Where New York - April 2019

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SEE STARS!

CELEBRATE SPRINGTIME IN THE CITY

We guide you through the Flatiron District

Let Jerry Seinfeld entertain you

Gorgeous Gardens That Bewitch

Art Meets Exercise in Hudson Yards

St. James Theatre, 44th Street & 8th Avenue

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CONTENTS

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ESSENTIALS Ask the Expert 4 Chairman’s Letter 5 Calendar 6 Maps 28 Where Next 30 Parting Shot 32 THE GUIDE Entertainment 15 Attractions 22 Dining 25 Shopping 26 Explore 27

The City in Bloom

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One Block: Flatiron District

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T.S. Eliot got it wrong.

April isn’t the cruelest month. It’s the coolest month—if you’re in New York. So, stop and smell the cherry blossoms.

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With top toques in the kitchen, cocktails that pack a punch and a museum imparting carnal knowledge, this Midtown nabe rocks.

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Our monthly curated list of where to go and what to see

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Q: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO VISIT MUSEUMS WHEN IN NEW YORK CITY? A: NYC’s museums

are essential cultural attractions. In a city with scores of special exhibits encompassing art, design, science and history, there is a museum experience for everyone’s taste.

Q: IS THERE AN EXHIBIT UPTOWN THAT SHOULDN’T BE MISSED? A: The critically ac-

claimed but little-known works of abstract artist Hilma af Klint are currently on display in “Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future” at the Guggenheim Museum on the Upper East Side.

Q: IS THERE AN EXHIBIT FOR SCI-FI/FANTASY LOVERS COMING TO NYC? A: Definitely! “Tolkien:

Maker of Middle-earth” EXPERT TIP

The iconic Guggenheim is an ideal place to display this visual symphony dedicated to the beauty of shape and color.

EDITORIAL & DESIGN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Margaret Martin MANAGING EDITOR Jennifer McKee EDITOR Francis Lewis ASSISTANT EDITOR Scott Rouch ART DIRECTOR Jennifer Keller Vaz

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at The Morgan Library & Museum is a must-see for any fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved “The Lord of the Rings” series. It is one of the most comprehensive displays of his work.

PRESIDENT Donna W. Kessler CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Dennis Kelly VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS Angela E. Allen HEAD OF DIGITAL Richard H. Brashear II DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION Scott Ferguson CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER - CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS Haines Wilkerson

MANUFACTURING & PUBLICATION SERVICES DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING Donald Horton PUBLICATION SERVICES DIRECTOR Karen Fralick PUBLICATION SERVICES MANAGER Mickey Kibler IMAGE AND RETOUCH MANAGER Erik Lewis

Q: WHAT’S A SUPER TRANSIT-FRIENDLY MUSEUM VISITORS CAN EXPLORE? A: I would say the Amer-

ican Museum of Natural History. It’s right above the B/C subway line at W. 81st St. Be sure to visit the “Unseen Oceans” exhibit which explores the mythical quality of marine life, as well as the delicate ecosystems of the Earth’s oceans.

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Q: CAN YOU RECOMMEND A MORE HANDS-ON EXHIBIT DOWNTOWN FOR VISITORS TO CHECK OUT? A: The Color Factory in

SoHo is one of the most unforgettable art experiences in the city. The 20,000-square-foot collaborative and interactive exhibit of colors invites curiosity and discovery.

There’s even an adult-size ball pit for you to snap that perfect selfie.

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elcome to the fi rst issue of WhereTraveler magazine, which has been in the making for 83 years. Where magazine, our flagship publication, has been the traveler’s friend since it was first published in 1936. It’s been a great ride but, as with any voyage, one can’t stay in the same place.

With the April 2019 issue, we embark on an exciting new adventure as Where takes on a new look and a new name. Like its predecessor, WhereTraveler magazine continues our tradition of offering the best insider information about the local market but with a dynamic new design that speaks to today’s traveler Even the most experienced traveler knows that having a local friend with inside knowledge of a destination makes a trip all the more special, someone who not only knows the essential, not-tobe-missed sights but also the city’s hidden treasures. For millions of travelers each year, that friend is WhereTraveler magazine, providing valuable advice through print and digital products that cover more than 100 cities, making WhereTraveler the world’s premier travel brand.

The new look is sleek and modern, as represented by the new logo, and the compact size makes the magazine conveniently portable. Inside is the same great content we have always provided but in a more concise model, packed with useful information in a fun and visually dramatic format.

We show you the best places to shop and dine, the landmarks and attractions not to be missed. We guide you to experiences that will help you make the most of your visit. Our redesigned

Guide section now includes up to 50 percent more listings.

Once you have explored the city you are in, WhereTraveler will help you prepare for your next trip. See our new Where Next page, featuring photos from markets around the nation where you will also find WhereTraveler magazine. Then visit our website, wheretraveler. com, which offers travel information on 100 destinations around the world.

I hope you enjoy this debut issue of WhereTraveler magazine and that you will look for it at your next destination.

WILLIAM S. MORRIS III Chairman

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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY APRIL 10, 12 & 13

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In February 1969, former New York City Ballet dancer Arthur Mitchell—the first black dancer to be elevated to Principal in that company—founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem. His mission? To ensure that other artists of color would have the opportunity to train and perform classical ballet. Now celebrating its half-century, Mitchell’s renowned company is en pointe during its annual season at New York City Center. 212.581.1212, www.dancetheatreofharlem.org

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10 GREAT THINGS THIS MONTH New York Mets April 4 It’s opening day of the 2019 home-game season.

Citi Field, 718.507.8499, www.mlb.com/mets

Jerry Seinfeld April 4 & 5 Catch the Brooklynborn comedian live. Beacon Theatre, 212.465.6500, www.beacontheatre.com

Tony Bennett April 13 The legendary crooner (and Lady Gaga’s best bud) swings at Radio City Music Hall. 866.858.0008, www.radiocity.com

The Photography Show April 4–7 The world’s top fine art photography galleries show and sell museumquality works. Pier 94, 202.367.1158, www.AIPADShow.com.

NYC Hot Sauce Expo April 13 & 14 Taste buds catch fire at this ¡muy caliente! event.

Brooklyn Expo Center, no phone, www.nychot sauceexpo.com

The Shed April 5 Curtain up on NYC’s newest arts venue.

646.455.3494, www.theshed.org

International Auto Show April 19–28 Put the pedal to the metal at the Javits Center.

800.282.3336, www.autoshowny.com

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Easter Parade April 21 Stroll in your most festive and fun attire on Fifth Avenue at Rock Center.

No phone, no website Tribeca Film Festival April 24–May 5 Movies, TV, virtual reality and games: There are no boundaries at this visual feast. 212.941.2400, www.tribecafilm.com Tony Awards April 30 Nominees for Broadway theater’s coveted prizes are announced today. Who will triumph on June 9? www.tonyawards.com

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The City in Bloom

It may come as a shock (but you’ll recover soon enough) to learn that the concrete, steel and glass jungle that is New York City is one of the world’s most luxuriant urban centers. Yes, we locals have green thumbs to spare, whether in horticulture or the arts. Join us as we slough off winter and venture forth into an only-in-New-York spring day. FRANCIS LEWIS

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BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN

The serene public garden packs a lot into its 52 lush acres. There’s a Shakespeare garden, a tropical pavilion, a bluebell wood, even a celebrity pathway paved with stones inscribed with the names of famous Brooklynites like Norman Mailer and Barbra Streisand. In spring, cherry blossoms

cascade in pink-and-white profusion. Sakura Matsuri, BBG’s annual cherry blossom festival (pictured below), held April 27 and 28, is a genteel reminder of not only the beauty but also the fragility of life. In other words, carpe diem—especially when visiting NYC. 990 WASHINGTON AVE., BROOKLYN, 718.623.7200, WWW.BBG.ORG

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Is there an artist who captured the rebirth of spring with as much intensity and passion as Vincent van Gogh? Luckily, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s permanent collection is rich in examples of his voluptuous floral still lifes. “Irises,” painted in spring 1890 when van Gogh was about to leave the asylum at Saint-Rémy in southern France, flowers year-round in Gallery 825 on the museum’s second floor.

For the first time in its history, NYBG has named an orchid after a public figure: rapper, actress and native New Yorker Awkwafina, who starred in two of 2018’s most successful movies, “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ocean’s 8.” The Vanda Awkwafina is an exotic tropical hybrid, with beautiful deep raspberry-red blooms. Savor it, as well as thousands more, during “The Orchid Show: Singapore” (pictured below), through April 28.

1000 FIFTH AVE., 212.535.7710, WWW.METMUSEUM.ORG

2900 SOUTHERN BLVD., BRONX, 718.817.8700, WWW.NYBG.ORG

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According to the latest available statistics, 63 percent of visitors to the Big Apple see a Broadway play or musical. For a memorable springtime diversion, the revival of the 1956 Lerner & Loewe tuner is close to perfect. Laura Benanti (pictured below) makes a smashing Eliza Doolittle, the Cockney flower seller who, by mastering her vowels and minding her p’s and q’s, becomes a lady. Loverly?

Abso-bloomin’-lutely!

VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATER AT LINCOLN CENTER, 150 W. 65TH ST., 212.239.6200, WWW.LCT.ORG

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Cherry blossoms cascade in pink-and-white profusion at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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“THE VESSEL”

Wake up and—literally— smell the roses, daffodils, tulips and peonies at this boutique hotel, smackdab in the heart of the Flower District. You don’t have to be a guest, though, to enjoy The Conservatory (pictured below), a three-story glass atrium with a living wall of plants; by day, it’s a sun-drenched den for working or reading; by night, it’s cocktail central. Since rooftop lounges are the trend du jour in NYC, check out Moxy’s aptly named Fleur Room on the 35th floor.

Don’t be surprised if you break into a chorus or two of “Climb Every Mountain” as you ascend the 2,500 steps to the top of Manhattan’s newest (it opened in March) public art installation—a $200 million, 150-foot-tall, interactive and Insta-worthy outdoor sculpture/staircase that bears more than a passing resemblance to a giant honeycomb. Wear your comfiest sneakers for a sightseeing experience—and cardio workout— like no other in the city.

105 W. 28TH ST., 212.514.6699, WWW.MOXYCHELSEA.COM

HUDSON YARDS, WWW.HUDSONYARDS NEWYORK.COM/DISCOVER/STAIRCASE

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For New Yorkers, who mostly dwell in high-rise apartments or walk-ups, Central Park is their 843-acre backyard and playground.

It’s the ultimate urban green space. When making a pilgrimage to Strawberry Fields, a two-acre corner and designated quiet zone, be sure to bring a flower to place on top of the “Imagine” memorial (pictured below), which honors Beatle John Lennon who loved New York and died here in 1980.

BTW FIFTH AVENUE AND CENTRAL PARK WEST, BTW 59TH AND 110TH STREETS, 212.310.6600, WWW.CENTRALPARKNYC.ORG

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The Flatiron District is a dynamic hub of food and culture. Expect to find a world-renowned tasting menu (Eleven Madison Park), celebrity chef Tom Colicchio’s refined, farmfresh American fare (Craft), as well as sophisticated Indian cuisine (Junoon).

Dating back to its Ladies’ Mile heyday, this area has a long history of major retailers, but now it is best known for its colorful home and design stores (Marimekko), a storied bookstore (Rizzoli) and an Italian food emporium featuring an array of cafés, restaurants and groceries (Eataly).

The small district has some of the best watering holes in NYC. Enjoy crafted Prohibition-era cocktails (Raines Law Room), visit a New Orleans-inspired joint with jazz music (Bo’s) or enjoy some elevated American food and classic cocktails (Harding’s).

The iconic area boasts a park with art installations and concerts (Madison Square Park), as well as eclectic museums about math (National Museum of Mathematics) and human and animal sexuality (Museum of Sex).

 Eleven Madison Park 11 Madison Ave., 212.889.0905, www.elevenmadisonpark.com  Craft 43 E. 19th St., 212.780.0880, www.craftrestaurant.com  Junoon 27 W. 24th St., 212.490.2100, www.junoonnyc.com

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 Marimekko 200 Fifth Ave., 212.843.9121, www.marimekko.com  Rizzoli 1133 Broadway, 212.759.2424, www.rizzolibookstore.com  Eataly 200 Fifth Ave., 212.229.2560, www.eataly.com

 Raines Law Room

 Madison Square Park btw Madison & Fifth

48 W. 17th St., no phone, www.raineslawroom.com

aves., btw E. 23rd & E. 26th sts., www.madisonsquarepark.org

 Bo’s Kitchen & Bar Room 6 W. 24th St.,

 National Museum of Mathematics 11 E. 26th St.,

212.234.2373, www.bosrestaurant.com  Harding’s 32 E. 21st St., 212.600.2105, www.hardingsnyc.com

212.542.0566, www.momath.org

 Museum of Sex 233 Fifth Ave., 212.689.6337, www.museumofsex.com

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Alex Brightman is the ghost with the most in the new Broadway musical. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.239.6200, www.beetlejuicebroadway.com

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Broadway Openings ALL MY SONS (Previews begin April 4, opens April 22) A family is torn apart in post-World War II America in the revival of the play that launched Arthur Miller’s career.

Annette Bening and Tracy Letts star. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.719.1300, www.roundabouttheatre.org BURN THIS (Previews began March 15, opens April 16) A sexual attraction leads to a deeper love connection in the revival of Lanford Wilson’s 1987 play, starring Adam Driver and Keri Russell.

Hudson Theatre, 139-141 W. 44th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 855.801.5876, www.burn thisplay.com

HADESTOWN (Previews began March 22, opens April 17) (2 hrs 30 mins) The epic musical sets two classic love stories to a New Orleans beat. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.hadestown.com

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HILLARY AND CLINTON (Previews began March 16, opens April 18) Lucas Hnath’s comedy explores both politics and the politics of a marriage in crisis. Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow star. John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.hillaryand clintonbroadway.com INK (Previews begin April 2, opens April 24) In 1969 London, Rupert Murdoch bought a struggling newspaper and turned it into a must-read sensation. James Graham’s play

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GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS (Previews began March 9, opens April 11) Taylor Mac’s comedy picks up where Shakespeare’s tragedy leaves off. Nathan Lane stars. Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.gary onbroadway.com

COME FROM AWAY Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Christopher Ashley

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TOOTSIE (Previews began March 29, opens April 23) The new musical comedy, based on the 1982 movie of the same name, features music and lyrics by David Yazbek, composer of “The Band’s Visit.” Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.tootsiemusical.com

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OKLAHOMA! (Previews began March 19, opens April 7) (2 hrs 45 mins) Rodgers and Hammerstein’s groundbreaking 1943 musical is reinvented for the 21st century.

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(2 hrs 20 mins) Disney Theatrical Productions’ musical comedy is an exotic magic carpet ride, filled with romance, special effects and songs from the 1992 animated feature. New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717, www.alad dinthemusical.com

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police band is in Israel to give a concert in the 2018 Tony Awardwinning Best Musical. Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.the bandsvisitmusical.com BE MORE CHILL (2 hrs 20 mins) The coming-ofage-in-the-digital-age musical tells the story of a high-school kid who, though he longs to be popular, wants to remain true to himself. Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200, www.be morechillmusical.com BEAUTIFUL–THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (2 hrs 20 mins) The long-running show chronicles the rise of the singer/songwriter. Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200, www.beautifulon broadway.com

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THE CHER SHOW (2 hrs 30 mins) The new musical follows the highs and lows of the superstar’s career and personal life, using her hit songs. Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.the chershowbroadway.com

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CHICAGO (2 hrs 30 mins) It’s the Roaring Twenties and two alluring jailbirds attain stardom while singing about sex and corruption. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.chicagothemusical.com COME FROM AWAY (1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 commercial airplanes were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. How the passengers and the town adjusted to a changed world on Sept. 12 is at the heart of this upbeat musical. Gerald

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THE BOOK OF MORMON (2 hrs 30 mins) Two Mormon boys are on a mission to save souls in Africa in the irreverent, musical comedy. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.bookofmor monmusical.com

Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.come fromaway.com DEAR EVAN HANSEN (2 hrs 30 mins) In the acclaimed musical, Evan, a socially awkward high-school senior, goes from outsider to cool guy when he fabricates emails between himself and a classmate who committed suicide. Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.dearevan hansen.com

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THE FERRYMAN (3 hrs 15 mins) A man’s body, missing for 10 years and newly found in a peat bog with a bullet hole in his head, sets the tragedy in motion in 1981 Northern Ireland. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.theferry manbroadway.com FROZEN (2 hrs 15 mins) Disney’s animated feature is now a full-length stage work, with new songs and story material added. St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717, www.frozenthe musical.com HAMILTON (2 hrs 45 mins) America’s past is told through the hip-hop sounds of today in the musical about political mastermind Alexander Hamilton. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.hamil tonbroadway.com

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HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD (Part One, 2 hrs 40 mins; Part Two, 2 hrs 35 mins) Harry Potter is all grown-up in this two-part spectacle. Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929, www.har rypottertheplay.com KING KONG (2 hrs 30 mins) Beauty tames the beast in the new musical, based on the novel by Merian C. Cooper. Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, btw W. 52nd & W. 53rd sts., 212.239.6200, www.kingkongbroadway.com

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KISS ME, KATE (2 hrs 30 mins) Audiences brush up their Shakespeare in the revival of the Cole Porter musical comedy, starring Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase. Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.719.1300, www .roundabouttheatre.org THE LION KING (2 hrs 30 mins) Theatergoers of all ages sing along at the hit stage version of Disney’s animated movie. Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717, www.lionking.com

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MEAN GIRLS (2 hrs 30 mins) Tina Fey has written the book for the hit musical about teenage rivalry in high school. August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.meangirls onbroadway.com MY FAIR LADYPage # 1 (2 hrs 55 mins) The 1956 Lerner & Loewe musicalInks is back on Approvals Broadway, featuring a 29-piece Cyan CD None orchestra. Vivian Beaumont Magenta CW None Yellow AD Gerri Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 Black Studio Alli W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Used Swatches Acct None Black Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200, Proofrd None C=75 M=68 Y=67 K=90 Prod None C=4 M=100 Y=27 K=0 www.lct.org C=0 M=75 Y=99 K=0 C=0 M=95 Y=98 K=0 GRAY @ 60% NETWORK PMS 178 C 4 C=100 Y=0 K=0 (Closes June 8) (2 hrs, noM=0 inter-

mission) Bryan Cranston stars as a TV news anchor whose on-air rants draw big ratings and off-air controversies.

Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, Print Ad Slug 212.239.6200, www.network broadway.com THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (2 hrs 30 mins) Broadway’s longest-running musical is now in its 32nd year. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.phantombroadway.com

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KINKY BOOTS (Closes April 7) (2 hrs 20 mins) Shoes make the man, and the drag queen, in the musical about acceptance, forgiveness and high heels. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 877.250.2929, www.kinkyboots themusical.com

THE PROM (2 hrs 15 mins) An Indiana teen wants to take her girlfriend to the prom in the new musical comedy. Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.theprommusical.com

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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (2 hrs 30 mins) The romantic musical comedy tells a contemporary Cinderella story.

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929, www .prettywomanthemusical.com

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (2 hrs 35 mins) Harper Lee’s novel has been adapted for the stage. Jeff Daniels stars. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.tokilla mockingbirdbroadway.com

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WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME (Closes June 9) (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) Author and performer Heidi Schreck relates how she paid for her college education by winning Constitutional debate competitions. The Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.con stitutionbroadway.com

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WICKED (2 hrs 45 mins) A green-hued girl is branded the Wicked Witch of the West in the musical, now in its 16th year.

Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.wick edthemusical.com

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WAITRESS (2 hrs 30 mins) Sara Bareilles wrote the score for the musical about a waitress with an exceptional talent for baking. Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.wait ressthemusical.com

Off-Broadway AVENUE Q (Closes May 26) (2 hrs 15 mins) People and puppets live together on a fictitious NYC street in

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the Tony Award-winning musical. New World Stages, Stage 3, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200, www.avenueq.com FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (3 hrs) The Yiddish language adaptation of the 1965 musical about dairyman Tevye, his family and their traditional community in pre-revolutionary Russia. Performed in Yiddish, with English and Russian supertitles. Stage 42, 422 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.239.6200, www.nytf.org/ fiddler-on-the-roof

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SINCERELY, OSCAR (Previews began March 27, opens April 4) (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) The new musical celebrates lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, using 30 of his songs from shows such as “Show Boat” and “The Sound of Music.” Theatre Row–The Acorn Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.239.6200, www.sincerely oscar.com

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CARNEGIE HALL The venerable venue is in its 128th season. Highlights: April 4: Yefim Bronfman, piano.

April 14: The English Consort.

April 25: Itzhak Perlman, violin, and Evgeny Kissin, piano.

Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800, www.carnegie hall.org DISTINGUISHED CONCERTS INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK The creative producing entity presents diverse programs of music performed by leading musicians, the Distinguished

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Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers. April 7 at David Geffen Hall: Mass in Blue: The Music of Will Todd. April 12 at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall: Tzu-Yi Chen and Winnie Yang, piano duo. April 12 at Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall: Windsongs. April 28 at Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall: The Music of Eric Whitacre.

Carnegie Hall, Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800; David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.721.6500, www.dciny.org

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JOYCE THEATER The Chelsea venue welcomes modern-dance companies from the U.S. and abroad.

Highlights: April 2-14: Martha Graham Dance Company. April 17-21: Merce Cunningham Centennial. April 24-27: American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. April 29May 12: Australia Festival.

175 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800, www.joyce.org METROPOLITAN OPERA The world-famous company performs the following operas this month: “Tosca,” “La Clemenza di Tito,” “Don Giovanni,” “La Traviata,” “Siegfried,” “Die Walküre,” “Rigoletto,” “Götterdämmerung,” “Das Rheingold” and “Dialogues des Carmélites.” On April 28, the Met celebrates Plácido Domingo’s 50 years with the company. Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000, www.metopera.org NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC New York’s preeminent classical music orchestra. Concerts: April 4–6, 11–13, 24–25, 27, 30.

David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656, www.nyphil.org

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Museums AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Exhibition halls are filled with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, dioramas and more. The Hayden Planetarium is here, too. Open daily 10 am-5:45 pm. Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100, www.amnh.org FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM A museum of Revolutionary War history and culture. Open M-F noon-5 pm, Sa & Su 11 am-5 pm. 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.425.1778, www.fraunces tavernmuseum.org

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM Frank Lloyd Wright’s landmark structure houses significant modern and contemporary art.

Open daily 10 am-5:30 pm, Tu & Sa until 8 pm. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500, www .guggenheim.org

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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART World-famous collections of American, European and Far Eastern fine and decorative art fill this encyclopedic museum.

Open Su-Th 10 am-5:30 pm, F & Sa 10 am-9 pm. 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710, www .metmuseum.org THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM Rare books, literary manuscripts, drawings and prints.

Open Tu-Th 10:30 am-5 pm, F 10:30 am-9 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008, www.themorgan.org

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THE FRICK COLLECTION Old Master paintings, furnishings and decorative arts in an early-20th-century limestone mansion. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. Children under 10 are not admitted.

1 E. 70th St., at Fifth Ave., 212.288.0700, www.frick.org

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART One of the world’s greatest repositories of late-19th-, 20thand 21st-century works of art.

Open M-Th, Sa & Su 10:30 am5:30 pm, F 10:30 am-8 pm. 11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400, www.moma.org MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK The permanent exhibition, “New York at Its Core,” is a three-gallery, high-tech look at the city’s 400-year history. Open daily 10 am-6 pm. 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672, www.mcny.org

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Free. Museum: Open Su-Th 9 am-8 pm (last entry 6 pm), F & Sa 9 am-9 pm (last entry 7 pm). Museum entrance: 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.266.5211, www .911memorial.org

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Open M, W, Th, Su 10:30 am-6 pm, F & Sa 10:30 am-10 pm. 99 Gansevoort St., btw Washington & West sts., 212.570.3600, www.whitney.org

Sights EMPIRE STATE BUILDING EXPERIENCE Wraparound views from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories. Open daily 8 am-2 am.

20 W. 34th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.736.3100, www .esbnyc.com THE HIGH LINE The 1.45-mile-long elevated park and promenade features gardens and public art displays.

Open daily 7 am-10 pm. Free.

Gansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th aves., 212.500.6035, www.thehighline.org

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tours and a hands-on children’s garden offer an escape from the city. Open Tu-Su 10 am-6 pm.

2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.817.8700, www.nybg.org ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY The three-level indoor observatory is at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Open daily 9 am-9 pm (last ticket sold at 8:15 pm). One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St., entrance to the observatory is on West St., at Vesey St., 844.696.1776, www .oneworldobservatory.com TOP OF THE ROCK The open-air observation deck welcomes visitors with panoramic vistas some 70 floors above street level. Open daily 8 am-midnight (last elevator ascends at 11 pm). 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 877.692.7625, www .topoftherocknyc.com

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GOLDEN UNICORN— Chinese. Authentic dim sum, as well as main courses like clay pot specials, can be found at this spacious, festive and bustling Chinatown restaurant.

L & D (daily). 18 E. Broadway, btw Market & Catherine sts., 212.941.0911, www.goldenuni cornrestaurant.com HARRY’S ITALIAN— Italian. Pizza (round or old-fashioned square) and traditional Italian dishes are served family style or for the individual. L & D (daily). 2 Gold St., at Platt St., 212.747.0797, www.harrysitalian.com KATZ’S DELICATESSEN— Jewish/American. This iconic spot has been serving pastrami, corned beef, knishes, pickles and other classics since 1888.

Tickets are given for purchase and seating: Don’t lose them!

B, L & D (daily). 205 E. Houston St., at Ludlow St., 212.254.2246, katzsdelicatessen.com TRIBECA GRILL— Contemporary American. The Robert De Niro/Drew Nieporent

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collaboration offers robust fare and an award-winning international wine list. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Su). 375 Greenwich St., at Franklin St., 212.941.3900, www.myriad restaurantgroup.com

Midtown GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR & RESTAURANT— Seafood. This world-famous eatery serves an extensive selection of seafood in a subterranean, arched-ceiling setting.

L & D (M-Sa). Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., lower level, at Park Ave., 212.490.6650, www.oysterbarny.com

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HILL COUNTRY BARBECUE MARKET—American. Dryrubbed brisket, ribs, pulled pork, turkey and more are cooked low and slow. American roots music Tu-Sa. L & D (daily).

30 W. 26th St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 212.255.4544, www .hillcountry.com PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT—Italian.

This family-run restaurant (since 1944), a favorite of the late Frank Sinatra, specializes in Neapolitan cuisine,including penne alla vodka and gnocchi with meat sauce. L & D (daily).

236 W. 56th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.247.3491, www .patsys.com SUSHI ANN—Japanese.

Diners savor authentic sushi and sashimi in this serene, low-key restaurant. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 38 E. 51st St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.755.1780, www.sushiann.net

Uptown CAFE LUXEMBOURG— French. The red leather banquettes and French café chairs in this glamorous Art Deco Upper West Side bistro are filled with diners hankering for favorites like cassoulet, steak tartare, coq au vin, steak frites, moules frites and beer-battered fish and chips. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 200 W. 70th St., btw Amsterdam & West End aves., 212.873.7411, www.cafeluxembourg.com

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HEIDELBERG— German. Smoked bratwurst with potato salad, roasted pork shank with sauerkraut and other classic Bavarian dishes are served at this family-run staple, established in the 1930s.

L (W-Su), D (nightly). 1648 Second Ave., btw E. 85th & E. 86th sts., 212.628.2332, www .heidelberg-nyc.com

show and sell antiques, vintage pieces and 21st-century design in a 33,000-square-foot destination for collectors and connoisseurs. New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Ave., 10th fl., btw E. 32nd & E. 33rd sts., 646.293.6633, www.nydc.com

P.J. CLARKE’S— American. This New York institution—opened in 1884—serves burgers, steaks, chicken potpie and shepherd’s pie in a saloon environment. L & D (daily). 44 W. 63rd St., btw Broadway & Columbus Ave., 212.957.9700, www.pjclarkes.com

BARNEYS NEW YORK Luxe couture for men and women from the world’s top designers, as well as shoes, accessories, cosmetics and housewares. 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.826.8900, www.barneys.com

RED ROOSTER HARLEM— American. Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised Chef/owner Marcus Samuelsson serves refined comfort foods, like hot honey yardbird and seafood jambalaya. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 310 Lenox Ave., btw W. 125th & W. 126th sts., 212.792.9001, www.red roosterharlem.com

SHOPPING Art+Antiques AMERICAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY EXHIBITION (April 1-21) At the 151st annual juried exhibition of this historic society, art lovers view and buy original works in water-soluble media on paper by contemporary American and international artists. The Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Ave., btw 11th & 12th sts., 212.206.8986, www.ameri canwatercolorsociety.org 1STDIBS GALLERY The popular shopping website’s physical presence in an 1890s landmark building features 50plus antiques and 20th-century design dealers from the United States and abroad. Terminal Stores, 269 11th Ave., Lobby 4, 7th fl., btw W. 27th & W. 28th sts., 646.779.0768, www.1st dibs.com/gallery THE GALLERY AT 200 LEX POWERED BY INCOLLECT More than 50 leading international and American dealers

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BERGDORF GOODMAN The iconic emporium’s separate men’s and women’s stores offer designer labels, accessories and cosmetics. 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.73000, www.bergdorfgoodman.com BLOOMINGDALE’S A fashion hub carrying designer clothing, jewelry, accessories and more. 1000 Third Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.705.2000, www .bloomingdales.com MACY’S HERALD SQUARE The store spans a full city block and is stocked with clothing, accessories, home decor and cosmetics. 151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.695.4400, www.macys.com NEIMAN MARCUS The renowned store’s first-ever brick-and-mortar flagship in NYC offers the highest level of service and exclusive designer apparel and accessories for men and women. 20 Hudson Yards, at 10th Ave. & W. 33rd St., www .neimanmarcus.com SAKS FIFTH AVENUE The women’s shoe salon is so big, it occupies an entire floor.

611 Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.753.4000, www.saks fifthavenue.com

Jewelry DAVID WEBB Elegant, but with a touch of the unconventional, Webb’s gems have been worn by society doyennes and Hollywood roy-

alty like Elizabeth Taylor. 942 Madison Ave., btw E. 74th & E. 75th sts., 212.421.3030, www .davidwebb.com MARTINIQUE JEWELERS In Times Square since 1963, this fine jeweler sells Alex and Ani bangles, exclusive sterling silver NYC charms by Pandora, the Thomas Sabo collection, and timeless diamond and 18karat gold pieces. 750 Seventh Ave., btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., 212.262.7600, www.martinique jewelers.com TIFFANY & CO. The world-famous jewelry store carries diamonds, pearls, gold, silver, sterling flatware, fine timepieces, crystal and more—all wrapped in signature robin’s-egg blue boxes. 727 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212.755.8000, www.tiffany.com

Shopping Centers BROOKFIELD PLACE High-end apparel and accessories brands for men, women and kids, plus bookstores, beauty shops and dining options. 230 Vesey St., btw West & Liberty sts., 212.978.1698, www.brook fieldplaceny.com THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE There are more than 40 stores, plus fine restaurants, bars, a Central Park-view atrium and art installations. Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Cir., btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300, www.the shops atcolumbuscircle.com THE SHOPS AT HUDSON YARDS Luxury and specialty stores fill this seven-floor retail destination, including Aritzia, Cartier, H&M, Jo Malone and Muj. 20 Hudson Yards, at 10th Ave. & W. 33rd St., www.hudsonyards newyork.com/shopping WESTFIELD WORLD TRADE CENTER High-end stores include Apple, Roberto Coin and Montblanc.

185 Greenwich St., btw Vesey & Barclay sts., 212.284.9982, www.westfield.com/westfield worldtradecenter

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GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL Trains run on the Metro-North railroad line to and from this majestic landmark. Terminal open daily 5:30 am-2 am. Stores: M-F 8 am-8 pm, Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. Dining concourse: M-Sa 7 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. E. 42nd St., btw Lexington & Vanderbilt aves., 212.340.2583, www.grandcen tralterminal.com NJ TRANSIT NJ Transit is your ride to Newark Liberty International Airport, MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, the Jersey Shore and more. Buy tickets in advance with NJ Transit’s Mobile App. 973.275.5555, www.njtransit.com

Tours CITYSIGHTS NY Experience Manhattan from Harlem to Battery Park on hopon, hop-off double-decker bus tours by day and night. Times/ prices vary. Visitors Center: 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts., 212.812.2700, www .citysightsny.com JOYCE GOLD HISTORY TOURS OF NEW YORK For more than 30 years, Joyce Gold has conducted story-filled, two-hour private and public walking tours of NYC neighborhoods and sights. Dates/times vary. 212.242.5762, www.joyce goldhistorytours.com MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW YORK TOURS The two-hour walking tours are architectural forays through historic districts and landmark buildings. Dates/times vary.

212.935.3960, www.mas.org STATUE CRUISES Ferries carry visitors to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Immigration Museum daily. Daily departure times from Battery Park in Manhattan vary. 877.523.9849, www.statuecruises.com

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MALCAH ZELDIS, “ROSELAND,” 1977, GIFT OF THE ARTIST, PHOTO BY JOHN PARNELL, COURTESY AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM

PARTING SHOT

American Folk Art Museum Malcah Zeldis’ “Roseland,” included in the exhibit, “New York Experienced,” recalls the time when New Yorkers dressed up to dance the night away at the Theater District ballroom, now gone.

Self-Taught Genius Gallery, 47–29 32nd Pl., Long Island City, Queens, 212.595.9533, www.folkartmuseum.org

Art comes from a very deep recess in your heart, in your soul, in your essence. Everyone wants to create beauty.

That’s universal.

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