTour Guide app.

Also, Hop-On, Hop-Off Cruises from midtown to Lower Manhattan, featuring 90 minutes of must-see sights!

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4 Pennsylvania Plaza (32nd St. & 7th Ave.), 212-465-6741 MSGAllAccessTour.com

226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337 natgeoencounter.com 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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Tour the world’s most famous arena! On this behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll learn about iconic moments that have made sports and entertainment history. See Elton John’s autographed set list, view the liturgy book for the Papal Mass of Pope Francis, learn about the most famous play in Knicks history, get a close up of Dave Matthews’ guitar, and so much more. Tours run daily 9:30am-3pm, leaving approximately every half hour.

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).

973-275-5555; njtransit.com Traveling to or from Newark Liberty International Airport or to MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, or the Jersey Shore?

NJ TRANSIT is the convenient hassle-free way to get where you’re going in New Jersey. Frequent service from Penn Station New York makes it easy. Buy your tickets in advance using your smart phone with the NJ TRANSIT Mobile AppTM, free from the App StoreSM and Google PlayTM.

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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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285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com 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. Catch 360° sights of the city and beyond, from the rivers to the harbor, and from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. Complimentary admission to 9/11 family members and the rescue and recovery workers who responded; visit tributewtc.org/observatory for more information.

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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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400 W. 42nd St., 212-609-1372; pipsisland.com Sometimes a show for kids hits all the right notes: good concept (check); cool actors (check); interaction (check); fun music (check, check, check). But once in a very blue— probably cerulean or cobalt—moon comes a production aimed at children that offers all of the above and umpteen more check marks...check marks that let loose 21stcentury pop culture goodies (graphic novels, web series, escape rooms, video games, etc.) and toss in live actors, a propulsive storyline, and creative problem solving for an all-immersive theatrical experience.

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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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THE RIDE is a 75-minute journey through Times Square and midtown Manhattan where New York City’s iconic landmarks unfold before your very eyes. Discover the excitement and wonder of New York’s most noted locations as audience members face sideways looking out of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, delivering unparalleled panoramic and vertical views of Manhattan. With stadium seating, 40 monitors, 3,000 LED lights, & surround sound, THE RIDE is the world’s only moving theater.

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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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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.

Statue CruiSeS FD 234 W. 42nd St., 866-811-4111; thetournyc.com

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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Let’s face it. There isn’t much variety available when choosing a New York City tour. You’re herded onto a crowded bus facing forward, straining your neck sideways, well that model is about to change! THE TOUR is born! A ninetyminute VIP experience, that whisks guests off into the iconic neighborhoods and landmarks that make NYC. Set your sights on Times Square and The Dakota, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Herald Square. Guided by a TOUR Navigator, THE TOUR is the only discriminating choice. Sideways is the new sightseeing!!

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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877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); nps.gov/stli 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.

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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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.

No trip to NYC is complete without visiting the home of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees! Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan or want exclusive access to different parts of the Stadium, this tour has something for everyone.

Come up close to historic baseball artifacts like Babe Ruth’s bat or Lou Gehrig’s jersey. Embrace the Yankees’ winning tradition by seeing the team’s World Series rings and trophies. Visit the famous Monument Park that honors the greatest figures in Yankees history. Each tour is led by a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

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The stars align: Christie Brinkley in Chicago, Alex Brightman in Beetlejuice, and Santino Fontana in Tootsie.

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As we turn the corner to the Tony Awards’ home stretch, limos and town cars earmarked for celebs cool their wheels outside assorted Broadway theaters to accommodate the demand for autographs and selfies. Currently—and significantly—several stage doors are being engulfed in a kinetic surge of 11-to 18-year-olds.

The high-flying Be More Chill moves up to the Lyceum.

In many cases, their favorite stars are upand-comers they’ve been following on social media before heading to Broadway, like the stars of Be More Chill, a runaway hit OffBroadway whose teenage fan base took on a cult status that spilled gleefully onto Snapchat and Instagram, making it a hot ticket even before it hit Broadway. And while you might not yet know the names Will Roland, Stephanie Hsu, or George Salazar, the young audience at the Lyceum Theatre cheered their arrival on stage as enthusiastically as if they were Taylor Swift or Kevin Hart.

NEw arrivals The Who’s Who roster for the season is filling up fast with past Tony winners lining up as contenders for this year’s trophies on June 9th (feel free to mark your calendars and plan your parties!). In the comedy sector there’s

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Nathan Lane and Julie White in Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, with the added perk of Kristine Nielsen, who took over after Andrea Martin was forced to bow out due to injuries sustained during rehearsals.

Dramas are especially rich with Tony alum, thanks to Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow, who are bringing a couple of familiar politico monikers center stage in Hillary and Clinton. Two more high-wattage recipients— Glenda Jackson and Jayne Houdyshell— are currently bending gender in King Lear, alongside Golden Globe winner Ruth Wilson and Elizabeth Marvel, who’s picked up a few Obie Awards herself. And fans of multiple Tony winner Audra McDonald will want to catch her in the two-hander Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune with Oscar nominee Michael Shannon.

Also getting a lot of press are the latest dramatic revivals to join the ranks. They include Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, starring Tony winner Tracy Letts and Oscar nominee Annette Bening and Lanford Wilson’s Burn This, boasting two high-profile stars who will most likely make the Tony cut this season, Keri Russell and Adam Driver.

Meanwhile, a couple of Brits are co-starring in the London import Ink: Bertie Carvel, bringing his Olivier Award-winning take on young Rupert Murdoch to the States, and Jonny Lee Miller, best known as Sherlock Holmes in the series Elementary.

On the musical front, a couple of entrants come straight from the big screen—Tootsie, with Tony winner Michael McGrath and a trio of Tony nominees: Santino Fontana in the title role joined by comedic heavy hitters Sara Stiles and Reg Rogers—and Beetlejuice, starring Tony nominees Alex Brightman

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STAR CROSSINGS Keeping it fresh for the long run is what makes Broadway the ultimate theatrical gift.

Even decades-old shows remain as bright and electrifying as they were on opening night. A personal favorite of mine—and countless other musical theatre aficionados—is Broadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago, a show filled with timeless Bob Fosse moves and a Kander and Ebb score and story that never get old.

The savvy people behind this production not only know the best ongoing talent to keep on tap, they’re also practiced in the art of infusing the show with marquee-worthy names and faces. Which brings me to Chris-

tie Brinkley’s return engagement as Roxie Hart—her third go-round as the headline-grabbing murderess at the Ambassador Theatre.

With her background as a supermodel and infectious personality, Brinkley’s transition to the stage would seem a no-brainer, but who knew singing and dancing were also in her repertoire? Still, her time here is limited: April 18th through May 12th only!

While we’re on the subject of casting coups, there are a couple notable new additions to the company of Waitress. Eddie Jemison (iZombie; Chicago Med), the actor who created the role of Ogie in the film version, is playing that same role on Broadway through April 28th. He was joined on March 18th by recording artist/actress Shoshana Bean (Wicked; Beaches), who took over lead character Jenna and will be with the show through May 12th.

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who, in stunning period dress, dispenses wisdom with a sly twinkle.

And then there’s Danny Burstein, who entered the Alfred P. Doolittle fray on the uninhibited heels of Norbert Leo Butz. Playing Eliza’s dustman dad, Burstein, a Tony nominee and a veteran of countless Broadway productions, gives a performance that’s one part vintage music hall and two parts cockney philosopher— all to perfection. (Burstein is slated to remain with the show through April 28th, after which he’ll be gearing up for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, set to debut on Broadway in late June.)

As for original leads, Harry Hadden-Paton (Henry Higgins) and Allan Corduner (Colonel Pickering) are even better than I remember from the first go round, with time bringing a rich patina to their performances.—G.M.

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In recent years, the vast stage size of Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater has allowed it to mount a seminal collection of musical revivals including South Pacific, The King and I, and its present masterful production of My Fair Lady. Gorgeous and wonderfully cast when it opened in April, 2018, the production’s longevity has opened it up to a handful of distinguished replacements, starting with Laura Benanti who stepped into the role of Eliza Doolittle.

Benanti, who picked up a Tony for her portrayal of Gypsy Rose Lee in 2008, has created an Eliza with a lighter edge than her predecessor, Lauren Ambrose, whose performance beautifully etched her character’s growth into an independent woman. Eliza à la Benanti is a study in determination from the first scene.

With humor, a lustrous voice, and a spotlight that cherishes every facial expression, she brings a lightness to Eliza that soars during “The Rain in Spain” dance and flows into “I Could Have Danced All Night.”

Other newcomers to the cast are Christian Dante White, who lends a endearingly puckish quality to the role of Freddy, and whose delivery of “On the Street Where You Live” made me wish it would go on at least another verse or two; and the legendary Rosemary Harris, who succeeded Diana Riggs as Henry Higgins’s mother. At 91, she is luminous as the matriarch

Laura Benanti charms as Eliza Doolittle.

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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial) Aladdin (New Amsterdam) All My Sons (American Airlines) 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) 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) Ink (Samuel J. Friedman) 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) Waitress (Brooks Atkinson) What the Constitution Means To Me (Helen Hayes)

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new Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com

• All My Sons (From 4/4) • Beetlejuice (From 3/28) • Ink (From 4/2) • Tootsie (From 3/29)

OPENINGS • Burn This (4/16) • Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus (4/11) • Hadestown (4/17) • Hillary and Clinton (4/18) • King Lear (4/4) • Oklahoma! (4/7) • Pip’s Island: The Lighthouse Rescue (4/12) • What the Constitution Means to Me (3/31)

CLOSINGS • Anastasia (3/31) • The Band’s Visit (4/7) • Kinky Boots (4/7)

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Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; AintTooProudMusical.com (Opened 3/21/19) (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.” 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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American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; RoundaboutTheatre.org In the aftermath of WWII, the Keller family struggles to stay intact and to fight for their future, when a long-hidden secret threatens to emerge—forcing them to reckon with greed, denial, repentance and post-war disenchantment across generations. Annette Bening, Benjamin Walker and Tony winner, Tracy Letts star in this classic Arthur Miller play. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; anastasiabroadway.com (Opened 4/24/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The creators of Ragtime transport us from the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris as a young woman tries to discover the mystery of her past.

Humor, romance 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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(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; Wed., 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; BeMoreChillMusical.com (Opened 3/10/19) (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.

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Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; beautifulonbroadway.com (Opened 1/12/14) (2 hrs., 20 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.

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Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; TheCherShowBroadway.com Opened 12/3/18); (2 hrs., 45 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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1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” about those murderous tootsies Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly offers a delicious cavalcade of colorful characters who stop at nothing to get what they want! A runaway success in over 250 cities worldwide, earning six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. Mon., Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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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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.

Meanwhile, two lowly servants have been charged with cleaning up the bodies. The year is 400, but it feels like the end of the world. Starring Nathan Lane. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(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.

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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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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; ManhattanTheatreClub.com It’s 1969 London when a young Rupert Murdoch (Bertie Carvel) purchases a struggling paper, The Sun, and sets out to make it a smash that will destroy the competition.

He brings on rogue editor Larry Lamb (Jonny Lee Miller), who recruits a team of underdog reporters—and the race for the most ink is on! Tues., Wed. & Sun., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 4/2)

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

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; Wed. & Sat., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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.

Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/7)

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(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.

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Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (Opened 3/14/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In the sparkling constellation of musical masterpieces, this stylish, sexy, and sophisticated classic bursts onto the scene with onstage romance, backstage passion, comedy (high & low) and a hilarious dash of inspiration from Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. The dynamite Cole Porter score includes “Too Darn Hot,” “So in Love,” and “Always True to You in My Fashion”. Starring Tony winner Kelli O’Hara. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; OklahomaBroadway.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.

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Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thephantomoftheopera.com

Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com 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 -- and his journey from precious cub to king of the jungle. Wed.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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.

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(Opened 4/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cady may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for suburbia’s ferocious ways. How will this naive newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on a trio of 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. Tina Fey, who wrote the film on which the show is based, also penned the Broadway script. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun. 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2.

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(Opened 8/16/18) (2 hs., 25 mins.) This clever theatrical take on the famous 1990 film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere offers a modern spin on “Cinderella”. The musical 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. Tues, & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(Opened 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, and Rosemary Harris alongside Tony nominee Harry Hadden-Paton. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

(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-ball-change 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.

August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; meangirlsonbroadway.com

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

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Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; ThePromMusical.com

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Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com (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 (2 hrs., 35 mins.) 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.. Mon.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/29)

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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.

Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; constitutionbroadway.com

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(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. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St., 212-460-5475; nytw.org A body search at Charles de Gaulle, ayahuasca experiments in the Amazon, KFC-smuggling in Palestine, and run-ins with Ace of Base on Croatian ferries unfold in this look at the imaginary lines that divide up the world and the real barriers they create. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 4/11)

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

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Sheen Center, Black Box Theater, 18 Bleecker St., 212-925-2812; SheenCenter.org 1941 Germany: a crime is taking place in a clinic for disabled children. Bishop von Galen (Tony winner John Glover) speaks out in objection. The play memorializes the 200,000 young people who died and those who fought this overlooked injustice of the Holocaust. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 4/6)

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

avenue Q (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. (Thru 5/26)

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Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; blackangelsovertuskegee.com The story of the Tuskegee Airmen: six African American men on a journey to become U.S. Army Air Forces pilots.

From their struggle with Jim Crow to their intelligence, patriotism, and brotherhood. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

blue man Group Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-BLUEMAN; blueman.com

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(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.

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(3 hrs.) In this new adaptation of the celebrated musical set in a Jewish village in 1905 czarist Russia, the story 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; Thurs. & Sun., 1; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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In this absurdly funny new play, Sofia is hired as an empathy coach at a debt collection agency. As the employees stumble towards enlightenment, someone keeps mugging Eva in the kitchen, and the dynamics of their workplace culture becomes increasingly unsettling. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 3/29)

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. (Thru 4/14)

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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 jawdropping grand finale and fun photo ops! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org (80 mins., no intermission) Phoebe is left with two legacies when her mother dies: donating her organs and reading her unpublished journal. Meanwhile, Tess learns the donor heart she needs is available. The two families connect as they deal with the politics and poetics of organ donation.

Post-show discussion. Tues.-Sat., 7:20; Sat. & Sun., 2:30.

Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

(Thru 4/14)

i’m not a comedian… i’m lenny bruce

The Box, 189 Chrystie St., 866-811-4111; LennyBruceOnStage.com (90 mins., no intermission) Ronnie Marmo wrote and stars in this amazing solo show chronicling the comedy, alleged obscenity, and untimely death of Lenny Bruce—arguably the most controversial comedian of all time. Directed by actor/director Joe Mantegna, the play work is a perfect fit for the no-holds-barred entertainment audiences have to come to expect at The Box. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

(2 hrs.) It’s Springfield High’s 1958 prom with 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.

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tHe imbible: a sPirited History of drinkinG 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 a 10,000-year journey through time and across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and world-class cappella music. 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; JerseyBoysInfo.com/NewYork (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. From Belleville, NJ to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this Tony-winning bio includes hits like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

June is tHe first fall

New Ohio Theatre, 154 Christopher St., 866-811-4111 NewOhioTheatre.org (100 mins., no intermission) This “queer play about mooncakes” offers a look at sexuality, family, and immigration through a contemporary Chinese lens. When a gay Chinese man returns home to Hawaii, his stay opens wounds with his father and sister that never healed. Sun., Mon. & Wed.Sat., 8. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Juno and tHe Paycock

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.

life sucks

The Wild Project, 195 E. 3rd St., 866-811-4111; wheelhousetheater.org Playwright Aaron Posner is back with an irreverent contemporary remix of Uncle Vanya. Egos clash, hearts hunger, and souls cry out for meaning in this raw and hilarious reimagining of Chekhov’s timeless classic. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 4/20)

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Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St., 866-811-4111; atlantictheater.org Now that Anne’s children are grown, she finds herself alone in a world that is crumbling around her. A captivating and disquieting new play about a woman grasping for stability. Tues.7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 4/13)

nantucket sleiGH ride

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, a porn ring, Walt Disney, and 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.

nassim

New York City Center, Stage II (131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; NYCityCenter.org Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour follows a 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. (Thru 4/20)

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 inspector who becomes obsessed with her, her patients and her home. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

PiP’s island: tHe liGHtHouse rescue

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

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400 W. 42nd St. (Ninth Ave.), 212-609-1372; pipsisland.com

(60 mins.) Sometimes a show for kids hits all the right notes: good concept, cool actors, interaction, and fun music. And once in a very blue a production offers all of the above plus 21st-century pop culture goodies (graphic novels, web series, escape rooms, video games, etc.) on top of live actors, a propulsive storyline, and creative problem solving. The result is an all-immersive theatrical experience for young audiences. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (In previews; opens 4/12)

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

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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com

(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 the energizing beats of Stomp, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance all adding up to one electrifying rhythm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY

(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 variations in playing schedule.

PUffS, OR: SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTfUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL Of MAGIC AND MAGIC

Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; keencompany.org (95 mins.) Chisa Hutchinson’s acclaimed play is set in an under-funded 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. (Thru 4/13)

VILNA

St. Clement’s Theatre, 423 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; vilna-the-play.org

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; PuffsThePlay.com (100 mins.) A Harry 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.

Motke and Yudi come of age in the Central European city of Vilna before and during WWII. As their home goes from metropolis to ghetto to the Ponar killing pit, the two face moral choices to save others while putting their own lives at risk. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 4/14)

THE SHADOW Of A GUNMAN

WE ARE THE TIGERS

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

The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W. 27th St., 866-811-4111 sleepnomorenyc.com (3 hrs.) Punchdrunk’s immersive theatrical experience based on Macbeth takes audiences through aspects of the original story via a multi-floor, multi-room journey that plays out differently for everyone. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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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. (Thru 4/17)

THE WHITE DEVIL

Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., 212-352-3101; redbulltheater.com

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Vittoria is no angel...but is she guilty of murder? Her socialclimbing brother ruthlessly exploits her carnal affair with a power-drunk Duke. The arrival of the Duke’s wife, her brother, and the soon-to-be-Pope triggers a cycle of deceit and retribution that shatters family bonds and threatens the social order. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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WHITE NOISE

Public Theatre, Anspacher Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org 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. (Thru 4/21)

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A Steak to Remember at New York’s Strip House

BY Merrill lee Girardeau Strip House brings soaring steak, sides, and dessert to two central locations in Manhattan. The original downtown space, awarded two stars by the New York Times, stands near Union Square, while midtown offers mouthwatering pan-seared steaks at a bi-level stunner near Bryant Park and Grand Central.

The star of the show at either location is the namesake New York strip, served in delectable 20-ounce portions with the bone in.

This rich, juicy piece of 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 like the Porterhouse for two and rack of lamb with Maître d’Hôtel butter are also sure to impress even the pickiest carnivore. Your steak will be presented with table-side carving for an added flourish.

Classic Strip House sides include the creamed spinach with black truffle and crispy

potatoes fried in goose fat. But potatoes come in many forms here, such as the garlic-herb fries, potatoes au gratin, and baked potato with sour cream, bacon, and cheddar. It’s a hard choice, but trust us: all are worth a try.

Start your meal with a savory jumbo lump crab cake, made with pickled celery root, sea lettuce, and chipotle aioli. Other standout seafood offerings include the jumbo shrimp cocktail, the “seafood plateau” with its array of raw seafood, and the outsized Maine lobster entree, served broiled or steamed.

For dessert, Strip House offers cheesecake, Key lime pie, baked Alaska, and a chocolate cake that’s 24 layers strong and covered with creamy, bittersweet chocolate ganache.

Save room.

Both Strip House locations are designed with vivid red walls and banquet seating. An homage to the double-entendre name, the interiors also feature photographs of 1930s burlesque stars. You’ll engage with a generous, knowledgeable waitstaff during your stay and certainly won’t leave hungry. This is an upscale meal, but the atmosphere stays laidback and friendly.

Strip House earned the coveted Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2018. Ask your server about their deep catalogue of reds, whites, and roses during your dinner at either location or at the Speakeasy below the dining room at Downtown. Nestled into the garden level, the Speakeasy is marked with street signage and serves wine, beer, cocktails, and a full dinner menu. (Strip House has an additional location in Vegas if you’re visiting that Strip anytime soon!)

An upscale meal, but the atmosphere stays laidback and friendly...

Strip House Downtown is located at 13 E. 12th St. Call 212-328-0000 or visit striphouse.com/venues/ downtown for reservations. Strip House Speakeasy is located at 11 E. 12th St. Call 212-838-9197 or visit striphouse.com/venues/speakeasy for reservations. Strip House Midtown is located at 15 W. 44th St. Call 212-336-5454 or visit striphouse.com/venues/midtown for reservations.

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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.

THE RIBBON

food like guac, tacos, and quesadillas. Boozy Brunchacha, a 90-minute bottomless brunch, happens every weekend from 11am to 4pm.

They also offer late-night happy hours for food and drink. Prix fixe lunch is another deal worth seeking out: $20 gets you an appetizer and an entree! 248 W. 55th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 646-657-0565, vidaverdeny.com

HB BURGER

Times Square history meets contemporary style at Theater District newcomer The Ribbon.

Times Square’s newest draw is The Ribbon, a spinoff of the Blue Ribbon empire of fried chicken 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, many of the offerings have homegrown roots, with largeand-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. A great destination for pre-theater or brunch! Times Square: 220 W. 44th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-944-2474, 44.theribbonnyc.com; Upper West Side: 20 W. 72nd St. (btw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-787-5656, theribbonnyc.com

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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. Look for fine brunches, lunches, dinners, and late-night

Named one of the Top 5 Burgers in NYC by Nick Solares of “A Hamburger Today” and “Serious Eats,” HB Burger is not your average burger joint. Choose from a series of specialty burgers, including tuna, bison, veggie, and Kobe beef. There’s also great salads and “Must Trys” that range from fried pickles to Reuben spring rolls to fresh-cut Idaho fries. Freshbrewed house beers make a perfect accompaniment. 127 W. 43rd St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-575-5848, hbburger.com

OBIcà MOzzAREllA BAR PIzzA E cUcINA If you’re looking for some of the freshest and most authentic Italian in New York City, point yourself to Obicà. A welcoming staff leads diners through a genuine Italian experience, centered on fresh mozzarella di bufala Campana DOP, flown in directly twice a week from artisanal cheesemakers in Campania. Complementing that mozzarella are homemade pastas, organic produce, and airy pizzas. Look for a new aperitivo special: with any cocktail or wine purchase, you’ll get a complimentary pizzetta. 928 Broadway (btw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754, obica.com

PlANET HOllYWOOD Dine among the stars and immerse yourself in Hollywood history at Times Square’s Planet Hollywood. Be sure to stroll around the restaurant and check out the massive movie memorabilia collection before diving into a menu with an eclectic mix of favorites, including pastas, salads, sandwiches, and award-winning burgers. Food is not an afterthought here—a kitchen crew of 60 churns

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out the dishes offered on a voluminous menu dominated by huge portions of unique appetizers, pastas, salads, sandwiches, and more.

1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827, planethollywoodintl.com

HONG KONG STATION Beautiful bamboo-decorated ambiance with excellent and reasonably priced Chinese cuisine awaits at Hong Kong Station in the heart of the Theatre District. The place to go before, during, or after theater. Lunch specials are only $9.95 and served seven days a week.

All your favorites are here, with memorable versions of soups, seafood, noodle and rice classics, beef, pork, chicken, and duck. Also the best dim sum in midtown! 157 W. 47th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-429-8277, hongkongstation47.com

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

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

The 50th St. location in Midtown West is the

Surf ‘n’ turf is only the beginning at two midtown Applebee’s locations.

EMPIRE STATE 5th Ave. at 34th St. TIMES SQUARE 43rd St. at B’way HB BURGER 43rd St. at B’way heartlandbrewery.com

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BILL’s BAR & BURGER Since Bill’s popped onto the scene in ’09, it’s been raising the New York City’s standards for quality burgers. Bill’s has a menu 13 burgers strong, all with freshly ground beef patties that are hand-pressed every day in the kitchen. From the Konichiwa to the Ranch Hand, find your flavor, grab a shake, and chow down. (The Rockefeller Center location boasts 400 seats, making it the largest stand-alone burger joint in the country.) Rockefeller Center, 16 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-705-8510; Financial District, 85 West St. (btw. Albany & Carlisle Sts.), 212-894-3800; billsbarandburger.com

prosciutto, parmigianas, and Marsalas. The ambiance and surroundings ring as true as the food: a welcoming, cozy nook of a restaurant that happily sticks to the traditional rather than what’s trendy and temporary. (There’s a reason this has been a Village favorite since 1918!) 97 MacDougal St. (btw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-228-9194, montes1918.com

FOURNOs ThEOphILOs

VILLA MOsCONI Villa Mosconi keeps true to its authentic Italian origins thanks to Chef Pietro Mosconi, who’s on the board of the Chef de Cuisine Association. Mosconi’s traditional dishes are served in three dining areas, including a sundrenched Four Season Garden. Expect large portions of red-sauce pastas and classic meat and seafood entrées, all at wallet-friendly prices. The excellent wine list provides a perfect accompaniment. 69 MacDougal St. (btw.

W. Houston & Bleecker Sts.), 212-673-0390, villamosconi.com

MONTE’s Monte’s serves bold, spirited, robust Italian classics—Italian Mama cooking, a bit better than Mama made it. Spaghetti and meatballs leads the parade, along with hearty, earthy favorites like lasagna, manicotti, minestrone,

Find fresh, authentic Greek at the new Fournos Theophilos.

For a casual, affordable meal in the Theater District, look to super-fresh and authentic newcomer Fournos Theophilos. Sourcing high-quality ingredients, most of which come directly from Greece, you’ll find seasonal signatures and a full array of fresh-baked goods.

Among the highlights: Greek salad, roasted lemon chicken, and spinach pies made with feta and sheep and goat’s mizithra. Counter service accommodates breakfast and lunch guests; dinner sees table service in the upper level dining room. 45 W. 45th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-278-0015, fournos.com

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME Midtown’s Benjamin Steakhouse Prime, the 2017 CCA winner for the Best New Restaurant, combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics.

(It also picks up signature seafood inspirations from sister property The Sea Fire Grill.) The grill gets the spotlight here, turning out USDA prime steaks that are chef-selected and dry-aged in the house’s own aging room. The steakhouse holds down a luxurious space convenient to Grand Central. The lunchtime prix fixe (weekdays 11:30am-2:45pm) is a great deal.

23 E. 40th St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818, benjaminsteakhouse.com

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Our dininG SeCtiOn lists restaurants by neighborhood, beginning with the southern tip of Manhattan and moving north, and west to east. fD Financial District

mD Meatpacking District

t Tribeca

MW Midtown West

C Chinatown

hk Hell’s Kitchen me Midtown East

leS Lower East Side Sh SoHo li Little Italy

tS Times Square UeS Upper East Side

GV Greenwich Village

UwS Upper West Side

eV East Village

h Harlem

Ch Chelsea

eh East Harlem

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Pier 40 (353 West St.) in the West Village; Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport, 212-206-7522; hornblower.com | aMeriCan Hornblower’s Jazzy Champagne Brunch Cruise redefines brunch, providing you and everyone in your family an exclusive new way to dine. Enjoy our bountiful brunch buffet of classic breakfast favorites as well as chef-selected specialties, accompanied by free-flowing mimosas. Combined with our live world-class jazz band and award-winning onboard DJ, you’ll never look back at traditional land-locked brunch spots again. A unique dining experience—overlooking the city skyline and iconic NYC landmarks.

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Caffé Palermo li $

97 Macdougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | italian

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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A romantic Italian restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village. Vintage establishment has been around since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition.

Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party, or as a large group. The service is superior, and the staff will make you feel as if you are part of the family.

Villa moSConi GV $$

125 Mulberry St. (Canal-Hester Sts.), 212-226-6060, ilcortile.com | italian

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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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69 Macdougal St. (Bleecker-Houston Sts.), 212-674-0320; villamosconi.com | italian An NYC favorite in the heart of famous Greenwich Village.

Villa Mosconi is renowned for serving great homemade pastas and fresh seafood. Enjoy their beautiful fourseason garden, the perfect complement to their sublime Italian delights.

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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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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

61 9th Ave. (15th St.), 212-691-0531; starbucksreserve.com | CoffEE The NY Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in the Meatpacking District is a place to experience Starbucks like never before.

Immerse yourself in the art, science, and theater of coffee.

Explore our extraordinary space where we roast our rarest coffees on-site. Join us for a hand-crafted exclusive beverage, a coffee-inspired cocktail at our Arriviamo™ bar, and freshly made Italian fare at Princi™. Open Mon.-Thur. 7am-11pm, Fri. 7am-midnight, Sat. 8am-midnight, Sun. 8am-10pm.

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.

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morton’S mE FD $$$

52 E. 41st St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177 benjaminsteakhouse.com | StEAK/SEAfood

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

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.

BEnjAmin StEAkhouSE mE $$$

BEnjAmin StEAkhouSE PrimE mE $$$ thE SEA FirE Grill mE $$-$$$

23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818 benjaminsteakhouse.com | StEAK/SEAfood Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts in their arsenal, Benjamin Restaurant Group is highlighting the grill at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 square foot space houses an expansive main dining room and offers private dining spaces for up to 100+ guests.

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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.

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BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE 52 E. 41st St. btw Park & Madison Aves.

212.297.9177 617 Hartsdale Rd. White Plains, NY 914.428.6868 FOOD 4.7 DÉCOR 4.4 SERVICE 4.6

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME

THE SEA FIRE GRILL

23 E. 40th St. btw Park & Madison Aves.

212.338.0818

158 E. 48th St. btw Lexington & Third Aves.

212.935.3785

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oBicà mozzArEllA BAr, pizzA E cucinA mE $$

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.

wAgAmAmA mE $$

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!

Bill’S BAr & BurgEr TS 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 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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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.

An’nAm TS $

BucA Di BEppo TS $$

234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.) , 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com | vIETNAMESE/jApANESE

1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-764-6527 bucadibeppo.com | ITALIAN

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.

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.

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MIDTOWN 551 Fifth Ave. 212.972.3315

BROADWAY HIT SINCE 1944!

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

WORLD TRADE CENTER 136 Washington St. 212.608.0171

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Exceptional Dim Sum * Lunch specials $9.95

BEST CHINESE IN THEATRE DISTRICT

Our only location is

236 W. 56th Street

(between Broadway and 8th Avenue)

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

646.429.8277 • hongkongstation47.com Lunch /Dinner 7 days

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40 W. 53rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-969-9980 fogo.com | BRAzIlIAN

dEl FriSco’S doublE EAglE StEAkhouSE nEw York tS $$$

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.

FournoS thEophiloS tS $$

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

ding chinESE rEStAurAnt tS $$

45 W. 45th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-278-0015 Fournos.com | GREEK 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. 7am-10pm, Sun. 8am-10pm.

hArd rock cAFE tS $$ 234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828; dingtimesquare.com | ChINESE Theatre District’s go-to place for wide array of authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine at very reasonable prices. Enjoy fresh Szechuan and dried pot delicacies, personal hot pots.

Relaxed environment with innovative smokeless BBQ table grills and friendly staff. 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.

dutch FrEd’S tS $$

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.

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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.

hb burgEr tS $-$$

127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848 hbburger.com | AMERICAN “The beef is so good and the potato roll is such a perfect vessel that they are all one needs to reach burger Nirvana,” says Nick Solares of “A Hamburger Today.” The only full-service burger restaurant in Times Square, with spacious seating and a compelling menu, you’ll find Angus beef burgers, a sashimi tuna burger, specialty salads with a full bar, and handcrafted beer. Employee-owned.

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Modern AMericAn restAurAnt

by AwArd-winning celebrity chef dAvid burke

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

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

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

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

(212) 988-9021 davidburketavern.com

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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.”

hEArtLAnd BrEwEry tS ME $$

152 W. 49th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-964-4294 ichiranusa.com | JAPAneSe Tonkotsu ramen (pork-bone broth) specialty restaurant featuring private dining booths and customizable ramen.

Our newest location in Times Square on West 49th Street boasts 1960s Japan-era decor with the same service and ramen you know and love. Also open at 132 W. 31st St., 212-465-0701, and Bushwick, Brooklyn! We use only the finest ingredients and the most advanced techniques developed by our master artisans.

LA MASSEriA tS $$-$$$ 127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 646-366-0235; 5th Ave. & 34th St., 212-563-3433; HB Burger: 127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848, hbburger.com heartlandbrewery.com | AmeriCAn From three convenient locations in midtown (including spin-off HB Burger), 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. A relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theater lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before tackling Times Square or climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Near all theaters!

hong kong StAtion tS $

235 W. 48th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com | itAliAn “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia & charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine & wine list. Among most popular restaurants in Theatre District. 7 days lunch/dinner.

LA riViStA fEAturing BroAdwAy JoE StEAk tS $$

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157 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-429-8277 hongkongstation47.com | CHineSe

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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.

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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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MODERN STYLE & SOPHISTICATION

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

NEW YORK MIDTOWN 15 West 44th Street 212 . 336 . 5454

DOWNTOWN 13 East 12th Street 212 . 328 . 0000

SPEAKEASY 11 East 12th Street 212 . 838 . 9197

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THE RIBBON TS $$

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MASSERIA DEI VINI TS $$$

220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th aves.), 212-944-2474 44.theribbonnyc.com | american

887 ninth ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.com | iTalian 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 $$

Upper West Side favorite The Ribbon has arrived in the Theater District in an elegant setting that pays homage to old New York. The menu is signature Bromberg Brothers, utilizing their eclectic take on traditional dishes. Highlights include spit-roasted meats and a raw bar with oysters, clams, king crab, lobster, and caviar. Lots of great items for theater-bound kids. Extensive bar program features over 98 whiskeys, a 117-bottle wine list, and craft cocktails. A live DJ and weekend party brunch add the perfect vibes to this midtown spot.

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.

236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.com | iTalian 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.

STRIP HOUSE $$$ TS

PLANET HOLLYWOOD TS $$ 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.

1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827 planethollywoodintl.com | american For great food, famous memorabilia, awesome merchandise, and out-of-this-world events, there’s no place like the Planet.

Thrill to the magic of Hollywood surrounded by the largest movie memorabilia collection in the world! The menu features freshly prepared dishes -- unique appetizers, unusual pastas and salads, sandwiches, burgers, grilled fare, tempting desserts and specialty drinks. Planet Hollywood apparel and collectible souvenirs are available in the merchandise shop. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Edo-Mae Style Omakase Sushi 2 NYC LOCATIONS Rockefeller Center 212-705-8510

Downtown Marriott 212-894-3800

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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

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

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 $$$

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.

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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 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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

Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy

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152 E 46 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.) 157 E 55 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.)

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

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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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!

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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!

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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 101).

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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 Comedy Central’s Carlos Mencia (3/21-3/23), About Last Night podcaster Adam Ray (3/28), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’s Nathan Macintosh (3/29-3/30), star of The JTrain Podcast Jared Freid (4/12-4/13). 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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253 W. 125th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-531-5300; apollotheater.org Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater offers Backstage Tours, 7 days a week. Experience the Original Apollo Amateur Night, every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, where YOU choose the next Apollo Legend. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets or from the Apollo Theater Box Office.

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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).

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208 W. 23rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-367-9000; gothamcomedyclub.com

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: • The 34th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on Fri., March 29.

• PJ Masks Live: Save The Day! at Kings Theatre Sat.-Sun., March 30-31.

• London’s Hælos performs at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Fri., April 5.

• Pro wrestling with WWE Raw takes place at Barclays Center on Mon., April 8.

• Oxford band Foals plays live at Brooklyn Steel, Fri.-Sun., April 12-14.

• Comedian Dan Soder performs at The Bell House, Thur., April 18.

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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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