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On stage, he was Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, and The Thin White Duke. David Bowie, the beloved English singer/New York transplant who sang about “Changes” and is revered for perpetually changing his sound and look over a five decades-plus career, is being celebrated in DaviD Bowie is, a major exhibition that is making its final stop at the Brooklyn MuseuM. This first-ever Bowie retrospective includes hundreds of significant objects from Bowie’s teens to his death in 2016, including handwritten lyrics, diary entries, photography, set designs, album artwork, and rare performance material, with many items exclusive to the Brooklyn Museum presentation. More than 60 stage costumes are on display. Advanced sound technology, alongside theatrical scene–setting, animation, and video, provides an immersive journey through Bowie’s formative artistic experiences.

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ONGOING When Henryk Ross (1910–1991) was confined to the Lodz Ghetto in Poland in 1940, he was put to work by the Nazi regime as a photographer. Using his official position as cover, Ross risked death to document life in the ghetto and to assemble evidence of Nazi crimes. As liquidation began, Ross buried 6,000 negatives in the ground, of which half survived the Polish winter to be reclaimed by Ross himself. MeMory UneartheD: the LoDz Ghetto PhotoGraPhs of henryk ross at the MuseuM of Jewish heritage assembles more than 200 of these images, joined by artifacts and audio testimonies, to provide a rare glimpse of a lost time. 36 Battery Pl. (1st Pl.), 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org

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ONGOING 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. The tours also bring fans close to historic baseball artifacts like Babe Ruth’s bat, Lou Gehrig’s jersey, and rings and trophies. 1 E. 161st St. (River Ave.), 646-977-8687, newyork.yankees.mlb.com

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The decades-long conflict known as the Vietnam War was a daily fact of American life for so long, and divided the country so bitterly, it seems incredible that over half a century has passed since our major military involvement in it began—and that two generations have come of age since it ended. It is to those generations that the NEW-YORK HiStORiCAl SOCiEtY’s sweeping, artifacts-laden exhibition ThE VIETNAM wAR: 1945-1975 is directed, though those who lived through the era will find plenty to engage them too, in a panoply of photos, art, documents, film clips, and objects great and small. 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org

Cover Story The Play That Goes Wrong Gets It Exactly Right

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Alex Mandell and Amelia McClain ready a smooch in the Olivier and Tony Award winning The Play That Goes Wrong.

I suspect the writers of The Play That Goes Wrong had a bit of trouble coming up with a name for their fabulously frenetic show.

I mean, it could’ve easily been called “The Script That Goes Wrong,” “The Set That Runs Amok,” or “The Cast That Couldn’t Shoot Straight.” Still, in terms of comic genius, everything about the production is very, very right.

With the perfect dose of slapstick shtick and zany twists, this Olivier-winning farce arrived on Broadway via the tripartite collaboration of two Henrys (Lewis and Shields) and one Jonathan (Sayer). Their script, under the savvy direction of Mark Bell, effectively turns unsuspecting theatregoers into the opening night audience of a playwithin-a-play: Susie H.K. Brideswell’s The Murder at Haversham Manor presented by The Cornley University Drama Society.

British humor can be hit or miss when it crosses the pond. But when it succeeds it’s a welcome respite from the outside world —in this case by offering a dizzy array of physical dexterity and flawless verbal choreography that have theatregoers reacting not only with howls of laughter, but spontaneous applause throughout.

Even pre-show, an assortment of subtle (and not so subtle) wink-wink-nudge-nudge moments unfold, setting the stage for the craziness ahead.

Mark Evans, the only Brit in the eightperson cast, honed his comedic chops in The Book of Mormon (U.S. tour) after a career marked by musicals like Spamalot,

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Wicked, and Ghost on London’s West End. In his Broadway debut, Evans plays Chris Bean, President of The Cornley University Drama Society and the whodunit’s director, as well as the character of Police Inspector Carter.

Evans believes the show is such a hit thanks to its mix of audible and physical innuendo delivered by a ridiculously talented cast—and a Tony-winning set by Nigel Hook seemingly constructed to steal the show.

“I learned a lot by watching Monty Python and Faulty Towers when I lived in England, and by acting in Spamalot. John Cleese was my idol,” says the Welsh-born actor, who bears a resemblance to a young Mr. Cleese. “I do my best to channel him while also bringing my own interpretation to both Chris and the Inspector.”

He goes on to note that playing two characters gives him an outlet to rage at other characters—and even the audience “…when needed,” adding that he sees the audience as being as much a part of the show as the players, with theatregoer reactions turning every performance into a oneof-a-kind outing.

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on last September, hums like a well-oiled ensemble amid this manic romp in which every prop and set piece poses a personal threat at any given moment.

There’s Annie (Ashley Bryant), the adorable stagehand who turns into the least likely of divas; Max (Alex Mandell), who transforms into a gleeful ham at the sight of the audience; Jonathan (Jonathan Fielding), as the dearly departed; Sandra (Amelia McClain), playing the femme fatale fiancé of the deceased; and Sandra’s dashing, albeit confused, brother Robert (Clifton Duncan).

Riding the fringe of this upper class menagerie is a gardener who works strangely vampire hours; a manservant (Harrison Unger), whose inability to remember his lines leads him to create a new lexicon, intelligible only to himself; and Trevor (Akron Watson), the guy behind the show’s sound and lighting, who can’t quite stay focused.

These players muddle through disaster after Haversham Manor disaster with relentless spunk and a shared unwavering objective: to finish the play.

“I’m lucky in the sense that things happen to me, or around me, while everyone else is physically involved in the success of this disastrous play,” says Evans, citing his character’s ability to stay collected in the face of multiple fiascos.

As for audiences, suffice to say The Play That Goes Wrong invites everyone—kids to seniors—to return again and again, if only to to pick up on what they might have missed in the rapid-fire mayhem. Or just to relive the funniest show on Broadway—standing ovation included.

FYI: The Play That Goes Wrong opened on April 2, 2017, making it the longest running non-musical currently playing on Broadway.

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With dedicated gaming goodness spread over two floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Nintendo Switch console and the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems. An abundance of exclusive memorabilia and merchandise featuring your favorite selection of gaming

superstars is housed here as well. Whether you’re a long-time fan or you’re just getting started, Nintendo NY has something for you! 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 48th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 646-459-0800, NintendoNYC.com

Enjoy a gamer’s paradise at Nintendo NY.

S. FEldMaN HoUSEwaRES If you’re looking for a real New York experience, look no further than S. Feldman Housewares, a family-run go-to spot for supplies, housewares, and creative gifts since 1929. Browse through an immense selection of Le Creuset, Scanpan, OXO, Chilewich placemats, and Wüsthof cutlery, or try to stump the in-house technician (available weekdays), who will amaze you with his ability to solve just about any houseware/hardware issue. There are 12,000 items in stock and delivery in NYC is

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1304 Madison Ave. (btw. 92nd & 93rd Sts.), 212-289-7367, sfeldmanhousewares.com

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

American icons like Carhartt, Columbia, Dickies, Levi’s, The North Face, Schott, Timberland Pro, Woolrich, and more. The store has a friendly, multilingual staff that is eager to help. Shipping is a breeze, with flatrate pricing for deliveries within the U.S. 581 Sixth Ave. (btw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 212-989-6444, davesnewyork.com

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Cariloha’s eco-friendly bedding is the softest you can find.

The best of American icons at 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

Indulge in natural luxury with the softest bedding on the planet™: Cariloha sheets are made of eco-friendly viscose from bamboo and are softer than 1,000-threadcount Egyptian cotton. Check out NYC’s only source for bamboo clothing, bedding, and bath goods. Visit the store and get $40 off your sheet purchase (see p. 20 for details), plus FREE shipping to your home.

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Argentina, and Italy. They also have a great selection of vintage ports, single malts, cognac, armagnac, and American whiskeys. A large supply of chilled wine and champagne is always ready. 59 E. 54th St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940, schumerswines.com

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Explore the best of The Realm along with all your other HBO favorites at NYC’s HBO Shop.

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 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

Chocolatier Maribel Lieberman believes that life is about the leisure and happiness we find in food, art, and beauty. Indulge in her sweet offerings of ganache, chocolate bars, truffles, hot chocolate, and beyond at SoHo’s MarieBelle New York. Items are packaged to perfection, so they make ideal gifts. The collection includes a colorful Impressionist Box—a tribute to the Impressionist painters—and a Japanese matcha truffle box. Visit their Tea Salon and feel like you’ve entered an old-time speakeasy, where you can indulge in high tea, champagne, wine, and chocolates.

484 Broome St. (Wooster St.), 212-925-6999, mariebelle.com

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FEDERICO SALON Explore the beauty possibilities at two Federico Salon locations. Renowned for creating contemporary looks, Federico Calce’s hair styling sports a European flair.

Having a beauty emergency? To the rescue is Federico Salon Direct—a 24-hour service that will deliver a hair or beauty expert to your hotel room or home at any hour, seven days a week. Let Calce’s team of international stylists pamper you as you join the ranks of his beauty-elite clientele, which includes A-list actors, models, and execs. 57 W. 58th St., 2nd Fl. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-262-3027; 125 E. 50th St. (btw. Lexington & Third Aves.), 212-207-4400, federicosalon.com

SCHumER’S WINE & LIquORS Schumer’s has been holding down a prime spot in midtown for over 30 years, serving locals and visitors with the great vineyards of California, France, Australia,

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You never know what you’ll find at the Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market.

The Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market is a fantastic diversion for locals and visitors alike, conveniently located southwest of Times Square with a uniquely New York feel. Have a blast at the weekend fair checking out 170 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, fine crafts, handmade jewelry, decorative arts, and vintage clothing.

W. 39th St. btw. 9th & 10th Aves., 212-243-5343, annexmarkets.com

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686 Lexington Ave. (56th-57th Sts.), 212-355-3003 376 Broadway (White St.), 212-233-4369; harley-davidson.com NYC’s largest genuine Harley-Davidson MotorClothes boutique. Harley-Davidson of New York carries genuine HarleyDavidson leather jackets and pants, vests, chaps, boots, shoes, T-shirts, watches, and limited edition collectibles.

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200 W. 40th St. (7th Ave.); 459 Lexington Ave. (45th St.), 64 Fulton St. (gold St.), 212-302-8192. Shop online at midtowncomics.com Choose from 3 spacious, friendly locations, where everything related to comics can be found. From mainstream titles to alternative press, all the latest comics, graphic novels & a huge selection of back issues await you. A comprehensive selection of action figures, statues, collectibles, & much more. Courteous, knowledgeable staff always on hand to help. Check website for store hours.

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“Hidden Gem” packed with over 10,000 items! visited by shoppers worldwide for unique, unusual gifts that delight & surprise. stocking stuffer destination for holiday gift-givers.

1304 Madison ave. (92nd st.) 212-289-3961 sfeldmanhousewares.com open 7 days

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22 cortlandt St. (church St.-Broadway), 212-227-9092; 1972 Broadway (66th St.), 212-518-2121; c21stores.com For over 50 years, Century 21 Department Store in lower Manhattan has provided top designers at up to 65% off retail 100% of the time. You’ll find everything from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel to footwear, handbags, housewares & more at this landmark shopping destination. A must-see for tourists and a mainstay for veteran NYers. Come in and score big on all the top designers at NY’s #1 Zagat-rated off-price store—you might even catch a celebrity or two!

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Grand Bazaar NYC Antiques, Artisans & Edibles.

77th St. & Columbus Ave. (UWS) Every Sunday, 10am-5:30pm

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50 W. 23rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-689-1111; datavis.com DataVision is redefining retail with their new, fully interactive store in one of NYC’s busiest shopping corridors. Featuring a full selection of computers, software, peripherals, digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, DVDs, personal video players, TVs, handhelds, GPS solutions, desktops, notebooks, tablet PCs, wireless LAN, carrying cases, mobile phones. Authorized internet/retail dealer for most major brands. Open until 8pm.

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Columbus Ave. at 77th St., 212-239-3025; GrandBazaarNYC.org Come visit NYC’s largest curated weekly market. Meet local artists, designers, and independent antique/vintage dealers selling one-of-a-kind, rare, and limited edition art/photography, antique watches, vintage collectibles and fashion, and handmade jewelry and furniture. Delicious artisinal edibles ensure you won’t leave hungry.

100% of profits donated to support 4,000 local school children. Be sure to look up our monthly special events.

Open every Sunday, all year-round, indoors & outdoors from 10am-5:30pm. Opposite American Museum of Natural History.

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“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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6th Ave. & Broadway, 212-243-5343; annexmarkets.com Open every weekend year-round, the Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen markets offer up to 185 dealers combined, selling antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, ephemera, the decorative arts, antique furnishings and décor, and more.

Designers, artists, and lovers of antiques shop here. Hell’s Kitchen: Sat. & Sun. 9am–5pm; Chelsea: Sat. & Sun. 6:30am–6pm.

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

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A passion for style & technique in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere.

57 W 58 St. 2nd Floor • 212.262.3027 125 E 50 St. 3rd Floor • 212.207.4400 federicosalon.com

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112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160; hsart.com hsart@hsart.com Open 7 days a week, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, Tarkay, McKnight, Pejman, Main, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide. All credit cards. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm.

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1721 Broadway (54th-55th Sts.), 212-246-0020 An immaculate pharmacy specializing in hard-to-find products & the best European brands with a unique selection of the best sundries & cosmetics, European & domestic beauty products, custom medication compounding, and more. Featuring hard-to-find brands like Anthony Logistics, Dr. Hauschka, Phyto, Tocca, Caudalie, Mason Pearson, and more. Expert & enthusiastic staff. Whatever you need, they are here for you. Delivery to residents and hotels.

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57 W. 58th St., 2nd floor, 212-262-3027; federicosalon.com 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.

Beauty experts with a passion for style and technique.

Pampering society women, actors, models, executives, people of all walks of life. Luxurious salon with extensive array of hair services & treatments. Also located in the Benjamin Hotel, 125 E. 50th St., 3rd Fl., 212-207-4400. 24-hour service sends beauticians any hour of day or night to hotels (914-882-2978).

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1304 Madison Ave. (92nd-93rd Sts.), 212-289-3961; sfeldmanhousewares.com

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NYC’s oldest Housewares Store, S. Feldman’s has been the hub of Carnegie Hill since 1929. This “hidden gem” is visited by shoppers from all over the world in search of unique, unusual gifts that will delight and surprise. Stocks over 10,000 items in a small space, which must be seen to be believed. Family-owned and -operated for 4 generations, Feldman’s offers unparalleled quality and customer service. Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5.

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230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180 drlinhart.com Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art & science of dentistry for over 30 yrs. Patients come from around the world, many of whom are accompanied by an entourage of family or friends, inspiring Dr. Linhart to create the Continental Suite, a 750-square ft. treatment suite outfitted with State-of-the-Art equipment, a luxurious seating area & other amenities within his spacious office. The office provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques, as well as 24-hour emergency service!

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851 Seventh Ave (54th-55th Sts.), 212-582-0039 shoeparlor.com Whether you are walking, running, trekking, or just looking to upgrade your style, Shoe Parlor has you covered. Stop by today and check out a large and varied assortment of footwear that runs from Timberland, Birkenstock, and Sebago to all kinds of sneakers. They are open seven days a week. Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm; Sun., 10am-6pm.

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637 Broadway (Bleecker-Houston Sts.), 212-674-0555 Facebook-Cariloha New York City Indulge in natural luxury with the softest bedding on the planet™. Cariloha fabrics are made of eco-friendly bamboo and are softer than 1,000-thread-count Egyptian cotton.

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1100 Ave. of the Americas (42nd St. & 6th Ave.), 212-512-SHOP; hboshop.com A consumer retail space like no other, the HBO Shop offers an array of quality branded merchandise inspired by HBO’s award-winning programs such as Silicon Valley, Vinyl, True Blood, True Detective, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and timeless favorites like The Sopranos and Sex and the City.

Available in an array of colors, Birkenstock’s iconic Arizona two-strap sandal has signature footbed and a refined, minimalist style. Handcrafted in Germany for over 200 years, Arizona comes with fully adjustable buckles for perfect fit and comfort. Full selection available at Shoe Parlor.

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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.

Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With 10,000 sq. ft. of dedicated gaming goodness spread over 2 floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems. An abundance of exclusive memorabilia and merchandise featuring your favorite selection of gaming superstars is housed here as well! Whether you’re a longtime fan or you’re just getting started, Nintendo NY has something for you!

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666 Fifth Ave. (52nd-53rd Sts.) 646-669-7894; 45 Wall St. (William-Broad Sts.) 646-964-5628, 1515 Broadway (44th-45th Sts.) 646-678-4930; 185 Greenwich St. (Liberty-Vesey Sts.), 212-732-0334; us.tissotshop.com Tissot, the world famous traditional Swiss watchmaker since 1853, is present in more than 160 countries around the world. Adding to its repertoire, the brand now boasts three boutiques in New York City. The boutiques offer guests an informative, enjoyable experience with a broad selection of watches ranging from Touch to Specialty Collections.

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59 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940 schumerswines.com Schumer’s Wines & Liquors has been in business for over 30 years at this location, specializing in the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy. There’s also a great selection of vintage ports, single malts, cognac, armagnac & American whiskeys. They have one of the largest half-bottle selections of wine around. Large supply of cold wine & champagne always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm; Sat., 10am-9pm. Deliveries til 9pm.

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

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World-Class Art, History, and Design Here are some of the top current shows among the city’s extraordinary array of cultural institutions.

Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens at this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle.

MAD offers five exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park.

Currently on view are La Frontera: Encounters Along the Border, and Derrick Adams: Sanctuary, 50 works that reimagine safe destinations for the black American traveler during the mid-20th century.

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Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org David Paler

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A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New-York Historical Society, with Be moved by the Museum of Jewish Heritage. four centuries of history and art— plus the only Children’s History Museum Lower Manhattan’s Museum of in the area. It hits the spot for anyone Jewish Heritage celebrates the lives and craving an offbeat (and often surprising) traditions of both those who survived and bite of the city’s culture. Be sure to see those who perished in the Shoah. The the new Gallery of Tiffany Lamps, with museum’s three-story Core Exhibition its freestanding, illuminated glass staircase doesn’t shy away from the atrocities that designed by Czech architect Eva Jiricná—a took place, but it also serves as a testastunning juxtaposition of glassworks old ment to the strength and perseverance of and new. 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & Jewish culture. Using first-person histories 77th Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org and personal objects, the exhibition explains Jewish life before WWII, telling the story of confronting hatred and violence, and the INSIDER TIPS struggle to endure the unimaginable. Rich Many of the city’s museums offer free admission for select hours on the first Friday of every month, usually with artifacts and film clips, MJH is an imin the early evening. See CityGuideNY.com’s article portant institution worth visiting. Don’t miss “NYC’s Best Free Museum Days” for details on how artist Andy Goldsworthy’s beautiful living to enjoy complimentary admission at various New York memorial, Garden of Stones. 36 Battery Pl. institutions all seven days of the week.

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2 e. 91st St. (5th-Madison aves.), 212-849-8400; cooperhewitt.org Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is America’s only museum dedicated to historical and contemporary design, with a collection of over 210,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries. Located in the landmarked Andrew Carnegie mansion on Museum Mile and boasting a beautiful public garden, Cooper Hewitt makes design come alive through interactive experiences, unique temporary exhibitions, and installations of the permanent collection.

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200 eastern Pkwy. (Washington ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org Only 20 minutes from Manhattan stands a hidden gem that will leave you delightfully surprised. The Brooklyn Museum is your bridge to a unique cultural experience: world-class collection ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art. Cutting-edge exhibitions, award-winning programs. Get a combo ticket to include David Bowie is, then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.-Sun. 11am-6pm; Thurs. 11am10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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

Explore a life-like fire engine and try on FDNY “Bunker Coats.” All programs in English. $6 admission. Browse their store for unique FDNY gifts (no admission fee required), and present City Guide’s ad to receive $5 off any $25+ purchase.

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100 Washington St. (40 rector St.), 2nd Fl., 212-744-8181 chinainstitute.org Located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, China Institute, designed by Pei Partnership Architects, represents the largest space devoted to Chinese culture in Manhattan.

China Institute Gallery, celebrating 50 years of excellence, is known for highly acclaimed thematic exhibitions of the finest Chinese works of art.

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216 W. 44th St. (7th-8th aves.), 646-585-4291 gulliversgate.com See the world without leaving Times Square. Extraordinary new attraction brings together the efforts of craftspeople from 8 countries and 4 continents for a miniature look at our planet. See the greatest landmarks of Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe, complete with moving cars, trains, and plenty of surprises. Also an interactive experience: visitors can have themselves immortalized in 1:87 scale.

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

Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock, along with special exhibitions. On display until May 9 is Danh Vo: Take My Breath Away, a moving examination of the personal and the historic through a daring selection of objects. Closed Thurs. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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945 Madison Ave. (76th St.) 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org The Metropolitan Museum of Art was already one of the most expansive museums in the world, but in early 2016 it added a separate location devoted to modern art. Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer completed the building in 1966; Like Life: Sculpture, Color, and the Body (1300–Now) is currently on display. Closed Mon.

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. Currently on view is Derrick Adams: Sanctuary, 50 works that reimagine safe destinations for the black American traveler during the mid-20th century. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-As-You-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

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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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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 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org 225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org The Morgan Library & Museum began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan, one of the preeminent collectors and cultural benefactors in the United States. Today it is a museum, independent research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. A century after its founding, the Morgan maintains a unique position in the cultural life of New York City and is considered one of its greatest treasures. Closed Mon. $20.

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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. Through June 3: Tarsila do Amaral: Inventing Modern Art in Brazil. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm; Fri. until 8pm (free entry 4–8pm for UNIQLO Free Friday Nights). $25; seniors: $18; students: $14; children 16 & under: free.

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

278 Spring St. (Varick-Hudson Sts.), 212-691-1303 nycfiremuseum.org

The Museum of the City of New York is the place to learn about the city’s past, celebrate its present, and contemplate its future. Explore NYC through one-of-a-kind exhibitions and programs designed to reflect the city’s character. Don’t miss New York at Its Core, the first-ever Museum exhibition to interpret and present the city’s compelling 400-year story.

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, $8 adults, $5 children (3-12), under age 2 free.

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19 Fulton St. (Water & Fulton Sts.), 212-732-8257 southstreetseaport.com The 200-year-old South Street Seaport, in the historic Seaport District between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is your gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich history and cultural diversity. Discover an authentic historic cobblestone district with high-masted sailing ships, exciting cultural events, and a unique collection of over 40 shops and restaurants. Cross South Street to Piers 16 and 15 and discover the best water views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty. Board the several sightseeing boats and coaches departing there or simply relax and enjoy a cocktail.

226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337 natgeoencounter.com National Geographic Encounter is not a museum, exhibit, movie, aquarium, or virtual reality; instead, it’s a new kind of immersive experience that guests can walk through as they share stunning ocean encounters. Visitors will get the chance to virtually interact with creatures of the deep like sea lions, dolphins, humpback whales, and great white sharks, and learn about the latest science of the oceans.

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WHitNEY MUsEUM Of aMERicaN aRt 99 Gansevoort St., 212-570-3600; whitney.org The most cutting-edge of the major art museums in New York, recently moved downtown. Designed by Pritzker Prizewinning architect Renzo Piano, the building itself is worthy of a trip, conceived as a laboratory for artists. Provoking exhibitions and an enviable collection of 20th-century American masterworks provide the baseline, with artist talks, gallery tours, and screenings on the docket. Closed Tues. $25, $18 for students and seniors, free for kids under 18.

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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. AllGarden 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).

Columbus Ave. at 63rd St., 212-362-6000; metopera.org Celebrate the World’s Greatest Singers on the World’s Greatest Stage at the Metropolitan Opera! Be part of the extraordinary 2017-18 season, featuring 25 incredible productions in performance six days a week from September through May. Metopera.org.

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170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org

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A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New-York Historical Society, with four centuries of history and art–plus the only Children’s History Museum in the area. It hits the spot for anyone craving an offbeat (and often surprising) bite of the city’s culture easily digested in an hour or two. Quirky, smart, immersive and across the street from beautiful Central Park, it offers a rich taste of the city. Tues.Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. $21; seniors: $16; students: $13; children 5-13, $6.

Opry City Stage is New York’s home for country music and culture, with good food and good times rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. Throughout the venue’s four floors, guests enjoy the sights and sounds of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, including a broad range of live country music played all day, never-before-seen artifacts from the Opry Archives, and more. A tempting menu offers Southern favorites for breakfast at 8am, lunch at 11:30am, and dinner, and Happy Hour is available 4-7pm every day.

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SPYSCAPE The world’s preeminent spy museum and experience is SPYSCAPE. This unique, newly opened 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. SPYSCAPE was developed by a team of talented architects, curators, designers, educators, operators, programmers, technologists, and storytellers. 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

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Take a deep dive into an underwater world with National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey, which gives visitors the chance to explore the ocean like never before. Ocean Odyssey is an immersive experience that creates the feeling of being right in the middle of the ocean.

You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a National Geographic documentary amid the 60,000 square feet of video maps, photo

animations, giant screens, and sounds that immerse you in a simulated ocean with each step. The producers consulted with dozens of technologists and scientists; blockbuster new science—some of it not even published yet—was used in its creation. 226 W. 44th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 646-308-1337, natgeoencounter.com

NEW YorK WAtEr tAXi Climb aboard these environmentally friendly twin-hulled catamarans and enjoy the ride.

The most popular option is the All-Day Access Pass, which lets you create your own itinerary, hopping on and off four New York Water Taxi piers around New York Harbor. Along the way you’ll catch some amazing skyline and Statue of Liberty views.

Don’t worry about the weather: there’s an open top deck and climate-controlled cabin to choose from. Other cruising options include a hop-on hop-off 2-Day Access Pass and the Statue of Liberty Express.

Four piers, including 89 South St., Pier 16 (btw. John & Fulton Sts.), 212-742-1969, nywatertaxi.com

NFl EXPEriENCE tiMES SQuArE Get ready to go on a hero’s journey from fan to champion at the brand-new NFL Experience Times Square. This first-of-itskind attraction brings fans closer than ever

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TOP OF THE ROCK to the National Football League and their favorite teams. The experience combines immersive content, interactive displays, a state-of-the-art 4D (yes, 4D!) cinema, and some amazing new multimedia effects.

Fans are transported from the stands to the field, moving from locker room and training camp on to the playoffs and the game’s ultimate stage: the Super Bowl. Visitors can hang out after to stock up on exclusive NFLX swag and check out NFLX Eats for all their food cravings, with “stadium-chic” concession carts inspired by all 32 teams.

20 Times Sq. (Seventh Ave. & 47th St.), 646-863-0088, nflexperience.com

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 90 attractions and special discounts to choose from. This is the only pass that includes options for five double-decker loops, Woodbury Common shopping, a horse and carriage ride, or entry to One World Observatory. You can even save on lunch: the pass includes prix fixe meals and other discounts. For amazing water vantages, CitySightseeing offers a Hop-On, HopOff ferry tour. Passes are available in digital or physical format and available for one to seven days; check the website for complete details. 212-812-2700, sightseeingpass.com

VR WORLD The largest virtual reality entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is one of New York’s latest attractions. Combining the possibilities of an IMAX theater, a Star Trek holodeck, an art gallery, and an arcade, VR World is like nothing else. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space that brings culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences, you can fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece. Conveniently located, just a few feet from the Empire State Building! 4 E. 34th St. (btw.

Fifth & Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802, vrworldnyc.com

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

New York is a vertical city and there’s no place better to take it all in than the incredible Top of the Rock, a stunning perch atop Rockefeller Center.

You’ll find state-of-the-art features such as reserved-time tickets (meaning you won’t need to spend hours standing in line), multimedia exhibits, an indoor viewing area (nice and cozy for colder days), and transparent safety-glass panels that allow wholly unobstructed views of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the rivers, and all of Central Park (its size can only truly be appreciated when seen from above).

This crown jewel of NYC sightseeing also boasts two crystal installations by Swarovski and the jaw-dropping Sky Shuttle elevators.

Outfitted with transparent glass ceilings, the Sky Shuttles let riders view their own rapid acceleration through the building’s shaftway as they zip their way towards the light and open air above.

The Grand Viewing Deck on the 69th floor offers unparalleled views of the city, with visibility reaching some 30 miles on a clear day. The 70th Floor is the proverbial cherry on top, allowing visitors to experience a 360-degree panorama of Manhattan in all of its glory. This is an open-air perch with completely unobstructed views—no glass or anything. It provides a vantage point unlike any other in the city...or the world. Open daily 8am-midnight. Admission $34 adults, $32 seniors above age 62, $28 children 6-12.; kids 5 and under free. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-NYC-ROCK, topoftherocknyc.com

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Pier 83, W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 212-563-3200; circleline42.com Take in the grandeur of New York and see spectacular views of Manhattan as knowledgeable guides point out the famous landmarks. Many cruises to choose from 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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World trade Center (enter at Liberty & Greenwich Sts., or West & Liberty Sts., or Vesey St.); 911memorial.org The 9/11 Memorial consists of two enormous pools surrounded by a plaza of trees and a museum which displays artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery.

2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for best Cultural Institution. Open daily, 9am-8pm (fall/winter).

CitySightseeing Visitor Center, Pier 78, 455 12th Ave. @ 38th St., 212-445-7599; citysightseeingcruises.com CitySightseeing Cruises is a fun and comfortable way to see New York City. Join us on tours around the island of Manhattan that showcase the architecture, history, and culture of the Big Apple. Whether you’re on a tight schedule, have time to spare, or are looking for a relaxing evening out, we’ve got the perfect cruise for you.

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777 eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com

Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant Brunch, Lunch and Dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline & Statue of Liberty views. Join them for Lunch (Mon.-Sat.) and Sunday Brunch with a live pianist and Dinner with a live three-piece band. Welcome aboard!

Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours. Starting at $44.

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350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com One of the magnificent seven wonders of the modern world offers a romantic nightcap and an opportunity to watch the stars come out over the greatest city in the world. Whether you’re “Sleepless in Seattle” or having “An Affair to Remember,” this is one of the most romantic spots in all of NYC. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards Winner. $37-$39 adult; $35$37 seniors (62+); $31-$33 youth (7-12); children 6 and under are free. Open 7 days, 8am-2am (last elevator at 1:15am).

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777 Eighth Ave. (47th-48th Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46th-47th Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours.

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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.

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See the world without leaving Times Square. Extraordinary new attraction brings together the efforts of craftspeople from 8 countries and 4 continents for a miniature look at our planet. See the greatest landmarks of Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe, complete with moving cars, trains, and plenty of surprises. Also an interactive experience: visitors can have themselves immortalized in 1:87 scale.

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Madame Tussauds in Times Square is the only place where you can become a GHOSTBUSTER, SUPERHERO, and CELEBRITY all in the same day! There are no ropes or boundaries holding YOU back! Pose “in a moment in time” with all your favorite iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, film & TV icons, and world leaders. Interactive entertainment includes SAVING Manhattan in Madame Tussauds’s Ghostbusters Dimension VR Experience, becoming a SUPERHERO in Madame Tussauds’s MARVEL 4D Film & Experience, and going face to face with an animatronic KING KONG in Madame Tussauds’s Kong Skull Island Experience.

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

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Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072 intrepidmuseum.org Founded in 1982, this NYC institution takes you on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The Intrepid includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle.

Also on display are 27 authentically restored aircraft, including the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane, and the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean.

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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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226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337 natgeoencounter.com National Geographic Encounter is not a museum, exhibit, movie, aquarium, or virtual reality; instead, it’s a new kind of immersive experience that guests can walk through as they share stunning ocean encounters. Visitors will get the chance to virtually interact with creatures of the deep like sea lions, dolphins, humpback whales, and great white sharks, and learn about the latest science of the oceans.

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866-976-2542; nywatertaxi.com Join us on our iconic boats using the ALL-DAY ACCESS PASS and be entertained by your guide as you enjoy hopon, hop-off service to the best parts of the city! Or board our STATUE BY NIGHT cruise to see Lady Liberty as the sun goes down and the lights go on — champagne toast included!

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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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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.

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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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.

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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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan & Weehawken, NJ, 866-483-3866; spiritcruises.com Spirit Cruises is New York’s most vibrant and entertaining dining vessel. Its bountiful buffets, stunning skyline and Statue of Liberty views, and non-stop DJ music provide a one-of-a-kind New York experience. Join us daily for Lunch and Dinner and for specialty cruises on select dates.

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StAtEN iSlAND FErry FD 1 Whitehall St. (Battery Park), 718-727-2508; siferry.com Connects Whitehall Terminal near Battery Park in lower Manhattan to the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island. The classic orange double- and triple-decker ferries run 24 hours year-round, and free for pedestrians.

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

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Ariana DeBose is some hot stuff as “Disco Donna” in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.

Primed to check out New York theatre’s spring collection? Then prepare for a mindblowing convergence of musicals, plays, and big-name players onto that formidable theatrical runway known as Broadway.

JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Starting in the family aisle, there’s a couple kid-captivating musicals with more than a wink of adult appeal: the ebullient, giggle-at-every-undersea-turn SpongeBob SquarePants—super fun with a large roster of rock legends bellying up to the composer list (David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, T.I., Plain White T’s, Lady Antebellum, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, John Legend, plus jaw-droppingly more); and Frozen, Disney’s star-crossed sister saga (based on the hit film), buoyed by leading ladies Patti Murin—a delightfully etched Anna—and Caissie Levy (Elsa), who soul-stirs the socks off of the show’s signature number, “Let It Go.” And I don’t have to tell you how many young ladies arrive in Frozen fashions.

ONE WORD: PLASTICS As for the “fetch” crowd, teens through 20-somethings are literally (make that “literally” in air quotes) getting their musical-adaptation-of-a-fierce-film fix courtesy of comedy diva Tina Fey, the force field behind Mean Girls in both of its incarnations. What was celluloid gold for Paramount in 2004 is platinum entertainment on today’s Great White Way. With the addition of social media and a

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show-stopper of a score by Fey’s husband, Jeff Richmond (music), and Legally Blonde alum Nell Benjamin, this clique-infested world of contemporary high school comings, goings, and comeuppances is, like, the absolute “now” show to know.

CRANK UP THE JUKEBOX As for the other two spring debut musicals, think “jukebox”—but not from the same retro diner. There’s Escape to Margaritaville: A smorgasbord (or buffet, if you must) of Jimmy Buffet songs, beach-blanket ambience, campy romancing, and dancing, with Mr. Buffet’s own tequila-laced drinks at the colorful lobby bar. On the flip side comes the highly anticipated/buzz-savvy Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, a bio of the undisputed Queen of Disco, starring Tony-winner LaChanze (The Color Purple) as “Diva Donna,” Ariana DeBose (So You Think You Can Dance) as “Disco Donna,” and Storm Lever (Freaky Friday) as “Duckling Donna.”

FINE VINTAGE Meanwhile, three musicals comprise the revival portion of the season’s songfest vista: Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, and the not nearly so retro Once on This Island by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Each has a compelling story at its core along with media (social and otherwise) citing their relevance in terms of today’s #MeToo movement. Interestingly, two of the leading ladies—Lauren

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STAR STOKED Are you a fan of Netflix? Do you stream, binge watch, and/or TiVo? Is a typical date night prime time for touching base with your favorite big screen superstars? Reality check: wouldn’t it be way better to see your idols live on stage and then meet them in person at the stage door for a one-on-one greeting?

Selfie? Autograph? Welcome to New York theatre where all is possible. And to help you cut to your personal preferences, here are some of the celebs you may want to catch while they’re still on and Off-Broadway: --Bernadette Peters, Victor Garber (Alias; First Wives Club), and Santino Fontana (Glee; Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) in Hello, Dolly!

--Denzel Washington in The Iceman Cometh (through 7/1) --Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory), Zachary Quinto (Star Trek), Matt Bomer (White Collar) and Andrew Rannells (Girls) in The Boys In the Band --Glenda Jackson (A Touch of Class; Women in Love), Laurie Metcalf (Big Bang

Theory; Lady Bird), and Alison Pill (The Newsroom; American Horror Story) in Three Tall Women --Harry Hadden-Paton (Downton Abbey) and Diana Rigg (Game of Thrones; Victoria) in My Fair Lady --Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge; The Amazing Spider-Man) and Nathan Lane (The Producers) in Angels in America --Bruce Springsteen in Springsteen on Broadway (extended through 12/15, so yes, there is hope!)

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Ambrose (My Fair Lady) and Hailey Kilgore (Once on This Island)—are making their Broadway debuts, while Jesse Mueller of Carousel already picked up a Tony playing Carole King in Beautiful.

Back where she belongs: Bernadette Peters dazzles in Hello, Dolly!

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Within the past few months I discovered the downtown arts oasis known as The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, an inspired venue serving up everything from thought-provoking lectures to art installations to concerts and film, and—most important to theatre lovers like myself—a steady stream of shows New York audiences have become obsessed with. (Tickets for their last production, Bedlam’s Pygmalion, were scarfed up in a heartbeat. Which is why I’m determined to spread the word about their upcoming production of The Rainmaker.)

Produced by Blackfriars Repertory Theatre, this stage classic—which begat the musical 110 in the Shade— turns the focus on a cattle-raising family living in a drought-ridden town in America’s rural West during the Depression. When a charismatic conman name Starbuck enters the picture, lives change, especially that of spinster daughter Lizzie.

Running from April 27th through May 20th, The Rainmaker will be followed by the New York premier of playwright David Payne’s Lewis and Tolkien: Of Wardrobes and Rings (running May 23rd through June 14th), a work centering on the relationship between two authors responsible for creating fantasy worlds that remain as celebrated today as in when they were released as 20th-century icons. For further information on present and upcoming theatre, as well as other Sheen events, visit sheencenter.org/shows.

For theatre and ticket information for all Broadway shows, please see our theatre map (p. 60) and theatre listings (p. 62).

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Aladdin (New Amsterdam) Anastasia (Broadhurst) Angels in America (Neil Simon) The Band’s Visit (Ethel Barrymore) Beautiful (Stephen Sondheim) The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill) The Boys in the Band (Booth) A Bronx Tale (Longacre) Carousel (Imperial) Chicago (Ambassador) Children of a Lesser God (Studio 54) Come From Away, A New Musical Dear Evan Hansen (Music Box) Escape to Margaritaville (Marquis) Frozen (St. James) Hamilton (Richard Rodgers) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric) Hello, Dolly! (Shubert) The Iceman Cometh (Bernard Jacobs) Kinky Boots (Al Hirschfeld) The Lion King (Minskoff) Lobby Hero (Helen Hayes) Mean Girls (August Wilson) My Fair Lady (Vivian Beaumont) Once On This Island (Circle in the Square) The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic) The Play That Goes Wrong (Lyceum) Rocktopia (Broadway) Saint Joan (Samuel J. Friedman) School of Rock (Winter Garden) Springsteen on Broadway (Walter Kerr) SpongeBob SquarePants (Palace) Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Lunt-Fontanne)

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new amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com (Opened 3/20/14) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical.

With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., 1; 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.

Pursued by a Soviet officer, she, a dashing con man and ex-aristocrat set out to find her family. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; TheBandsVisitMusical.com (Opened 11/9/17) (90 mins., no intermission) After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning, they are taken in by the locals. In the end, the musical celebrates the ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all. Starring Tony Shalhoub. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat. 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; beautifulonbroadway.com (Opened 1/12/14) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Carole King fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock n’ roll. This is true story of her rise to stardom — from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.

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

thE book of moRmon eugene O’neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; bookofmormonbroadway.com 2011 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 3/24/11) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, wrote this hit musical comedy about a pair of wide-eyed Mormon boys on a mission to an African village... with attitude. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; boysintheband.com (90 mins., no intermission) The Broadway debut of Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking 1968 play centers on a group of gay men who gather for a friend’s birthday party. After the drinks are poured and the music gets cranked up, the evening slowly exposes the fault lines beneath their friendships that threaten their solidarity. With Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer and Andrew Rannells. Mon.& Thurs.-Sat., 8; Tues. & Wed., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 4/30)

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

(Opened 2/22/18) Tony Kushner’s masterwork returns to Broadway in a spectacular new staging of both Part One: Millennium Approaches and Part Two: Perestroika. Tackling Reaganism, McCarthyism, immigration, religion, climate change, and AIDS -- against the backdrop of New York City in the mid-1980’s -- no contemporary work has succeeded with so ambitious a scope. Starring Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(Opened 12/1/16) (2 hrs.) Based on the one-man show that inspired the now classic film, this streetwise musical, set in 1960s in the Bronx, follows a young man caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be.

Featuring an infectious doo-wop score, this is a tale about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family. Directed by Oscar winner Robert De Niro and Tony winner Jerry Zaks.

Starring Tony nominee Nick Cordero (Bullets Over Broadway). Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; carouselbroadway.com (Opened 4/12/18) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in a small New England factory town, this revival of one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most famous works depicts the tragic romance between a troubled carnival barker and the young woman who gives up everything for him. Elevated to an epic scale with a sweeping musical score and incandescent ballet sequences, this is a story of passion, loss, and redemption.

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

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Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 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.

childreN oF a lesser god Studio 54, 254 54th St., 212-239-6200; childrenofalessergodbroadway.com

(Opened 4/11/18) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Debuting on Broadway in the early 1980s, this Tony-winning play follows an unconventional teacher at a school for the deaf and the remarkable woman he meets there. As their relationship heats up, so does their need for control, igniting a thrilling exploration of passion, intimacy, and connection. 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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Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (Opened 3/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded international strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host them leading to extraordinary camaraderie. Worth Noting: Christopher Ashley picked up the 2017 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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2017 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 12/4/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

All his life Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. This new American musical offers a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story about a little lie that changes everything.

Performances begin on time; no late seating. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway, 877-250-2929; escapetomargaritavillemusical.com (Opened 3/15/18) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Featuring the songs of Jimmy Buffett, this new musical comedy is set in the island paradise of Margaritaville where urbanites get away from it all and locals get into the kind of trouble they can sweettalk their way out of. Here, theatregoers can kick back, forget the world and surrender to the soothing sounds of the kettledrum. 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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St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 866-870-2727; frozenthemusical.com (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. 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 snowman, Olaf -- to bring her family together. Tues.- Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

hamiltoN Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical exploration of a political mastermind. The unlikely founding father—bastard orphan, rebel, war hero, Treasury head and loving husband caught in the country’s first sex scandal—leads this revolutionary tale of America’s fiery past alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and lifelong friend and foe Aaron Burr. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., 212-305-4100; harrypottertheplay.com/us (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. 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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Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; 2st.com/shows/current-production/lobby-her

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Concierge Choice Award Winner/Nominee

hello, dolly!

Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; hellodollyonbroadway.com 2017 Tony Best Musical Revival (Opened 4/20/17) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) This sparkling new version of the beloved musical based on Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker marks its first Broadway revival in more than 50 years. Staring three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters as the irrepressible Dolly Gallagher Levi and four-time Tony nominee Victor Garber as Horace Vandergelder, the production pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

the iceman cometh

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; icemanonbroadway.com (3 hrs., 50 mins.) Oscar and Tony winner Denzel Washington returns to Broadway in Eugene O’Neill’s iconic drama set in a 1912 saloon populated with alcoholic regulars who spin pipe dreams as they await the annual visit of Hickey (Washington), a congenial salesman who eventually arrives to tell his own tale – one nobody in the bar expected.

Tues.-Fri., 7; Sat., 7:30; Sat., 1; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

kinky boots

Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kinkybootsthemusical.com

(Opened 3/26/18) (2 hrs., 10 mins.) The lobby of a Manhattan apartment building is much more than a waiting area for four New Yorkers involved in a murder investigation.

It’s a testing ground for what happens when personal and professional personas find themselves at odds: a young security guard with big ambitions clashes with his stern boss, an intense rookie cop, and her unpredictable partner.

With Michael Cera and Chris Evans. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

mean girls

August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; meangirlsonbroadway.com (Opened 4/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cady may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her new suburban home. How will this naive newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on a trio of lionized frenemies led by the ruthless Regina. But when Cady devises a plan to dethrone Regina, she learns you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

my Fair lady

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (Opened 4/19/18) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Lerner and Loewe’s beloved musical is back in a lavish new production. The storyline follows Cockney flower seller Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” The classic score features “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “The Rain in Spain”. With Lauren Ambrose, Harry Hadden-Paton, Norbert Leo Butz, and Diana Rigg. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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.

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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the lion king

the phantom oF the opera

1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This stage adapation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Julie Taymor. It follows the story of the young lion prince, Simba, living in the flourishing African Pride Land and his unlikely boon companions, his villainous uncle Scar, and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle.

Tues.-Thurs., 7; Sat. & Sun., 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 about a young soprano and the mysterious figure who loves her has achieved legendary status! Now’s the time to experience—or re-experience—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting “Music of the Night.” Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly theatre at its finest. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Thurs. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in schedule.

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

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Circle in the Square, 235 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; OnceOnThisIsland.com (Opened 12/3/17) (90 mins., no intermission) A highly anticipated Broadway revival, the story follows Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, she sets out on a quest to reunite with the man who captured her heart, guided by the powerful island gods, including Erzulie played by Tony winner Lea Salonga. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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GERSHWIN THEATRE, 222 West 51st St. WickedtheMusical.com

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Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 877-259-2929; brucestpringsteen.net/broadway

Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; broadwaygoeswrong.com

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(Opened 10/12/17) (2 hrs., no intermission) Bruce Springsteen makes his Broadway debut in a solo acoustic performance he describes as “…just me, the guitar, the piano and the words and music. Some of the show is spoken, some of it is sung. It loosely follows the arc of my life and my work.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Please note Mr. Springsteen will only be performing five shows a week.

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Concierge Choice Award Winner/Nominee

(Opened 4/2/17) (2 hrs.) It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic murder mystery... and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway! Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

rocktopia

Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; rocktopia.com (Opened 3/20/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Vocalist Rob Evan and Maestro Randall Craig Fleischer were inspired by the idea that if Beethoven or Mozart were alive today they’d be rock stars. Together they sought common themes and emotional resonance in the songs before fusing them into explosive musical arrangements. Featuring lead vocalists, a choir of 40, 5-piece rock band, and 20-piece orchestra.

Mon., Tues. & Thurs., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 4/29)

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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Set in 15th-century France, George Bernard Shaw’s epic work follows a country girl whose mysterious visions propel her into elite circles. When the nation’s rulers become threatened by her popularity and influence, they unite to bring her down, and she finds herself on trial for her life. With Condola Rashad, John Glover and Daniel Sunjata. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

school of rock—the musical

Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; schoolofrockthemusical.com

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(Opened 12/6/15) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Based on the hit film starring Jack Black, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school and creates a rock band made up of students.

Andrew Lloyd Webber composed 14 new songs to create a score that includes all the original songs from the movie.

With its live kids’ rock band, the show is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. Mon., Tues. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway @ 47th St., 877-250-2929; SpongebobBroadway.com (Opened 12/4/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Stakes are higher than ever as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, an unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The spirit of beloved animated character SpongeBob and his friends to come to life with fabulous music, song and theatricality!

For kids four and up. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

summer: the doNNa summer musical

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; thedonnasummermusical.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) She was a girl from Boston who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor superstar. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the supreme queen for every diva who followed. The score of more than 20 of her hits includes “Love to Love You, Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff”. Tues. -Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; threetallwomenbroadway.com (Opened 3/29/18) (1 hr., 45 mins., no intermission) Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play – considered his most personal – paints a deft portrait of a woman in the last chapter of her life. Starring Tony winner Laurie Metcalf (A Doll’s House, Part 2), Tony nominee Alison Pill, (The Lieutenant of Inishmore) alongside legendary Oscar winner Glenda Jackson, in her return to Broadway after 30 years.

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

traVesties

American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42ND St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org Tom Stoppard’s Tony-winning comedy arrives on Broadway after a successful London run. Starring that production’s Olivier nominated actor, Tom Hollander, in the role of British official Henry Carr who reminisces about 1917 Zürich and his WWI encounters with Tristan Tzara, James Joyce and Vladimir Lenin. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Waitress

(2 hrs., 15 mins.) Puppets and humans cohabitate a fictional NYC street in this irresistible Tony-winning musical. In it, recent college grad Princeton moves into an apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets girl next door Kate, Republican Rod, internet sexpert Trekkie, Lucy the Slut and other colorful types who help him discover his purpose in life!. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com

babette’s Feast

(Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop—until a baking contest in a nearby county, and a handsome young doctor, offer a recipe for happiness.

Grammy-nominated composer Sara Bareilles wrote the show’s music and lyrics. Tues. -Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

(90 mins., no intermission) Based on Isak Dinesen’s short story, the play -- stark, lush, austere, comic and mysterious with a twist -- follows Babette, a French refugee, who finds asylum in a Norwegian village where she throws a lavish feast that becomes an experience of forgiveness and connection, healing the fractured community. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Wicked

Theatre at Saint Clement’s, 423 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; babettesfeastonstage.com

blue man Group

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

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

(Opened 10/30/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-skinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Based on the spellbinding, best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire.

Tues. -Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Lincoln Center Theaters’ Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org The head of admissions at The Hillcrest School and her headmaster husband have largely succeeded in diversifying the stodgy institution’s student body. But when their only son sets his sights on an Ivy League university, personal ambition collides with progressive values. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 5/6)

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Loft at the Davenport Theatre, 354 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; afterglowtheplay.com Josh and Alex, married and in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed one night. When a new intimate connection begins to form, all three must come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust as relationships are shaken and commitments are challenged. Mon.-Wed., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Sat., 3; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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. This ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenom combines music, high-tech shenanigans and offthe-chart physical comedy. An international sensation-- yet the best way to truly understand their popularity is to see them yourself! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Ensemble Studio Theatre, 545 W. 52nd St., 212-247-4982; ensemblesutudotheatre.org Three different stories of three separate quests for knowledge. A girl in colonial New England, expectant mothers on a pregnancy message board, and a mechanic about to become a grandfather, all attempt to discover more about the miracle of childbirth. Wed.-Sat., 7; Sat., 2; Sun., 5. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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New Ohio Theatre, 154 Christopher St., 212-352-3101; newohiotheatre.org (70 mins.) This explosive new work questions the cost of ambition by way of a searing exploration of traumatic brain injuries, the medical history of lobotomies, and western culture’s insatiable desire to control and colonize. Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 7. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 4/27)

Friends! the musical parody

St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; friendsmusicalparody.com (2 hrs., 10 mins.) It’s a seemingly typical day at Central Perk -- New York’s only coffee shop -- until an unexpected runaway bride with beautiful hair enters the picture and kicks the whole gang out of second gear. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Concierge Choice Award Winner/Nominee

gazillion bubble show

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; gazillionbubbleshow.com (70 mins.) This eye-popping production offers parents and kids an unforgettable extravaganza of soap-bubble creations accompanied by fantastic lighting effects, including a jaw-dropping laser show! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

harry clarke

Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane, 800-982-2787; harryclarkeplay.com This sexually charged, wickedly funny one-man thriller tells the story of a shy Midwestern man who moves to New York and begins a double life as a seductive and precocious Englishman. Charming his way into a wealthy family’s life, his increasingly risky and dangerous behavior threatens to undo more than his persona. Starring Tony winner Billy Crudup. Tues.-Sat., 7; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/13)

the imbible: a spirited history of drinking

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; imbible.org (1 hr., 45 mins.) A 10,000-year journey by raconteur Anthony Caporale through time and across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and music by The Backwaiters. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

in & of itself

Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 800-745-3000; inandofitselfshow.com Magical new ways of seeing the unseeable are explored as memories from yesterday, inexplicable events witnessed today, and secrets imagined for tomorrow blend into one spellbinding show! Executive producer Neil Patrick Harris presents this theatrical experience that’s directed by Frank Oz. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Jersey boys

New World Stages, Stage 1; 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; JerseyBoysNewYork.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: four guys from Jersey with a sound nobody had ever heard, and fans couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage and on vinyl, behind-thescenes was a far different story. Featuring all their hits, from “Sherry” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” to “Walk Like A Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

San Francisco, 1986. When retired butcher Harry fulfills a writing class assignment by writing to California’s first openly gay political leader, the late Harvey Milk, his letter evokes life-changing revelations. With a soaring score, this award-winning musical deals with friendship, loss, the grip of the past, and acceptance. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Acorn Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; lettertoharveymilk.com

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marlowe’s fate

Studio Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; theatrerow.org/studio (60 mins.) This ferocious comedy begins with Christopher Marlowe’s last terrible night in London and ends a lifetime later with Will Shaxper’s last explosive night on Earth. Two innocent men struggle to survive while trapped in the Elizabethan Age of Machiavellian spies, slapstick puppets and the outrageous avalanche of unintended consequences that is Marlowe’s Fate. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (5/10 to 5/26)

the marVelous wonderettes Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; themarvelouswonderettes.com (2 hrs.) It’s Springfield High’s 1958 prom and the Wonderettes -- four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts, with amazing voices to match – are front and center. This nostalgic romp rocks with Wonderette versions of jukebox classics like “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “It’s My Party” and more. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

the metromaniacs

The Duke on 42nd St., 229 W. 42nd St., 646-223-3010; dukeon42.org (105 mins.) It’s Paris, 1738, and Metromania is the poetry craze. Would-be poet Damis falls for a mysterious poetess who turns out to be a wealthy gentleman looking to unload his sexy, but dimwitted daughter. Expect scheming servants, verbal acrobatics, mistaken identities and twists and turns in this breezy David Ives farce. : Tues. & Wed., 7:30; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

molasses in January

Jerry Orbach Theatre Center, 210 W. 50th St., @ Broadway, 3rd Fl. 212-921-7862; thetheatercenter.com Set in Boston during WWI, this new musical zeros in on the giant molasses tank, earmarked to make liquor and gunpowder, which exploded on an unusually warm January day sending two million gallons of molasses rushing through the streets. Via this historic event, single mother Anna, finds life can change in a moment. Wed. & Thurs., 7:30; Sat., 5. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 5/2)

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

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Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; signaturetheatre.org In 1949, Detroit’s Blackbottom neighborhood is gentrifying. Blue, a troubled trumpeter and the owner of Paradise Club, is torn between remaining in Blackbottom with his loyal lover or leaving behind a traumatic past. But when the arrival of a mysterious woman stirs up tensions, the fate of Paradise Club hangs in the balance. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

PERFECT CRIME

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

PUFFS, OR: SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; PuffsThePlay.com (100 mins.) A Potter-inspired comedy for anyone who has ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story. This play about Puffs serves up a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three new heroes just trying to make it through magic school.

A must for Potter fans! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE RAINMAKER

Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker St., 212-925-2812; sheencenter.org In the American West of the 1920s, a charismatic stranger arrives in town on a hot summer day bringing hope to a drought-stricken community and a lonely spinster. Thurs.Sat., 7:30; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/20)

THE SEAFARER

Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; IrishRep.org After losing yet another job, Sharky returns home to Dublin to build a new, sober existence with his elder brother, recently blinded in a drunken accident. It’s Christmas Eve, so drinks flow and friends convene for a game of poker.

But this year, an immortal stranger from Sharky’s past arrives, raising the stakes to eternal consequence. Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Thurs., 7; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/13)

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(1 hr., 45 mins.) Springing from the underground music clubs of Britain and influenced by its urban streets, Stomp has traveled the world and caused a sensation at each of their international appearances. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats of Stomp, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Westside Theatre, 407 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; stonewitchplay.com (90 mins.) Simon Grindberg is an illustrious children’s book writer and illustrator; Peter Chandler is a starving artist with unparalleled potential. The two are thrown together by an ambitious editor who hopes Peter’s youthful exuberance can unleash Simon’s aging genius. But creativity comes at a cost. Starring Dan Lauria, Rupak Ginn and Carolyn McCormick. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SwEENEY TODD: THE DEMON bARbER OF FLEET STREET Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St., 866-811-4111; SweeneyToddNYC.com (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Immersing audiences in a completely new theatrical experience, the Tooting Arts Club production of the classic tale of blood thirsty barber Sweeney Todd and resourceful pie shop proprietress Mrs. Lovett has been transplanted from London to New York City in a pie-shop setting (pies & beverages available for purchase in advance).

Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2:30; Sun., 2.

Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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MCC Theater at The Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., 866-811-4111; mcctheater.org Two gifted students from the South Bronx attending a community college find themselves competing for a scholarship to an elite northeast university. But while on a campus visit they’re confronted with their shared past - all while trying to break through a system seemingly designed to keep them on the outside. Tues.-Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations of playing schedule. (Thru 5/13)

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOw

DR2 Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 855-857-0177; hungrycaterpillarshow.com (55 mins., no intermission) This critically acclaimed, interactive show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and faithfully adapts four of Eric Carle’s stories: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly, and of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The production also features Brown Bear and 10 Little Rubber Ducks. For all ages! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 5/20)

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For delicious steaks, plus fresh seafood, classic Italian favorites, and scrumptious desserts, pay a visit to midtown’s Tuscany Steakhouse.

THE TURF. Settle into the steak menu first— you’ll like what you see. The steaks at Tuscany Steakhouse are dry-aged in the restaurant’s own aging box to maximize flavor.

The signature Porterhouse can be prepared for two, three, or four guests and is sure to knock out you and your friends. Or try their sirloin or rib-eye, if you prefer. They serve veal chops, flour-dusted veal Milanese, and veal Parmesan. Any steak can be served with the house’s tangy Tuscany Steakhouse sauce; lamb chops come with a classic side of bright-green mint jelly.

THE SURF. Seafood abounds on the left side of the menu. The cold seafood tower is lavished with lobster, crab, and clams, nestled around cocktail sauce in the middle (yum!).

Or take a look at the oysters or Little Neck clams on the half shell. On the Seafood & Pasta menu, go for a guest favorite, linguine seafood. That’s shrimp, calamari, clams, lobster, and spicy marinara on a bed of fresh pasta. A lighter option is the Chilean sea bass, available grilled or sauteed.

SoUpS, SaladS, & SidES. Tuscany’s take on Caprese salad, with fresh mozzarella and beefsteak tomato, makes a perfect starter. Or opt for a wedge salad with bleu cheese and bacon. Have a classic potato dish with your steak—Tuscany has them all! They serve hash browns, baked potato, mashed potatoes, or steak fries. The sauteed mushrooms are stars among the vegetable sides. dESSERTS. All the desserts at Tuscany Steakhouse come with homemade schlag, a supersized fluff of delectable whipped cream and a steakhouse staple. Their layered tiramisu is a classic take on the Italian delicacy and light as air, while the hot fudge sundae is waiting for the chocoholic in your group. Cheesecake makes an ideal New York treat to end a perfect meal in the big city. dRinkS. Tuscany Steakhouse’s wine cellar stands alongside the dining room. The glass walls show shelves and shelves of wines from around the world, including a few giant bottles over a foot high lining the front of the space. The on-staff sommelier will guide you to just the right wine for your steak. The bartenders make a mean martini, on top of a wide variety of classic cocktails.

THE SpacE. The dining room at Tuscany Steakhouse stands out with distressed brick and a warm fresco in the back of the room, depicting the serene Tuscan countryside.

Full of courteous servers and staff, the space seats 150 guests, including two private dining rooms available for events. Tuscany is conveniently located near The Shops at Columbus Circle, the Museum of Arts and Design, and the southern border of Central Park. The Theater District lies mere blocks away, in case you’re catching a show before or after your meal.

Settle into the steak menu first—you’ll like what you see.

117 W. 58th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-757-8630, tuscanysteakhouse.com

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New York Dining: New Tastes and Classic Faves From local seafood to timeless steakhouses to contemporary creative kitchens, New York’s restaurants are serving some of the world’s finest food.

seated at the next table over—Patsy’s is a favorite dining spot for A-list celebrities.

236 W. 56th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com

Morton’s the steakhouse

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An elegant spot for serious steak: Morton’s.

Morton’s The Steakhouse is famous for its USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts. For a memorable dinner in the heart of midtown, a wide-open, modern, and stylish dining room offers a great atmosphere whether you’re dining with a group or sharing a romantic dinner for two.

Choose from filet mignon, porterhouse steak, signature-cut prime New York strip, Maine lobsters, poultry dishes, and all the classic sides.

551 Fifth Ave. (45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St. (W. Houston St.), 212-608-0171, mortons.com

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Salvatore Scognamillo is the third-generation executive chef and co-owner of Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, cooking up Neapolitan recipes that have been passed down from his father and grandfather (Pasquale “Patsy”).

Classic dishes like the spaghetti and meatballs are packed with the perfect balance of flavors, while more inventive dishes like the stuffed calamari (with shrimp, crab, and lobster in a tomato sauce) are great for those looking for more adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney, or Rihanna

In search of the holy grail of steaks, there are very few steakhouses in New York City where time-honored tradition stands alone: classic dishes prepared to perfection, prime dry-aged steaks, delectable seafood, and exemplary customer service. Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse, the carnivore’s paradise in Manhattan’s hip NoMad neighborhood (there’s also a newer Midtown East outpost), is built on those rare cornerstones of authenticity, quality, and consistency. An excellent wine list complements any food choice. 255 Fifth Ave. (btw 28th & 29th Sts.), 212-532-7600; 219 E. 44th St. (btw. Second & Third Aves.), 212-682-5678, benandjackssteakhouse.com

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Top-quality ingredients lead the way at Obicà.

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 specials like this month’s radicchio rosso, a great addition to

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a delicious pizza or a salad with burrata and oranges. 928 Broadway (btw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754, obica.com

IL CORTILE IL Cortile is a family-owned restaurant that’s been a Little Italy institution since 1975.

Exposed brick and ample greenery make for a special meal in the stunning atrium garden.

Charming additional rooms are ready to host everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. This neighborhood staple delivers the highest quality ingredients across a broad menu available for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Look for classics like homemade fettuccini with wild mushrooms and sweet sausage, flavor-packed puttanesca, veal scaloppini, and stuffed filet mignon in a rich tomato sauce. 125 Mulberry St. (btw. Canal & Hester Sts.), 212-226-6060, ilcortile.com

for lunch and dinner seven days a week. On the Japanese side, you’ll find favorites like dumplings, skewers, and tempura, plus superfresh sushi and sashimi. Spring rolls, beef noodle soup, stir-fries, and curries head up the Vietnamese list. Look for plenty of low-price lunch specials, including teriyaki bento boxes.

Service is friendly and the space is stylish, contemporary, and right in the middle of everything. 234 W. 48th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com

An’nAm If you’re looking for a great value in the Theater District, head to An’nam, which serves up a tasty takes on Japanese and Vietnamese

Tasty Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine in stylish surrounds at An’nam.

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“’Professional’ staffers who’ll make you ‘feel like a regular in no time.’” - Zagat “Plenty of aged prime perfectly grilled beef, other meats, seafood” - Bob Lape

7 Days Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 151 East 50th St. • 212.582.6900 237 West 54th St. • 212.586.9700 EmpireSteakHouseNYC.com

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148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com | dESSErt, itaLian Since 1973, a must stop in Little Italy! Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli! Voted #1 Cannoli in New York. Stop by & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI KING! The finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, rainbow cookies, chocolate mousse cake, Italian cookies, etc. are awesome & lobster tails are off the hook! Enjoy unbeatable cappuccino & espresso. Hundreds of celebs have visited so you never know who will drop by. Open 7 days 10:30am til late.

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“Family” owned institution since 1975 in the heart of Little Italy. Serving the finest cuisine in a stunning atrium garden setting. Charming additional rooms ready to host everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations.

Neighborhood staple spares nothing to deliver highest quality ingredients. One of the most innovative, interesting menus in NYC. Extensive a la carte menu appeals to even the pickiest of palates. Wide variety of prix fixe menus for private dining rooms. Lunch/dinner served seven days.

lunella ristorante li $$ 173 Mulberry St. (Grand-Broome Sts.), 212-966-6639, lunellas.com | itaLian

89 Bayard St. (Mulberry St.), 212-732-8988 | cHinESE Authentic Shanghai cuisine in the heart of Chinatown with some of the best soup dumplings in the city. Great Peking duck. Expansive dim sum menu packed with New York’s favorite steamed, pan-fried, and deep-fried appetizers. Full bar. Open 7 days 11:30am-10:15pm. Cash only.

Family owned and operated by a charming Italian immigrant family that has owned various restaurants in Little Italy for generations. One of the best finds in the neighborhood! Wait ’til you taste their delicious homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, poultry, soups, and salads on an extensive menu. Casual, charming setting features a smart wine list and a full bar. Lunch/dinner until late (except Tues.)

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Feast on oversized hand-carved sandwiches at Katz’s Delicatessen, one of New York City’s best delis. Mingle with the many celebrities who dine here daily. Most meats are cured on premises. Open Mon.-Tues., 8am-10pm; Wed.Thurs., 8am-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 8am-3am. All cards.

Famous since 1972. Actors, sports figures, politicians, musicians, and other celebs all flock here. Legendary “Hot, Medium & Mild Sauce” simmered to perfection for hours. Exciting dishes like linguine with white clam sauce and seafood Marechiaro. Renowned raw bar. Open seven days lunch/dinner. Try their famous cocktails, sangria, or wine by the glass.

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

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

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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan, 866-817-3463 bateauxnewyork.com

A romantic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition.

This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party, or as a large group.

Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant Brunch, Lunch and Dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline & Statue of Liberty views. Join them for Lunch (Mon.-Sat.) and Sunday Brunch with a live pianist and Dinner with a live three-piece band. Welcome aboard!

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The dining room features a warm fireplace with accents of walnut, leather, and teal for a modern-yet-sophisticated setting. Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Join us for happy hour with half-priced drinks Mon.–Fri 5–7pm! Reservations suggested.

Spirit Cruises is New York’s most vibrant and entertaining dining vessel. Its bountiful buffets, stunning skyline and Statue of Liberty views, and non-stop DJ music provide a one-of-a-kind New York experience. Join us daily for Lunch and Dinner and for specialty cruises on select dates.

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255 Fifth ave. (28th-29th Sts.), 212-532-7600 219 E. 44th St. (2nd-3rd aves.), 212-682-5678 benandjackssteakhouse.com | StEaK/SEaFooD 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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Experience a steakhouse like no other! Ben & Jack’s serves up generous portions of steak house favorites to a very satisfied clientele. Enjoy delicious salads, exceptional prime dry-aged steaks and chops, including the restaurant’s signature Porterhouse for one, two, three or four, fresh seafood, mouthwatering side dishes and exquisite desserts.

An excellent wine menu complements any food choice.

Reservations recommended. All credit cards accepted.

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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.

A first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara wood-burning pizza oven.

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

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856 Ninth Ave. (55th-56th Sts.), 212-757-7511 blueseafoodbar.com | SEAFOOD Fine Mediterranean seafood and tapas, craft beers, cocktails, and boutique pan-Mediterranean wines in a beautiful intimate setting. Focused on fresh, wild, and organically cultivated fish and seafood. The menu encompasses small plates, crudo, and quality cured meats like Jamon Iberico “Pata Negra,” extending to brick oven pizza, artisanal cheeses, and an oyster bar with both East and West Coast oysters.

Italian steakhouse serving highest grade prime-aged beef, aged in-house, as well as Italian dishes like veal Milanese, chicken Parmesan, and seafood linguini. Chef Jamie has been a chef at some of NY’s premier Italian restaurants and top steakhouses. Elegant ambiance in a warm and inviting brick-arched main dining room, plus a lovely bar area. Also, private party room for up to 25 people and semi-private rooms for up to 60.

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117 W. 58th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-757-8630 tuscanySteakHouse.com | StEAK/SEAFOOD

151 E. 50th St. (3rd-lexington Aves.), 212-582-6900 237 W. 54th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-586-9700 EmpireSteakHouseNYC.com | StEAK/SEAFOOD

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Built on the nearly 40 year journey of a trio of brothers who came to New York with a determination to succeed and a strong work ethic they credit to their father. Learning the trade at Peter Luger, they went out on their own, bringing warmth and hospitality to their restaurants. Finest cuts of steaks, freshest seafood, a premium selection of 400+ wines, all in a beautiful surrounding with exceptional service. Two convenient locations in Midtown: East Side near Grand Central, West Side in the Theatre District.

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1385 6th Ave. (56th St.), 1221 6th Ave. (on 48th), 1 Park Ave. (32nd-33rd Sts.) zibettoespresso.com | ItAlIAN Entering a Zibetto Espresso Bar should feel like walking into any small café from Trieste to Milano. The people may not be the same here, but the atmosphere is. When we opened our doors in 2006, our sole ambition was to offer a conscious espresso bar experience. We’re all about espresso and people. No matter if it’s your 1st visit or 1,000th cup, you’ll always find a spot at our counter.

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S U Z U K I 135 E. 55th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-588-1585 angusclubsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD This classic American steakhouse with a touch of luxury offers a selection of USDA Prime Black Angus beefsteak, all dry-aged on-site for 30-35 days, plus seafood specialties. Angus Club Steakhouse’s elegant dining rooms feature art deco design. The two-floor restaurant has five private dining rooms available for customized parties and special events—all provide an intimate, elegant, and romantic ambiance.

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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

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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From the beautifully marbled cuts of dry-aged beef to the impeccably refined Old World service and charm, Benjamin Steak House prides itself in providing a quality dining experience in an elegant midtown setting.

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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.

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157 E. 55th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-751-4600 darbargrillny.com | INDIAN Enjoy fine Indian dining in an elegant setting. Darbar Grill is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. For lunch and dinner they offer a selection of seafood, chicken, goat and vegetarian entrees. Their famous lunch buffet is available seven days week a from 11:30am to 4pm. Reviewers and patrons alike have raved about the excellent food available at Darbar Grill, and its sister restaurant Darbar. All cards.

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551 Fifth Ave. (entrance on 45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St., 212-608-0171 mortons.com | STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine and elegant desserts, Morton’s is the ideal place for a memorable dinner. The wide-open, modern, stylish dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. The private boardrooms are perfect for meetings and celebrations, or grab a cocktail in Bar 12-21. Enjoy famous steak and seafood at their Financial District location as well, located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial.

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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234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.) , 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com | vIETNAMESE/jApANESE Delicious/affordable Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine in heart of Theatre District. A huge selection of items including noodle dishes, curry, chicken/pork/beef/seafood/vegetarian entrees bursting with great flavors. Sushi bar/bento boxes/ rolls/sushi/sashimi. Sushi bar specials: live scallops, nice and fresh Kumamoto oysters. Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11. Perfect for pre- or post-theatre dining. Open 7 days 11:30am-11:30pm.

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1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-764-6527 bucadibeppo.com | ITALIAN Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for great Italian food and fun! Whether you’re hosting a group event, celebrating a special occasion or planning a business dinner, you’ll enjoy Buca’s authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. At Buca, they serve family-style food in two portion sizes. Buca Small feeds two or more and Buca Large feeds four or more. Catering available for delivery and to go. Call for details! Sun.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-midnight.

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30 W. 46 St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-355-5540; ChazzPalminterinYC.com | itAliAn Classic Italian dishes like grilled calamari, pappardelle with ragu, linguini alla vongole, and vitello tre funghi. New dishes include a classic plate of spaghetti & meatballs, tagliatelle con quattro formaggi. Large wine list focuses on Italian selections and beverage list offers local craft beers and cocktails made with Palminteri’s own BiVi vodka—the first Sicilian vodka. “Only the best if my name is on it”—Chazz Palminteri. Seven days breakfast/lunch/dinner.

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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.

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

Relaxed environment with innovative smokeless BBQ table grills and friendly staff. Lunch specials $9.95, dinner from $15. Prix fixe all day $19.95, 3 courses. A smart choice pre or post theatre…or anytime! Open 7 days.

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.

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Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy

IL Cortile Ristorante

125 Mulberry Street (Canal & Hester Sts.) 212.226.6060 | ilcortile.com FREE APPETIZER of the day if you mention City Guide

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.

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

A Market To Table American Restaurant In The Heart Of Greenwich Village

52 West 13th Street | 212-300-4525 societycafenyc.com

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132 Mulberry Street (Hester & Grand Sts.) 212.431.7545 umbertosclamhouse.com • Open 7 days til late

Rockefeller Center 212-705-8510

Downtown Marriott 212-894-3800

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127 W. 43rd St. (Bdwy), 646-366-0235; fifth Ave. & 34th St., 212-563-3433; 625 eighth Ave. (41st St.), 646-214-1000; heartlandbrewery.com | AmeriCAn With four locations across midtown, Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine.

Stop in and grab a pint of our award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. Heartland offers a relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theatre lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 4 locations: Times Square, Theatre District, and Empire State Building.

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313 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-246-6513, 212-245-1707; larivistanyc.com | SteAK / SeAfood / itAliAn The best beef, steak, pasta, and seafood in town. 20% discount on food and beverages—see their display ad.

Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. Theatre groups, private parties from 10 to 75 budgeted. Celebrity & sports hangout. 50 years in Broadway’s Theatre District. Children’s menu available. Open 11ammidnight. All cards.

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1604 Broadway (48th-49th Sts.), 212-388-5565; oprycitystage.com 157 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-429-8277 hongkongstation47.com | CHineSe Beautiful bamboo-decorated ambiance with excellent and reasonably priced Chinese cuisine in the heart of the Theater District. The place to go before, during, or after theater. Best dim sum in midtown. Lunch specials only $9.95! Serves lunch and dinner 7 days: soups, congee, seafood, noodle and rice favorites, casserole, vegetable, beef, pork, chicken, and duck.

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Opry City Stage is New York’s home for country music and culture, with good food and good times rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. Throughout the venue’s four floors, guests enjoy the sights and sounds of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, including a broad range of live country music played all day, never-before-seen artifacts from the Opry Archives, and more. A tempting menu offers Southern favorites for breakfast at 8am, lunch at 11:30am, and dinner, and Happy Hour is available 4-7pm every day.

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

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

“A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia & charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine & wine list. Among most popular restaurants in Theatre District. 7 days lunch/dinner.

Considered one of the greatest attractions in the Theatre District & renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), this landmark has been family-run since 1944.

Highly rated authentic Neapolitan is heavenly, including succulent veal chops Siciliano, spicy lobster fra diavolo, savory calamari stuffed with seafood, etc. A “must go” New York favorite! Open daily, lunch & dinner. All cards.

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Voted Best Steakhouse

“...steak for everyone”-The New York Times

A gem of a find in Little Italy!

Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, poultry & more 173 Mulberry Street (between Grand & Broome Sts.) www.lunellas.com (212) 966-6639

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Fine Indian Cuisine

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

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

212.681.4500 • darbarny.com 212.751.4600 • darbargrill.com like us on Facebook.com/DarbarIndianRestaurant

255 Fifth Ave.(btw. 28th & 29th Sts.) 212.532.7600 219 E. 44th St.(btw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.)

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Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli!

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

Authentic Chinese in the Theatre District!

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

$9.95 lunch, Dinner from $15

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FRESH, WILD & ORGANICALLY CULTIVATED FISH & SEAFOOD 856 9th Ave. (55th-56th Sts.) 212.757.7511 BLUESEAFOODBAR.COM

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

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

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Obicà Flatiron • 928 Broadway/21st St • (212)777.2754 Obicà Madison • 590 Madison Ave/56th St • (212)355 2217

28 W. 44th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-221-9560 sensakana.com | JAPANESE Enjoy what The New Yorker calls “Intercultural Bliss” of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine at Sen Sakana, NYC’s first authentic Nikkei restaurant. Dishes range from elegantly crafted sushi and chirashi to ceviche and empanadas. The expansive layout features a bar area, main dining room, elevated sushi bar, and private dining room for lunch and dinner events. Pre-theater menu available.

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114 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-278-0100 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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Magic, Laughter, and a Few Cold Brews Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs. Visit City Guide’s website for all the bold-face names you can find performing on any given night in NYC.

LOL Times square COmedy CLub

known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting. Upcoming highlights include Chelsea Lately’s Josh Wolf (4/27-4/28), Comedy Central’s Yannis Pappas (5/45/5), Zoolander’s Godfrey (5/11-5/13), and Michael Yo of the Yo Show and The Insider (5/18-5/19). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw.

Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.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 family-friendly shows in the first slot of the schedule. Magic shows are performed nightly as well; enjoy entry to both with one ticket (see City Guide’s discount coupon on page 97). 711 Seventh Ave. (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 917-677-5481, loltimessquare.com

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Opry City Stage is New York’s new home for country music and culture, with good food and good times rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. The sights and sounds of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry can be found across four floors. Upcoming shows include the Bluebird Cafe Songwriter Series with Lee Miller, Wendell Mobley, and Bob Dipiero (4/27) and Leslie Satcher, Marv Green, and Tim Nichols (5/11); plus singer-songwriters Kalie Shorr (4/28), Jeffrey Steele (5/18), and Lee Roy Parnell (5/19). A tempting menu offers Southern favorites for breakfast at 8am, lunch at 11:30am, and dinner, and Happy Hour is available 4-7pm every day. 1604 Broadway (49th St.), 212-388-5565, oprycitystage.com

INSIDER TIP New York favorite HEARTLAND BREWERY has consistently brewed the city’s freshest craft beers. You’ll find locals and visitors alike enjoying seasonal brews and all-time classics at locations conveniently located throughout midtown. Food is excellent, too—see for yourself at the two-story, 450-seat 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. If you’re looking for a memorable night downtown, don’t miss two great New York beer halls: HOuSTON HALL and FLATIRON HALL. heartlandbrewery.com

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

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253 W. 125th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-531-5300; apollotheater.org

Voted top-rated comedy club by the Daily News. 7 shows a week with today’s top comics, such as Lewis Black & Dave Chappelle. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with 2-beverage minimum. Sun.-Th. 8:30pm; Fri., 8:30 & 10:30pm; Sat. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm. (Subject to change).

Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater offers Backstage Tours, 7 days a week. Experience the Original Apollo Amateur Night, every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, where YOU choose the next Apollo Legend. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets or from the Apollo Theater Box Office.

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1604 Broadway (48th-49th Sts.), 212-388-5565; oprycitystage.com

A new space for comedy and magic in the heart of Times Square. Shows 7 days. New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. Over 30 shows a week, including family-friendly shows. Mon.-Thurs. 7:15, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45pm; Fri. 7:15pm, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 12, 1:15am; Sat. 5:30, 7:30, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45, 12, 1:15am; Sun. 7:30pm, 9, 10:30, 11:45pm. Magic shows: Mon.-Sat 7pm; Sun. 6pm.

Enjoy entry to both with one ticket. Use promo code CITYGUIDE for 50% off tickets!

Opry City Stage is New York’s home for country music and culture, with good food and good times rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. Throughout the venue’s four floors, guests enjoy the sights and sounds of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, including a broad range of live country music played all day, never-before-seen artifacts from the Opry Archives, and more. A tempting menu offers Southern favorites for breakfast at 8am, lunch at 11:30am, and dinner, and Happy Hour is available 4-7pm every day.

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WEST SIDE HIGHWAY

W 12 5TH ST

MORNINGSIDE DR

W 125TH ST

Morningside Park

Apollo Theater

Marcus Garvey Park

E 125TH ST

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

Jefferson Park

Randall’s Island Park

Triborough Bridge

FDR DR

H Harlem

VE SA LA HO NIC ST

LEGEND

W 116TH ST Columbia University

Ward’s Island Park

TS Times Square

LI

W 115TH ST W 114TH ST

E 110TH ST

E 112TH ST E 111TH ST

E 96TH ST

UWS Upper West Side

CH Chelsea

Little Italy

C

W 113TH ST

Museum of the City of NY East Meadow

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

ME Midtown East

Chinatown

W 110TH ST

North Meadow

MUSEUM MILE

UES Upper East Side

EV East Village

T

The Great Hill The Pool

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD Central Park

GV Greenwich Village MW Midtown West

SH SoHo

Tribeca

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

LES Lower East Side

FD Financial District

W 112TH ST W 111TH ST

Riverside Park

L PARK WEST

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

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

MANHATTAN AVE

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

W 96TH ST

COLUMBUS AVE

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

PARK AVE

PARK AVE

MADISON AVE

ADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

XINGTON AVE

5TH AVE

5TH AVE

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

BROADWAY

Grant’s Tomb

HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY

LENOX AVE

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Lower Manhattan CE2

CHELSEA

PATH

Discover the birthplace of New York City FLATIRON DISTRICT

Highline Park

STUYVESANT TOWN

GRAMERCY

PATH

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

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

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

LIBERTY ISLAND

Ma nha ttan

Bro okl yn Ba tte ry

Tun nel

Brid ge

MANGIN

FDR DR

AVE D

AVE C

ST

R RD FD

Staten Island Ferry

ELLIS ISLAND

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL

AVE B

AVE A

CH ER RY

ST JAMES PL

GO LD ST

ST

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

WILLIAM ST

T ES IDG BR

OE NR MO

PEARL ST

BATTERY PL

2ND AVE ERY BOW

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

CENTRE ST

Battery Park

1ST AVE

3RD AVE

MERCER ST

CHURCH ST

ST SON HUD

T ST WES

NORTH END AVE

L YP TER BAT

Museum at Eldridge St

ST

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Skysraper Museum

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

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

PINE ST WALL ST NY Stock Exchange

D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

DEY ST CORTLANDT Century 21

GREENWICH ST

GTON WASHIN

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

LIBERTY

TON ST E HOUS

ST ON DIS MA

City Hall City Hall Park

E 8TH ST

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

ST

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

E 1ST ST

T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV

ICH ENW GRE

CHAMBERS ST

Tompkins Sq. Park

ST ER RK MA

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

WARREN ST

ALPHABET CITY

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

SPRING ST

LISPENARD ST WALKER ST

N RISO HAR

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

NOLITA PRINCE ST

CROSBY ST

BROOME ST GRAND ST

E ST OOR NM

E 5TH ST

NOHO

BROADWAY

SPRING ST

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

CE RRA R TE RIVE

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

ST

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

N GTO HIN WAS

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

rk

E 6TH ST

BLEECKER ST

ST

TON OUS WH

E 7TH ST

ERY BOW

W 3RD ST New York University

BE DF OR D

MOR Y ST LERO N ST KSTO CLAR

a ew

BROADWAY

JON CO ES RN ELI A

PATH

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

ST MARKS PL

Cooper Union

LAFAYETTE ST

5TH AVE

W 8TH ST

CANA L ST

fN

UNIVERSITY PL

W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

TO T RIS BARROW S ST CH TON

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

New School

CA DO RMI WN NE ING ST ST

ST SON HUD

SE GAN IO ST AT HOR ST Whitney JANE ST Museum 2TH W 1 NE ST U H BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 S W RRY ST PE LES ST ST AR 0TH R CH W 1 HE P

TH PA H St AT d tP r 3 S - 3 3rd en 3 ok q b S Ho nal ur Jo

E 14TH ST

W 13TH ST

GR W 12TH ST EEN W 11TH ST WIC HA VE

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

MEATPACKING DISTRICT VOORT ST

PEA RL ST

W 14TH ST

East River Park

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