City Guide New York, April 24, 2025

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THE ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY EXPERIENCE A BREATHTAKING OBSERVATORY EXPERIENCE

One World Observatory opens you up to an uplifting and illuminating experience above all else – it’s not simply about the sightlines. Take in unparalleled views, the taste of elevated dining, the rush of discovery, and more. The 60 – 75-minute experience fits perfectly into your downtown itinerary.

One World Observatory opens you up to a sensory experience above all else – it’s not simply about the sightlines. It’s the feel of Lower Manhattan, the taste of fine dining, the rush of discovery, and more.

The Tallest Observatory in New York City

If you’re interested in experiencing what it’s like to be at the top of New York, look no further. The observatory’s sprawling 360-degree views stretch 45 miles in all directions. Imagine reflecting on the grandeur of NYC’s famous mix of architectural styles that make this skyline the most recognizable in the world from the tallest point in the city.

Beyond the view, visitors to the observatory are encouraged to learn something new about New York from the place where it all began. A team of tour guides will enlighten you on NYC’s rich history, which originates in Lower Manhattan. Sit in on daily interactive presentations or engage one of the guides with your questions to make the most of the visit.

Dine Among the Clouds

Have you ever dined from 101 stories inthe sky? Now’s your chance. The restaurant and bar offer unprecedented skyhigh views paired with am enu that offers an equally farreaching perspective on New York’s culinary culture. The front of house team provides personableservice,makingsure each guest feels at home.

See more on the observatory and its amenities on page 14 & 57.

The observatory is open daily and is located at the top of One World Trade Center. Visitors can enter at 117 West St.

Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged. Check with the concierge desk for offers.

WELCOME

From the PUBLISHER OF CITY GUIDE

Welcome to New York, the city that never sleeps.

You have arrived at the United States’ epicenter of culture, attractions, theater, dining, and more. When you wander through the neighborhoods, you’ll find historical sites, architecture, parks, specialty shops, epicurean delights, and many other memory makers. City Guide’s mission is “Guiding Discoveries” and in these pages you’ll discover iconic NYC destinations, Broadway shows, restaurant and nightlife options, and activities that will delight, educate, and entertain you. Whatever your pleasure, a jam-packed few days or a leisurely visit, City Guide will make navigating your stay easier—after all, we’ve been helping visitors make the most of the Big Apple for over 40 years. If you’re looking for more information visit cityguideny.com for an up to date calendar of events and thousands of other “fun to sees.”

NYC is known for its constant evolution and we’ll also show you new shopping destinations, the latest on our five observatories, immersive experiences, exhibitions at some of the world’s finest museums, and many great pop-up venues. Have a great time and welcome to our city.

Yours sincerely,

David L. Miller

Dear Friends:

From the MAYOR OF NEW YORK

I am delighted to join City Guide in welcoming you to the greatest city in the world!

New York is brimming with unmatched energy and diverse residents, and our myriad attractions inspire tens of millions of people to travel here every year. This ever-evolving city is a singular destination, and whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning guest, I encourage you to explore our different neighborhoods and experience our acclaimed museums, beautiful parks, fashionable shops, iconic architecture, innovative culinary and nightlife offerings, major sporting events, and rich performing arts and cultural programming across all five boroughs.

As you’ll find in this comprehensive guide, there is always something exciting to discover in the Big Apple. I hope that you enjoy your stay, and that you visit us again soon.

Sincerely,

Eric Adams

Eat. Shop. See.

TIMES SQUARE

Visit while the Broadway rush is on and you’ll know instantly why the Times Square crossroads are nicknamed “The Center of the Universe.”

On any given day hundreds of thousands of people pass through. The famed pedestrian plaza runs from 42nd to 47th Streets along Seventh Avenue and Broadway, but don’t limit yourself to that stretch, there are plenty of enticements along the side streets.

The neighborhood may be full of celebrities, but there’s only one place that guarantees star-spotting:

Madame Tussauds New York

Get up close with representations of the world’s most iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, and leaders. Nineteen celebrities can be found at the Glow Gala installation, wearing show-stopping looks inspired by NYC’s Met Gala.

Something new in the neighborhood is The Museum

of Broadway. This interactive, experiential museum leads guests through a visual history of Broadway. Groundbreaking moments, from the 1700s through the present, can be explored through costumes, props, photos, and videos.

Nearby RiseNY is the first attraction of its kind, combining a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate iconic elements of New York.

Making a splashy neighborhood comeback is the state-of-the-art Planet Hollywood restaurant, featuring a multi-media, fully immersive entertainment dining

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Planet Hollywood

experience— the first of its kind in the U.S. The menu highlights fan favorites from the classic Planet Hollywood menu, enhanced with upscale American fare and Instagramworthy desserts and cocktails.

The founder of Planet Hollywood, Robert Earl, has teamed up with Guy Fieri for another neighborhood newcomer. Chicken Guy! features all-natural chicken tenders infused with fresh herbs and paired with sauces that run from Nashville Hot Honey to Guy’s own signature Donkey Sauce.

Step into spacious 1950sstyle eatery Havana Central for a mojito and classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. There’s also a great happy hour and live Latin music on Fridays and Sundays.

Woman-owned Utsav Indian Cuisine has been serving NYC fresh and flavorful Indian cooking for 25 years. A recently introduced Indo

Shop. TIMES SQUARE

Chinese menu brings new flavors to Times Square for the first time. You’ll find appetizers like chili prawn dry and chicken lollipops, and entrees like lamb with chili soya sauce. Fushimi Times Square fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, French-inspired nouvelle cuisine, within a lush and stylish space. You’ll find the freshest sushi and sashimi, plus entrees like steak and lobster.

For a quick stop, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is famed for their chicken finger meals and the creamy, tangy, peppery “Cane’s Sauce” that comes with them.

A great high-energy spot in the neighborhood is Pink Taco, which serves imaginative Mexican-inspired fare amid rock ‘n’ roll vibes. You’ll find tacos with attitude and perfectly shaken margaritas. Staying up late? Pink Taco has a Late Night Happy Hour running 9pm until close every Sunday through Thursday.

Beyond Broadway and people watching, Times Square is also known for its first-class shopping experiences. You’ll find flagship stores all over, full of the same high energy as the rest of the neighborhood. All things denim (and beyond) can be found at Levi’s, which will fit you with the perfect pair of jeans—there’s an on-site tailor shop. Global character brand Line Friends has a major Times Square presence, great for both gift shopping and photo ops. The Disney Store carries everyone’s favorite Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel merchandise, including toys, costumes, and holiday gift sets. Pelé Soccer (right) is The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from soccer legend Pelé. You can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world. There’s also seats on stadium bleachers for watching live soccer games on a huge TV screen. When it’s time for a sweet treat, take a break at M&M’S Times Square. A two-story color wall is packed with Milk, Peanut, and Specialty M&M’S Candies.

Pink Taco

Fushimi

Chicken Guy!

M&M’S Times Square

EXPLORING DOWNTOWN

Lower Manhattan is New York’s Financial District, but it’s also a contemporary destination packed with top shopping, dining, and culture. The streets are easy to navigate and the distances are short, making this a great place to spend a day.

ATTRACTIONS» Ultimate perspectives on downtown can be found at One World Observatory. The observatory level features a climate-controlled interior with stunning 360° views. Take in historic bridges, skylines, the shipping lanes of New York Harbor, and unique perspectives on the Statue of Liberty. To truly appreciate Lady Liberty’s scale, you need to get up close. Statue City Cruises is the only way to get there, leaving out of Castle Clinton at the neighborhood’s southern tip.

THE SEAPORT» On the East River side, The Seaport brings together centuries of history with modern style on its cobblestone streets. There’s shopping, dining, concerts, and a museum dedicated to the area’s seafaring past, with historic ships docked in front.

MUSEUMS» The Museum of Jewish Heritage—

A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is nestled into Battery Park, celebrating the lives and traditions of both those who survived and those who perished in the Shoah. The nearby National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is a Smithsonian branch exploring the first inhabitants of Manhattan, along with Native

American cultures throughout the Americas. Visiting Fraunces Tavern Museum feels like time travel, with exhibitions showing off the building’s long and important history, including serving as the site of General George Washington’s famous farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War.

SHOPPING» One of the neighborhood’s most famous draws has reopened the doors to its Cortlandt Street flagship. Century 21 stocks a world of designer fashion at discount prices. Four floors offer everything from shoes to fragrances, gifts, handbags, luggage, and men’s, women’s, and kids’ apparel. (You can save 15% with the coupon on page 6.) You’ll find dozens of top retailers at the Shops at the Oculus, from Banana Republic to H&M to Kate Spade New York and beyond. It’s part of the Stores at Westfield World Trade Center, which has even more spots to explore.

Clockwise from top left: Seaport concert spot The Rooftop at Pier 17; Andy Goldsworthy’s moving Garden of Stones at the Museum of Jewish Heritage; NYC’s past meets present at One World Observatory; access the Statue of Liberty with a quick Statue City Cruises ride.

Navigate the neighborhood with the foldout Lower Manhattan Map at the back of City Guide.

An entirely new way of immersing yourself in the New York City skyline: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

SIGHT

See It All From Unique New York Perspectives

New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it, with five world-class observatories opening up the city’s skies. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through three floors of multi-sensory interactions. The installation AIR designed by Kenzo Digital creates unforgettable illusions of boundless space. See the Empire State Building for yourself and you’ll know immediately why the skyscraper is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The 86th floor is home to the Observation Deck, open to the air with views that go on for miles. For a downtown take on altitude, look to One World Observatory. It’s the tallest building in the hemisphere, and

SEEING

with over 40,000 metric tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world. A minute’s ride will take you to the main observatory level, where you’ll get 360° immersions in the landmarks of downtown. There are unique perspectives on New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, historic bridges, and even out to New Jersey. With indoor and outdoor viewing options, Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock boasts unobstructed views of the city’s landmarks, including all of Central Park.

For an even higher POV, the Downtown Manhattan Heliport along the East River is home to Charm Aviation and HeliNY New York City. These helicopter tours are the most exciting way to view all of the city’s major landmarks, from a perspective few ever experience.

You can find great views aboard the legendary aircraft carrier that’s now

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American Dream’s DreamWorks Water Park, the nation’s largest indoor water park.

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the Intrepid Museum, in addition to immersions in innovation and bravery. The Fighting “I” served in World War II and Vietnam and today shows off 28 historic aircraft from the flight deck.

RiseNY is the first attraction of its kind, combining a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate iconic New

York. Take in galleries dedicated to Finance, Skyline, TV/Radio, Fashion, Music, Broadway, and Film, before going on a ride that will have your feet dangling over NYC landmarks.

City Cruises offers great ways to dine along the skyline, aboard the all-glass, Europeaninspired Bateaux New York and the upbeat buffet experiences of the Spirit of New York

If you want to see the Statue of Liberty

and Ellis Island first-hand, Statue City Cruises is the only way to get there. Boats leave from Battery Park City, with amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines along the way. On Liberty Island, the Statue of Liberty Museum brings together views, memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original copper torch.

For 80 years, Circle Line has been showing

Views from a towering vantage over downtown at One World Observatory.

off the city, including the only cruise that goes all the way around Manhattan: Circle Line’s Best of NYC Cruise. One trip covers five boroughs, three rivers, and more than 20 bridges on the way to 130 New York City sights. (Don’t miss the $10 off promo code to the right.)

You can pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, leaders, athletes, and A-list stars at Madame Tussauds in Times Square. In addition to being “the world’s greatest wax museum,” you’ll find immersive adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience

A blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find American Dream, which boasts skating, skiing, mini golf, pizza, a water park, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. Theme park Nickelodeon Universe has the world’s steepest roller coaster waiting to thrill you. There are more than 3 million square feet in all, just 5 miles from Times Square!

EXPLORING INNOVATION AND BRAVERY

A visit to the former aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Museum is a step inside a living time capsule, an immersive experience that takes in maritime history, space exploration, and the evolution of aviation. Intrepid served tours of duty in World War II, the Cold War, and Vietnam. One of the main attractions here is the flight deck, home to 28 authentic historic aircraft. Get close up to the high-altitude Lockheed A-12, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane, and the famous supersonic Concorde. The submarine Growler is also here—the only American guided nuclear missile submarine open to the public. The museum’s epic Space Shuttle Pavilion holds Enterprise, the first craft of its kind, reflecting a massive technological leap forward and serving a crucial role in the development of NASA’s successful Space Shuttle program. Kids will love the Exploreum, an interactive hall focused on themes of water, space, air, and life at sea. Pier 86 (W. 46th St. & 12th Ave.), 212-245-0072, intrepidmuseum.org

Part Ride. Part Museum. All New York.

“One of the “One of the top 10 things top 10 things to do in NYC right now!” to do in NYC right now!”

“A truly “A truly breathtaking breathtaking experience.” experience.”

160 West 45th St. | Steps from Times Square!

SIGHTSEEING

AMERICAN DREAM NJ

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 833-263-7326; americandream.com

Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. The range of activities here is jaw-dropping, from Saks to sharks to Legoland. Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. There are more than 3 million square feet in all here—less than five miles from Times Square!

CHARM AVIATION FD

Downtown Manhattan Heliport, 6 East River Piers (FDR Dr.), 212-786-5751; flycharmny.com

Experience the beauty of Manhattan and its surroundings on a luxury helicopter tour. Top ranked “The Big Apple Tour” offers 17-20 minutes of flight time, providing unforgettable perspectives..

CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES MW FD

Pier 83 (42nd St.-12th Ave.), Pier 16 (South Street Seaport), 212-563-3200; circleline.com

A New York classic, with guided boat tours that range from “Harbor Lights” to the “Liberty Super Express” to the flagship “Best of NYC,” taking in all the sights on a full circle of Manhattan. Take $10 off sightseeing cruises with the promo code on page 19!

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Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (W. 23rd St. & 12th Ave.), 866-817-3463; citycruises.com/newyork

Offers brunch, lunch, and dining cruises, along with narrated sightseeing tours and cocktail cruises. Choose from buffets or elegant plated experiences on the glass-enclosed deck of the European-inspired Bateaux. The NYC Downtown Sightseeing Cruise is back on the water as is the Alive After Five cocktail cruise. City Cruises sails year-round from both NY and NJ from four convenient locations.

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATORY MW

20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, arguably the most famous skyscraper in the world. Ride to the 86th floor for unforgettable views of Manhattan and beyond. Equally amazing for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering buildings. Exhibitions on floors 2 and 80 provide fascinating context.

HELINY NEW YORK CITY FD

Downtown Manhattan Heliport, 6 East River Piers (FDR Dr.), 212-355-0801; heliny.com

The most exciting way to view all of the city’s major landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park. Explore NYC from a perspective few ever experience, with three tour options ranging from 12 to 30 minutes and taking in up to 25 landmarks.

INTREPID MUSEUM MW

Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072; intrepidmuseum.org

Founded in 1982, this landmark aircraft carrier takes visitors on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. Explore the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, 28 authentically restored aircraft, and the nuclear submarine Growler

MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK TS

234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); madametussauds.com

Time to celebrate #BIGTIME. Get your selfie sticks ready: Madame Tussauds is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. Pose “in a moment in time” with iconic musicians, leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars.

Get up close with your favorite stars at Madame Tussauds New York.

NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM

99 Schermerhorn St. (Boerum Pl.-Court St.), 718-694-1600; nytransitmuseum.org Gallery Annex & Store, Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage, Main Concourse, 212-878-1016; mta.info

Housed in a historic 1936 IND subway station in Brooklyn Heights, and easily accessible by subway, this is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of the greater New York metropolitan region through the presenta tion of exhibitions, tours, educational programs and workshops dealing with the cultural, social and tech nological history of public transportation.

ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY

285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com

There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. House restaurant ONE Dine combines seasonal menus with stunning views.

RISENY

160 W. 45th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 718-701-4998; riseny.co

Part ride. Part museum. All New York. Soar over the NYC skyline on a flight simulation ride and experience NYC’s rich history across seven interactive galleries that range from fashion to finance to Broadway.

SEASTREAK

E. 35th St. and Pier 11, 800-BOAT RIDE (800-262-8743); seastreak.com

The most comfortable way to explore the area: cli mate controlled cabins and an open-air top deck, 360° panoramic windows, and a full-service cash bar.

STATUE CITY CRUISES

877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); cityexperiences.com

Offering ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—the only way to get there. Daily rides depart approximately every 30 mintues from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan. New to Liberty Island is the Statue of Liberty Museum, with memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame.

SUMMIT ONE VANDERBILT

45 E. 42nd St. (5th-Park Aves.); summitov.com

Blending elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill, SUMMIT takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights. The installation AIR designed by Kenzo Digital creates the illusion of boundless space. At night, the scene dramatically shifts through a one-of-a-kind light and sound story.

TOP OF THE ROCK MW

30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th-6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com

The 67th-70th floor observation deck offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views amid Art Deco splendor.

IMMERSE YOUR SELF

The city is overflowing with new interactive experiences, bringing art and culture to three-dimensional life.

Journey into the unknown at new immersive experience INTER. This SoHo spot serves as a portal bringing together art, science, and imagination. You’ll explore 10 immersive exhibits that inventively combine light, sound, and digital projection. Climb through cosmic terrain, wander alien worlds, and come face to face with the mysteries of the universe. It’s not a theme park, not a museum, but something in between—a playground for the curious.

Other SoHo spots include Color Factory’s adventures with shades across multiple art-inspired rooms. The Museum of Ice Cream offers a hall of ice cream scoops and a three-story slide. The world’s largest collection of Banksy-inspired murals and artwork is on view

Top to bottom: light, sound, and digital projection come together at INTER; get up close and personal with your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds New York.

at the Banksy Museum, which also features the artist’s studio work, animated visual elements, and videos. In Lower Manhattan, Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology immerses visitors in cutting-edge projections, sound design, and mirrored spaces that stretch to infinity.

Head to the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market to experience the immersive space ARTECHOUSE, NYC’s original home for digital art. The latest installation is Submerge, drawing on a new generation of digital creatives.

The Museum of Broadway near Times Square is an interactive destination celebrating the rich history of theatre in New York. Hundreds of rare costumes, props, and artifacts over three floors of exhibits let visitors experience Broadway like never before.

Virtual Reality also has a place in New York. VR center Eclipso lets you travel back in time with Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt, which takes visitors on a journey through pyramids, hieroglyphs, and forbidden corridors from the reign of King Khufu (2589–2566 BCE).

Explore networks of life at all scales in the interactive Invisible Worlds at the American Museum of Natural History. Photo: Iwan Baan.

IMMERSIVES

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415 Broadway (Canal St.); inter.nyc

Embark on a journey into the unknown at INTER, a new immersive experience in SoHo that merges art, science, and imagination. Explore 10 captivating exhibits that creatively combine light, sound, and digital projection. Climb through cosmic terrain, wander alien worlds, and confront the mysteries of the universe.

The American Museum of Natural History shows even old-line institutions getting on board: Invisible Worlds explores networks of life at all scales. Visitors become part of the story as their movements shift the projections, exploring satellite networks, the human brain, and interactions in Central Park.

Madame Tussauds New York is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from living your best life with your favorite stars. The new Music area transports visitors to the heart of a New Year’s Eve concert in Times Square. You can mingle with figures of Drake, Anitta, and Beyoncé amid countdown clocks, celebrity New Year’s resolutions, and confetti-covered floors. Also new is “Seasons of New York City,” which will let you pose under cherry blossoms with Selena Gomez, sip bubbly with Leonardo DiCaprio, have breakfast at Tiffany’s with Audrey Hepburn, make your own wax hand at Andy Warhol’s famous Factory, and much more.

Left, top to bottom: the world’s largest collection of Banksy-inspired murals and art at the Banksy Museum. Banksy Museum NYC, photo courtesy of Banksy Museum. Immerse yourself in the pageant of New York theatre at The Museum of Broadway.

MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK TS

234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); madametussauds.com

Get your selfie sticks ready: Madame Tussauds is the only place with no ropes holding you back from your favorite stars. Pose “in a moment in time” with iconic musicians, leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars, and immerse yourself in adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience

culture Exploring

NYC museums and galleries have something for everyone, from art to history to the city itself.

1. Explore a radical reimagination of China-inspired porcelain at The Met’s Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie. Korean artist Lee Bul’s 1998 Monster: Black (above); a 1934 dress worn by pioneering Hollywood star Anna May Wong (at right).

1000 Fifth Ave.

2. Critiques of Germany’s post-World War I society marked The New Objectivity Movement. Get a rare look at Neue Sachlichkeit / New Objectivity at the Neue Galerie New York, including Rudolf Schlichter’s c. 1923 Woman with Tie 1048 Fifth Ave.

3. Enter the colorful world of an acclaimed Brazilian artist at Beatriz Milhazes: Rigor and Beauty, on view now at the architectural masterpiece Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. (In albis, 1995-96, seen here.) 1071 Fifth Ave.

4. The Frick Collection has reopened with its collection of masterworks, plus temporary exhibits like Highlights of Drawings from The Frick Collection, which includes Pierre-Joseph Redouté’s Plum Branches Intertwined (1802-4) 1 E. 70th St.

5. Highlighting an award launched in 1996 to support women visual artists over 40, Anonymous Was A Woman: The First 25 Years at the Grey Art Museum, New York University examines identity and the significant impact of the award on contemporary art. Betye Saar’s mixed-media assemblage Globe Trotter, from 2007, pictured here 18 Cooper Sq. See p. 66 for credits

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HISTORY

Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

This exhibition for visitors aged 9 and up tells the remarkable story of the rescue of the Danish Jews during the Holocaust.

36 Battery Pl.

Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril

American Museum of Natural History

Dramatic, large-format looks at 40 specimens from the museum’s collection through the lens of photographer Levon Biss.

200 Central Park W.

CULTURE

The Book of Marvels: Imagining the Medieval World

The Morgan Library & Museum

Explore ancient perspectives on foreign cultures in a new show centered around the fascinating 15th century guide Book of the Marvels of the World

225 Madison Ave.

Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of the American Indian Seven-hundred works of Native art from throughout North, Central, and South America demonstrate the breadth of the museum’s collection and highlight their cultural importance.

One Bowling Green

Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The only museum in the U.S. devoted to design; current show Making Home features 25 site-specific installations exploring design’s role in shaping the notion of home.

2 E. 91st St.

The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York

Public Library’s Treasures

New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

A Gutenberg Bible, Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, and the real-life Winnie-the-Pooh are among displays in the ornate Gottesman Hall. 476 Fifth Ave.

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Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore, the Smith College Clothing Collection

The New York Historical

From a well-worn Depression-era house dress to a college girl’s psychedelic micro mini, this show examines how women have influenced, adapted, and defied societal expectations through their apparel.

170 Central Park W.

ART

Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection

The Museum of the City of New York

It’s been half a century since the dawn of NYC’s age of graffiti; MCNY celebrates with a look at artists who transitioned from writing on subway cars to exhibiting in galleries and museums.

1220 Fifth Ave.

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

The Jewish Museum

Discover masterpieces by Rembrandt van Rijn and his contemporaries in the 17th-century Netherlands, as inspired by the biblical Queen Esther. Paintings, prints, drawings, and Jewish ceremonial art and decorative objects are all part of the exhibition.

1109 Fifth Ave.

Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace

Poster House

Delve into the global nuclear industry with posters that promote and protest, crafted through the second half of the 20th century.

119 W. 23rd St.

Jack Whitten: The Messenger Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

The first comprehensive retrospective dedicated to the groundbreaking art of Jack Whitten (American, 1939–2018), with paintings, sculptures, and rarely shown works on paper that draw inspiration from Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and process-based art.

11 W. 53rd St.

Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe Museum of Arts and Design

Cultures mix and transform in this retospective of a parable told through garment-based sculptures, video, paintings, works on paper, and performance.

2 Columbus Cir.

4.20

Easter in New York brings egg hunts, fine brunches, and a bonnet-filled procession down Fifth Avenue that’s been part of city life for a century and a half. Celebrate the holiday in true New York fashion with a trip to the Easter Parade. The tradition dates to the 1870s, when upper class New Yorkers would stroll down Fifth Avenue after church and show off the fashionable new outfits they’d purchased for the holiday. Traffic shuts down on Fifth Avenue between 49th and 57th Streets from 10am to 4pm on Easter Sunday, letting festive parade-goers fill the streets in over-the-top Easter finest. (St. Patrick’s Cathedral provides a particularly striking backdrop, with Neo-Gothic architecture completed in 1878.)

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The Museum of Broadway is an interactive, experiential museum that celebrates the rich history of theatre in New York. Hundreds of rare costumes, props, and artifacts over three floors of exhibits let visitors experience Broadway like never before. Along the way you’ll get the stories of the pivotal shows that transformed the landscape of Broadway from the 1700s through the present before stepping backstage to learn how Broadway magic is made. Don’t miss Crafting

One of New York’s most spectacular experiences is getting out on the water. City Cruises specializes in holiday cruises, with both brunch and dinner opportunities for Easter. Hop aboard the all-glass Bateaux New York Easter Premier Plus Brunch Cruise for a three-course plated brunch, bottomless mimosas, and DJ entertainment—all against the backdrop of stunning skyline views. There’s an elegant dinner cruise as well, with a superb live band and vocalist playing everything from the latest hits to classic favorites. For a buffet take on the holiday, there are also great options aboard Spirit of New York. Their Signature New York Easter Brunch Cruise comes with a DJ and dancing, a cash bar, games, and even a special visit from the Easter Bunny. There’s a dinner version as well, cruising at 6pm.

Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (W. 23rd St. & 12th Ave.), 866-817-3463, citycruises.com/newyork

ONGOING

Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway, on view through Sunday. This temporary exhibit shares fascinating back stories and lets vistitors get up close with iconic costumes, like Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo’s look in The Color Purple, pictured here 145 W. 45th St. (btw. Sixth Ave. & Broadway), 212-239-6200, themuseumofbroadway.com

THIS WEEK IN THE CITY

ONGOING

Madame Tussauds New York is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. The attraction has just launched its new immersive “Seasons of New York City” experience. Kick up your heels with the Radio City Rockettes, pose under cherry blossoms with Selena Gomez, sip bubbly with Leonardo DiCaprio, have breakfast at Tiffany’s with Audrey Hepburn, make your own wax hand at Andy Warhol’s famous Factory, and much more. That’s only the beginning at this revamped Times Square legend, which also features likenesses that run from world leaders to sports stars to Warner Bros. Icons of Horror, not to mention immersive adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes

4D Film & Experience

234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), madametussauds.com

Newly returned to NYC, Planet Hollywood New York redefines Hollywood glamour amid 360-degree state-ofthe-art high-def screens. A glowing staircase—a sculptural tribute to Art Deco elegance—greets guests as they enter. The second floor dining room is a luxurious, almost otherworldly setting, with a canopy of glowing stars overhead and an immersion in Hollywood through video, sound, and interactive elements. Creativ-

ity defines the kitchen, with elevated takes on favorites like Kobe cheesesteak empanadas, chicken Caesar salad, NY strip steak, and lobster pot pie. Also look for the “1993 Icons” section, paying homage to Planet Hollywood’s original menu with Planet Nachos Grande, L.A. Lasagna, St. Louis BBQ Ribs, and the World-Famous Chicken Crunch.

36 W. 42nd St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), planethollywoodintl.com

OPENS 4.17

The Frick Collection is a beloved New York City institution, reopening its doors after five years of extensive renovations. The collection originated with industrialist Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who left his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public. Iconic masterworks have been reinstalled in restored first-floor galleries and smaller-scale paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts are on view throughout the newly opened second floor. Temporary exhibitions on view include Porcelain Garden: Vladimir Kanevsky at The Frick Collection, pictured here, a series of lifelike commissioned works by sculptor Vladimir Kanevsky (b. Ukraine, 1951) that evoke the fresh floral bouquets displayed in the museum when it first opened in 1935. Highlights of Drawings displays 12 exceptional works on paper from the permanent collection, including work by Degas, Goya, Ingres, Rubens, and Whistler. Don’t miss the Garden Court, a year-round oasis with sculpture displayed among the greenery.

1 E. 70th St. (btw. Fifth & Madison Aves.), 212-288-0700, frick.org Vladimir Kanevsky, Pomegranate plant, 2024–25. Soft-paste porcelain, glazes, copper, and terracotta. Courtesy the artist. © The Frick Collection

4.18-4.27

The New York International Auto Show is home to an awe-inspiring display of technology and design, as 1,000 new cars and trucks are arrayed across the acreage of the Javits Convention Center. You can check out all the latest models from a hands-on, driver’s seat vantage. The show also rolls in some hot exotics and futuristic concept cars. This year marks the expo’s 125th anniversary and a special display will feature vintage cars from 1900 forward; the show floor itself will be packed with next-generation EVs, AI-driven vehicles, and other cutting-edge automotive technology. Fan favorite Camp Jeep is back—an interactive experience highlighted by the 28-foot-high Jeep Mountain—and the EV Test Track has been expanded. You’ll even leave with a gift bag or two!

655 W. 34th St. (Eleventh Ave.), 800-282-3336, autoshowNY.com

ON THE COVER

THRILL & CHILL

AT American Dream

Just minutes from Manhattan is American Dream, home of the largest indoor theme park and water park in North America, skiing, skating, mini golf, global cuisine, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium—all indoors with more than 3 million square feet to explore.

Nickelodeon Universe is nothing short of awesome. The world’s steepest roller coaster, longest spinning coaster, and tallest indoor spinning drop tower are all waiting to thrill you.

EPIC FUN» Don’t forget your swimsuit for DreamWorks Water Park. More than 40 rides, slides, and attractions await, including the world’s tallest indoor drop slide and one of the world’s tallest and longest hydromagnetic water coasters. You can also learn to surf in the world’s largest wave pool with Skudin Surf.

Big SNOW is North America’s first indoor, real-snow, year-round ski and snow resort. Blacklight Mini Golf features 18 holes of outof-this-world blacklighting amid extraterrestrial digs. North America’s only immersive Angry

Birds mini golf is also here. You can enter a magical space at TiLT Museum, with 14 optical illusion interactive works of art. Come play at The Gameroom Powered By Hasbro, where your favorite games come to life.

American Dream’s newest attraction, Sesame Street Learn & Play, invites kids to join their favorite furry friends on the world’s friendliest street for an immersive experience where learning and play come together.

SHOPPING GALORE!» American Dream offers something the Big Apple can’t: tax-free shopping on clothing and footwear even when the price is over $110. American Dream is a Who’s Who of the retail world featuring flagship locations of H&M, Zara, and Primark, in

Left page: DreamWorks Water Park; above: Peruvian-themed Jarana Restaurant; right, top to bottom: Big SNOW indoor ski and snowboarding park, shop over 200 unique retailers.

addition to leading brands Aritzia, Lululemon, Uniqlo, Apple, JD Sports, and the list goes on.

For those looking to upgrade their wardrobes, The Avenue at American Dream is a collection of luxury fashion including New Jersey’s only Saks Fifth Avenue store, Hermès, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga, Ferrari, Cartier, and Rolex, just to name a few.

DINING DELIGHTS» Bring your appetite! The culinary assortment at American Dream spans the gamut from quality grab-and-go concessions to curated restaurants to satisfy the discerning foodie. On the casual restaurant front, check out Yard House and its classic rock ambiance offering a diverse menu and a vast selection of draft beer, and YouTube sensation MrBeast’s only restaurant—appropriately named MrBeast Burger. For chef-driven creations, look to Marcus Live! Bar & Grille by James Beard award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson, while Jarana by Michelin-star chef Gastón Acurio offers authentic Peruvian cuisine and crafted cocktails. For upscale Italian fare, Florida favorite Carpaccio is sure to delight and for an authentic Asian experience, Little Sheep Hot Pot is a must.

A BLINK AWAY» American Dream’s new round-trip bus service from Manhattan enhances accessibility to its world-class entertainment, retail, and dining options. Riders now have a direct, convenient, and reliable bus route from NYC to American Dream. American Dream is less than 5 miles from Times Square. There’s a dedicated rideshare pickup and drop-off area on ground level at

Deck A. There are tons of public transportation options as well, including the Port Authority in midtown or the NJ Transit 355 Bus on weekends and holidays. Experience American Dream for yourself and you’ll see why it lives up to its promise: It’s All Here!

americandream.com/city-guide

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IN THE CITY SHOP

Here are our picks for must-shop spots all around NYC (with our absolute favorites in bold).

By Evan Levy

DOWNTOWN» In Lower Manhattan don’t miss the soaring, cathedral-like space that defines the Oculus. The world-class collection of shops here is definitely about time—or it will be, when you peruse the selection of timepieces at Breitling, Tissot, and Longines. Further towards the Hudson River, Brookfield Place offers stylish shopping, plus restaurants and a food hall.

The star shopping attraction of Lower Manhattan is Century 21 NYC, with four floors of designer fashion at discount prices. (You can save 15%, check out the coupon on page 6.)

MIDTOWN WEST» Moving up Manhattan, on the west side along the Hudson you’ll reach the High Line, Chelsea, and the upmarket shopping of the Meatpacking District. Women’s fashion can be found at Alice + Olivia and the Diane von Furstenberg flagship, with perfume at Bond No 9 and boutique picks at Marni Meatpacking Market. Stroll the High Line north and you’ll reach the luxury brands and stylish boutiques of The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards.

Continue north and you’ll pass Herald Square, home of the Macy’s flagship, and then action-packed Times Square. Sports fans won’t want to miss Pelé Soccer, The World’s Greatest Soccer Store. You can shop—and personalize— official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world. M&M’S World is a great stop for a snack or a souvenir. The

Times Square location boasts a two-story color wall packed with thousands upon thousands of colorful milk, peanut, and specialty M&M candies, and an on-site printer will let you create customized candy on the spot.

Near Bryant Park, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing for nearly half a century. Visit their showroom and you’ll see the quality, detail, and craftsmanship that makes their products unlike any other.

MIDTOWN EAST» Two of the most famous shopping streets in the world are on the east side. Fifth Avenue has a who’s who of designer fashion. From Bulgari to Cartier, Tiffany to Gucci, the storied street never goes out of fashion—much like its stores. A newcomer here is The Travel Agency, a legal, licensed cannabis dispensary with top-quality products in a roomy, high-design space. Nearby Madison Avenue’s names include Fendi, Giorgio Armani, and Berluti. Department store legends nearby include Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Bloomingdale’s 59th Street.

NEW JERSEY» Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find American Dream, with recreation options that include gigantic indoor theme and water parks. A staple at the complex is The Avenue at American Dream, a luxury shopping and dining experience with a curated collection of world-renowned fashion brands. Contemporary retail options are almost endless; round-trip buses run directly with quick, convenient service from Times Square. Top: high fashion shopping at American Dream.

SHOPNEW YORK CITY

Spring’s start feeds the itch to shop for new sparkly things! And where better than the city that offers the most well-curated boutiques per square mile? Plus you’ll discover world-famous department stores and legendary shopping districts: Brookfield Place, the Oculus, Hudson Yards, 57th Street, Madison Avenue, Columbus Circle, NoHo, and SoHo, all offering magical finds. –Wendy Tittel

NOT JUST ANY BAG : : Saint Laurent has retained a noble place in the world of haute couture for decades. Bring home a fashion staple with their Le 37 bucket bag in rope and dark leather ($3,400) from their flagship location at American Dream. Lined with linen fabric and adorned with the YSL logo closure in bronze-toned hardware; it also conceals a matching removable leather zip pouch.

Dimensions: 20 x 25 x 16 cm / 7.9” x 9.8” x 6.3”. 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 201-559-5959, ysl.com

BUY TODAY—WEAR IT FOREVER : : Even though the temps are going up, you’re cool as ever in the classic M-65 Field Jacket Z26L008 ($495) from Cockpit USA.

A handsome example of original 1960s Cold War armed forces attire, this is an impeccably tailored and truly authentic hooded field jacket made to 1965 military spec. Made in the USA from wind and water-repellant cotton/ nylon sateen. 15 W 39th St., 12th Fl., 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com

BLUE SKY THINKING : : Show your New York City FC colors and support as Adidas/ MLS team up on this Copa cleat in an off-field form. The MLS Ultraboost x COPA ($83.99) combines Copa’s iconic leather upper with the comfort and style of the Ultraboost. Featuring a terrific springy blue and embroidered dark stripes, lacetip callouts, and the team’s 2015 founding year on the tongue. More than a drop, this shoe is a shutout. Available at Pelé Soccer 1560 Broadway, 646-6660025, pelesoccer.com

BIG BEAT—SMALL SIZE : : Put down the earbuds and explore real ambient sound from this mighty little travel speaker ($40), found at The Museum Store at the Museum of Modern Art. Aside from displaying authentic Keith Haring artwork and fitting snugly in the palm of your hand, The Lexon Mino+ Speaker kicks out 3W sound quality. Wirelessly charge it via USB-C port or with any Qi-enabled charging pad. 1.4h” x 1.4” diameter. Feeling basic? Go for metallic blue ($30 per). 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9700, store.moma.org

ADD A SPLASH : : ...of color with this geometric art print ($37.50) by Atlanta artist Jazzy Elise. Reminiscent of the glamorous costumes and set design seen in the Met Opera’s production of The Queen of Spades. It will adorn your walls at a mere 12” x 15” framed. Signed by the artist and printed in Atlanta, GA on archival paper. From the Met Opera Shop Lincoln Center, 140 W. 65th St., next to the box office, 212-501-3482, metoperashop.org

SPECIALTY

AMERICAN DREAM

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 833-263-7326; americandream.com

Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. It’s all here, from Saks to sharks to Legoland. American Dream is just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side. The largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium—all less than five miles from Times Square!

CENTURY 21 NYC

22 Cortlandt St. (Church St.), 212-227-1202, c21stores.com

The return of a legend! NYC’s favorite discounter Century 21 has reopened the doors to its flagship. Head downtown for a curated selection of style amid a new and improved shopping experience. Shoes, dresses, coats, looks for men, and much more from top brands at the lowest prices.

COCKPIT USA

15 W. 39th St., 12th Floor (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com

For over 45 years, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing, both in civilian and military design. You’ve seen their jackets across pop culture from Steve McQueen to Tom Hardy to U.S. Presidents. Visit their midtown showroom and find quality and craftsmanship unlike any other. Appointments encouraged but not required to ensure they have your jacket size when you arrive.

LUGGAGEHERO

Locations citywide, including Penn Station, Grand Central, Times Square, JFK; luggagehero.com/newyork

Safe and secure luggage storage through local businesses at only $1.19hour/$5.40day. All luggage sizes accommodated; it’s the only company offering both hourly and daily rates. 130+ locations all around NYC, easy and convenient. Book online or through the official LuggageHero App for Apple and Android.

M&M’S NEW YORK

1600 Broadway (7th Ave. & 48th St.), 212-295-3850, mms.com/en-ie/explore/mms-stores/new-york

Positioned in the heart of Broadway, M&M’S Times Square is officially the hottest performance in town! Nothing brings more flavor to Manhattan than our two-story color wall packed with THOUSANDS of your favorite Milk, Peanut, and Specialty M&M’S Candies.

PELÉ SOCCER

1560 Broadway (btw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 646-666-0025, pelesoccer.com

The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from soccer legend Pelé, where you can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players. Limited-edition footwear from top brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma, and seats on stadium bleachers for watching live soccer games on a huge TV screen.

THE TRAVEL AGENCY

587 Fifth Avenue (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-420-6000, thetravelagency.co

The state’s most knowledgeable budtenders connect customers with top-quality products at this legal, licensed cannabis dispensary. Expect a superior curated selection covering all categories, including premium flower, vapes, edibles, and prerolls, from local and national brands.

SPECIALTY SHOPPING SERVICES

H&S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

112 W. 44th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-768-3160, hsart.com

Open daily in Times Square, H&S Art Gallery & Custom Framing features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, Tarkay, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide.

SCHUMER’S WINES & LIQUORS

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

Trusted for more than 40 years, known for its excellent selection of the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy (lots of half bottles, too). Also vintage ports, single malts, cognac, American whiskeys and bourbons—including their own Barrel Picks. Large supply of cold wine and champagne always ready. Open Mon.Fri., 9am-8pm; Sat.,11am-8pm. Deliveries til 7pm.

STAFF

Chief Executive Officer: David L. Miller

SALES & MARKETING

Chief Revenue Officer: Vincent Timpone

Managing Director | Business Developments

Strategic Partnerships: Drew Davis

Managing Director | Marketing: Sheri Lapidus

PUBLISHING

Director | Content Management: Ethan Wolff

Director | Creative Development: Wendy Tittel

Theatre Editor: Griffin Miller

Contributors: Evan Levy, Linda Sheridan

OPERATIONS

Director | Operations Management: Ray Winn

Director | Order Management: Heather Gambaro

FINANCE

Chief Financial Officer: David Friedman

ON BROADWAY

BroadwayYour Way: A Visitor’s Guide

By Griffin Miller

Every spring, from Times Square to Lincoln Center, the world’s most celebrated theatre district is in full show-biz bloom. Home to epic musicals, electrifying plays, and unforgettable performances, Broadway has never been more alive than it is right now—on the suspense-charged cusp of the 2025 Tony Awards. The season leading up to this starriest of nights has been filled with news and nuance, thanks to the number and quality of contenders and more than a little celebrity clout (see p. 46).

The Tonys being the platinum standard of theatrical kudos, it’s worth noting that several of Broadway’s current hits are past Tony winners. The fact that these shows continue to rack up standing ovations years—and in some cases decades—after their debuts, puts them high on Broadway must-see lists.

BEST MUSICAL TONY, 2011

Conceived by enfants terribles Trey Park and Matt Stone (South Park) and Robert Lopez (Avenue Q), The Book of Mormon pushes

(better make that drop kicks) the puritanical envelope over the precipice. A bastion of audacious humor, the show’s popularity hasn’t faded during its 14-year run, with audiences continuing to line up to watch Elders Price and Cunningham—a couple of young, earnest, mismatched missionaries—take on the dubious job of converting a disinterested cluster of Ugandan villagers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Leading the musical are Kevin Clay (Price) and Cody Jamison Strand (Cunningham), who have been exchanging dialogue onstage at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre for years, while bonding off-stage over dude stuff like a shared passion for games including, but not limited to, Dungeons & Dragons.

To paraphrase one of the show’s lyrics, You simply won’t believe how much this musical will change your life!

BEST PLAY TONY, 2018

While many musicals arrive as open-ended runs, the majority of dramas and comedies that come to Broadway do so as “limited runs.” Breaking this tradition big time is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a production whose longevity is quickly becoming legend. Harnessing spectacular live illusions to J.K. Rowling’s book and film canon, this stage sequel serves up a fun collection of wink-wink, nudge-nudge nods to familiar characters, locales, and wizarding props. The story itself revolves around the young sons of grown-up Harry (Matthew James Thomas) and Draco (Aaron Bartz): Albus Potter (Alex Serino) and Scorpius Malfoy (Erik Christopher Peterson), as they head off to their first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, little knowing that a forbidden time-turner will turn their lives—past, present, and future— Continued on p. 44

Left: Cody Jamison Strand as Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon. Photos: Julieta Cervantes.

This page: Kevin Clay as Elder Price.

Photo: Paul Coltas.

THEATER MAP

What’s playing where on Broadway

TKTS: 25-50% Off Tickets (the day of the show)

40 & Juliet (Stephen Sondheim Theatre)

39 Aladdin (New Amsterdam)

9 The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill)

33 Boop! The Betty Boop Musical (Broadhurst Theatre)

26 Buena Vista Social Club (Gerald Shoenfeld Theatre)

4 Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club (August Wilson Theatre)

2 Call Me Izzy (Studio 54)

10 Chicago (Ambassador)

12 Dead Outlaw (Longacre Theatre)

18 Death Becomes Her (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre)

1 Floyd Collins (Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater)

17 Glengarry Glen Ross (Palace Theatre)

7 Good Night, and Good Luck (Winter Garden Theatre)

3 The Great Gatsby (Broadway Theatre)

34 Gypsy (Majestic Theatre)

11 Hadestown (Walter Kerr)

19 Hamilton (Richard Rodgers)

37 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric)

32 Hell’s Kitchen (Shubert Theatre)

27 John Proctor Is the Villain (Booth Theatre)

8 Just in Time (Circle in the Square Theatre)

31 The Last Five Years (Hudson Theatre)

28 The Lion King (Minskoff)

30 Maybe Happy Ending (Belasco Theatre)

5 MJ the Musical (Neil Simon Theatre)

23 Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Al Hirschfeld)

29 Oh, Mary! (Lyceum Theatre)

24 Operation Mincemeat (John Golden Theatre)

15 Othello (Ethel Barrymore Theatre)

25 The Outsiders (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre)

22 The Picture of Dorian Gray (Music Box Theatre)

38 Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Todd Haimes Theatre)

35 Purpose (Helen Hayes Theatre)

13 Real Women Have Curves: The Musical (James Earl Jones Theatre)

41 Redwood (Nederlander Theatre)

16 SIX (Lena Horne Theatre)

21 Smash (Imperial Theatre)

14 Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends (Samuel J. Friedman Theatre)

18 Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Marquis Theatre)

36 Sunset Blvd. (St. James Theatre)

6 Wicked (Gershwin Theatre)

inside out.

Off stage, the enchanted and enchanting Lyric Theatre offers Potterheads (and Potterhead wannabees) plenty of immersive opportunities, from patronus conjuring to portrait animating to snapping selfies in front of a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff banner while tossing back a butterbeer (house robes optional).

MOST MAGICAL MUSICAL OF 2014

Whether it’s the 8,644 Swarovski Crystals glimmering off a single costume or the coveted gold lamp stashed in the splendiferous Cave of Wonders, Aladdin on Broadway knows how to dazzle, and it’s not just Genie that’s puttin’ on the glitz. The creative minds behind Disney’s action-packed romp through a “magical place where…enchantment runs rampant” were clearly inspired when they turned the stage into an Arabian Nights wonderland. A dynamite ensemble fast-tracks through a killer opening number decked out in rainbow colors that serve as a choreographic prelude to the show’s Busby Berkleyadrenaline-fueled “Friend Like Me,” in which

While we’re on the subject of magic, let’s not forget the show’s tour de romance flying carpet ride in which Aladdin (Adi Roy) takes to the sky—or in this case the New Amsterdam Theatre’s dedicated airspace—alongside Princess Jasmine (Sonya Balsara). As for the duet that accompanies the couple’s airborne date, that would be the 1992 Oscar-winning song “A Whole New World, by Alan Menken (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics).

BEST MUSICAL TONY, 1998

Lionize (verb): have great affection for; bestow considerable public attention and approval on. For Broadway’s The Lion King, the celebrated stage adaptation of Disney’s 1994 film classic, both these definitions are spot on, given the show’s unwavering popularity. In November, 1997, the musical opened to effusive reviews and raves from the first wave of theatregoers to experience the enhanced score, inspired costumes, and brilliant puppetry that took Mufasa, Simba, Nala, Scar, Zazu, Pumbaa, and Timon from animation to actors. And the payoff has been demonstrably staggering, netting the production six Tonys—including Best Director of a Musical for Julie Taymor, making her the first woman to receive the honor—and the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album. No wonder, over a quarter of a century later,

Michael James Scott redefines “high energy” as

Top:

Genie in Aladdin. Photo by Deen van Meer. Left: Adi Roy charms as Aladdin. Photo by Evan Zimmerman. Right: Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in The Lion King. Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.

The Lion King’s powerful magnetism has yet to let up.

It all begins with a golden daybreak on a South African savanna (the Pride Lands), as the shaman Rafiki summons beasts and birds to greet their future king—the newborn Simba —with the haunting chant “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba.” In a heartbeat we realize that we too have entered the musical’s euphoric theatrical “Circle of Life.”

BEST MUSICAL TONY, 2024

You’d think that a book published in the 1960s by a teen, about teens in the ‘60s (presumably for teens in the ‘60s) wouldn’t be all that appealing to Gen Z’ers. Wrong. S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age novel hasn’t shed a scintilla of its appeal over the decades.

The transformation of The Outsiders into a searing flesh-and-blood Broadway musical validates the power behind the story and the “Greaser” characters of Ponyboy (Brody Grant), Johnny Cade (Sky Lakota-Lynch), Dallas (Alex Joseph Grayson), Darrel (Brent Comer), and Sodapop (Jason Schmidt), pitted against rival gang the Socs—short for “Socials,” i.e. society types. Set in Tulsa, OK., this raw, fragile ecosystem of poor vs. privileged ignites into class warfare and, eventually, tragedy. Notably, the fight scenes—directed by Tony winner Danya Taymor and choreographed by Rick and Jeff Kuperman are electrifying, while the Jamestown Revival capture the passion and emotion of Adam Rapp’s script.

TONY TRIO, 2004

Once upon a Broadway stage, the musical saga of two college-age witches—one a studious green misfit, the other a vivacious blonde influencer—became the runaway hit Wicked. Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, the fantastical prequel to L Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the unapologetically fantastical show took home three Tonys, the first two for the production’s spectacular steampunk take on Scenic Design (Eugene Lee) and Costumes (Susan Hilferty). As for the third—Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical—that went to Idina Menzel (who shed her green Elphaba makeup

long ago, returning to Broadway this season in the musical Redwood).

The actress currently “Defying Gravity” as Elphaba is Lencia Kebede in a history-making Broadway debut as the first full-time Black actress to play the role on Broadway. Her co-witch/Shiz U. roomie, Glinda, is played by Allie Trimm, a former standby for the “Popular” coed. Together they are (dare I say it?) totally bewitching.

BEST DRESSED TONY, 2024

If you happened to score seats to The Great Gatsby early on, you saw the original cast headed by Jeremy Jordan (now starring in Floyd Collins) and Eva Noblezada (currently Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club). Yet even if you did see them—and especially if you haven’t—the show’s newest Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan will knock your argyle socks off. Actors Ryan McCartan (Liv and Maddie) and Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) joined the company just as the blockbuster musical launched its yearlong centennial celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s groundbreaking novel.

Dressed to the Jazz-Age nines in designer Linda Cho’s Tony-winning costumes, these performers—along with the rest of the stellar company—bring Roaring ‘20s glamour into the chill 2020s.

BEYOND BROADWAY

On the family-friendly side—we’re talking ages

2025 TONY AWARDS: A PREVIEW

The 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, are set for Sunday, June 8th at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall; following up on the May 1st nomination announcement. Currently running eligible shows and stars listed below (prior Tony winners are marked with an *).

BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP

MUSICAL – Introducing Jasmine Amy Rogers in the title role, alongside Faith Prince* and Erich Bergen

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB

– Inspired by true events surrounding the artists who recorded the original album.

DEAD OUTLAW – Andrew Durand and Jeb Brown lead a cast of Broadway vets.

two and up—The Gazillion Bubble Show is a soapy, bubbalicious, one-of-a-kind fun phenom! Created by bubble guru Fan Yang, the show debuted in NYC in 2007. Since then, Fan’s wife, daughter, son, and brother have joined, so no matter when you head to New World Stages, you can be assured a Yang family member will be orchestrating the bubble magic!

and Adrienne Warren* (thru 6/22).

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING – Starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen

OH, MARY! – Starring playwright and title character Cole Escola

OPERATION MINCEMEAT – Olivier-winning musical with original London cast.

DEATH BECOMES HER –Starring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Christopher Sieber FLOYD COLLINS – Starring Jeremy Jordan in the title role (thru 6/22).

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS -- Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean, Kieran Culkin, and Bill Burr (thru 6/14).

GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK – Starring George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow (thru 6/8).

GYPSY – Starring Audra McDonald*, Danny Burstein*, and Joy Woods

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN – Starring Sadie Sink, Molly Griggs, and Gabriel Ebert (thru 7/8).

JUST IN TIME -- Jonathan Groff* as Bobby Darin. THE LAST FIVE YEARS – Starring Nick Jonas

OTHELLO – Denzel Washington* and Jake Gyllenhaal (thru 6/8).

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY – Starring Sarah Snook (thru 6/29).

PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL – Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon, and David Hyde Pierce* (thru 7/27).

PURPOSE – The cast includes Kara Young* and LaTanya Richardson Jackson (thru 7/6).

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL – Based on the play by Josefina Lopez, who co-wrote the HBO screenplay.

REDWOOD – Starring Idina Menzel*.

SMASH – Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, and Kristine Nielsen star alongside TV series alum Krysta Rodriguez

STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS –Bernadette Peters* and Lea Salonga* (thru 6/15).

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW – Starring Louis McCartney, T.R. Knight, and Alex Breaux

SUNSET BLVD. – Starring Olivier Award winners Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis (thru 7/13).

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& JULIET

Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 833-274-8497; andjulietbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) This lively musical comedy asks what would happen next if Juliet ditched Shakespeare’s tragic ending for a fresh start and a second chance at life and love—her way.

ALADDIN

New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; aladdinthemusical.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world of adventure, comedy, and romance. This unforgettable Disney theatrical experience includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written for Broadway.

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 877-250-2929; bookofmormonbroadway.com

2011 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) One of Broadway’s most successful, Tony-winning (nine in 2011!) musicals from the hilariously irreverent minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone of South Park. The show follows a couple of wide-eyed Mormon missionaries whose first official assignment takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda. Divinely profane in all the right places!

BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL

Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; boopthemusical.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Animation pioneer Max Fleischer’s spit-curled, black-and-white icon of joy finds herself on a colorful, musical adventure in NYC—one that reminds her “You are capable of amazing things.”

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB

Gerald Shoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; buenavistamusical.com

(2 hrs., 10 mins.) In Cuba, visionary artists tell the story of the musicians who lived the title album— and one woman’s life-changing discovery. From 2/21.

CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB

August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 888-985-9421; kitkat.club

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) Visionary revival of the Kander & Ebb classic, set at the start of WWII in Berlin’s Kit Kat Club with a mercurial MC and Sally Bowles as stars.

CALL ME IZZY

Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 833-274-8497; callmeizzy.com

Emmy winner and Tony nominee Jean Smart’s tour de force portrait of a woman who resists being silenced by embracing her tenacity, humor, and imagination. Previews begin 5/24 for a 6/12 opening. Limited engagement thru 8/17.

CHICAGO

Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; chicagothemusical.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Winner of 6 Tonys for a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz.

DEAD OUTLAW

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

(100 mins., no intermission) A darkly hilarious musical following outlaw-turned-corpse-turned-celebrity Elmer McCurdy exploring fame, failure, and legacy. In previews for a 4/27 opening.

DEATH BECOMES HER

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; deathbecomesher.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Madeline Ashton is a beautiful actress; Helen Sharp is the author who lives in her shadow. A magic potion restores their youth and beauty—along with a grudge to last eternity.

The ensemble cast of Wicked. Photo by Joan Marcus.

FLOYD COLLINS

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

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) 1925 Kentucky: cave explorer Floyd Collins is trapped 200 feet underground. He fights for his sanity as the rescue effort above explodes into a media circus. In previews for a 4/21 opening. Limited engagement thru 6/22.

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS

Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, 212-239-6200; glengarryonbroadway.com

(1 hr., 45 mins.) Set in a real estate office where salesmen compete to sell dicey properties to unwitting customers. With Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean, Kieran Culkin, and Bill Burr. In previews for a 3/31 opening. Limited engagement thru 6/28.

GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK

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

(100 mins., no intermission) Oscar winner George Clooney makes his Broadway debut in this stage adaption of his 2005 film as celebrated broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. In previews for a 4/3 opening. Limited engagement thru 6/8.

THE GREAT GATSBY

Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; broadwaygatsby.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) F. Scott Fitzgerald’s epic tale is now a lush musical that follows eccentric and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby in his pursuit of the lost love of his youth, Daisy Buchanan. With characters driven by complex inner lives erupting with extravagance and longing, the show comes to life through an electrifying jazz and pop-infused score for a grand production befitting the 21st century.

GYPSY

Majestic Theatre, 245 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; gypsybway.com

(2 hrs., 40 mins.) In this latest revival, six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald takes on one of the greatest roles in musical theatre: the ultimate back-stage tale of an ambitious stage mother.

HADESTOWN

Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com

2019 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Follows the overlapping mythical love stories of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone. The action unfolds in both a stylized New Orleans setting and Hades’ stomping ground, The Underworld. As for the score, think New Orleans jazz melded with American folk music.

HAMILTON

Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; hamiltonbroadway.com

2016 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Following U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton, writer/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical masterwork redefined Broadway.

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HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; broadway.harrypottertheplay.com

2018 Tony, Best Play (2 hrs., 50 mins.) This visually spectacular show begins where the films end, with the friendship between Harry’s son Albus and Draco’s son, Scorpius—BFFs whose magical misadventures involve Time-Turner shenanigans and a mysterious friend. Familiar characters plus a new generation of Hogwarts students make this a must-see for fans (the program has a full summary and wizarding world crash course for HP neophytes).

HELL’S KITCHEN

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

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Grammy winner Alicia Keys’ autobiographical musical about 17-year-old Ali facing hard truths about race, defiance, and growing up.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN

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

(2 hrs., 15 mins.) In a small-town high school, an English class questions The Crucible. Starring Sadie Sink. Limited engagement thru 7/8.

JUST IN TIME

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

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Tony winner Jonathan Groff stars as Bobby Darrin in this musical tracking the singer’s meteoric journey from soaring highs to crushing lows. In previews for a 4/26 opening.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS

Hudson Theatre, 145 W. 44th St., 855-801-5876; thelastfiveyearsbroadway.com

(90 mins., no intermission) New musical with Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren as an NYC couple who fall in and out of love. Limited engagement thru 6/22.

THE LION KING

Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; disneyonbroadway.com

1998 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) A glorious stage adaptation of Disney’s animated hit, full of stage magic created by Tony-winner Julie Taymor. Set in the rich African Pride Lands, the story follows the lion prince, Simba—along with young lioness Nala and villainous uncle Scar—from precocious cub to king of the jungle. A musical and visual treasuretrove to be savored.

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; maybehappyending.com

(105 mins., no intermission) In Seoul, HelperBots Oliver and Claire forge a unique friendship.

MJ THE MUSICAL

Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; mjthemusical.com

(2 hrs., 35 mins.) This electrifying musical bio looks into Michael Jackson’s creative process leading up to his 1992 Dangerous world tour.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 888-506-4101; moulinrougemusical.com

2020 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 35 mins.) A gleefully flamboyant take on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows.

OH, MARY!

Lyceum Theatre, 145 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; ohmaryplay.com

(80 mins., no intermission) In this fabulously farcical play, Mary Todd Lincoln examines her forgotten life and dreams through the lens of an idiot.

OPERATION MINCEMEAT

John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; operationbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) This Olivier Award-winning musical tells the true story of a WWII secret British military operation employing a corpse to feed false info to the Nazis.

The Great Gatsby. Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.

OTHELLO

Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; othellobway.com

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) Oscar and Tony winner Denzel Washington is the title character in Shakespeare’s classic drama, costarring Jake Gyllenhaal. Limited engagement thru 6/8.

THE OUTSIDERS

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; outsidersmusical.com

2024 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, the hardened hearts and aching souls of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and their chosen family of “outsiders” are in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that may never accept them. This gripping new musical, based on the 1983 film, reinvigorates the timeless tale of “haves and have nots,” of protecting what’s yours, and fighting for what could be.

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; doriangrayplay.com

(2 hrs., no intermission) Olivier winner Sarah Snook (Succession) takes on all 26 roles in Oscar Wilde’s tale of debauched youth and beauty. Limited engagement thru 6/29.

PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL

Todd Haimes Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; roundabouttheatre.org

(2 hrs.) Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce lead a rollicking crew in this outrageously clever reimagining of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta. In previews for a 4/24 opening. Limited engagement thru 7/27.

PURPOSE

Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 833-274-8497; purposeonbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 50 mins.) Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins follows his Appropriate success with a drama about an influential Black family forced into a reckoning with itself itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black radicalism. Limited engagement thru 7/6.

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL

James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; realwomenhavecurvesbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 10 mins.) In 1987 Los Angeles, Ana is torn between college and a dream career and pressure from her family to remain home, working in their garment factory. In previews for a 4/27 opening.

REDWOOD

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 212-239-6200; redwoodmusical.com

(105 mins., no intermission) Idina Menzel plays a woman who leaves her career and family behind for the forests of Northern California, where a chance meeting changes her life forever.

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VOTED ONE OF USA TODAY’S 10 BEST POP CULTURE MUSEUMS!

The Museum of Broadway invites you to immerse yourself— not only in historic Broadway’s photographs and stories— but also in the nuts, bolts, ephemera, music, props, costumes, and sets that have graced major productions from the 18th-century through today. (Including a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what goes into mounting a major Broadway production.) From glam to gritty, The Museum of Broadway is what New York theatre is all about—literally!

THEATER

SIX

Lena Horne Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; sixonbroadway.com

(80 mins., no intermission) Henry VIII’s six wives remix historical heartbreak into girl power.

SMASH

Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; smashbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) A stage adaptation of NBC’s series about the making of a Marilyn Monroe musical called Bombshell—backstage egos and Broadway pandemonium included.

STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS

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

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga star in this musical revue assembled by Cameron Mackintosh from his shared notes with Stephen Sondheim and Julie Andrews. Limited engagement thru 6/15.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; strangerthingsbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) This prequel to the Netflix phenom, set in 1959, centers on a group of Hawkins, Indiana teens after mysterious new student Henry Creel moves to town. In previews for a 4/22 opening.

SUNSET BLVD.

St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 888-985-9421; sunsetblvdbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 35 mins.) In Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic work, aging star Norma Desmond turns to a struggling screenwriter to fulfill her comeback hopes, with disastrous consequences. Limited engagement thru 7/13.

WICKED

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

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) One of Broadway’s biggest success stories, this fantasy musical, based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-hued; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular. Wicked takes the world of Oz’s fairy tale roots and replants them into an eyepopping production that turns the original story spectacularly upside down.

off-broadway

GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; gazillionbubbleshow.com (60+ mins., no intermission) A family phenom for your family from the Yang family of bubble virtuosos. Audiences delight to an “unbubblievable” experience—and some even find themselves inside a bubble. Enchanting bubble magic, spectacular laser lighting effects, and momentary soapy masterpieces will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid again. Majorly mind-blowing for ages 2 and up.

PERFECT CRIME

Anne Bernstein Theater, The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfect-crime.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) A funny, sexy whodunit centering on Margaret Brent, a wealthy psychiatrist accused of offing her husband, and the handsome detective who’s falling in love with her while investigating the crime. Having debuted in 1987, the show is cited in Guinness World Records for its leading femme fatale, Catherine Russell, dubbing her the “Cal Ripken of Broadway” for playing all but four shows since opening night!

just off times square

THE MUSEUM OF BROADWAY

145 W. 45th St., 212-433-3686; themuseumofbroadway.com

This interactive, experiential museum celebrates the rich history of theatre in New York. Hundreds of rare costumes, props, and artifacts let visitors experience Broadway like never before. Along the way you’ll get the stories of the pivotal shows that transformed the landscape of Broadway. In total, the museum highlights more than 500 individual productions from the 1700s through the present.

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CUISINE CORNER

NYC is a world-class destination for foodies. It’s also home to NY classics that have earned those Instagram snaps across the decades. You’ve got questions about dining out? We’ve got answers.

h A memorable meal with a spectacular view

The best way to dine along the skyline is aboard City Cruises. For a refined experience, book a Premier Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise on the all-glass, Europeaninspired Bateaux New York and enjoy plated dining, live entertainment, signature cocktails, and the city’s most impressive views.

hAsian cuisine with a flair in Times Square?

Fushimi Times Square fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, French-inspired nouvelle cuisine, within a lush, stylish space. You’ll find the freshest sushi and sashimi, plus entrees like steak and lobster. There’s even a special “robata” menu with grilled offerings, from shishito peppers to salmon to ribeye with truffle sauce.

i Something different in the Theater District?

Utsav, a woman-owned, bi-level restaurant in the Theater District, has been known for its dynamic cooking for more than two decades. You can try three different cuisines here, across Indian, Bengali, and Indo Chinese menus. Expect fresh tastes and diverse flavors.

hWhere can I be transported

in Times Square?

Havana Central serves home-cooked Cuban food in a friendly setting in the center of everything. Before a Broadway show, or after a visit to a Times Square attraction, step into this spacious 1950s eatery for a mojito and some roast chicken. Weekdays from 3-7pm enjoy Happy Hour drink specials and 1/2 price empanadas at the bar (the drink specials include house specialty tropical cocktails and are available restaurant-wide).

iWhere can I get a meal from a celebrity chef?

Famed chef David Burke (Top Chef Masters) has launched Park Ave Kitchen in Midtown East. It’s a two-for-one restaurant, with a formal dine-in brasserie on one side and a more casual to-stay area with a take-out option on the other. Dishes reflect the creativity Burke is famed for: pretzel crabcake rafts, Angry Alaskan King Crab Legs, and Clothesline Bacon, pictured here.

gWhere can I dine among the clouds?

The simply stunning views from One World Observatory in Lower Manhattan are complemented by the seasonally inspired options at ONE Dine. The 101st floor menu serves up charcuterie plates, seafood bouillabaisse, truffle frites, pastas, and a ribeye with a port wine jus. You can raise a toast with small production wines, local draft beers, and craft cocktails that take inspiration from NYC names and nabes.

hFor a quick stop in the East Village or Times Square?

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is one of the world’s fastest growing restaurant chains. They’re known for chicken finger meals, which come with creamy, tangy, peppery “Cane’s Sauce”—picked the #1 most craveable sauce in the restaurant industry. Cane’s uses only the highest-quality ingredients with a cook-to-order system, so it’s always fresh. NYC locations include Astor Place and Times Square.

DINING

East

$ Inexpensive/Mostly $20 & under

$$ Mostly $20-$40

$$$ Mostly $50 +

NEW JERSEY

AMERICAN DREAM NJ

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 833-263-7326, americandream.com, | GLOBAL Shops. World-class entertainment. Restaurants. The range of activities here is as jaw-dropping as the dining options, which run from bars and food halls to Little Sheep Hot Pot, Marcus Live! Bar & Grille by Marcus Samuelsson, Michelin-star chef Gastón Acurio’s Jarana, and YouTube sensation MrBeast’s only restaurant, MrBeast Burger.

UPPER EAST SIDE

DAVID BURKE TAVERN UES $$$

135 E. 62nd St. (Park-Lexington Aves), davidburketavern.com | AMERICAN

Modern American restaurant by award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. Occupying the first two stories of a stately townhouse on the Upper East Side, the restaurant showcases Burke’s creative and contemporary approach to classic fare—often with show-stopping presentations. Lunch and dinner seven days from noon. Brunch Sat.-Sun. Happy Hour daily 3:30-6:30pm.

THEATER DISTRICT/MIDTOWN WEST

BOND 45 TS $$

221 W. 46th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-869-4545, bond45ny.com | ITALIAN

One of the great restaurants from The Fireman Hospitality Group, known for its antipasto bar with a rotating selection of market-fresh veggies. Expansive menu includes specialty veal chops, seafood, house-made pasta, and thin-crust pizza. Expansive rustic-chic space inside the stylish Deco confines of the Hotel Edison. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am-10pm, Fri-Sat. 7am-11pm.

CHICKEN GUY!

TS $

138 W. 42nd St. (Broadway-6th Ave.), 718-878-1337, chickenguy.com | AMERICAN

Hatched from the minds of chef Guy Fieri and renowned restaurateur Robert Earl, Chicken Guy! features one-of-a-kind all-natural chicken tenders infused with fresh herbs and brined in lemon juice, pickle brine, and buttermilk. Sauce pairings run from Donkey Sauce to Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ to Honey Mustard to Nashville Hot Honey. Look for Hand-Spun Flavortown Shakes, too!

Empanadas and more at Times Square’s Mexican-inspired Pink Taco.

DINING

PINK

TACO TS $$

7 Times Sq. (7th Ave. & W. 41st.), 212-315-8226, pinktaco.com/locations/new-york-city | MEXICAN Rock ‘n’ roll vibe-dining right in the heart of Times Square. Mexican-inspired fare is daringly imaginative, specializing in tacos with attitude, perfectly shaken margaritas, and signature cocktails. Breakfast and dinner daily, Hangover Brunch on Sat. and Sun., weeknight Happy Hour 3-6pm, and $4 taco specials all day long for Taco Tuesdays.

PLANET

HOLLYWOOD TS $$

136 W. 42nd St. (6th-7th Aves.), planethollywoodintl.com | AMERICAN

$ Inexpensive/Mostly $20 & under

$$ Mostly $20-$40

$$$ Mostly $50 +

FUSHIMI TS $$$

311 W. 43rd St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-245-8881, fushimi.nyc | JAPANESE/SUSHI

Fushimi Times Square fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, French-inspired nouvelle cuisine. Talented chefs ensure top-line experiences. On top of impeccable food, expect superior service, fashionable ambiance, and opulent décor. Recommended by Zagat and the Michelin Guide, it’s no surprise Fushimi has a loyal fan base that keeps growing and growing.

HAVANA

CENTRAL TS $$

151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CUBAN

Home of Real Cuban Cooking in the heart of Times Square. Come for the food—but stay for the party! Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour at the bar, Monday-Friday 3-7pm. Classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja

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The brand-new Planet Hollywood in Times Square is a modern take on a food emporium. A huge space includes a new state-of-the-art Planet Hollywood restaurant featuring a multi-media, fully immersive entertainment dining experience—the first of its kind in the U.S. The menu highlights fan favorites from the classic Planet Hollywood menu, enhanced with upscale American fare and fanciful, Instagram-worthy desserts and cocktails.

RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS TS $

1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.)

1 Pennsylvania Plaza (7th Ave.)

20 Astor Pl. (Lafayette St.) raisingcanes.com | AMERICAN

One of the fastest growing restaurant chains, with over 800 locations and more on the way, known for its ONE LOVE® Craveable Chicken Finger Meals, which include their iconic “Cane’s Sauce”—named the #1 most craveable sauce in the restaurant industry. Uses only the highest-quality ingredients with a cook-to-order system that ensures a great-tasting chicken finger meal served hot and fresh every time.

USA BROOKLYN DELICATESSEN MW $

211 W. 43rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-840-5800; 200 W. 57th St. (7th Ave., btw. 56th-57th Sts.), 212-757-5757, brooklyndelicatessen.com

AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD

Turns back the culinary clock to a slower time, when our tastes were simple, with the kind of real food you crave. Hot sandwiches and comfort food with a laidback ambiance.EGGFACE sandwiches featured at breakfast; for lunch and dinner enjoy offerings from hot pastrami and corned beef to soup and salads.

DINING

UTSAV

INDIAN CUISINE TS $$

1185 6th Ave. (46th St., btw. 6th-7th Aves.), 212-575-2525, utsavny.com | INDIAN

Woman owned and run, serving dynamic cuisine to NYC for 24 years. Located in an open air plaza; bar on the first floor and a newly renovated spacious dining room on the second floor. Recently introduced Indo Chinese and Bengali menus join Indian menu to bring new flavors to the area for the first time. Come visit this hidden gem where you can savor different flavors from various parts of India. Lunch special $24.95. Happy Hour 5-8pm daily. Lunch noon-3pm, dinner 5-10:30pm daily. UTSAV CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN 2025!

MIDTOWN EAST

PARK AVE KITCHEN BY DAVID BURKE ME $$$ 514 Lexington Ave. (48th St.), 646-847-4166; parkavekitchenbydb.com | AMERICAN

Bringing together delicious, authentic American fare with top-notch service in a fun atmosphere. David Burke is one of the best known and most respected chefs in Modern American cuisine with his signature whimsical, boundlessly creative approach. Formal dine-in Brasserie on one side of restaurant and a tostay area with a take-out option concept on the other. Daily lunch/dinner. Bar open daily 11am-midnight.

SINIGUAL ME $$

640 3rd Ave. (41st St.), 212-286-0250; sinigualrestaurants.com | MEXICAN

A Midtown Manhattan favorite since 2008, specializing in authentic cooking and handcrafted Margaritas. Celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexico through traditional cooking techniques and farm-fresh ingredients, creating dishes that are sinigual (“unrivaled.”) Made-from-scratch guacamole served tableside, followed by chef’s specials like filet mignon enchiladas with grilled shrimp, salmon in jalapeño-lemon butter, and carne asada with chimichurri salsa.

400 YEARS OF NYC: TIMELESS

Opened in 1762 by Samuel Fraunces, Fraunces Tavern in Lower Manhattan served as a meeting place for revolutionary leaders, including George Washington. You can still lift a pint here, with bites and drinks available across multiple spaces. The building is also home to Fraunces Tavern Museum. A visit here feels like time travel, with exhibitions showing off the building’s long and important history, including serving as the site of General George Washington’s famous farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War.

Pete’s Tavern, shown here, is NYC’s oldest original bar and restaurant, located in historic Gramercy Park. The rosewood bar, tin ceiling, and tile floors are all original, in place since 1864. Pete’s most famous “regular” was the author O. Henry. He penned his masterpiece, “Gift of the Magi,” right here in Booth 3!

400 YEARS OF NYC: MADE IN NEW YORK

Many familiar dishes got their start in New York City (and you can still try them here today).

• THE BAGEL. Brought to the new world by Jewish immigrants in the 19th century, the bagel would become synonymous with NYC. Pay a visit to Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys, with locations uptown, in Hudson Yards, and the original Lower East Side shop—since 1936.

• EGGS BENEDICT. This brunch-time staple was born at Delmonico’s restaurant in the 1860s. The restaurant is still there in Lower Manhattan and still serving the dish!

THE HOT DOG. Before we ate them in the bil lions, somebody had to invent them. That man was German-American baker Charles Feltman, whose board walk cart on Coney Island launched a classic in 1867.

THE BLOODY MARY. In 1934, a bartender at the King Cole Room at the St. Regis Hotel changed our approach to hangovers forever. You can still order one there today, amid swanky surrounds.

AF TER HOURS GOTHAM

Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Intimate jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs all around the city.

Neighborhoody pints are poured all across midtown. For a more raucous scene, check out the East Village and Lower East Side. Rooftops offer city vistas, many with climate controlled interiors. All-seasons lounge The Skylark boasts sweeping views of the Empire State Building and Times Square, accompanied by small plates and creative takes on classic cocktails. Downtown, The Oculus Beer Garden has just reopened for the season, with al fresco brews and bites.

For an eclectic mix of talent, city legend Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Chappelle have dropped in on this upscale, intimate setting in Chelsea. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars.

In Times Square you can go back in time to NYC’s Prohibition Era. The Lou Zar Speakeasy, inside Carmine’s Italian Restaurant, is the scene of Speakeasy, Die Softly, the most elaborate comedic immersive performance by The Murder Mystery Company. Enjoy a three-course, family-style Italian feast while solving the murder. Shows play Fridays through Mondays, with special pre-Broadway performances at 4pm on Saturdays.

Above: the return of a legend: the all new Planet Hollywood in Times Square.

Nearby Havana Central serves home-cooked Cuban food in a lively setting. Fuel up with their festive Happy Hour, which includes half-price empanadas and classic mojitos and margaritas. Don’t miss live Latin beats, with bands performing on Thursdays and Fridays from 7-10pm and Sundays 5-8pm.

Above: time travel at the comedic immersive performance Speakeasy, Die Softly.

The newest attraction in Times Square is the return of an icon. Planet Hollywood New York redefines Hollywood glamour amid 360-degree state-of-the-art high-def screens. A glowing staircase—a sculptural tribute to Art Deco elegance—greets guests as they enter. The second floor dining room is a luxurious, almost otherworldly setting, with an immersion in Hollywood through video,

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10 Columbus Cir. (59th-60th Sts.), 212-258-9800, jazz.org

In the heart of Columbus Circle, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s most intimate venue Dizzy’s Club invites you to experience world-class music in a casual setting with breathtaking views of Central Park and a curated menu featuring craft and spirit-free cocktails. Nightly sets begin at 7 and 9pm; Sun. sets 5 and 7:30pm; and Late Night Sessions 11pm Thurs.-Sat.

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sound, and interactive elements. For world-class musical experiences, head to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate Dizzy’s Club. There are shows nightly, in a space expressly designed for superior live jazz experiences—you’ll hear the difference at every show. Night owls can catch Late Night Sessions every Thursday through Saturday starting at 11pm.

GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB CH

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

Whether it’s date night, an evening with the boys, a girls night out, or even a good place to take your mother-in-law, Gotham has a show for you. Great laughs from top-tier professionals are joined by delicious pub food, a huge liquor selection--including 30 kinds of vodka--and an actual wine list. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with a 2-beverage minimum.

SPEAKEASY, DIE SOFTLY TS

200 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 888-659-2952, newyorkdinnertheater.com

Welcome to the Lou Zar Speakeasy, where both the drinks and the clues are flowing. Speakeasy, Die Softly is the most elaborate comedic immersive murder mystery ever performed by The Murder Mystery Company. The year is 1927, a time of flappers, mobsters, and bootlegging. Listen to some live music, play some casino games, and help flip the speakeasy into a “legitimate Italian restaurant” before the police raid the joint. Enjoy a threecourse, family-style Italian feast while solving the murder at Times Square’s iconic Carmine’s Italian Restaurant.

1. Installation view of Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie, on view March 25–August 17, 2025 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo by Eileen Travell, courtesy of The Met. Center: Lee Bul (South Korean, born 1964). Monster: Black, 2011 (reconstruction of 1998 work). Leeum Museum of Art. © Lee Bul.

2. Rudolf Schlichter (1890–1955). Woman with Tie, ca. 1923. Oil on canvas. Private Collection.

3. Beatriz Milhazes, In albis, 1995-96. Acrylic on canvas , 72 1/2 × 117 7/8 in. (184.2 × 299.4 cm). Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Gift, The Bohen Foundation 2001.219. © Beatriz Milhazes. Photo: Ariel Ione Williams, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York.

4. Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840). Plum Branches Intertwined, 1802-4. Watercolor on vellum. 12 9/16 x 10 3/8 in. (31.9 x 26.4 cm). Bequest of Charles A. Ryskamp, 2010. © The Frick Collection.

5. Betye Saar, Globe Trotter, 2007. Mixed-media assemblage, 32 1/2 x 18 1/4 x 14 1/8 in. © Betye Saar. Courtesy the artist and Roberts Projects, Los Angeles. Photo: Brian Forrest.

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• A New York City taxi makes almost 1,400 trips a month. • If you laid out NYC’s subway tracks end to end you’d reach Chicago. • NYC Transit buses give 480 million rides every year. • The subway fleet travels 365 million miles a year. • No surprise here: the Times Square-42nd Street subway station is the city’s busiest. It’s the gateway to 55 million rides a year. • Need an alibi? MetroCard swipes are tracked and have been used in criminal defenses. • Every wonder why city buses don’t take paper money ? NYC Transit uses giant vacuums to empty fareboxes, which would turn that cash into confetti. • By law, there are exactly 13,587 taxis in NYC. We wish you good luck catching even one when it rains.