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When November hits, the city’s thoughts turn to pounding pavement and the excitement of the TCS New York CiTY MaraThoN. Some 50,000 runners from 125 countries will be cheered on by millions across all five boroughs of the city. The TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 4th is more than a one-day event, too: it’s a weeklong celebration of New York, runners, and their families, friends, and fans.

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The TCS New York CiTY MaraThoN PavilioN. Back for race week, the pavilion is free and open to the public. This entertainment hub and welcome center is located at W. 67th St. and Central Park West, just steps from the finish line. Stop by to enjoy food and drinks, official merchandise, film screenings, athlete appearances, panels, giveaways, interactive photo ops, and more.

The NYrr rUNCeNTer FeaTuriNg The NB ruN huB. New York Road Runners’ community running center at 320 W. 57th St. will be a destination throughout race week for shopping, group runs, clinics, programs, meet-and-greets, and more. On race day, spectators can take a break from the course, warm up, and hang while waiting for runners to finish.

TCS New York CiTY MaraThoN exPo PreSeNTed BY New BalaNCe. The largest running exhibition in the U.S., and one of the top 10 health and fitness expos in the world. Join race participants, health enthusiasts, and runners as they prepare for race day, shop fitness products, and experience the excitement. Free and open to the public November 1st-3rd at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

TCS New York CiTY MaraThoN oPeNiNg CereMoNY PreSeNTed BY uNiTed airliNeS. On Friday, November 2nd at 5:30pm, kick off Marathon Weekend as the Parade of Nations showcases runners from around the world as they parade across the finish line; fireworks follow and tickets are free.

PriMe SPoTS To waTCh Brooklyn. Fourth Avenue (Miles 2–4): Catch runners as they exit the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from Staten Island. Williamsburg and Greenpoint (Miles 10–13): Enjoy local treats as you watch runners head toward the Pulaski Bridge to cross into Queens.

Queens. The Pulaski Bridge (Mile 13.1): The bridge is closed to spectators, but many fans watch on the Queens side, just past the race’s halfway mark, where runners appreciate some loud encouragement.

Manhattan. First Avenue (Miles 16–18): The avenue’s many bars and restaurants contribute to the festive atmosphere. east harlem. (Miles 18–20): Runners fear hitting the dreaded “wall” here, so this is a perfect location to cheer your heart out to help keep motivation high. Fifth Avenue between 90th and 105th Sts. (Mile 23): Museum Mile is a cultural hub as well as a crucial spot to catch the runners before they enter Central Park.

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Sports in America provided a unique form of solace after the seismic losses of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. ComebaCk SeaSon: SportS after 9/11, a special exhibition at the NatioNal September 11 memorial & muSeum , delves into uplifting moments at games in the aftermath of the attacks. Stories explored include the New York City Marathon on November 4th, 2001. Video, artifacts, and powerful images help provide context for a nation coming back together. 180 Greenwich St. (btw. Fulton & Liberty Sts.), 212-266-5211, 911memorial.org

A new exhibition at the brooKlYN muSeum brings together for the first time the disparate practices of more than 60 Black artists from the revolutionary years of 1963 to 1983. Soul of a nation: art in the age of blaCk power offers an unparalleled opportunity to see these extraordinary creations side by side. Among the 150 works on display you’ll find a diversity of expression, including figurative and abstract painting, prints, and photography; assemblage and sculpture; and performance art. Although the political and social justice perspectives may vary, the show is tied together by a universal spirit of aesthetic innovation. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

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Eric William Morris goes on set with Christiani Pitts in the epic return of King Kong.

His nickname is Kiko (“kee-ko”), lovingly coined by the people who work—and work with—him. The massive marionette, whose full name dominates the Broadway Theatre marquee, is a stunning theatrical achievement, even more so when you consider his expressive movements and expressions come to life via old-school puppetry: not a high-tech bone in his mega body. As for King Kong’s booming vocals (provided by Jon Hoche), that’s a different story. They are purely 21st-century sound-design savvy.

“It’s astounding what the puppeteers do,” says Eric William Morris, who plays Carl Denham, the determined filmmaker whose treacherous voyage to Skull Island veers from cinematic project to something more once he encounters a giant ape in his natural habitat. “I watch Kiko from the wings whenever I’m not onstage,” continues Morris, who never fails to be fascinated by the puppet’s impact on theatregoers. “He absolutely captivates. Audiences are blown away—and what they’re seeing they’re seeing live. It can only be created in the theatre.”

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sion, which was actively consuming the U.S. when RKO released its original film in 1933, there is an undercurrent of desperation that’s first personified in heroine Ann Darrow (a lovely Christiani Pitts), who steps into a grey, breadline-shabby Manhattan with stars in her eyes. She’s determined to become not just an actress but, as she sings with increasing fierceness as audition rejections pile up, “The Queen of New York.”

Cut to a New York bar, where fate introduces her to Denham, who offers her a job as the leading lady in his new jungle film.

Presto, the plot is underway, first onboard ship (not at all smooth sailing) and ultimately on location on a vine-studded island where we meet Kong, a silverback gorilla marionette, nearly 20 feet tall, weighing in at a hulking one ton.

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“Audiences are blown away—and what they’re seeing they’re seeing live.”

ered in a rehearsal room for the workshop that launched the show’s journey to Broadway—and Morris’s first official King Kong outing, although he’d already received the script and gotten a sense of his character.

“It’s a treat for an actor to sink his teeth into a role like Denham, where ambition really takes hold,” says the Circle in the Square Drama School alum. To theatregoers, the film director role may initially come across as duplicitous, moving from seemingly nice guy to oversized opportunist. But, as Morris is quick to point out, “The character never really changes his trajectory... it’s grounded in the text and what he always wanted.”

So when he captures Kong and brings him to New York as the end-all stage attraction, Denham is clearly who he wants to be: a recognized showman of the first order, pulling all the strings and reminding Ann:

“People are really listening to me right now—I’m a producer with power.”

And according to Morris, some audience members get it. “A 16-year-old girl came up to me at the stage door and said she understood why my character made the decisions he did. Which is encouraging,” he says.

What was also encouraging when I saw the show was how readily the audience empathized with King Kong’s “humanity.” It’s something Morris remarks upon: “Sometimes the monster is not who you think.”

As for appeal, Morris has observed that the show is so well presented visually that even international visitors without a solid knowledge of English can be well entertained. “People can go in blank and follow the story from one beat to the next in a real way,” he observes, adding, “That’s what’s so exciting about this retelling.”

King Kong is playing at the Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, btw. 52nd & 53rd Sts. For tickets call 212-239-6200 or visit kingkongonbroadway.com.

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New-York Historical Society Store Hogwarts Quidditch Sweaters. Celebrate your favorite house Quidditch team with New-York Historical’s official Hogwarts Quidditch Sweaters. Each 100% lamb’s wool sweater features an embroidered house crest and house colors for Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw.

More than memorabilia (the cast wore identical sweaters in the Harry Potter films), the society’s Hogwarts Quidditch Sweaters are made by Lochaven International of Scotland in the heart of Scotland’s traditional textile district of Stewarton, Ayrshire. Price: $109. 170 Central Park W. (btw.

76th & 77th Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org

THE RIDE: Holiday Edition Back by popular demand! Hop aboard the world’s only moving theater as you’re treated to surprise performances and winter sparkle in New York City. Named one of the three Must-Do’s of the Holiday Season. The season’s most soughtafter family event! 212-221-0853, ExperienceTheRide.com

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MSG Team Store 47 Brand Rangers Lace-Up Sweatshirt. Get in on the best selection of Rangers gear today, exclusively at the MSG Team Store. Price: $130.

MSG Team Store at Chase Square (main entrance of Madison Square Garden from Seventh Ave.), 212-631-5390, nhl.com/rangers/fans/msg-store

Guggenheim Store This holiday season find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, including the Guggenheim Store’s Hilma af Klint Fine Wool Scarf inspired by works on view in Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future. Visit the store located inside the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed museum and shop on their award-winning website. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 800-329-6109, guggenheimstore.org

Brooklyn Museum Shop Celebrate Brooklyn Museum and the Soul of a Nation exhibit with the official album of the show. The LP (also available on CD) is a journey through the radical music of the time, informed by politics and the Civil Rights and Black Power movements.

A listen reveals the way political themes led to the rise of conscious Black music as new Afrocentric styles combined the musical radicalism and spirituality of John Coltrane and radical avant-garde jazz music, alongside the intense funk and soul of James Brown and Aretha Franklin and the urban poetry and proto-rap of the streets. There are 13 tracks, featuring groundbreaking artists such as Gil ScottHeron, Roy Ayers, Don Cherry, Oneness of Juju, Sarah Webster Fabio, Horace Tapscott, and Phil Ranelin. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

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Tissot The Tissot Chrono XL Classic is a great watch for those looking for a sporty and elegant chronograph, with Swiss technology at an unbeatable price, $375. Midtown: 666 Fifth Ave. (btw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 646-669-7894; Times Square: 1515 Broadway (btw. 44th & 45th Sts.), 646-6784930; Westfield World Trade Center: 185 Greenwich St. (Liberty & Vesey Sts.), Balcony Level C1, 212-732-0334, us.tissotshop.com

The Store at the Museum of Arts and Design Suellen Parker uses the universal symbol of happiness, the classic smiley face, for her bright yellow glass bowl.

Go ahead, this holiday—make someone smile. 16� diameter bowl with stand, $228. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org

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Gulliver’s Gate Take a journey around the globe in the heart of Times Square. Explore a 50,000-square-foot big little world of miniatures. Gulliver’s Gate will ignite your imagination and shift your perspective.

216 W. 44th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 646-585-4291, gulliversgate.com

SPYSCAPE USB Home Polygraph Machine. Polygraph machines are an invaluable tool of the spy catcher’s trade. This USB-activated polygraph gives you the ability to both measure and analyze statements in the comfort of your own home. The included software analyzes statements requiring no training whatsoever. The kit includes a pulse finger clip, skin galvanization finger wraps, and breathing apparatus. It’s the first polygraph available for home use! Artificial intelligence simulates an expert polygraph examiner to insure properly executed exams. The device will also help you learn techniques to beat polygraph exams. Price: $100. 928 Eighth Ave. (btw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-549-1941, spyscape.com

PANDORA

Inspired by nature and modern femininity, the exquisite Purely PANDORA collection offers a contemporary take on iconic styles.

Unique proportions, fascinating textures, and classic shapes create a captivating mix of modernity and vintage. Highquality metals from cool sterling silver to blush pink PANDORA Rose serve as a beautiful backdrop for timeless spheres and stunning freshwater cultured pearls. It’s luminous; it’s elegant—it’s Purely PANDORA. Prices starting at $45.

Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw.

33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-643-9760; Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & Sixth Ave.), 212-273-3267

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545 Fifth Ave. (45th St.), 212-457-3120; nba.com/nycstore

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

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

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

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

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1050 2nd Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400; the-maac.com Largest fine art/antiques mall in the U.S., with three beautiful floors of over 70 galleries representing America’s top dealers in every art & antique category. Impressive collections of European, American, African, and Asian antiques with a wide variety of furniture, silver, porcelain, paintings, tapestries, rugs, plus fine art, vintage jewelry, and Japanese & Chinese works of art and antiquities. Buy or sell—we welcome visitors 7 days a week.

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

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6th Ave. & Broadway, 212-243-5343; annexmarkets.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!

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.

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15% off WitH tHis ad 356 7th avenue, 3rd fl (between 29 & 30 streets) 646-484-6727 antaskinspa.com

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

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230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180 drlinhart.com

356 7th Ave., 3rd Fl. (29th-30th Sts.), 646-484-6727 antaskinspa.com Best of slimming and anti-aging body and face treatments in NYC. We have high quality equipment in body contouring and cellulite, Endermologie LPG, Velashape, Pressotherapy, Ultrasound Cavitation. Customized massages and facials, laser hair removal, waxing. Compare…very reasonable rates! 15% off with City Guide’s ad.

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

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

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

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Westfield World Trade Center: Oculus, Main Level/C2, 212-381-9455; londonjewelers.com From humble 1926 beginnings in a Glen Cove storefront, London Jewelers has evolved across four generations into an ever-growing family of fine jewelry and timepiece boutiques across Long Island—and now, downtown Manhattan.

Experience London Jewelers’ signature collections within an all-new 2,400-sq.-ft. destination in the Oculus, or any of their Long Island locations: Americana Manhasset 516-627-7475, Wheatley Plaza 516-621-8844, Glen Cove 516-671-3154, East Hampton 631-329-3939, or Southampton 631-287-4499.

89 E. 42nd Street at Park Ave., grandcentralterminal.com info@grandcentralterminal.com Opened in 1913, this historic train terminal is a majestic Beaux-Arts architectural masterpiece with 44 train platforms, a central subway station, 68 shops, 35 dining options, and about 75 events annually. Audio and guided tours are available for those with a passion for history. From Nov. 12 through Dec. 24, 76 artisan vendors set up in Grand Central Terminal, selling one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list at this exceptional, indoor holiday market.

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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.

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

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

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

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666 Fifth Ave. (52nd-53rd Sts.) 646-669-7894; 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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and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Currently on view is MAD Collects: The Future of Craft Part 1, featuring more than 50 works of craft, art, design, and jewelry acquired for the permanent collection over the past five years. The exhibition is in tandem with The Burke Prize 2018: The Future of Craft Part 2, also on display. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org

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The New-York Historical Society presents four centuries of history and art, plus a Children’s History Museum, in a gracious space on the Upper West Be entranced by the architecture of one of the world’s Side. Billie Jean King: The Road great buildings: the Guggenheim Museum. to 75 and Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow are among the current Housed in an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright exhibitions. Harry Potter: A History of spiraling building, the Guggenheim MuMagic commemorates the beloved series’s seum contains one of the world’s finest 20th anniversary with historical manuscripts, collections of modern and contemporary books, and artifacts, joined by original art, including works by Picasso, Matisse, materials from J.K. Rowling’s archives. and Modigliani. Currently on view is Hilma Be sure to see the Gallery of Tiffany af Klint: Paintings for the Future, which Lamps, with its glass staircase designed shows the work of a visionary Swedish

by Czech architect Eva Jiricná—a stunning artist who created abstract art that was juxtaposition of glassworks old and new. decades ahead of its time. A companion 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & 77th show, R.H. Quaytman: + x, Chapter 34, Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org features contemporary abstractions.

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A website for the intellectually curious, ThoughtGallery.org covers the top talks, screenings, and tours at places like the Met, the MoMA, and the Brooklyn Museum. Get free updates at thoughtgallery.org/join.

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radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth ave. (50th-51st Sts.), ticketmaster at 866-858-0007; rockettes.com /christmas Make time for joy with the ultimate New York holiday experience at the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® presented by Chase. Take your seats in the art deco splendor of the historic Radio City Music Hall® as the Rockettes® put on a show that’s an unforgettable New York Christmas tradition and that’s sure to become an unforgettable memory for your whole family. Starts Friday, November 9th!

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200 eastern Pkwy. (Washington ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org Only 20 minutes from Manhattan stands a hidden gem that will leave you delightfully surprised. Connect with a unique cultural experience: the world-class collection here ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art. Cutting-edge exhibitions, award-winning programs.

Get a combo ticket to include Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.-Sun. 11am6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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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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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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34 34th St. (Second ave.), Building 6, industry City, Brooklyn; eschernyc.com Even over a century after his birth, Dutch artist M.C. Escher (1898-1972) continues to astound. Catch more than 200 of Escher’s mind-bending works at Escher: The Exhibition & Experience. Exploring the intersection of art, mathematics, science, and poetry, the exhibition will feature interactive immersive experiences that bring the artist’s optical illusions to life.

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Explore The Iconic Brooklyn Museum and Its Collection of Ancient & Modern Masterpieces.

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

Open Late Thursdays.

Pay What You Wish.

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

718.638.5000 BrooklynMuseum.org

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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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89 E. 42nd St. (Park Ave.), 212-464-8255; grandcentralterminal.com/tours Famed terminal’s official tour! One-hour self-guided audio tours take visitors across historic points, including the famous Whispering Gallery and astronomic ceiling, the Biltmore Room, and the iconic information clock. Learn the fascinating backstory of the original 1913 construction, and Jacqueline Kennedy’s efforts to save the landmark from demolition in 1968. Shopping and food court available, too.

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1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock. Currently on view is Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future, showing visionary abstraction by a pioneering Swedish artist. Closed Thurs. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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

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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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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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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.

MuseuM of arts and design (Mad) uWs 226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337 natgeoencounter.com

2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-299-7777; madmuseum.org Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens, in this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle! MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Current shows include MAD Collects: The Future of Craft Part 1, featuring more than 50 works of craft, art, design, and jewelry acquired for the permanent collection over the past five years. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-AsYou-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

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

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the MuseuM of the city of neW york ues 1220 Fifth Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672; mcny.org The Museum of the City of New York is the place to learn about the city’s past, celebrate its present, and contemplate its future. Explore NYC through one-of-a-kind exhibitions and programs designed to reflect the city’s character. Don’t miss New York at Its Core, the first-ever Museum exhibition to interpret and present the city’s compelling 400-year story.

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

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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. Among temporary exhibitions, don’t miss the obsessive fantasy architecture of Bodys Isek Kingelez: City Dreams. 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.

170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org 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., 11am5pm. $21; seniors: $16; students: $13; children 5-13, $6.

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.

seaport district nyc fd 19 Fulton St. (Water & Fulton Sts.), southstreetseaport.com The 200-year-old South Street Seaport, in the historic Seaport District between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is your gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich history and cultural diversity. Discover an authentic historic cobblestone district with high-masted sailing ships, exciting cultural events, and a unique collection of shops and restaurants.

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Prep for your next heist at the exciting New York newcomer SPYSCAPE.

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

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

SPYSCAPE was developed by a team of talented architects, curators, designers, educators, operators, 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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Since opening in May 2014, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has welcomed 7 million visitors. Of the museum’s two permanent exhibits, In Memoriam pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. The historical exhibition tells the story of 9/11 at the three U.S. attack sites and around the world, exploring the events before and after, and the attacks’ ongoing relevance. The memorial portion includes two

reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest manmade waterfalls cascading down eight sides.180 Greenwich St. (btw. Fulton & Liberty Sts.), 212-266-5211, 911memorial.org

StAtuE CruiSES The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are two of the most famous destinations in NYC. If you want to see them first-hand, Statue Cruises is the only way to get there. Boats depart from Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, providing memorable tours through New York Harbor. In addition to the historic stops, you’ll experience amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines. 201-604-2800, statuecruises.com

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

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CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES For more than 70 years, Circle Line has been showing visitors the best sights of NYC, including the only cruise that goes all the way around the island of Manhattan: Circle Line’s Best of NYC Cruise. State-ofthe-art Empire Class ships have recently launched, providing quieter rides, better sound for the personable onboard guides, bigger windows, improved climate control, and more outdoor deck space. Pier 83 (W. 42nd St. at Twelfth Ave.), 212-563-3200, circleline42.com

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

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

Kids enter a different—more glittery—world at DreamWorks Trolls The Experience.

A world of rainbows, sparkles, and very big hair has arrived as New York City’s newest attraction, dreamWorks Trolls The Experience, opens in midtown. Sprawled across multiple floors, this interactive adventure will thrill fans of the movie Trolls and pretty much any kid who likes to dress up, bang on things, collect glitter, or dance.

More than a photo op, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience also tells a story. As kids follow the rainbow trail floor they’ll find it’s guiding them on a journey. Experience ambassadors make the visits interactive and increase the personal feel of a trip here.

Step one is the total troll transformation at the “Hair We Go Salon.” Four troll wig options are available. Fun-house mirrors in the space help amplify the transition from the everyday world to something magical. Next up is the chance to play in a musical space, before moving on to the “Sparkle On Caterbus,” which puts kids in an air tunnel full of flying gems. Everything culminates with the donning of “glitter goggles” for the “Poppy’s Best Day Ever!” celebration, a dance party and 3D extravaganza. (Parents will find it hard to move through the spaces here without smiling.) There’s even more fun at the downstairs “after party.” Families can take advantage of photo booths, which print on the spot. Poppy herself will be there for a special “meet ‘n’ play.”

Kids create their own scrapbook during the course of their visit, and they’ll get to keep several additional souvenirs of their journey. Before leaving, you can stop off at a gift shop and the Troll Treats Café, which features candy and goodies from New York’s beloved City Bakery.

Grand opening Thursday, November 15th; discount preview prices until then. 218 W. 57th St. (btw. Broadway & Seventh Ave.), 855-316-8306, trollstheexperience.com

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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).

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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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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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20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-736-3100 esbnyc.com One of the magnificent seven wonders of the modern world offers a romantic nightcap and an opportunity to watch the stars come out over the greatest city in the world. Whether you’re “Sleepless in Seattle” or having “An Affair to Remember,” this is one of the most romantic spots in all of NYC. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards Winner. $37-$39 adult; $35$37 seniors (62+); $31-$33 youth (7-12); children 6 and under are free. Open 7 days, 8am-2am (last elevator at 1:15am).

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777 Eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours. Starting at $44.

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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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218 W. 57th St. (Broadway-7th Ave.), 855-316-8306 trollstheexperience.com Sprawled across multiple floors, the new interactive adventure DreamWorks Trolls The Experience will thrill fans of the movie Trolls and pretty much any kid who likes to dress up, bang on things, collect glitter, or dance.

From the “Hair We Go Salon” to the “Poppy’s Best Day Ever!” celebration and beyond, families can journey together through a colorful Troll world. Kids create their own scrapbook during the course of their visit, and they’ll get to keep several additional souvenirs of their journey.

Grand opening 11/15; discount preview prices until then.

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

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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 SUPER HERO and CELEBRITY all in the same day! There are no ropes or boundaries holding YOU back! Pose “in a moment in time” with all your favorite iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, film & TV icons, and world leaders.

Interactive entertainment includes becoming a SUPER HERO in Madame Tussauds’s MARVEL 4D Film & Experience, and going face to face with an animatronic KING KONG in the Kong Skull Island Experience. See pg. 15 for a coupon good for $5 off any Gold adult ticket, with fast VIP lane admission and entry to MARVEL SUPER HEROES 4D.

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Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com See NYC from above its bustling streets. They offer 2 long helicopter tours that include the Statue of Liberty, NY Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium & more.

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4 Pennsylvania Plaza (32nd St. & 7th Ave.), 212-465-6741 MSGAllAccessTour.com Tour the world’s most famous arena! On this behind-thescenes tour of Madison Square Garden, you’ll learn about iconic moments that have made sports and entertainment history. See Elton John’s autographed set list, view the liturgy book for the Papal Mass of Pope Francis, learn about the most famous play in Knicks history, get a close up of Dave Matthews’ guitar, and so much more. Tours run daily 9:30am-3pm, leaving approximately every half hour.

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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.

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

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

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226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337 natgeoencounter.com Go on an immersive adventure beneath the seas, from the South Pacific to California. Encounter’s groundbreaking technology doesn’t take animals from their homes, transporting you instead with stunning photorealistic animation of rare moments in nature. Walk through to find a luminous coral reef, a battle between ferocious Humboldt squid, a magnificent 3-D feeding frenzy, and much more. The adventure continues in Exploration Hall with breathtaking stories from National Geographic ocean photographers and explorers. Dive into an ocean of fun in the heart of Times Square without getting wet!

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Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W at Fordham Rd.), Bronx, or by Metro-North Railroad to Botanical Garden Station, 718-817-8700; nybg.org One of America’s foremost public gardens, with 50 gardens and plant collections on 250 acres. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; closed Mon. except federal holidays. All-Garden Pass pricing starts at adults $23; seniors/students (w/valid ID) $18$22; children (2-12) $8; children (under 2) and members free (prices higher on weekends and holiday Mondays).

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

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Located in Times Square in the heart of NYC, Ripley’s Odditorium brings people of all ages face-to-face with the world’s most unbelievable curiosities. With 18,000 square feet of astonishing artifacts and exciting interactive exhibits, including the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads, NY’s only laser maze, and the new Willard Wigan micro-miniature sculpture collection that is so small it takes 400 times magnification to be seen properly, guests will find incredible oddities around every corner. Open 9am-1am daily.

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877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); nps.gov/stli A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. After Hurricane Sandy, Liberty Island reopened to the public on July 4, 2013. Options include crown, monument, and grounds-only tickets. Ferry tickets available through Statue Cruises at statuecruises.com.

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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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The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in world-famous Rockefeller Center offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City.

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SPYSCAPE is the world’s preeminent spy museum and experience, opened February, 2018 in midtown.

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

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The 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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Stage, Screen & Recording Studio Superstars: It’s On!

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By GRIFFIN MILLER

An exciting cast change is coming to Anastasia, one of the “Most Breathtaking Musicals on Broadway.”

When it comes to the months of November and December, it’s clearly Play Time on the Great White Way. That is, the season brings with it a swag bag of critically acclaimed nonmusicals featuring big names, new names… basically the best of the best. In The Lifespan of a Fact alone, the three-person cast is comprised of Tony and Emmy winner Cherry Jones, Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale, and People’s Choice/MTV Award winner Daniel Radcliffe, who I predict will pick up a long overdue Tony nomination for this current performance.

Meanwhile, in American Son, multiaward winner Kerry Washington shares the stage with Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan and Rescue Me star Steven Pasquale. Moving on to The Waverly Gallery, you have Oscar nominee/Tony winner Joan Allen, Tony nominee Michael Cera, and Oscar nominee/comedy icon Elaine May. You see where I’m going here…and this doesn’t even take into account the brilliant ensemble performances in plays like The Ferryman and The Nap—or such star-charged Off-Broadway productions as GLORIA: A Life, with Oscar and Emmy winner Christine Lahti, and Apologia starring Stockard Channing (Tony and Emmy winner; Oscar nominee). Finally, real life siblings Tim Daly (Wings) and Tony/Emmy winner Tyne Daly starring as brother and sister in Theresa Rebeck’s family drama Downstairs.

So, please, don’t just musical, come play!

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WHO’S NEWS Tony winner Laura Benanti recently took over as Eliza Doolittle in the sparkling revival of My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, following Tony-nominee Lauren Ambrose in the role. (Note that Kerstin Anderson will be playing Eliza at all Tuesday evening performances.) And, speaking of MFL, here’s a major 2019 passing of the torch to make note of: from January 8th through April 28th, Tony nominee Danny Burstein—last seen on Broadway in a brilliant turn as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof-— will become the show’s new Alfred P. Doolittle (aka Eliza’s dad). Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz, who originated and scored a Tony nomination in the role, will play his final performance on January 6th.

Anastasia, ranking high on my “Most Breathtaking Musicals on Broadway” list, will have a new leading heartthrob beginning November 29th. Recording artist Cody Simpson, fresh from appearing before Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace, is making his Broadway debut as Dmitry. He’ll be replacing original cast member Zach Adkins, whose departure date is set for November 25th.

Cody’s costars include two other original cast members, Christy Altomare as Anya and Dmitry mentor/sidekick John Bolton, who can also be seen on the CBS drama Madam Secretary playing Attorney General Hank Nolan. Simpson will also be joining

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Tony winner Judy Kaye (The Phantom of the Opera; Mamma Mia!) as the Dowager Empress; Vicki Lewis (NewsRadio; Damn Yankees) as Countess Lily and Tony nominee Max Von Essen (An America in Paris) as Gleb.

And speaking of recording VIPs breaking onto the Broadway scene, English singer/ songwriter/YouTube sensation Conor Maynard is entering the Kinky Boots cast beginning November 20th (Mark Ballas bows out on the 18th). “I’ve always admired the talent that performers on Broadway possess,“ says Maynard. “Performing alongside them is going to be a real challenge.” He goes on to note that he can’t wait to show his fans “... another side of me.”

After a sold-out run at Off-Broadway’s Cherry Lane Theatre, Mike Birbiglia’s The New One has taken up residence for a limited run at Broadway’s Cort Theatre. The solo show, starring comedian/actor/author Birbiglia (and co-written with his wife Jennifer Hope Stein), is an all kinds of hilarious take on... well, just see it and go along for the 80-min-

ute, non-stop laugh ride—much of it on a comfy couch.

Off-Broadway, too, is running the gamut from very, very funny—singer/actress/ video phenom Carly (“I’m Every Woman”) Sakolove channeling the title character in the musical Book of Merman when two Mormon missionaries ring her doorbell—to comedy with an edge and a real-life history (not so fun): the solo show I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce starring Ronnie Marmo and directed by award-winning actor/ director Joe Mantagna.

Finally, a couple of personal recommendations: Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s Happy Birthday Wanda June, Wheelhouse Theatre’s remounting of its mega-hit of last spring— definitely check it out before it closes on November 29th…And Kennedy: Bobby’s Last Crusade, a solo work by writer/ performer David Arrow, that brings into focus RFK’s dynamic and tragic presidential campaign—half a century to the year later.

Together, both shows ring perfect for our politically charged times.

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munity would be, and they certainly have been.”

As a result, Radcliffe, and many other Brits have gravitated to the New York stage whenever possible—McTeer has already chalked up six Broadway credits, the first being A Doll’s House in 1997. I suspect Hadden-Paton, who amassed a hefty U.S. fan following for his work on Downton Abbey and received a Tony nomination for his Broadway debut performance as Henry Higgins, will be back. Mere speculation? We’ll see.

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Curtain call assignment: Watch the expressions on the faces of the cast of The Ferryman or Harry Potter and the Cursed Child… or Janet McTeer in Bernhardt/Hamlet, Harry Hadden-Paton in My Fair Lady, or Daniel Radcliffe in The Lifespan of a Fact. Notice the joy, along with a whisper of surprise, as they take in Broadway audiences’ effusive reception to their performances, almost always marked by vigorous clapping, standing ovations, even a cheer or two.

(Outbursts of laughter and applause during the show are not all that unusual, either.)

It is no wonder British actors tend to jump at the chance to perform here. I’m not suggesting they need the ego boost, rather that such warmth is rewarding to individuals who largely cut their acting teeth on the London stage and currently spend considerable time filming BBC series and motion pictures.

I recall an interview with Radcliffe late in his first Broadway run (Equus), just prior to heading back to the UK to shoot the last of the Harry Potter movies.

He told me that that before coming to Broadway, fellow Potter costar, Tony nominee Alan Rickman, told him how much he would love American audiences.

“He explained how welcoming the Broadway com-

Graduated from Hogwarts: Daniel Radcliffe basks in Broadway’s glow in The Lifespan of a Fact.

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King Kong (Broadway) Kinky Boots (Al Hirschfeld) The Lifespan of a Fact (Studio 54) The Lion King (Minskoff) Mean Girls (August Wilson) Mike Birbiglia’s The New One (Cort) My Fair Lady (Vivian Beaumont) The Nap (Samuel J. Friedman) Once On This Island (Circle in the Square) The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic) The Play That Goes Wrong (Lyceum) Pretty Woman: The Musical (Nederlander) The Prom (Longacre) School of Rock (Winter Garden) Springsteen on Broadway (Walter Kerr) Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

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• The Cher Show (From 11/1) • To Kill a Mockingbird (From 11/1)

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OPENINGS

• Mike Birbiglia’s The New One (In previews, opens 11/11) • The Prom (In previews, opens 11/15) • The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays (11/23)

(Opened 4/24/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The creators of Ragtime transport us from the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris as a young woman tries to discover the mystery of her past.

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

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• The Nap (11/11) • Bernhardt/Hamlet (11/18) • Springsteen on Broadway (12/15) Our THeaTer SeCTION is listed alphabetically, with an icon indicating the type of performance corresponding to the key below.

2018 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/9/17) (90 mins., no intermission) After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning, they are taken in by the locals. 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.

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

With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; americanSonPlay.com

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(Opened 11/4/18) (95 mins., no intermission) A Florida police station in the middle of the night...a mother searching for her missing teenage son. This new work is a gripping tale of two parents caught in our national divide, their worst fears hanging in the balance. With Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale and Jeremy Jordan.

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.

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american airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300 ; roundabouttheatre.org (Opened 9/25/18) (2 hrs., 20 mins.) In 1899, international stage celebrity Sarah Bernhardt set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck’s new play rollicks with high comedy and human drama, set against the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt’s career. Tony and Olivier-winning actress Janet McTeer brings the legendary leading lady to life. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 11/18)

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.

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(Opened 10/21/18) (3 hrs., 15 mins.) In this Olivier Awardwinning play it’s Northern Ireland, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity preparing for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year, they’ll be interrupted by a visitor. Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 7; Wed. & Sat., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 1; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

For six straight decades, one unstoppable force has dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. Her story comes packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star and the icon. Featuring 35 smash hits, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy, and enough Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequins shortage in New York City! 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.

come From away

Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (Opened 3/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded international strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host them leading to extraordinary camaraderie. Worth Noting: Christopher Ashley picked up the 2017 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

dear evan hansen

Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 12/4/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

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

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

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Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; TheCherShowBroadway.com

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FroZen

St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 866-870-2727; frozenthemusical.com (Opened 3/22/18) (2 hrs., 30 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.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. , 1; 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.

harry Potter and the cursed child

Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., 212-305-4100; harrypottertheplay.com/us 2018 Tony, Best Play (Opened 4/22/18) Shown in two separate parts, the play shows Harry working at the Ministry of Magic while grappling with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs. Meanwhile, Albus, the youngest of his three children, struggles with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. 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; torchsongbroadway.com (Opened 11/1/18) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Fiercely funny and heartwrenching, Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song follows Arnold Beckoff’s odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child, and a pair of bunny slippers that fit, but a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect. Starring Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed. & Sat., 8; Fri., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

Head over Heels

Hudson Theatre, 139-141 W. 44th St., 855-801-5876; TheHudsonBroadway.com (Opened 7/26/18) (2 hrs., 20 mins.) This inspired mash-up of posh and punk featuring the music of the Go-Go’s is an unpredictable, Elizabethan romp about a royal family that must prevent a prophecy of doom. To save their kingdom, the family embarks on a journey wrought with mistaken identities, jealous lovers, scandal and self-discovery, where everything (and everyone) is not quite what it seems. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

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Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., 800-745-3000; theillusionistslive.com (2 hrs., 10 mins.)This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth, alongside special guests Light Balance. The Illusionists dazzles audiences with a powerful mix of outrageous and astonishing acts. The non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. [90 min., family matinees Sat. & Sun., 11am] Tues. & Thurs., 7; Fri, 3 & 8; & Sat., 11am, 3 & 8; Sun., 11am & 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (11/23 to 12/30)

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Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; kingkongbroadway.com (Opened 11/8/18) (2 hrs., 20 mins.) This new musical follows an ambitious young actress and a maverick filmmaker as they voyage from 1930s Manhattan to an uncharted island to capture the greatest wonder the world has ever seen. At the center of this theatrical reimagining: a 2,000pound, 20-story gorilla (a mix of robotics, puppetry and stagecraft.), and the woman who risks everything to help him. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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.

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Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-239-6200; lifespanofafact.com (Opened 10/18/18) (95 mins., no intermission) Based on a true John D’Agata essay, the play follows Fingal, whose small job as a fact-checker for a respected magazine, has been upped to applying his skills to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D’Agata. But Fingal has a problem: much of the article has been fabricated. With Bobby Cannavale, Cherry Jones and Daniel Radcliffe. Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com 1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This stage adapation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Julie Taymor. It follows the story of the young lion prince, Simba, living in the flourishing African Pride Land and his unlikely boon companions, his villainous uncle Scar, and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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

mike birbiGlia’s tHe new one Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St, 212-239-6200; thenewone.com

(80 mins., no intermission) About his show, writer/performer Mike Birbiglia says, “It’s about somebody’s youth.

Not mine. But somebody’s! I won’t tell you any more than that. The truth is I try not to tell people anything about my new show because, I find, the less you know about the show the more you will enjoy it.” Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Fri.-Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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.

(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! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Pretty woman: tHe musical

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

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(Opened 9/27/18) (90 mins., no intermission) In this fastpaced comedy thriller, when a rising star in the world of snooker arrives for a championship tournament, he finds himself forced into underhanded dealings with characters that include his ex-con dad, mum, manager and renowned gangster. In an exciting twist, the tournament unfolds live on stage. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(2 hrs., 15 mins.) This new musical comedy about the power of love (and a good 11 o’clock number) focuses in on so much more than just a high school dance. When Broadway’s brassiest hear a student is unceremoniously sidelined from a small-town Indiana prom – and the press is involved – they are ready to kick-ball-change the world.

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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; ManhattanTheatreClub.com

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Circle in the Square, 235 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; OnceOnThisIsland.com 2018 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 12/3/17) (90 mins., no intermission) A highly anticipated Broadway revival, the story follows Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, she sets out on a quest to reunite with the man who captured her heart, guided by the powerful island gods, including Erzulie played by Tony winner Lea Salonga. Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Sun., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

tHe PHantom of tHe oPera

Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thephantomoftheopera.com 1988 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 1/26/88) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

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

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

scHool of rock—tHe musical

Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; schoolofrockthemusical.com (Opened 12/6/15) (2 hrs., 30 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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Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 877-259-2929; brucestpringsteen.net/broadway (Opened 10/12/17) (2 hrs., no intermission) Bruce Springsteen makes his Broadway debut in a solo acoustic performance he describes as “…just me, the guitar, the piano and the words and music. Some of the show is spoken, some of it is sung. It loosely follows the arc of my life and my work.” Call or visit website for playing schedule. Please note Mr. Springsteen will only be performing five shows a week. (Thru 12/15)

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summer: tHe donna summer musical

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; thedonnasummermusical.com (Opened 4/23/18) (100 mins., no intermission) 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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Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com Set in Alabama in the 1930s, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prizewinning story of racial injustice and childhood innocence centers on one of the most beloved and admired characters in American literature, the small-town lawyer Atticus Finch, (Emmy winner/Tony nominee Jeff Daniels). The character of Scout – based on Lee herself – is played by Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com (Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop—until a baking contest in a nearby county, and a handsome young doctor, offer a recipe for happiness.

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

tHe waverly Gallery

John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; thewaverlygalleryonbroadway.com (Opened 10/25/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) This poignant, often hilarious work tracks the final years of a generous, chatty, feisty grandmother’s battle against Alzheimer’s. The play explores her fight to retain her independence and the subsequent effect of her decline on her family, especially her grandson. With Elaine May, Joan Allen and Michael Cera. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(Opened 10/30/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-skinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Based on the spellbinding, best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, 18 Bleecker St., 212-925-2812; SheenCenter.org This a cappella musical recalls the moment when French, British, and German soldiers emerged from the trenches and laid down their arms to celebrate Christmas together, a glorious respite from the horrors of World War I. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 11/9)

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Vital Theatre Company, Theatre at Blessed Sacrament, 152 W. 71st St., vitaltheatre.org Angelina and her friends are all aflutter because a special guest is coming to visit Camembert Academy! The class will perform all types of dance, including hip-hop, modern, the Irish jig and, of course, ballet. But will Angelina get the starring moment she hopes for? Best for kids 2 to 7. Sat. & Sun., 11am & 1pm. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 11/25)

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Laura Pels Theatre @ The Steinberg Center, 111 W. 46th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org In the 1960s, Kristin Miller was a radical activist and political protester. Now a celebrated art historian, the publication of her memoir threatens to split her family apart. But she’s never shied away from a fight. This biting, passionate, human and humorous clash of generations and beliefs stars Stockard Channing in a powerhouse performance.

Call or visit website for playing schedule.

avenue Q New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200 avenueq.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Puppets and humans cohabitate a fictional NYC street in this irresistible Tony-winning musical. In it, recent college grad Princeton moves into an apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets girl next door Kate, Republican Rod, internet sexpert Trekkie, Lucy the Slut and other colorful types who help him discover his purpose in life!. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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West End Theatre, 263 W. 86th St., 866-811-4111; origintheatre.org Two neighbors: one is a middle-aged white man with a Doberman; the other, an out-of-work African-American who claims her much smaller dog was attacked and killed by the large dog. An odd relationship develops between the two as an animal control officer of Asian descent investigates. Starring Dan Butler (Frasier). Tues.-Sat., 8; Sun., 3. . Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; blackangelsovertuskegee.com The story of the Tuskegee Airmen told in narrative of six men embarking upon a journey to become pilots in the United States Army Air Forces. The play explores their collective struggle with Jim Crow, their intelligence, patriotism, dreams of an inclusive fair society, and brotherhood. Sat., 8. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; bookofmermanmusical.com (90 mins.,no intermission) Two Mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of Ethel Merman (video sensation Carly Sakolove) and hilarity ensues. This new musical comedy is a diva-driven journey featuring original songs and showstopping ballads. It’d delightful… It’s delicious… It’s deMerman! Wed., 8; Thurs., 7; Sat., 7:30; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(105 minutes, no intermission) Theresa Rebeck’s new drama stars real-life siblings Tyne and Tim Daly as a fictional sister and brother, the latter staying in his sister’s basement. While dealing with this arrangement, they grapple with their family’s history and unearth a danger threatening to break the thin bonds holding them together. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 11/7)

fiddler on tHe roof in yiddisH Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Pl., 866-811-4111; mjhnyc.org

Experience Fiddler on the Roof in a new way—in Yiddish, the mother tongue of Tevye and his family. The rich Yiddish translation by Shraga Friedman, z’l, adds new dimension to the most well-known Jewish musical in the world. The little town of Anatevka, struggling between tradition and progress, will bustle with the sounds of mameloshn in the U.S. premiere of Fiddler in Yiddish. Oscar and Tony winner Joel Grey directs. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave. at 50th St., 866-858-0007; rockettes.com/Christmas

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Digital projections that cover Radio City’s proscenium arches transport audiences from the North Pole to Central Park to a manger in Bethlehem. All-new projections for fan favorites, such as “The 12 Days of Christmas,” “Nutcracker” and “Here Comes Santa Claus,” and new finale “Christmas Lights,” plus expanded the projections for “New York at Christmas”, make the perfect backdrop for the iconic Rockettes and Santa, while the “Living Nativity” still boasts the original Christmas light: the North Star! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (11/9 to 1/1)

Showcasing risky, groundbreaking pieces of theatre that challenge audiences, the 2018 roster of shows have been carefully selected from tens of thousands performed at Fringe Festivals around the world. Call or visit website for line up of shows and playing schedule. (From 11/6)

Westside Theatre, 407 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; DanielsHusband.com (90 mins., no intermission) Michael McKeever’s play about two men – the perfect couple – with conflicting views on relationships. A turn of events forces them to face the consequences of their differences. They learn they’re living in a world where fundamental rights aren’t always so fundamental. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2:30; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Tony Kiser Theater, 305 W. 43rd St., 212-246-4422; 2ST.com October, 1969: three 20-something radicals are planning the revolution from a quiet college town. When two strangers appear, disrupting the group’s delicate balance, new dangers and old wounds threaten to tear the collective apart. By Tony-winner Steven Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen), this timely play ultimately homes in the perils of changing the world. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 11/25)

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

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Public Theater’s Newman Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org Bob Dylan’s songbook is authentically transformed by Tony winner Conor McPherson into an achingly beautiful story of a down-on-its-luck community on the brink of change in Duluth, Minnesota in 1934. Tues.-Sun., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 1:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Gloria: a life

Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 800-745-3000; GloriaThePlay.com Five decades after Gloria Steinem (Christine Lahti) began raising her voice for equality and championing those of others, her vision is as urgent as ever. Gloria’s life’s work and philosophy on the necessity of conversation as a catalyst for change offer us all a path forward in a way that only live theater can. The first act is her story; the second is our own. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Duke on 42nd St., 229 W. 42nd St., 646-223-3010; wheelhousetheater.org Kurt Vonnegut’s darkly comedic meditation on toxic masculinity and America’s failed attempts at progress cloaked in honor and morality. After being presumed dead, a war vet/big game hunter returns home wrapped in machismo and American exceptionalism, only to find society has attempted to make socio-cultural progress. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 11/29)

tHe Hard Problem

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org In this new play by Tom Stoppard, Hilary is a young psychology researcher at Krohl Institute for Brain Science. If there is nothing but matter, what is consciousness? This is “the hard problem” facing science, and for Hilary the possibility of genuine altruism, depends on the answer.

Meanwhile, nursing a private sorrow, she needs a miracle and is prepared to pray for one. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

tHe Hello Girls

59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org

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From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz, an ensemble of triple-threat actor-musicians chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers. These intrepid heroines served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, helping turn the tide of World War I. They then returned home to fight a decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (11/13 to 12/22)

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(90 mins.) Ronnie Marmo wrote and stars in this critically acclaimed production chronicling the personal and professional life of the most controversial comedian of all time, whose life and work have had an impact on poetry, politics, music, film and, of course, comedy. Busted for obscenity, Bruce fought for freedom of speech all the way to the Supreme Court, accidentally dying of an overdose in 1966 while out on appeal. 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-the-scenes was a far different story. Featuring all their hits, from “Sherry” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” to “Walk Like A Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

kennedy: bobby’s last crusade

Theatre at the St. Clement’s, 423 W. 46th St., 866-811-4111; KennedyBobbysLastCrusade.com (85 mins., no intermission) Told from Robert F. Kennedy’s perspective, David Arrow’s solo work goes from his announcement to run for president in March 1968 to his last speech June 4th at LA’s Ambassador Hotel. Featuring noteworthy speeches as well as personal and less publicized moments, the play marks the 50th anniversary of the events depicted. Wed. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (11/1 to 12/9)

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.

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The Public Theater’s Anspacher Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org This deeply moving drama about the glories and challenges of raising an exceptional child follows Joan of Arc’s mother (Glenn Close), a sensible, hard-working, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200 nakedboyssinging.com (60 mins., no intermission) New York’s most outrageous musical comedy is a hilarious revue feauring a score of original songs, six gorgeous guys, and no clothes -- a winning combination if ever there was one. Songs cover everything from the anxiety of a high school locker room to the joys of performing in the buff. Song and dance and skin galore, this is one wild crowd-pleaser of a show! Sat., 6. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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WP Theater, 2162 Broadway, 212-352-3101; wptheater.org A darkly funny solo tour-de-force where a tornado sends a woman into her basement. Trapped, she spills over into confession, regret, long-held secrets, and giddy new love. But as the storm approaches, she becomes less and less sure where safety lies — and how best to defy the danger that awaits. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 11/25)

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Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; newsicalthemusical.net An ever-evolving mockery of all the news that’s fit to print, this laugh-filled, high octane musical revue serves up infectious melodies with razor-sharp lyrics, biting satire and more unpredictability than a Courtney Love tweet.

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Paul mecurio’s Permission to sPeak

Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; paulmecurio.com In this immersive comedy show with a twist, Daily Show/ Colbert Report/Late Show veteran Paul Mecurio improvises with audience members, talking with them about who they are, their lives, interests, personal experiences and what they honestly think. The overall effect? A funny late-night talk-show where you’re the celebrity guest! 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.

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Theo and Cecily want to be honest about their sexual histories, but what happens when telling the truth jeopardizes everything? A contemporary queer love story, the play explores gender, intimacy, and the dangers of revealing yourself to the person you love. Mon. & Wed.-Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 11/18)

PoPcorn falls

Davenport Theatre, 354 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; popcornfalls.com (90 mins., no intermission) The bankrupt town Popcorn Falls can be saved only if it mounts a play in a week. With no theatre or script, the townsfolk try to rally and prove that art can change the world. Directed by Tony winner Christian Borle. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in 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.

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Playhouse at Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St., 866-811-4111; transportgroup.org At eighteen Edna St. Vincent Millay writes a poem that rocks the literary world turning her into a cause cèlébre.

She works her newfound fame, leaving in her wake broken relationships with those who believed in her. Carmel Dean sets Millay’s words to music, immersing audiences in the poet’s artistry. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 11/17)

scHool Girls; or tHe african mean Girls Play Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., 866-811-8111; mcctheater.org In this biting comedy, Paulina, reigning queen bee at Ghana’s most exclusive boarding school, has her sights set on the Miss Universe pageant. But new student Ericka, with undeniable talent and beauty, captures the attention of the pageant recruiter and Paulina’s hive-minded friends. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 11/25)

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Triad Theatre, 158 W. 72nd St., 212-362-2590; triadnyc.com

94 Gansevoort St., 866-811-4111; shakeandbaketheatre.com (2 hrs.) Shakespeare meets fine dining! The Play: The King of France sends his daughter to negotiate his debt to the King of Navarre, who has recruited his men to rarely eat and swear off women for three years. The Feast: 8 courses (dietary options available) with wine pairings. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SLEEP NO MORE

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

STOMP

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

THAT CHEMISTRY SHOW

Playroom Theater, 151 W. 48th St., 8th Fl., 866-811-4111; thatchemistryshow.com (80 mins., no intermission) A candle that moves water, a paper cup that won’t burn, a firefly without fire, an atomic flash, weaponized sugar, a hydrogen bomb, a genie in a bottle, secret writing, elephant toothpaste... all these and more make up this ingenious (and funny) show led by “mad scientist” Borislaw Bilas! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THAT INVENTIONS SHOW

Playroom Theater, 151 W.46th St., 866-811-4111; sciencetheatercompany.com A show tracing the history of inventions from 1850 to the present, including hands-on demonstrations of the first sound recordings and early projections as well as film, steam engines, telephones, ingenious toys and a multitude of other electric, electronic and mechanical inventions that have led to our current world. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(90 mins., no intermission) Professional physics demonstrator David Maiullo offers audiences segments on motion, momentum, vacuum, friction, energy, density, fluid motion, sound waves, sound vibration, light waves, temperature and much more! (ages 6 & up) Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Trump’s brood has gathered for a live televised event for the new Trump TV network. But when POTUS runs late, host Ivanka stalls by interviewing the various family members, leading to an array of musical numbers. When “off camera,” we see what the family’s really thinking! This send-up, recalling vintage TV family specials, features a spot-on Melania by Gina Gershon! Thurs., 9:30pm. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 12/6)

TWO bY FRIEL: LOVERS & WINNERS & THE YALTA GAME Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; irishrep.org

Two short plays by Irish master Brian Friel. Lovers & Winners follows two teenage lovers making plans for their upcoming wedding and preparing for the child they’re expecting. In The Yalta Game, away from their spouses and falling in love, Dmitry teaches Anna a game in which visitors invent stories about the people they see in the square. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/23)

USUAL GIRLS

Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center Black Box Theatre, 111 W. 46th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org In this hilarious, gut-punch of a play, on an elementary school playground, a boy threatens to tell on the girls for swearing – unless one of them kisses him. But before lips can touch, a girl, Kyeoung, tackles him to the ground. Over the coming years, though, her stories get stranger – and more familiar. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(Thru 12/9)

VIVIAN’S MUSIC

59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org In 1969, Vivian, a 14-year-old black girl was shot by a white cop, igniting one of the worst race riots in U.S. history. All that was known about her was her name, age, and how she died. This fantasia for two actors gives her a life, family, love of music, and reason to live: the jazz legend who might be her father. Based on a real-life story. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/2)

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Jack Sinanaj: New York Steak Master and Empire Builder

BY MARI GOLD

The life of Jack Sinanaj is a stellar tribute to the rewards of hard work. This native of Montenegro came to the U.S. in 1991, only 20 years old and speaking barely a word of English. “It was hard,” Sinanaj says, “because I couldn’t talk to anyone and had trouble making myself understood.” He found a job as a busboy, gradually rising the ladder to waiter at Brooklyn’s famed Peter Luger Steak House.

Joined by his brother, Sinanaj saved his money to open Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse on 44th Street in 2005. There, they waited on tables, hired the managers, and did all it took to make the place a success.

Jack himself became a manager in charge of 22 waiters and, in 2009, opened a second Ben and Jack’s. Working long hours that started early and ended late at night, the Sinanaj brothers (by now a third had joined them) opened Empire Steak House. Not content with steak alone, in 2015 Sinanaj opened Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant with the Academy Award-nominated actor of A Bronx Tale fame.

Black-and-blue, rare, medium, or well-done, the steaks are the showstoppers at Empire.

They serve only USDA Prime beef, the highest quality of meat on the market. Steaks are dryaged on-premises, from the ribeye to the rack of lamb. Don’t miss the tomahawk, a bone-in ribeye with a bold presentation. Empire also serves the creme-de-la-creme of Japanese

steaks, A5 Wagyu ribeyes, and tenderloins.

You’ll be asking for tureens of their signature sauce. (Don’t worry; they sell it by the bottle.)

On the surf side, Empire serves fantastic fried calamari, as well as a delicious salmon entree. A classic surf and turf is yours for the taking as well: an 8-oz. filet mignon paired with 10-oz. lobster tail. Crab cakes and tuna tartare are among the standout appetizers.

White tablecloths, chandeliers, and plenty of space welcome at both Empire Steak House locations. The original in the Theater District opened in 2013, while the newer space on East 50th St. opened in 2016 in a former opera house/cabaret (you’ll see the origins right when you walk in the door).

Sinanaj refuses to single out a favorite menu item, claiming that it’s like having a favorite child—impossible because they are all special. However, he admits to a fondness for rib eye and porterhouse steaks.

A proud American citizen, Jack Sinanaj has worked his way to real restaurant success.

His dining venues, which seat about 120, are full most evenings—although walk-in parties of two can often find a table. It’s all proof that hard work can indeed build an empire.

Steaks are the showstoppers...

Empire Steak House (Midtown East): 151 E. 50th St. (btw. Third & Lexington Aves.), 212-582-6900; Empire Steak House (Midtown West): 237 W. 54th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-586-9700; empiresteakhousenyc.com. Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant: 30 W. 46th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-355-5540, chazzpalminterinyc.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.

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and dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline and Statue of Liberty views.

Both ships disembark from Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, near W. 23rd St. on the Hudson.

Spirit Cruises, 866-483-3866, spiritcruises. com; Bateaux New York, 866-817-3463, bateauxnewyork.com

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Patsy’s was Frank Sinatra’s favorite.

It will be yours, too.

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 spaghetti and meatballs are packed with the perfect balance of flavors, while more inventive dishes like the stuffed calamari (with shrimp, crab, and lobster in a tomato sauce) are great for those looking for more adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney, or Rihanna seated at the next table over—Patsy’s is a favorite dining spot for A-list celebrities.

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

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For an epic New York dining experience, get out on the water. The bountiful buffets and non-stop DJ music of Spirit Cruises, on top of stunning skylines, provide a one-of-a-kind thrill. Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant brunch, lunch,

Find pre-theater perfection at Saar Indian Bistro.

Hemant Mathur, the Michelin-starred chef behind restaurants like Devi and Tulsi, has embarked on a new culinary venture with Saar Indian Bistro. Saar is not your typical neighborhood Indian restaurant. Mathur, who was born in Jaipur and has worked in world-class restaurants from Delhi to Mexico to Germany, places northern Indian cooking at the forefront of the menu and presents it with an upscale twist. Think tender lamb kebab with papaya and black pepper chicken with dosa (rice crepes) and coconut chutney.

Saar is conveniently within walking distance of most Broadway shows, and its Pre-Theater deal offers diners a fantastic sampling of the menu at reasonable prices. 241 W. 51st St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.)., 646-609-2142, saarnyc.com

Ding Chinese restaurant In New York City you can find an authentic experience anywhere—even in Times Square. The city loves Szechuan cuisine and

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Ding serves memorable takes on it, including favorites like wontons, shredded beef, smoky wok-tossed chicken, and double-cooked pork belly. A long list of lunch specials, including several combo deals, makes Ding a rare bargain in this part of town. A great choice for pre- and post-theatre! 234 W. 48th St. (btw.

Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828, dingtimesquare.com

TANNER SMITH’S Beloved midtown spot Tanner Smith’s takes its inspiration from local tradition, with a main bar area styled as an early 20th-century New York drinking house. From the bar, artfully created cocktails join a rotating craft beer selection and a smart wine list. You can dine on pub classics like fish ‘n’ chips, grilled hanger steak, and beef or lamb burgers. There’s also sliders, grilled flatbreads, tacos, and fresh salads. The menu is great for sharing: you’ll find a long list of creative small plates in addition to charcuterie boards. The cheese boards are sourced from artisanal New York legend Murray’s Cheese! 204 W. 55th St. (btw. Seventh Ave. & Broadway), 646-590-2034, tannersmiths.com

2018 Concierge Choice Awards! 52 E. 41st St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177, benjaminsteakhouse.com

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

Grab an award-winning pint of one of six classic brews or a seasonal favorite. Alongside the beer you’ll find some seriously good grub. For great nightly deals, check out the Empire State Building location’s “Blue Plate Specials.” For just $16.95 enjoy a rotating nightly entree, from Monday’s fish ‘n’ chips to Thursday’s lemon rosemary rotisserie chicken to Sunday’s slowsmoked St. Louis ribs. Empire State Building: 350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-563-3433; Midtown West: 625 Eighth Ave. (41st St.), 646-2141000; Heartland Brewery & Chophouse | HB Burger: 127 W. 43rd St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-366-0235, heartlandbrewery.com

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Be transported at the elegant midtown kaiseki restaurant Suzuki.

Old World service and charm await at Benjamin Steakhouse.

The staff at Benjamin Steakhouse is courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of a menu that includes everyone’s favorites—and not just meat. Seafood items include Chilean sea bass, Norwegian salmon, yellowfin tuna, and lobster. Sirloin, filet mignon, lamb, and veal chops are all dry-aged in their own aging box. Sumptuous desserts provide the perfect finish. It’s no surprise Benjamin Steakhouse won “Best Steakhouse” at the

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

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

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LA MASSERIA

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

IL CORTILE

Find “a farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” at La Masseria.

If you crave Italian and want to dine before or after a show, look no further than Theater District favorite La Masseria. Take your choice of 11 delectable pastas, 12 meat and fish dishes (including branzino, Mediterranean sea bream, and grilled t-bone veal chops with fresh herbs), on top of super-fresh salads and daily specials.

235 W. 48th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-582-2111, lamasserianyc.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 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 lowprice lunch specials, including teriyaki bento

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

ObICà MOzzARELLA bAR PIzzA E CuCInA If you’re looking for some of the freshest and most authentic Italian in New York City, point yourself to Obicà. A welcoming staff leads diners through a genuine Italian experience, centered on fresh mozzarella di bufala Campana DOP, flown in directly twice a week from artisanal cheesemakers in Campania. Complementing that mozzarella are homemade pastas, organic produce, and airy pizzas. Look for specials like the winter menu, which includes Neapolitan peppers, smoked burrata from Puglia, and wild boar salami. 928 Broadway (btw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754, obica.com

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE NEW YORK Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse boasts the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of legendary steaks and seafood. Don’t miss Del Frisco’s new wagyu program, which features three-ounce selections from Japan, Australia, and Texas, highlighting tender, marbled, superflavorful beef. All are served without steak sauce—just black and red Himalayan salts to bring out the subtle flavors.

1221 Ave. of the Americas (entrance on 49th St.), 212-575-5129, delfriscos.com

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

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

97 Macdougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | italian A romantic Italian restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village. Vintage establishment has been around since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons.

Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party, or as a large group. The service is superior, and the staff will make you feel as if you are part of the family.

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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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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.

hASwEll GrEEn’S MW $$

240 W. 52nd St. (Broadway-8th ave.), 212-245-2801 haswellgreens.com | aMERiCan Beer hall casual meets craft cocktails with a healthy dose of style and Irish hospitality along the way. Roomy, bi-level space with a stage for nightly live music—don’t miss “The Broadway Band Sessions.” Kitchen excels in wood-fired cooking. Great spot for a pre- or post-theater bite or drink. Industrial Revolution touches in the design, with exposed brick and piping. Iconic New York decor includes a map of Central Park, a focal point of the career of the original Haswell Green, a city planner sometimes called “the Father of Greater New York.”

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Bill’S BAr & BurGEr MW Fd $$ 887 ninth ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.com | italian A first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas.

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

Bill’s exploded onto NYC’s burger scene in ’09, becoming an instant hit with burger junkies and locals. Rockefeller Center location opened in ’10 with 400 seats, making it the biggest standalone burger joint in the country. Every burger, shake, and fry, in dozens of varieties and counting, is made fresh daily.

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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.

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307 W. 47th St. (8th-9th aves.), 646-918-6923 dutchfreds.com | aMERiCan Brings together the character of Hell’s Kitchen past with the buzz of its present in an upbeat spot. House specialty is craft cocktails with a twist: watching the bartenders at work is almost as much fun as tasting their efforts. Menu covers shareable plates and classic faves: beer-battered Brussels sprouts, fish tacos, Angus beef burgers, stone oven flatbreads. Weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and live music on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2pm.

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

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

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248 W. 55th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 646-657-0565 vidaverdeny.com | MExICAN Vida Verde brings the tastes, colors, sounds, and scents of Mexico to Midtown West. NYC cocktail culture meets flavorful, shareable bites with contemporary twists here. Tacos, guacamole, and one of the best brunches in the city. Excellent tequila and mezcal selection. Open 7 days, 11am-4am. Don’t miss Vida Verde’s Margarita Rooftop, an oasis of vibrant, hand-painted murals with a tempting selection of 10 margarita flavors.

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1385 6th Ave. (on 56th St.), 646-707-0505 ; 221 6th Ave. (on 48th), 212-332-2648; 501 5th Ave. (on 42nd St.) 646-838-6364; 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.

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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135 E. 62nd St. (Lexington-3rd Ave.), 212-988-9021 davidBurkeTavern.com | AMERICAN

52 E. 41st St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177 benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAfood Peter Luger alumni Benjamin Prelvukaj and Chef Arturo McLeod have combined over 30 years of experience to create Benjamin Steak House, conveniently located near Grand Central Station in the century-old Chemist Club Building.

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

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

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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.

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

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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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.

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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928 Broadway (21st-22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754; 590 Madison Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-2217; obica.com | ItALIAN Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a casual contemporary Italian restaurant, offering a genuine Italian dining experience centered on the freshest Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP from Italy, fresh homemade pasta, and authentic products from Italy’s rich regional heritages. Two locations, including across the street from the famous Flatiron Building. Started in Italy in 2004, today Obicà has restaurants in Rome, Milan, Florence, London, New York, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.

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

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

Relaxed environment with innovative smokeless BBQ table grills and friendly staff. Two-course prix fixe lunch $12.95; 3-course prix fixe dinner $22.95. A smart choice pre or post theatre…or anytime! Open 7 days.

“The beef is so good and the potato roll is such a perfect vessel that they are all one needs to reach burger Nirvana,” says Nick Solares of “A Hamburger Today.” The only fullservice burger restaurant in Times Square, with spacious seating and a compelling menu, you’ll find Angus beef burgers, a sashimi tuna burger, specialty salads with a full bar, and handcrafted beer. Employee-owned.

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

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

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

Edo-Mae Style Omakase Sushi Extensive wine by the glass and large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy

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

114 West 47th St. (btw. 6th & 7th Aves.)

212.278.0010 | info@suzukinyc.com Lunch: Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10:30pm Sushi Bar: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10pm

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89 Bayard St. (at Mulberry St.) 212-732-8988 7 Days lunch & dinner

2 NYC LOCATIONS Rockefeller Center 212-705-8510

Downtown Marriott 212-894-3800

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236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.com | itAliAn 235 W. 48th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com | itAliAn “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia & charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine & wine list. Among most popular restaurants in Theatre District. 7 days lunch/dinner.

la riVista featuring Broadway Joe steak ts $$

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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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 11am-midnight. All cards.

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.

Planet hollywood ts $$

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

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

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

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Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy

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

If you are looking for authentic Italian coffee in the coffee wasteland that is midtown, look no further.

We serve coffee just like they do in Italy - straight up with minimum of fuss, with tasty panini & Italian pastries.

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Michelin starred chefs Hemant Mathur & Surbhi Sahni bring acclaimed Indian cuisine to Times square 241 W 51st Street • 646.609.2142 • saarnyc.com Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli!

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

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254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West End Ave.) 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com | AMERICAN Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. A magnet for celebrities like Bruce Willis, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy. Enjoy delicious Southern-accented American fare like pork chops, crispy chicken, seafood stew, fried catfish, cheeseburgers, etc., or chill at the lively bar scene. Intimate and elegant with the feel of an old country village. Tues. thru Sat. from 5pm.

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

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

There’s a reason NYC is called the city that never sleeps. Classic, historical taverns stand alongside the hippest new mixology bars. 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.

Tuesday, catch Nick Ashford’s “Nuttin’ But The Blues” open mic, which welcomes performers of all levels. On Thursday nights, guest hosts rotate through, with open mic performances featuring the Sugar Bar All Star Band. Other upcoming shows include pop and R&B with Leah Harris (11/2), jazz from Irini Res & the Jazz Mix (11/3), the R&B and jazz of Electrikana (11/7, 11/21, 11/28), Burgandy “Songs from the Queen Aretha” (11/14), the R&B/funk/soul sounds of DJ & the Yams (11/16), and R&B with the Black Soul Experience (11/23, 11/30). 254 W. 72nd St. (btw. Broadway & West End Ave.), 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com

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Find laughter at all hours at LOL Times Square Comedy Club.

LOL Times square COmedy CLub Right in the heart of Times Square, LOL Times Square Comedy Club is a new spot for comedy and magic. Every night of the week sees shows for both locals and visitors alike.

On the laughter side, New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. There are over 30 performances a week, including familyfriendly shows in the first slot of the schedule.

Magic shows are performed nightly as well; enjoy entry to both with one ticket (see City Guide’s discount coupon on page 109).

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

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Presenting a fresh alternative to the mundane, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar is an intimate, full-service restaurant, showcasing local and international talent (it was established by the late Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame.)

Performances run from R&B/soul to jazz to Caribbean to traditional African rhythms. Every

Gotham Comedy Club presents today’s hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have been known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting. Upcoming highlights include Brooklyn’s Dov Davidoff, author of Road Dog: Life and Reflections from the Road As a Standup Comic (11/2-11/3), Homo Comicus with Gina Yashere, Jackie Hoffman, Jay Jurden, and Sam Morrison (11/7), Grudge Match’s Joey “Coco” Diaz (11/8-11/10), stand-up comedienne, writer, and actress Beth Stelling (11/17-11/18), and Adam Ray of Spy (11/2311/25). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

INSIDER TIP New York favorite HEARTLAND BREWERY has consistently brewed the city’s freshest craft beers. You’ll find locals and visitors alike enjoying seasonal brews and all-time classics. The food is excellent, too—see for yourself at the twostory, 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. Knock it back with a pint of Smiling Pumpkin Ale, a Heartland fan favorite that will be on tap at all locations through Thanksgiving. heartlandbrewery.com

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711 Seventh Ave. (47th- 48th Sts.), 212-643-6557 loltimessquare.com A new space for comedy and magic in the heart of Times Square. Shows 7 days. New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. Over 30 shows a week, including family-friendly shows. Mon.-Thurs. 7:15, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45pm; Fri. 7:15pm, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 12, 1:15am; Sat. 5:30, 7:30, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45, 12, 1:15am; Sun. 7:30pm, 9, 10:30, 11:45pm. Magic shows: Mon.-Sat 7pm; Sun. 6pm.

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

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

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

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

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A Golden Moment for Tourism in Brooklyn

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

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

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

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at the New York Aquarium.

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

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

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

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

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

New attractions and unique experiences...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 4 5 train provides service to Downtown Brooklyn.

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

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

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Insider’s Guide brooklyn Key Neighborhoods in Brooklyn

By Merrill lee Girardeau Brooklyn is home to vibrant communities.

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

shops lining Bedford as well (take a detour to Artists & Fleas on North 7th); you can dance a little, bowl a little at nearby Brooklyn Bowl.

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

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

williamsBurg One of the borough’s best-known and most crowded areas, the waterfront portion boasts the brand-new Domino Park, luxury apartment buildings, and trendy bars and restaurants. There’s even an Apple store on busy Bedford Avenue! Check out the vintage

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

Park sloPe Aptly named, Park Slope sits on the gradual hill to the west of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park backyard. The neighborhood is full of beautiful historical brownstones (head down Prospect Park West and you’ll see what we mean), lots of families, and community treasures like bar/comedy club Union Hall and ever-fabulous no-reservations Italian bistro Al Di La. This restaurant is located on the main drag of the neighborhood: Fifth Avenue. Its northernmost point is Barclays Center, a massive performance space, sports arena, and transit hub, while farther south you’ll find shops like consignment haven Beacon’s Closet and the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. for caped crusaders-in-training. Discover new reads at Community Bookstore, omakase sushi at Katsuei, and lip-smacking Asian fusion at Talde.

Bococa BoCoCa is better known as three separate, neighboring areas: Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens. BoCoCa is bordered to the east by Park Slope, to the south by Red

Hook and Gowanus, and to the north by Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.

With the area’s booming real estate and tourism have come a flood of new businesses. For the best of the neighborhood, walk down Atlantic Avenue toward the water, where you’ll find fine locally made clothing at Kaight and Meg, as well as must-try “pitzas” and falafel at Bedouin Tent. You’ll find more shopping and great food on Smith Street. Start with brunch at Cafe Luluc.

Browse at Woods Grove, Modern Anthology, Article&, and Books Are Magic. Wind down the day at the tiki bar Zombie Hut. On Court Street, sip natural wines at June, and try on vintage clothing at next-door neighbors Olives and Olaf’s. A historically Italian neighborhood, Carroll Gardens boasts Jay-Z and Beyonce’s favorite pizza at Lucali. If the wait’s too long there, hop in a cab to Pizza Moto (on the way to Gowanus and Red Hook), serving stellar Neapolitan pies.

DUMBO Dumbo stretches between the bases of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges (the nabe’s acronym stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). A former manufacturing area on the East River, Dumbo slowly gained traffic with the Michelin-starred restaurant with a million-dollar view: The River Café. A vibrant community has sprung up, including pizza parlors Grimaldi’s and Juliana’s. (Grimaldi’s is more popular, but many argue Juliana’s has the better pies.)

Brooklyn Bridge Park is the site of endless photo opps with the Manhattan skyline and two bridges in the background, as well as fixtures like the vintage Jane’s Carousel, a working carousel nearly a century old. Shopping includes home goods store West Elm at Empire Stores, a complex converted from a warehouse into a space for stores, offices, a new branch of the Brooklyn Historical Society, and a rooftop garden open to the public.

Be sure to grab a cup of coffee at Brooklyn Roasting Company on Jay Street before you leave the area!

BrOOklyn HeigHts If you’re going to walk any Brooklyn neighborhood, walk Brooklyn Heights. This coveted

corner just south of the Brooklyn Bridge and north of BoCoCa inspires endless oohs and aahs with its impeccable streets full of cheery window boxes, historical homes, and shady trees. Former residents include Truman Capote (70 Willow St.) and Norman Mailer (142 Columbia Heights). Take a tour of the Brooklyn Historical Society, a small museum housed in an 1881 structure replete with a gorgeous library. You can learn about the subway and bus systems of the city at the New York Transit Museum.

You’ll find the most noteworthy businesses on Montague Street, including Dellarocco’s Wood Fired Pizza. Another Italian offering is neighborhood favorite Noodle Pudding, while Jack the Horse Tavern and Montero’s each provide an unfussy good time on a night out. Make your way over to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for stunning skyline views of Manhattan’s southern tip. new Jersey

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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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