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CONCIERGE CHOICE AWARDS The New York City Association of Hotel Concierges (NYCAHC) established the Concierge Choice Awards in 2007 to recognize companies, organizations, and individuals who create exceptional experiences for NYC visitors.

Through the CCAs you can discover businesses that have received the endorsement of the concierge community, who know this city better than anyone else.

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For more than 25 years, the home club of the late guitarist Les Paul has been a destination for world-class music. The IrIdIuM hosts an incredible weekly lineup, presenting intimate experiences of the world’s best rock, jazz, blues, and beyond. Upcoming shows include contemporary jazz with the EthaN ivErSoN all -Star QuartEt FEaturiNg al FoStEr, chriS PottEr aNd BEN StrEEt, April 10th-11th; 2018 Blues Music Awards Band of the Year rick EStriN & thE NightcatS (above left), April 15th; and John kay, the legendary founder, singer, and primary songwriter of Steppenwolf on April 17th-18th. 1650 Broadway (at 51st St.), 212-582-2121, theiridium.com

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ongoing It’s hard to believe that Studio 54, the mecca of the disco era, lasted just 3 years. After its opening on April 26, 1977, the legendary midtown club quickly achieved iconic status.

Celebs from Andy Warhol to Farrah Fawcett flocked to this outrageous and exuberant party scene. By February 1980, the club was shut down, but its legacy remains vital 40 years later.

A new exhibition at the Brooklyn MuseuM, Studio 54: Night Magic uses photographs, drawings, film, and fashion to document how this nightclub came to reflect a particular moment in the cultural history of New York City.

The exhibition design parallels that of the club itself and features a soundtrack of disco hits like Chic’s “Le Freak” and Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

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Delve into the world of Bill Graham (1931–1991), one of the most influential concert promoters of all time, at Bill Graham and the rock & roll revolution at the new-York historiCal soCietY. Explore the legendary music impresario who worked with the biggest names in rock music—including the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones—and launched the careers of countless music luminaries at his famed Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco and the Fillmore East in New York City. A show highlight is the special immersive audio experience, providing a musical tour through the exhibition with songs by the likes of Blondie, David Bowie, Cream, The Doors, Janis Joplin, Tom Petty, and Neil Young. 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org

No visit to New York is complete without a visit to the Bronx and Yankee stadiuM. To get the inside story of the Yankees and explore the full stadium experience, connect with Yankee Stadium tourS. You’ll have exclusive access to historic spots like Monument Park, The Great Hall, and even the dugout itself. The daily tours also bring you close to baseball artifacts like Babe Ruth’s bat, Lou Gehrig’s jersey, and rings and trophies representing the Yankees’ 27 world championships.

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4.12 Every Sunday on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar nYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive! This Sunday you’ll also find the SprinG & eaSter market, filled with talented local makers and dealers stocking limited-edition fashion, home goods, jewelry, skincare, furniture, stationery, art, and more. Come hungry— there’s an artisanal food court waiting for you here as well. 10am-5:30pm.

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Easter in New York brings egg hunts, fine brunches, and a bonnet-filled procession down Fifth Avenue. Celebrate the holiday in true New York fashion with a trip to the Easter Parade. The tradition dates back 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 for the parade on Fifth Avenue between 49th and 57th Streets from 10am to 4pm on Easter Sunday, letting paradegoers fill the streets in their elaborate Easter finest. After the parade, New York’s restaurants will be rolling out memorable meals for the holiday.

The Sea Fire Grill’s superior service, super-fresh seafood, and cosmopolitan vibe make it a great destination. This Easter enjoy a three-course prix fixe with the likes of lobster bisque, rack of lamb, and New York–style cheesecake.

A classy steak scene awaits at Benjamin Steakhouse, which also serves a prix fixe menu for Easter. Look for possibilites like oysters, filet mignon, and dry-aged USDA Prime beef.

The Village’s Villa Mosconi has been keeping customers happy for over 40 years with authentic Italian cooking. For Easter, roasts of lamb or veal, homemade manicotti and cannelloni, and tiramisu are among the temptations, served at three seatings.

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David Burke Tavern, from celebrity chef David Burke, showcases a creative, contemporary approach to classic fare. On Easter this year, you’ll find braised lamb, burrata carbonara with spring peas, cured egg yolk, and crispy prosciutto, and pretzel crab cake Benedict.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse New York boasts a multi-level space of wood columns, winding staircases, and exposed wine cellars. Look for USDA Prime and dry-aged steaks, fine imported wagyu beef, cold-water lobster tails, and the everpopular crab cake.

Upper West Side favorite The Ribbon has arrived in the Theater District in a glamorous setting that pays homage to old New York. Join them on Easter for spit-roasted meats, seafood, Blue Ribbon classics, and a terrific cocktail program to match the cuisine.

Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts, Morton’s The Steakhouse (5th Ave.) is the ideal place for a memorable dinner. This Easter will be no exception; surf ‘n’ turf is always a great option here.

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Patsy’s Italian Restaurant is one of the city’s favorite spots, owned and operated in the Theater District by the Scognamillo family since 1944(!). Look for Old World classics to celebrate the season.

One of New York’s most spectacular experiences is getting out on the water.

Hop aboard the all-glass Bateaux New York for a Hudson River spin, with the Hornblower Bateaux Easter Sunday Bottomless Mimosa Brunch and a special Easter dinner ride. Enjoy the harbor and incredible skyline views aboard NYC’s most luxurious cruising vessel. Both outings will feature live music and plated meals—the luxurious dinner runs from caviar and blinis to seafood towers, lobster bisque, short rib, and mushroom ravioli.

Or jump on Spirit Cruises for an Easter brunch cruise, featuring a lush buffet, DJ and dancing, and kid-friendly activities—

including a special appearance by a certain VIP rabbit.Enjoy the day from a unique perspective: out on the water, with the skyline as backdrop.

Elegant Easter meals and Lady Liberty views aboard Bateaux New York.

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Manhattan art & antiques Center The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is the largest center of its kind in the country, boasting 100 galleries and three full floors filled with antiques, fine art, decorations, silver, and jewelry. European, Asian, and African art is also on display at this treasure trove of cultural antiquities. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply take in some of the many wonders of the world, the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is a must.

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New York City’s first and only outlet center is now open on Staten Island! Empire Outlets holds down a beautiful waterfront spot just steps from the free Staten Island Ferry. A short ride from Manhattan you’ll find scores of designer stores including Nordstrom Rack, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Columbia Sporting Goods, Gap Factory, H&M, Jockey, Nike Factory, and Old Navy—all with deeply discounted goods you can’t find elsewhere.

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FEDERICO SALON & SPA Experience the best of beauty at the recently renovated and expanded Federico Salon & Spa. A master of style and technique, contemporary hairstylist Frederico Calce has created captivating looks for models and A-listers. His team of international talents are experts in cutting, coloring, hair extensions, and beyond. Having a beauty emergency? To the rescue is Federico Salon Direct (914-882-2978)—delivering a hair or beauty expert to your hotel room or home 24/7. 57 W. 58th St., 2nd Fl. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-262-3027, federicosalon.com

A Second Chance Resale is a family owned and operated luxury resale boutique featuring pre-owned pieces by designers like Chanel, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton. ASC is known for selling a refined selection of contemporary and vintage designer goods at unbeatable prices. With over 26 years of experience in luxury resale, they have a 100% authenticity guarantee or your money back. Shop at two NYC locations or online (ascresale.com), where inventory is updated daily! Upper East Side: 1111 Lexington Ave. (btw. 77th & 78th Sts.), 212-744-6041; additional location in SoHo: 155 Prince St. (West Broadway), 212-673-6155, asecondchanceresale.com

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staten island A New Horizon for New York Visitors: Staten Island Travelers to New York have long known about the Staten Island Ferry, the free ride through New York Harbor that offers stunning views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. What’s been less well known are the enticements of Staten Island itself, which have significantly increased with the arrival of the city’s first outlet mall, Empire Outlets.

performing arts at the St. George Theatre, a sumptuous palace originally opened in 1929 which presents film screenings and live performances today. Located on the former site of the United States Lighthouse Service’s General Depot, the neighboring National Lighthouse Museum illuminates history with exhibitions like “Life at the Light: Lighthouse Keepers.” New York City’s best Sri Lankan food is nearby as well. Lakruwana in Stapleton is a favorite, known for their 300-year-old recipe for lamprais, a rice and curry mixture wrapped in banana leaf.

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EMPIRE OUTLETS Just steps from the ferry landing, Empire Outlets fills out a sprawling stretch along Staten Island’s newly rejuvenated waterfront (in summer you can catch the Staten Island Yankees minor league baseball games right next door). Stroll along the shops for fantastic deals at favorites like Nordstrom Rack, Levi’s Outlet, the Gap Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Old Navy Outlet, H&M, American Eagle, True Religion, and the Columbia Factory Store. Families can also go on a virtual adventure here with Virtual Rush: New York. This state-ofthe-art ride takes you underwater, through the air, and into outer space. You can even ride with the crew of Apollo 11 astronauts who first landed on the moon! The food court MRKTPL isn’t quite ready for prime time, but Shake Shack, the city’s favorite burger spot, is up and running already.

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A few minutes’ bus ride from St. George will bring you to a former home for retired sailors that’s now an 83-acre campus full of historic buildings, galleries, and institutions. You’ll find the Staten Island Museum here, the only remaining general interest museum in the city. Families will appreciate the Staten Island Children’s Museum as well as the botanical garden’s New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden, one of only two authentic classical outdoor Chinese gardens in the U.S.

RICHMONdTOWN New York City’s answer to Colonial Williamsburg is Historic Richmond Town, a living-history village and museum complex that presents three centuries of history, arts, and culture. Forty-five Staten Island historic structures have been concentrated here across 100 acres of parkland, revealing the lives of the mostly Dutch, English, and French who formed the first immigrant settlements here.

When you’re ready for further exploration, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, the circa-1690 Alice Austen House, which tells the story of one of America’s earliest female photographers, and the eight-acre Staten Island Zoo are among the surprises you’ll find in New York City’s “Unexpected Borough.”

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581 Sixth Ave. (16th-17th Sts.), 212-989-6444 davesnewyork.com Dave’s New York features branded “Americana” rugged and casual clothing brands such as Levi’s, Carhartt, Dickies, Red Wing, Schott, Alpha, Woolrich, Columbia, Timberland Pro, and Chippewa in a wide selection of sizes and styles at very favorable pricing. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm.

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

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112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160; hsart.com hsart@hsart.com Open 7 days a week, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs

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

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

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SHOP THE NATION’S PREMIER FINE ART & ANTIQUES MALL

A veritable treasure trove of all that is beautiful, fascinating & unique.

Boasting 3 floors of antiques, fine art, decoration, silver, jewelry, European, Asian African art, antiquities, & other decorative arts & objects, including brass, glass, coins, clocks, books--this is a “must visit” for antique & art lovers, collectors, interior decorators, or those just looking to be visually inspired.

Historical Design | Fine Art | Jewelry Contemporary Art | Silver | Antiques and more...

Whether you want to buy or sell, we welcome you to visit us 7 days a week.

Open daily 10:30AM to 6PM, Sun. noon - 6PM.

1050 2nd Avenue b/t 55th St & 56th Street 212.355.4400 | info@the-maac.com

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F&P Associates, Gallery #55, 212.644.5885, fp26@verizon.net

Founded in 1974, the nation’s largest with 100 galleries & over 40 categories representing America’s top dealers in every category of arts & antiques.

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Columbus Ave. at 77th St., 212-239-3025; GrandBazaarNYC.org Come visit NYC’s largest curated weekly market. Meet local artists, designers, and independent antique/vintage dealers selling one-of-a-kind, rare, and limited edition art/photography, antique watches, vintage collectibles and fashion, and handmade jewelry and furniture. Delicious artisinal edibles ensure you won’t leave hungry. 100% of profits donated to support 4,000 local school children. Be sure to look up our monthly special events. Open every Sunday all year-round, indoors & outdoors from 10am-5:30pm. Opposite American Museum of Natural History.

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Located in the heart of Times Square, new store is nearly three times larger than before with new chocolate experiences. Mix and match favorite HERSHEY’S products at the Amazing Candy Machine, or get creative and design your own personalized HERSHEY’S chocolate bar wrapper. Enjoy HERSHEY’S largest permanent s’mores experience with gooey, made-to-order s’mores from our authentic camper.

Then, enjoy warm baked treats and unique beverages at HERSHEY’S Kitchens Bakery. Open daily, 9am–midnight.

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55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island; empireoutletsnyc.com New York City’s first and only outlet center is now open on Staten Island! Empire Outlets holds down a beautiful waterfront spot just steps from the free Staten Island Ferry. Just a short ride from Manhattan you’ll find scores of designer stores and more, including Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Columbia Sporting Goods, Gap Factory, H&M, Jockey, Nike Factory, and Old Navy—all with deeply discounted goods you can’t find elsewhere. Nordstrom Rack has launched, with more stores coming on all the time!

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1560 Broadway (46th-47th Sts.), 646-666-0025, pelesoccer.com Pelé Soccer is The World’s Greatest Soccer Store—from soccer legend Pelé. Fans and players can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world, plus limited-edition footwear from top brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma, and more. Or even take a seat on the stadium bleachers and watch live soccer games on the huge TV screen!

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59 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940 schumerswines.com 155 Prince St. (West Broadway), 212-673-6155; 1111 Lexington Ave. (77th-78th Sts.), 2nd floor, 212-744-6041; asecondchanceresale.com A family owned and operated luxury resale boutique featuring pre-owned pieces by designers like Chanel, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton. ASC is known for selling a refined selection of contemporary and vintage designer goods.

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

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PRACTICING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DENTISTRY FOR OVER 35 YEARS Visit HersheysChocolateWorld.com for more details #ChocolateWorld 20 Times Square Building, 701 7th Avenue at 47th Street 212.581.9100 | Open year-round

24-hour in-room beauty service (914.882.2978)

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with extensive array of hair and spa services & body treatments.

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57 W 58 St. 2nd Fl. (btw. 5th & 6th Aves.)

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1721 Broadway (54th-55th Sts.), 212-246-0020

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

www.GrandBazaarNYC.org

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

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57 W. 58th St., 2nd floor, 212-262-3027; federicosalon.com Beauty experts with a passion for style and technique.

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

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

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World-Class Art, History, and Design museum’s three-story Core Exhibition doesn’t shy away from the atrocities that took place, but it also serves as a testament to the strength and perseverance of Jewish culture. Don’t miss artist Andy Goldsworthy’s beautiful living memorial, Garden of Stones.

The museum’s new exhibition Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. explores the legacy of history’s deadliest mass murder site through more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs, many being shown for the first time ever in North America. 36 Battery Pl. (1st Pl..), 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org Loïc/Flickr

Here are some of the top current shows among the city’s extraordinary array of cultural institutions.

Be entranced by the architecture of one of the world’s great buildings: the Guggenheim Museum.

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM Housed in an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright spiraling building, the Guggenheim Museum contains one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Kandinsky, and Modigliani. On view now is Countryside, The Future, which considers how global landscapes are changing, how their residents are affected, and how design innovation might further alter them. Take advantage of extended hours—the museum stays open until 8pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500, guggenheim.org

MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE— A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST Lower Manhattan’s Museum of Jewish Heritage celebrates the lives and traditions of both those who survived and those who perished in the Shoah. The

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Brooklyn has become a tourist destination to rival Manhattan, complete with its own world-class institution: the Brooklyn Museum. Just 20 minutes from Manhattan you’ll find a priceless collection that will surprise you with its range, from ancient Egypt to European masterpieces to a feast of decorative art. Among current shows is a multimedia exhibition on the French-born street artist JR and a glamorous look at NYC past, Studio 54: Night Magic. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

INSIDER TIPS Many of the city’s museums offer free admission for select hours on the first Friday of every month, usually in the early evening.

See CityGuideNY.com’s article “NYC’s Best Free Museum Days” for details on how to enjoy complimentary admission at various New York institutions all seven days of the week.

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

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

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

Open Late Thursdays.

Pay What You Wish.

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

718.638.5000 BrooklynMuseum.org

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Only 20 minutes from Manhattan, connect with a unique cultural experience: a world-class collection that ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art.

Cutting-edge exhibitions and award-winning programs are here as well. Get a combo ticket to include current exhibition Studio 54: Night Magic or the recently refurbished Arts of Asia galleries, then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away (the conservatory gardens are great destinations year-round). Wed., Fri.-Sun. 11am-6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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World trade Center (enter at liberty & Greenwich Sts., or West & liberty Sts., or Vesey St.); 911memorial.org The 9/11 Memorial consists of two enormous pools surrounded by a plaza of trees and a museum which displays artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery.

Temporary exhibits include K-9 Courage and Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for best Cultural Institution. Museum open daily, 9am-8pm (until 9pm Fri. & Sat.).

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

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439 W. 15th St. (9th-10th Aves.), artechouse.com In the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market you’ll find New York’s newest experience: the immersive art space ARTECHOUSE. Experience cutting-edge digital art that washes guests in waves of color, light, and sound. You’ve never seen art quite like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create an almost cinematic experience. (As you can imagine, the Insta potential is endless.) While you’re there have a drink at the augmented reality “AR Bar,” serving multi-sensory mocktails. Open Sun.-Thurs.

10am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 10am-11pm.

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

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

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1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock. Currently on view is Countryside, The Future, a major rotunda exhibition addressing urgent environmental, political, and socioeconomic issues through looks at the less populous parts of the globe. Now open 7 days with evening hours on Tues. & Sat. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org The Met’s permanent exhibitions include collections of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, European, and Eastern art. Current exhibitions include Sahel: Art and Empires on the Shores of the Sahara (thru 5/10), tracing the visual arts legacy of the area that is now Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger.

As of 2018, New York State residents are pay-as-you-wish; otherwise, mandatory admission fees are $25 adults and $17 seniors; under 12 free. Closed Mon.

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2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-299-7777; madmuseum.org Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens, in this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle! MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Current shows include 45 Stories in Jewelry: 1947 to Now, representing significant developments in art jewelry since the mid-century.

Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-As-You-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org A short walk from midtown mainstays like Grand Central and the Empire State Building, the Morgan began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan and today serves as a museum, research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. Current exhibitions include JeanJacques Lequeu: Visionary Architect. Drawings From the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (thru 5/10). The Morgan is home to an exquisite collection of manuscripts, rare books, music, drawings, and works of art which represent a repository of ideas and creativity from 4000 BC to the present.

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One of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, expanded, reimagined, and reopened in the fall of 2019. Permanent collection displays cover the periods 1880s-1940s, 1940s-1970s, and 1970s-present. Highlights include Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon.

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

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Columbus Ave. at 63rd St., 212-362-6000; metopera.org Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns to the musical reins of the Met, beginning his second season as the Jeannette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director. Stagings of Porgy and Bess, Manon, Macbeth, La Bohème, Tosca, Turandot, Rosenkavalier, Cosi fan tutte, Madama Butterfly, and Rosenkavalier only scratch the surface of the spectacular 2019-20 season. Pictured: a dancer in the opening scene from Act I of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera.

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This groundbreaking exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust brings together more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs, from over 20 institutions and museums around the world.

Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. is the most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the history of Auschwitz and its role in the Holocaust ever presented in North America, and an unparalleled opportunity to confront the singular face of human evil—one that arose not long ago and not far away. Audio guides are available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Polish, Hebrew, and Russian. Sun.-Thurs., 10am-9pm, Fri 10am-5pm; Untimed Tickets: $25; Timed Tickets: $16; seniors (65 & up): $12; students: $10.

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

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

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170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400 nyhistory.org Founded in 1804, the New York Historical Society is the oldest cultural institution in New York and serves as a collective memory of the city. The NYHS offers a vast collection of American painting, sculpture, photographs, books, manuscripts, antique coaches and fire engines, works by Tiffany, and more. Several exhibitions are featured yearly, as well as lectures and educational programs.

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Boerum Pl. and Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, 718-694-1600; mta.info/museum Home to transit lore and memorabilia, the New York Transit Museum is housed in an authentic 1930s subway station.

Their collection includes historic subway cars, various styles of the turnstile, a working signal tower, and an exposed bus interior that doubles as a small theater. The museum also features interactive activities for children, such as a pretend dynamite detonator for excavating subway tunnels and a hands-on fuel station. Closed Mon. $10.

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The 200-year-old South Street Seaport, in the historic Seaport District between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is your gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich history and cultural diversity. Discover an authentic historic cobblestone district with high-masted sailing ships, exciting cultural events, and a unique collection of shops and restaurants.

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

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

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

Expert advisers include former members of renowned hacking collectives and former station chiefs and directors of intelligence agencies. 928 Eighth Ave. (btw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-549-1941, spyscape.com

Madame Tussauds features floor after floor of interactive entertainment, with over 200 uncanny wax figures of the biggest icons in entertainment, history, and sports. Madame Tussauds New York Presents Broadway takes visitors on a magical journey traveling through a kaleidoscope of favorite musicals. Or check out Mission: Undead, where you’ll have to prevent a zombie apocalypse. The experience combines the roller coaster thrills with the cinematic twists and turns of a zombie movie. From 3-D glasses to custom-built chairs that move with the game, “7D” technology will wow you with seven different layers of special effects (age 13+ to play). 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), madametussauds.com

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See New York from the top with CitySightseeing New York’s double-decker buses, which feature unobstructed views of the best of the city. Buses are furnished with state-of-the-art sound systems and entertaining urban storytellers. There are tons of great packages that will take you through Uptown, Downtown, and even out to Brooklyn. (Great boat tour options are available as well.) Another option is SightSeeing Pass NYC, where you can mix and match your way to a complete experience, with more than 100 attractions and special discounts to choose from. 212-445-7599, citysightseeingnewyork.com

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THE RIDE is a one-of-a-kind experience that turns the streets of New York into a stage. Journey through Times Square and midtown as the city’s landmarks unfold before your very eyes. THE RIDE’s theatres-on-wheels also tour lower Manhattan, with THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE Powered By THE RIDE, which lets visitors re-live iconic moments in New York history through the magic of TimeLooper Virtual

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Reality Headsets. Midtown: 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.); Downtown: 200 Water St. (btw. Fulton & John Sts.); 212-221-0853, theridenyc.com

ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY

ARTECHOUSE Head to the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market for ARTECHOUSE, a new immersive art space. The latest exhibition is “Intangible Forms by Shohei Fujimoto,” a dramatic new laser installation that conveys the sensation of stepping into the engine room of a spaceship, or perhaps being in the audience for an orchestra made out of light.

Minimalism and technical know-how are both on display as the art builds and shifts, with sound to accompany. (You can pause for a drink at the augmented reality “AR bar,” which is stocked with multi-sensory mocktails.) “Intangible Forms” is on display through April 19th.

439 W. 15th St. (btw. Ninth & Tenth Aves.), artechouse.com

See all of New York and beyond from the incomparable heights of One World Observatory.

There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky.

Through soaring windows in the observatory you’ll see it all, from the rivers to the harbor, and from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building.

285 Fulton St. (entrance on the corner Vesey & West Sts.), 844-696-1776, OneWorldObservatory.com

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439 W. 15th St. (9th-10th Aves.), artechouse.com In the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market you’ll find New York’s newest experience: the immersive art space ARTECHOUSE. Experience cutting-edge digital art that washes you in waves of color, light, and sound, creating a cinematic experience. (As you can imagine, the Insta potential is endless.) While you’re there have a drink at the augmented reality “AR Bar,” serving multi-sensory mocktails. Open Sun.Thurs. 10am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 10am-11pm.

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

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

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

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The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, opens on March 11 in the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Edge is an incredible triangular deck where you stand 100 floors above the ground and see miles and miles in every direction. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line far below your feet. The experience begins with an all-new immersive experience, followed by an exciting 60-second elevator ride.

See NYC from above its bustling streets. They offer 2 long helicopter tours that include the Statue of Liberty, NY Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium & more. They also offer customized tours & hourly rates. 2018 Concierge Choice Awards Winner.

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Pier 40 (353 West St.) in the West Village; Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport; Pier 78 in midtown, 212-206-7522; hornblower.com See unparalleled skyline views from the water aboard one of Hornblower’s breathtaking sightseeing cruises. The See NYC Sightseeing Cruise, departing from Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport, is the best way to view the Statue of Liberty and icons like the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center—all in 1 hour! Enjoy live onboard English narration or follow along in one of 9 languages with the Hornblower AudioTour Guide app. Also, Hop-On, Hop-Off Cruises from midtown to Lower Manhattan, featuring 90 minutes of must-see sights!

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Travel through the looking glass into a world of illusion that lets you step inside paintings, wear painted costumes, and interact with kaleidoscopic installations that transform you into a living piece of two-dimensional art. Finish at Rosé Mansion’s Mad Tea Party Bar, a bar inspired by the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.

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Immerse yourself in the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience and fly with your favorite super heroes; enjoy an Audience with the Royal Family, including the Duke & Duchess of Sussex; save the world from a zombie apocalypse in the all-new experience Mission: Undead; and party in style and count down the new year in the NYE in NYC Experience. Make more Famous Moments @nycwax.

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

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

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Offering Harbor Tours and ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Multiple daily Statue of Liberty Harbor Tours depart from Battery Park every 30 minutes, seven days a week, from 8:30am-4pm. Ferries depart daily from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan.

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Broadway in Bloom: From the Small Screen to the Great White Way

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The ultimate femme sextet: the wives of Henry VII soar in SIX. Interesting thing about New York City theatre in the spring: close encounters of the celebrity kind are seemingly everywhere. Walking along the street…sitting at the next table (or bar stool)…taking in a concert, show, or sporting event…shopping. Sometimes you I.D. them immediately (“OMG, that’s Beyoncé!”) and in other cases you’re less sure: ”Wasn’t that Cyndi Lauper? I think it was. I’m not sure. What color is her hair these days?”

There’s no confusion, though, when you’re holding tickets to a Broadway show featuring a personal favorite. This season, that may well be a star best known for their work on television or in cinema. Take for example Jesse Tyler Ferguson, a theatre vet known for playing Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family, who’s appearing in the first revival of Richard Greenberg’s Tony-winning play Take Me Out. Another sitcom alum in this spring’s lineup is Emmy winner Debra Messing of Will & Grace fame, returning to the stage in Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles. Among her costars are fellow-Emmy VIP André Braugher (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Enrico Colantoni (Veronica Mars; A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood).

Meanwhile fans of Sex and the City and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off may have their hearts set on seeing couple Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker share the stage in the Neil Simon triptych comedy Plaza 50

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Suite, just as Downton Abbey followers will want to check out Dan Stevens in Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen—alongside Mark Addy, aka Game of Thrones’ Robert Baratheon.

Of course, it wouldn’t be right to partake of the 2020 Broadway season without embracing the most dynamic musicals on the roster, starting with Roundabout Theatre Company’s breathtaking revival of Tony Kushner (book and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori’s (score) Caroline, or Change. Kushner, who picked up a Tony and Pulitzer Prize for his groundbreaking Angels in America, and Tesori, who received a Tony for her amazing long-running musical Fun Home, will be honored with New Dramatists 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award on May 21st. Notes Emily Morse, New Dramatists’ artistic director, “Through decades of commitment to their art and craft, groundbreaking storytelling, and deep collaborations with other brilliant theatre artists, both Kushner and Tesori have had a transformative effect on the American theatre, and all of us who have been fortunate to sit in their audience are grateful”.

Another musical wowing audiences big time is SIX, an awesomely original look at the ultimate femme sextet. Conceived and penned by 20-something Cambridge grads Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this happy hybrid of rock concert and history lesson unleashes one show stopper after another

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as the resurrected wives of Henry VIII sing it like it was. After some serious UK crazy love, Marlow and Moss crossed the pond, noting, “We are so grateful that we get to share our show with an even wider audience, especially somewhere as iconic as the home of musical theatre—BROADWAY BABY!!” Suffice it to say, NYC audiences are over-the-top smitten, making SIX tickets hard to harness…but way worth the wait!

Speaking of musicals with crowd appeal, might I suggest turning your attention Off-Broadway to playwright/lyricist Mark Saltzman’s Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, a hilarious twist on Shakespeare’s quintessential love duo. When, centuries-post-poison, Romeo winds up in circa-1960 Brooklyn, he mistakes Bernadette—a Juliet doppelganger with mob lineage—for his love. But that’s only the tip of the plotline. Mirroring the Bard, insofar as it centers on a couple of warring families (the Penzas and the Del Cantos), this Brooklyn-accented spoof is one part pasta, two parts meatballs, and a spicy serving of loopy goodfellas. Mix into this al dente feast a score cleverly adapted by Steve Orich from a gaggle of vintage Italian melodies and what’s not to like? Molto bene, I miei amici!

ONE FINAL NOTE Little Shop of Horrors, the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway revival starring Emmy winner Tammy Blanchard (Life with Judy Garland; Gypsy) and Tony winner Christian Borle (Something Rotten; Falsettos), recently welcomed Tony and Grammy nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies; Supergirl) to the cast for a limited run through May 10th.

Jordan plays hapless flower store employee Seymour who finds fame and love when his pet plant Audrey II takes on a life of its own.

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Every so often a new musical comes along predestined to take Gotham by storm and such is the case with Diana (subtitled “A True Musical Story”). Among the stellar company—whose female cast members

include two-time Tony winner Judy Kaye as Queen Elizabeth and Jeanna de Waal in the title role—is Erin Davie, already a Broadway notable for her outstanding performances in Sunday in the Park with George and Side Show). Davie, who plays Camilla Parker Bowles, finds her role as “the other woman” (now “the woman”) in Prince Charles’ life, far more complex and less villainous than most of us remember. The versatile actress sat down with us to tap into her controversial character.

GM: How did you happen to get involved with Diana?

ED: I was asked to do a weeklong reading of it about two years ago. I thought, “Oh, great team to work with.

I want to be in Erin Davie takes on Camilla Parker Bowles in Diana. that room”.

GM: What was your opinion of Camilla before taking on the role and how has it changed?

ED: I’m always rooting for the underdog. I felt bad for her because she has been so hated in the past. That has only deepened in reading more about her and playing her. I thought she was more uptight before I really started to research her and she actually seems to be a very relaxed, funny person.

GM: Can you expand a bit about the character of Camilla as portrayed in Diana?

ED: Camilla is a very sympathetic character in our show. The fact is that she couldn’t be with the love of her life for years and years, so if you think about it, it’s actually a good love story.

GM: Finally, going into the show, would you describe yourself as an Anglophile?

ED: I have for quite awhile been drawn to the UK and the people there. I feel like I would fit in better there in some ways. And I have never been! (I hope they still let me in!)

For theatre and ticket information for all Broadway shows, please see our theatre map (p. 52) and theatre listings (p. 54).

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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial) Aladdin (New Amsterdam) American Buffalo (Circle in the Square) Beetlejuice (Winter Garden) Birthday Candles (American Airlines) The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill) Caroline, or Change (Studio 54) Chicago (Ambassador) Come From Away (Gerald Schoenfeld) Company (Bernard B. Jacobs) Dear Evan Hansen (Music Box) Diana (Longacre) Flying Over Sunset (Vivian Beaumont) Frozen (St. James) Girl From the North Country (Belasco) Hadestown (Walter Kerr) Hamilton (Richard Rodgers) Hangmen (John Golden) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric) How I Learned to Drive

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Jagged Little Pill (Broadhurst) The Lehman Trilogy (Nederlander) The Lion King (Minskoff) Mean Girls (August Wilson) The Minutes (Cort) Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Al Hirschfeld) Mrs. Doubtfire (Stephen Sondheim) The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic) Plaza Suite (Hudson) Sing Street (Lyceum) SIX (Brooks Atkinson) Take Me Out (Helen Hayes) TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

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

• Birthday Candles (From 4/2) • Take Me Out (From 3/31)

(Opened 4/25/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager who is obsessed with death. Lucky for Lydia her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a degenerate demon. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away her insufferable parents, he comes up with the perfect plan involving exorcism, arranged marriage and the biggest sandworms Broadway has ever seen. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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• American Buffalo (4/14) • Caroline, or Change (4/7) • Diana (3/31) • Flying Over Sunset (4/16) • How I Learned to Drive (4/22) • The Lehman Trilogy (3/26) • Mrs. Doubtfire (4/5) • Plaza Suite (4/13) • Sing Street (4/19) • Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (4/9)

BIRThDAy CAnDLES American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org

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AIn’T Too PRoUD – ThE LIfE AnD TIMES of ThE TEMPTATIonS Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; AintTooProudMusical.com

(Opened 3/21/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unfolds in this new musical, from how they met to the conflicts that threatened to tear the group apart.

With signature dance moves and harmonies, they topped the charts with 14 No. 1 hits. Theirs is a story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, set to the beat of such songs as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; americanbuffalonyc.com (2 hrs.) David Mamet’s classic about three small-time hustlers who want a bigger cut of the American dream returns to Broadway more explosive and pointed than ever, exposing a timely American truth: crime and business are two sides of the same coin. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 3/24)

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Starring Emmy winners Debra Messing and André Braugher, this poignant play follows Ernestine Ashworth, who spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon it’s her 18th birthday, her 41st, her 70th, her 101st. What makes a lifetime…into a life? Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 4/2)

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2011 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 3/24/11) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, are the masterminds behind this off-the-charts hilarious musical comedy about a pair of wide-eyed Mormon boys whose first assignment as missionaries takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda where cynicism is the tongue-in-cheek way of life for the povertyriddled residents. Divinely profane, the show is an ongoing Broadway phenom thanks to infectious performances and a first rate score. Classic musical comedy with a wickedly twisted cachet! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

CARoLInE, oR ChAngE

Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; roundaboutTheatre.org (2 hrs., 10 mins.) In this new Roundabout Theatre production by Tony winner Tony Kushner (Angels in America) and Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), Sharon D Clarke reprises her Olivier Award-winning performance as Caroline, an AfricanAmerican maid working for a Jewish family, as their colliding worlds of 1963 Louisiana ripple with change, both large and small. Erupting with transcendent songs and larger-than-life imagination, this breathtakingly explosive Broadway revival explores how, in times of great transformation, even the simplest acts can shake the earth. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” about those murderous tootsies Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly offers a delicious cavalcade of colorful characters that stop at nothing to get what they want! A must-see that sparkles with Bob Fosse’s choreographic legacy. A runaway success in over 250 cities worldwide, earning six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 866-870-2727; frozenthemusical.com

Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (Opened 3/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded international strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host them leading to extraordinary camaraderie. One of Broadway’s most impressive and uplifting musicals, ever! Worth noting: Christopher Ashley picked up the 2017 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(Opened 3/22/20) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Stephen Sondheim’s iconic musical has been given a gender revamp! At her 35th birthday party, all of Bobbie’s friends are wondering why can’t she find the right man, settle down and have a family?

With a game-changing makeover for a modern-day Manhattan, the show’s score includes “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being Alive.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(Opened 3/5/20) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) 1934. A guesthouse in America’s heartland where one group of wayward souls pass in and out of each other’s lives and stories awaken.

Conor McPherson wrote and directed this reimagining of Bob Dylan’s music as roof-raising ensemble pieces and stirring solos. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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

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

Performances begin on time; no late seating. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; thedianamusical.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) This long-awaited “true musical story” follows the common-born princess thrust onto the world stage through the tabloid media’s avid captivation with her stunning looks and vulnerability, and the impact this had on the globe’s preeminent dynasty teetering on a knife’s edge.

This is the story of the most famous woman of the modern age as she struggled to endure a spotlight brighter than any the world had ever known. She defied expectations, she rocked the royals, and she captured her nation’s heart by leading with her own. She was Diana, Princess of Wales, and her legacy will live forever. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(Opened 3/22/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Disney’s hit animated film about two sisters separated by a mysterious secret comes to life in this dazzling stage adaptation that begins in childhood and takes audiences far into a world of snowy wonder. As Elsa, in her ice castle, struggles to harness her powers, her fearless sister, Anna, embarks on an epic journey -- aided by handsome mountaineer Kristoff and hilarious snowman, Olaf -- to bring her family together. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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

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In the 1950s, playwright/diplomat Clare Boothe Luce, actor Cary Grant, and writer Aldous Huxley experimented with LSD. In this new musical they come together, and under the influence of the drug, confront the mysteries of their lives and their world. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

2019 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 4/17/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

Two intertwining love stories—Orpheus and Eurydice and the King Hades and his wife Persephone -- form the basis of this genre-defying new musical blending American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to create an epic journey to the underworld and back. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

HaMILToN Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.)

Broadway’s mega-hit explores the bastard orphan/ war hero/ Treasury head/founding father through a tale of America’s fiery past alongside Washington, Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; HangmenBroadway.com (Opened 3/19/20) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In his northern England pub, Harry is a local celebrity. But what is Britain’s secondbest executioner to do now that hanging has been abolished? Reporters and regulars await his reaction, while his assistant and a mysterious newcomer have other motives.

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Harry PoTTEr aNd THE cUrSEd cHILd Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; harrypotteronstage.com/us 2018 Tony, Best Play (Opened 4/22/18) Shown in two separate parts, the play shows Harry working at the Minis- try of Magic while grappling with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs. Meanwhile, Albus, the youngest of his three children, struggles with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted – all the while hanging at Hogwarts with his newfound best friend and fellow conflicted kid: Draco Malfoy’s son, Scorpius. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

How I LEarNEd To drIvE Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; howilearnedtodriveonbroadway.com Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play comes to Broadway, reuniting its two original stars -- Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker and Tony nominee David Morse -- with their awardwinning director. A timely and moving memory play about a woman coming to terms with the uncle impacting her past, present and future life. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 3/27)

(Opened 4/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cady may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for suburbia’s ferocious ways. How will this naive newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on a trio of frenemies led by the ruthless Regina. But when Cady devises a plan to dethrone Regina, she learns you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Tina Fey, who wrote the film on which the show is based, also penned the Broadway script. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; TheMinutesBroadway.com (Opened 3/15/20) (90 mins., no intermission) Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright Tracy Letts’s look at the inner-workings of a city council meeting in the small town of Big Cherry—and the hypocrisy, greed, and ambition that follows. This powerful, resonant, and funny portrayal of democracy in action proves that everything you know can change—it’s just a matter of minutes. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

MoULIN roUGE! THE MUSIcaL Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45thSt., 212-239-6200; moulinrougemusical.com

(Opened 7/25/19) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows, reveling in the decadent ambiance. Baz Luhrmann’s film take on La Bohème is transformed onstage to a musical mash-up extravaganza. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(Opened 12/5/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Inspired by Alanis Morissette’s Grammy-winning album, the show follows a seemingly perfect family who must choose between maintaining the status quo and facing a litany of harsh truths. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

After losing custody in a divorce, a struggling actor disguises himself as a Scottish nanny in an attempt to stay in the lives of his kids. Based on the 1993 Robin Williams film. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; mrsdoubtfirebroadway.com

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes, and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees. The quintessential story of western capitalism, rendered through the lens of a single immigrant family. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com 1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) A glorious stage adaptation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Tony-winner Julie Taymor. Set in the flourishing African Pride Land, the story follows the lion prince, Simba, and the characters in his life -- young lioness Nala, BFFs Timon and Pumbaa, his villainous uncle Scar -- and his journey from precious cub to king of the jungle. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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1988 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 1/26/88) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

Gaston Leroux’s thriller follows a beautiful young soprano and the mysterious masked figure that loves her. Featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Music of the Night”. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., 855-801-5876; plazasuitebroadway.com (2 hrs.) One is a long-married pair whose relationship may be headed for an early checkout; another, former high school sweethearts seemingly destined for an extended stay; while the third are parents of a bride who’s locked herself in the bathroom. Award-winning actors Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker play all three couples in this Neil Simon classic. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(Opened 2/20/20) (1 hr., 45 mins.) This revisionist revival of the Jerome Robbins/Arthur Laurents/Leonard Bernstein/ Stephen Sondheim masterwork stormed onto Broadway’s 2020 season. The Romeo and Juliet tale centers on two New York gangs and the barriers they impose on young lovers Tony and Maria. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; singstreet.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) It’s 1982 Dublin and everyone is out of work. Sixteen-year-old Conor and his mates turn to music to escape troubles at home and impress a mysterious girl. Featuring new wave sounds of the era. Based on the 2017 cult film. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; virginiawoolfonbroadway.com In 1962 when this astonishing drama debuted on Broadway with its radical, provocative, and unflinching portrait of a marriage, playwright Edward Albee became the most important American playwright of his generation. This latest production stars Tony winner Laurie Metcalf and stageand-screen veteran Rupert Everett. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

wicked

(Opened 3/12/20) (80 mins., no intermission) Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, SIX, aka the wives of Henry VIII, take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse—remixing five-hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st-century girl power. Created by the breakout power duo of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the show won acclaim, a cult following, and an Olivier Award nomination before taking Broadway by storm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. 877-250-2929 wickedthemusical.com (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and greenskinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. This long-running fantasy musical is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

OFF-brOadway 72 miles to Go

Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-246-4422; 2ST.com When the star center fielder for the Empires comes out of the closet, a barrage of prejudice forces him to contend with being a gay person of color in baseball. As the season evolves, players and fans question tradition, loyalty, and the price of victory. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Laura Pels Theatre at the Steinberg Center, 111 W. 46TH St., 212-719-1300; RoundaboutTheatre.org Seventy=two miles is the space between Nogales, Mexico and Tucson, Arizona – and the world of distance that separates a mother at a shelter and her American-born husband and children. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane, 800-745-3000; approvaljunkie.com

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

(Opened 11/7/19) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) From humble Tennessee beginnings to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. Fresh from an acclaimed London run, TINA debuts on Broadway with its star, Tony-nominee Adrienne Warren. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Emmy-winning comedian Faith Salie’s one-woman memoir brings her laugh-out-loud, often tender, recollections of the turbulent emotional waters of adolescence and adulthood to the stage. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/19)

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Classic Stage Company, 136 E. 13th St., 866-811-4111; classicstage.org

(Opened 12/13/18) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Set in Alabama in the 1930s, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-winning story of racism and childhood innocence centers on American literature’s noble- minded lawyer, Atticus Finch. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s exploration of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) a U.S. President. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, their stories intersect in unexpected ways for a powerful, unnervingly funny look at shocking moments in U.S. history. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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bEES aNd HoNEy Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St., 866-811-4111; labtheater.org Inspired by the Juan Luis Guerra song “Como Abeja Al Panal,” this LAByrinth Theater Company production offers an intimate portrait of a Dominican couple’s love and dreams in New York City. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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

bLUE MaN GroUp Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-BLUEMAN; blueman.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) A romp and a half orchestrated by three ingenious blue-hued alien dudes! This ever-morphing OffBroadway phenomenon combines music, paint drums, snacks, high-tech shenanigans and unpredictable physical comedy. While an international sensation, the best way to see them is here, where it all began! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE CrUCIbLE

Set in the blue-collar urban landscape of the 1950’s, William Francis Hoffman’s new play is a hard-hitting drama where secrets come to a head, choices must be made, and consequences must be faced. Starring Emmy winner Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos). Call or visit website for playing schedule.

ESaI’S TabLE Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce St., 212-352-3101; cherrylanetheatre.org Destiny meets eternity for three young black men atop an ancient magical table in this mythic tale of black lives, friendship, family, love and what it ultimately means to be human.

Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/25)

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New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; gazillionbubbleshow.com (70 mins., no intermission) This eye-popping show offers parents and kids an unforgettable extravaganza of soapbubble creations -- accompanied by fantastic special effects and lighting at the hands of an acclaimed bubble artist. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Harry TowNSENd’S LaST STaNd City Center, Stage II, 131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; harrytownsendslaststand.com

Widower Harry Townsend, 85, lives alone in the home he built. When his son Alan returns home, he puts forth an agenda that sets aging father and concerned son at odds.

Starring Tony winner Len Cariou. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/5)

Connelly Theater, 220 E. 4th St., 800-838-3006; ConnellyTheater.org

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Bedlam’s acclaimed production of Arthur Miller’s 1953 allegory for McCarthyism is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692–93. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (3/27 thru 4/26)

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; imbible.org

Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St., 866-811-4111; vineyardtheatre.org This one-woman show adapted from interviews, conducted

by Steve Cosson with playwright Lucas Hnath’s mother, tells the true story of Dana, the former chaplain of a psych ward where she met a charismatic patient, an ex-con searching for redemption. Dana was held captive in a series of Florida motels for five months. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/11)

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Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; nycchildrenstheater.org (50 mins., no intermission) Dory Fantasmagory is a mischievous 6-year-old who just doesn’t want to grow up. Her older brother and sister wish she’d stop acting like a baby, but when her siblings need her, it’s Dory’s imagination and bravery that will save the day. Best for ages 3-8. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (3/21 thru 4/12)

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Lincoln Center Theaters’ Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org Set in turn of the century New York, this new opera follows Esther, a lonely, single African-American woman who sews ladies’ undergarments for a living. Seeking love, she embarks on a correspondence with a mysterious suitor laboring on the Panama Canal, and finds that self-reliance and certainty of her own worth will see her through life’s challenges. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(2 hrs.) It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. FYI: this hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes earned its comedic stripes on Broadway before transferring to its current OffBroadway home. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; JerseyBoysInfo.com/newyork (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons began their road to stardom as four guys from Jersey, but while their harmonies were perfect, their behind-the-scenes lives were a far different story. This Tony-winning bio includes such chart-topping hits as “Sherry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

KaTSUra SUNSHINE’S raKUGo New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; Rakugo.lol

@Experimental Theater, Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St., 866-811-4111; fluxtheatre.org Inspired by the #MeToo movement, this black comedy explores the cost women face in fighting back against misogyny and patriarchy, and how they might be complicit in these systems. Through their purgatory, three women aim for liberation…and maybe even a little revenge. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (3/28 thru 4/11)

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(75 mins., no intermission) Rakugo is the 400-year-old Japanese traditional art of comic storytelling and Katsura Sunshine is the world’s only Western Rakugo Master. Every month theatregoers are invited to partake of different, specially curated stories from Katsura. Call or visit website for his latest edition and playing schedule. (Thru 4/25)

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Westside Theatre, Upstairs, 407 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; littleshopnyc.com Seymour is a down-on-his-luck florist with a crush on his co-worker Audrey. When he discovers a mysterious – and voracious – plant, suddenly he’s thrust into an epic battle that will determine the fate of the entire human race. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; rockofagesmusical.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) This iconic Tony nominated hit, set to a jukebox of 1980s power ballads, tells the story of a smalltown girl, a city boy, a bar on the Sunset Strip, and a rock ‘n’ roll romance with ups, downs, real estate developers and songs like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Here I Go Again,” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

romEo & bErNadETTE: a mUSIcal TalE of vEroNa aNd brooKlyN Theatre Row, Theatre 3, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; amasmusical.org

(90 mins., no intermission) An ever-evolving mockery of all the news (“fake” and otherwise) that’s fit to print, this high-octane musical revue serves up infectious melodies with razor-sharp lyrics and biting satire. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(2 hrs.) Rave reviews… standing ovations… word of mouth acclaim… all for Off-Broadway’s hilarious hit musical about Romeo—yes, THAT Romeo -- who finds himself in 1960 Brooklyn, chasing a girl he believes is his beloved Juliet. But no, it’s Bernadette, the beautiful, foul-mouthed daughter of a crime family. This wild spoof of Shakespeare’s timeless tale has a book and lyrics by Emmy-winner Mark Saltzman, whose creative versatility has been seen not only on TV but also on stage and the big screen. As for the music, it’s been adapted from classic Italian melodies… how perfect is that?

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Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-279 4200; newsicalthemusical.net

Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space, 511 W. 52nd St., 646-506-9393; mcctheater.org

Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., 212-460-5475; nytw.org

It’s the 1990s in Lagos, Nigeria and the Nollywood film industry is exploding. Young Ayamma dreams of stardom, but when she lands an audition for Nigeria’s hottest director she finds herself head-to-head with a movie diva and sparks fly between the aspiring ingénue and Nollywood’s biggest heartthrob. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/26)

PErfEcT crImE

(2 hrs.) This long-running psychological thriller tracks a wealthy female psychiatrist caught up in murder. Enter the inspector who becomes obsessed with her, her patients and her home. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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SEllING KabUl Playwright’s Horizon’s Peter J. Sharp Theatre, 416 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; playwrightshorizons.org

The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfectcrime.com

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DREAMers. Lovers. Long-life friends. Negotiating the promise of safety and the weight of responsibility, they’ll fight like hell to establish a place for themselves and each other in America. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/12)

In this powerful thriller, Taroon, once an interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, spends his days in hiding now the Americans have withdrawn and he’s become a target of the Taliban. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(From 3/27)

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SIDEWAYS: THE EXPERIENCE

THAT PHYSICS SHOW

Theatre at St. Clement’s, 423 W. 46th St., 866-811-4111; sidewaystheexperience.com

Playroom Theater, 151 W. 46th St., 8th Fl. 866-811-4111; thatphysicsshow.com

Writer/wine enthusiast Miles and his friend Jack head to wine country for one last bonding adventure before Jack gets married. An immersive pre-show wine tasting event similar to ones portrayed in the novel and film is followed

by Act I gourmet food and premium wine, all adding up to a most exclusive and unique theatrical experience. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 5/24)

(90 mins., no intermission) A physics demonstrator offers audiences segments on motion, momentum, vacuum, friction, energy, density, fluid motion, sound & light waves, temperature and more. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

TREVOR

A SIGN OF THE TIMES

Theater 511, 511 W. 54th St., 866-811-4111; asignofthetimesplay.com Part joyous comedy, part thoughtful tragedy, this new work follows a man who becomes a construction site Stop/Slow traffic controller in an effort to simplify his life. With wit and imagination, he invokes Shakespeare, Einstein and more visionaries on his emotional odyssey.

Starring Hamilton and In the Heights star Javier Muñoz.

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

SISTAS: THE MUSICAL

St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239 6200; sistasthemusical.com (90 mins., no intermission) A musical journey of a multigenerational African-American family using the lyrics of songs made famous by artists like Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Lena Horn, Beyoncé and many others. Call or visit website for playing schedule

SLEEP NO MORE

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

THE SMUGGLER Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; irishrep.org In Ronán Noone’s monologue in verse, Tim Finnegan is an Irish immigrant living in the U.S. Out of work with his marriage on the rocks, he sinks into the seedy underbelly of his small town until friends show him an opportunity to climb out. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 4/8)

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

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(1 hr., 45 mins.) Springing from the underground music clubs of Britain and influenced by its urban streets, Stomp has traveled the world causing a sensation with audiences at each of their appearances. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, luggage, airborne drumsticks and more fill the stage with the energizing beats of Stomp, the inventive and invigorating stage show blending dance, music, comedy and theatrics. Expect a singular, electrifying performance filled with brilliant rhythms and cutting edge talent. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Stage 42, 442 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; trevorthemusical.com It’s 1981 in America and Trevor Nelson is busy navigating adolescence in suburbia while dreaming of a life in show business. When an embarrassing incident at school suddenly puts him under the wrong spotlight, he must summon the courage to forge his own path. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 4/7)

TWO CAN PLAY

Castillo Theater, 543 W. 42nd St., 866-811-4111; Castillo.org In this revival of Trevor Rhone’s comedy -- just in time for Black History Month and Women’s History Month - a marriage is tested as a Jamaican couple risks everything to emigrate to the USA. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/5)

THE VAGRANT TRILOGY Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org In 1967, Adham, a Palestinian Wordsworth scholar, goes to London with his new wife to deliver a lecture. When war breaks out at home, he must decide in an instant what to do – a choice that will affect the rest of his life. . Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/26)

THE VISITOR

Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org Widowed college professor Walter has lost a sense of purpose. When he discovers two young undocumented immigrants living in his New York apartment, he finds himself in the middle of their battle to stay in an America that’s lost its better angels. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 3/24)

WHISPER HOUSE

59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org During WWII, Christopher is sent to a remote lighthouse on the Maine coast to live with his aunt and the Japanese man who works for her. Soon he hears strange music through the walls. Is it his imagination or are ghosts here, warning of real danger? Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 4/19)

THE WIZARD OF OZ: A JAZZ MUSICAL FOR ALL AGES Tato Laviera Theatre, 240 E.123rd St., 917-697-3555; wizardofozjazzmusical.com An unforgettable jazz adaptation of the iconic film, The Wizard of Oz. Strap on your ruby slippers and join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too, for this imaginative take on the classic by Harlem Repertory Theatre. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Authentic Flavors of Spain at Lamano You can immerse yourself in an authentic experience of Spain at Midtown Manhattan’s new Lamano. Spanish folklore plays a big role here, drawing on a trio of key elements: esotericism, gypsies, and sobretaula—the tradition of relaxing at a table after a heavy meal. These aspects combine to make Lamano more than the sum of its tapas: guests experience a full taste of Spain with an incredible chef at the helm, sharing his passion.

Lamano’s newest location is also its largest, holding down a prime spot in Hell’s Kitchen, and following on the success of Chelsea and West Village outposts. A simple, striking logo of a hand is clear to see upon entry, a reminder of how one savors some tapas (Lamano means “by hand” in Spanish, which also references the care with which the food here is made). The handsome, elongated restaurant walls are adorned with artwork

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by Joan Miró. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

With stellar options from consulting chef Jose Fuentes (of Madrid’s renowned KultO restaurant), Lamano offers classics from all regions of Spain alongside tempting modern dishes. The moderately priced menu zeros right in on what you came here for: cocktails (martinis and margaritas, a variety of gin and tonics with a choice of strawberry shrub, grape, or fig), homemade white and red sangria, and a generous selection of wine and beer. (You can sit up at the bar in the front, if you just want to grab a drink.)

Then it’s on to Spanish tapas, such as chorizo y tetilla (sausage with fondue), coca de carrillera (braised beef cheek), an assortment of cheeses, and delectable croquetas de jamon (ham croquettes) served with a chipotle sauce.

These are joined by paella entrees, available in equally delicious choices of seafood or chicken.

For dessert you’ll find almond cake and mouthwatering churros, cut and presented with a caramel dip.

Don’t miss weekend brunches, with eggs and other breakfast favorites joined by tapas like patatas bravas (crisp potatoes) or red shrimp with garlic, wine, ginger, and soy. Spanish influences make their way to the drinks, which include an orange sherry touch for the house mimosa and a “bloody sherry” with beets, spices, fresh tomato, and lemon Amontillado sherry.

Lamano restaurateur Jorge Guzman is also the co-owner of the popular city Mexican restaurants Black Ant, Ofrenda, and Temerario.

You’ll find that his mission at Lamano is to immerse people in a culture that leaves them with a love of the drinks, tastes, and music of Spain.

This is real food. Made by real manos.

More than the sum of its tapas...

Lamano’s Hell’s Kitchen location is at 688 Tenth Ave. (48 St.), 646-559-0989, lamanonyc.com.

Additional locations can be found in Chelsea at 265 W. 20th St. (Eighth Ave.), 212-741-2398 and the West Village at 39 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-243-3200.

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

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HARd ROck cAFE Get your evening festivities started by rocking your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection at the Hard Rock Cafe’s Times Square location. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Billy Joel, The Ramones, and Elvis grace the walls alongside more contemporary items, including stage costumes worn by Madonna and Gwen Stefani. Dine down on the likes of famous fajitas, cowboy rib-eyes, and hickory-smoked St. Louisstyle ribs. 1501 Broadway (btw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrock.com

TEMERARIO Exquisite yellowfin tuna and much more at The Sea Fire Grill.

The Sea Fire Grill does for seafood what Benjamin Steakhouse does for beef (hardly a surprise, given the same pros are behind both).

Raw bar favorites include daily East and West Coast oysters and chilled lobster; appetizers like jumbo lump crab cakes and yellowfin tuna tartare will impress. Look for locally sourced, seasonal fresh catches, prepared thoughtfully, like the roasted branzino with zucchini, red peppers, and a red wine ginger sauce. There are also surf ‘n’ turf combos to take advantage of Benjamin’s ample expertise.158 E. 48th St. (btw. Third & Lexington Aves.), 212-935-3785, theseafiregrill.com

True to its name, Temerario (Spanish for “bold”) brings a fearless interpretation of Mexican food to Chelsea. Temerario dishes feature house-made tortillas, salsas, and moles, with Chef Eduardo Santos putting quality first. The taco menu has something for everyone, from mahi mahi to sirloin with bacon to the vegetarian Poblano Rajas taco.

Inventive speciality cocktails and a vast selection of tequilas and mezcals round out the beverage program. 198 Eighth Ave. (20th St.), 212-645-2100, temerarionyc.com

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Strip House brings New York soaring steak, sides, and desserts. The original downtown location stands near Union Square, while midtown offers mouth-watering pan-seared steaks at a bi-level space near Bryant Park. The star of the show is the namesake New York strip, served in 20-ounce portions with the bone in.

Cuts like the Porterhouse for two and rack of lamb are also sure to please. 15 W. 44th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-336-5454; 13 E. 12th St. (btw. Fifth Ave. & University Pl.), 212-328-0000, striphouse.com

Spicy, savory, salty, and delicious to the last drop: the ramen at Ichiran Times Square.

World-class ramen has a new home in Times Square. After smash successes in New York with locations in Brooklyn and Herald Square, the new Ichiran Times Square has debuted

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its signature tonkotsu. In addition to the main dining room, a downstairs space accommodates up to 105 people in private dining booths amid stylish 1960s Japan-inspired design. Ichiran is distinct for its tonkotsu ramen, which comes with a proprietary (read: secret) sauce called hiden no tare, an aged hot sauce made with 30 ingredients including togarashi pepper. Combined, the soup is spicy, savory, salty, and delicious to the last drop. 152 W. 49th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-964-4294, ichiranusa.com

The New York STarbuckS reServe roaSTerY Immerse yourself in the art, science, and theater of coffee. The interior design here draws from New York City itself to create a distinct ceiling of squares and rectangles, with pipes carrying beans roasted on-site. In addition to Starbucks’ rarest coffees, you can get a handcrafted drink, a coffee-inspired cocktail at the Arriviamo Bar, or freshly made Italian fare at Princi. There’s even a retail shop. 61 Ninth Ave. (15th St.), 212-691-0531, starbucksreserve.com

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

Choose from filet mignon, porterhouse steak, signature-cut prime New York strip, Maine lobsters, poultry dishes, and all the classic sides. 551 Fifth Ave. (45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St. (W. Houston St.), 212-608-0171, mortons.com

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

212.297.9177 617 Hartsdale Rd. White Plains, NY 914.428.6868 FOOD 4.5 DÉCOR 4.1 SERVICE 4.5

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

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

136 Washington St., 212-608-0171 mortons.com | SteaKHOuSe/SeaFOOd Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine and elegant desserts, Morton’s is the ideal place for a memorable dinner. The wide-open, modern, stylish dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. The private boardrooms are perfect for meetings and celebrations, or grab a cocktail in Bar 12-21. Enjoy famous steak and seafood located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial.

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22 Battery Pl. (little West St.), 212-785-0153, Piera.com | SeaFOOd Located where Battery Park meets the Hudson River, The Oyster House is a multi-experiential food and beverage destination with Manhattan’s finest sunsets and water views. Inspired by the old oyster houses of New York and the fish market traditions of Lower Manhattan, The Oyster House at Pier A is a free-flowing space designed for convivial eating and drinking, surrounded by a promenade with tables for outdoor dining.

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Hornblower’s Jazzy Champagne Brunch Cruise redefines brunch, providing you and everyone in your family an exclusive new way to dine. Enjoy our bountiful brunch buffet of classic breakfast favorites as well as chef-selected specialties, accompanied by free-flowing mimosas. Combined with our live world-class jazz band and award-winning onboard DJ, you’ll never look back at traditional land-locked brunch spots again. A unique dining experience—overlooking the city skyline and iconic NYC landmarks.

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

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

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

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True to its name, Temerario brings a bold, fearless interpretation of NY’s best Mexican food to Chelsea. Focuses on creative takes on foods that are a part of daily life in Mexico.

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220 W 44th St, between 7th & 8th Ave 212.944.2474

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

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

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Paloma at Hotel HendrickS MW $$$ 25 W. 38th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 646-933-9040, palomarestaurantnyc.com | lAtin

Bond 45 MW $$

At his Pan-Latin Manhattan restaurant, acclaimed chef PJ Calapa debuts a menu inspired by a childhood spent in his grandmother’s kitchen in Brownsville, Texas. The new restaurant is an equally loving nod to the cuisines of Central and South America, where classic dishes prove Calapa has a talent for flavorful, South of the Border cuisine.

221 W. 46th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-869-4545, bond45ny.com | itAliAn One of the great restaurants from The Fireman Hospitality Group, Bond 45 is best known for its vegetable antipasto bar, which offers a rotating selection of market vegetables.

You’ll also find an expansive menu that includes specialty veal chops, seafood, house-made pasta, and thin-crust pizza.

Breakfast is served 7 days, 7-11:30am, including a $24 buffet 7-11am. Lunch, Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-4pm, includes a $28.95 prix fixe menu; brunch is Sat. and Sun. 11:30am-3pm; dinner daily ‘til late.

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

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Founded in 2006, the family owned and operated Benjamin Restaurant Group has grown to comprise some of the New York metro area’s premier culinary destinations. Offering exceptional food and service in luxurious environments, owners Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj make it their mission to treat each guest like a member of their family. Benjamin’s defines classic steakhouse with juicy cuts of dry-aged beef grilled to perfection.

626 10th Ave. (45th-46th Sts.), 212-586-0811, casadeltorony.com | MExiCAn

Benjamin Prime me $$$

Authentic Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar. You’ll find an imaginative menu in a vibrant, sensuous setting. Impeccable style, invigorating dishes, unbounded hospitality. The provocative, curved, hand-sculpted marble bar is an intense oasis where fire is injected in both the character of the experience and the cocktails. The cavernous dining rooms are adorned with grand chandeliers hanging from vaulted 20-ft. ceilings.

The beautiful rear garden is home to a majestic, 6-ft. Spanish bull. Open 7 days, from 5pm.

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Invigorating dishes.

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Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts in their arsenal, Benjamin Restaurant Group is highlighting the grill at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 square foot space houses an expansive main dining room and offers private dining spaces for up to 100+ guests.

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

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

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55 e. 54th St. (park-madison Aves), 212-759-5554 nerainYC.com | GReeK/SeAFOOD

Experience refined and sophisticated Greek cuisine in the heart of midtown. Our impressive culinary team provides a variety of delectable Greek and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Nerai will transport you from the bustling streets of New York City to the shores of Greece. As a Wine Spectator Award recipient, we invite you to experience our impeccable attention to service and genuine hospitality. We look forward to hosting you soon.

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-391-7414; 205 W. 50th St. (Broadway), 212-262-2400; other locations in east Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, & Staten island applebees.com | AmeRiCAn Offering a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare and classic drinks. 50th St. location is the World’s Biggest, serving quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service on three floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Broadway in upstairs dining rooms.

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

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16 W. 51st St. (5th Ave.), 212-705-8510 85 West St. (Albany St.), 212-894-3800 billsbarandburger.com | AmeRiCAn Bill’s exploded onto NYC’s burger scene in ’09, becoming an instant hit with burger junkies and locals. Rockefeller Center location opened in ’10 with 400 seats, making it the biggest standalone burger joint in the country. Every burger, shake, and fry, in dozens of varieties and counting, is made fresh daily.

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1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-764-6527 bucadibeppo.com | itaLian Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for great Italian food and fun! Whether you’re hosting a group event, celebrating a special occasion or planning a business dinner, you’ll enjoy Buca’s authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. At Buca, they serve family-style food in two portion sizes. Buca Small feeds two or more and Buca Large feeds four or more.

Catering available for delivery and to go. Call for details! Sun.Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-midnight.

Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, and Elvis grace the walls along with more contemporary items. The 708-seat restaurant boasts a unique outdoor space above the building’s historic marquee, which hosts private parties amid the excitement of Times Square.

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

Steakhouse redefined. A sophisticated, elegant space reflecting the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city.

Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks, magnificent cold-water lobster tails and specialties such as combination shrimp platters and crab cakes.

Beautifully appointed private party facilities and unique wine-cellar dining. A true dining experience. Reservations recommended. All cards. Open for lunch weekdays, dinner daily. All cards. 2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

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Home of Real Cuban Cooking in the heart of Times Square. Featuring live Latin music five days a week— you come to Havana Central for the food but stay for the party! Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour every Monday–Friday, 4-7pm. Enjoy a $14.95 Rapido Lunch option during the week, or indulge in an $18 Bottomless Brunch every Sunday. Reservations recommended but walk-ins always welcome.

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Live entertainment + Fine Dining

Tues-Sat since 1995

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

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

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

LaMano ts $$

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

Among most popular restaurants in Theatre District. 7 days lunch/dinner.

the Long acre taVern MW $$

Hell’s Kitchen: 688 10th Ave. (48 St.), 646-559-0989; Chelsea: 265 W. 20th St., 212 -741- 2398; West Village: 39 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-243-3200, lamanonyc.com | lAtIN An intimate Spanish tapas and wine bar concept. With stellar menus from consulting chef Jose Fuentes, of Madrid’s renowned Kulto restaurant, Lamano offers classics from all regions of Spain alongside tempting modern dishes. Spanish and Latino wines, many of them organic and biodynamic, along with an array of artisanal cocktails and craft beers, complement the food in an alluring ambience.

Le PriVé ts $$$

146 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-649-3587, longacrenyc.com | AMerICAN Great American fare with a modern edge, serving burgers, salads, sandwiches, filet mignon, much more. Classic cocktails/top-quality beer. Times Square’s best sports bar. All top sports including NFL, MLB, soccer, PPV MMA/boxing on numerous state-of-the-art audio/video TVs. 3 floors for private parties; lunch/dinner 7 days. Best brunch in midtown runs from coconut cream pancakes to chicken ‘n’ waffles.

Masseria dei Vini ts $$$

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Redefining French dining with elegant style, charming ambiance, exquisite dishes, and gracious hospitality. Victorian era-inspired dining room features ornate chandeliers hanging from lofty ceilings, permeated with tantalizing aromas of French cuisine. Bar is a ready host for gatherings of all types; an arousing forum for culture, intellectualism, business, romance, and even mischief. Menu is both comforting and alluring; offering classic French dishes as well as opportunities for new, exciting culinary experiences. Unmatched hospitality. Attentive/knowledgeable staff.

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887 Ninth Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.com | ItAlIAN A first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara wood-burning pizza oven.

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

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PatRIck’s RestauRant & OysteR BaR ts $$

259 W. 42nd St. (corner of 42nd & 8th), 212-776-9100; PatricksnYc.com | AmericAn Patrick’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a new classic from the creators of Tony’s DiNapoli. Serving Pat LaFrieda burgers and USDA prime steaks alongside some of NYC’s best oysters, craft beers, and cocktails. Perfect for casual dining, private events, and hanging at the bar. Open 11:30 am-midnight (1am Fri.-Sat.); private dining, walk-ins, and reservations accepted. Free live Irish music Thurs. evening 7-10:30pm.

Patsy’s ItalIan RestauRant tD $$

Wine Spectator aWard Weekday Lunch, Dinner & Weekend Theater Prix Fixe are available

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236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.com | itAliAn Considered one of the greatest attractions in the Theater District & renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), this landmark has been family-run since 1944.

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

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

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Classic cocktails/top quality beer.

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

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

146 W. 47 Street (6th & 7th Aves.)

(646) 649-3587 • longacrenyc.com

French Dining, Redefined at modest prices

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15 W. 44th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-336-5454; 13 E. 12th St. (5th Ave.-University Pl.), 212-328-0000 striphouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD

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

Indulge all senses when experiencing this famed New York City steakhouse. An innovative menu paired with an extensive wine list features signature prime cuts of beef and the dining room is striking with siren-red interior and black and white vintage photography.

ThE RIbbon TS $$

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

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220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-944-2474 44.theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN Upper West Side favorite The Ribbon has arrived in the Theater District in an elegant setting that pays homage to old New York. The menu is signature Bromberg Brothers, utilizing their eclectic take on traditional dishes. Highlights include spit-roasted meats and a raw bar with oysters, clams, king crab, lobster, and caviar. Lots of great items for theater-bound kids. Extensive bar program features over 98 whiskeys, a 117-bottle wine list, and craft cocktails. A live DJ and weekend party brunch add the perfect vibes to this midtown spot.

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135 E. 62nd St. (Lexington-3rd Ave.), 212-988-9021 DavidBurkeTavern.com | AMERICAN Modern American restaurant by award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. Stately townhouse on UES showcases Burke’s creative, contemporary approach to classic fare— often with showstopping presentations. Signature dishes highlight seafood, steakhouse staples, and beyond, including Steamed Angry Lobster Dumplings with spicy tomato, BBQ bison short ribs, and Burke’s famous “Clothesline” Candied Bacon. Himalayan salt brick-aged steaks utilize Burke’s patented dry-aging technique. Food matched by thoughtfully curated wine list, craft beers, and specialty cocktail program!

Open Sun.-Fri. for lunch, 7 days for dinner.

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-391-7414; 205 W. 50th St. (Broadway), 212-262-2400; other locations in East harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, & Staten Island applebees.com | AMERICAN

American cuisine with French influences. Quintessential New York dining experience, featuring an extensive bar selection and delights for all palates, including spit-roasted meats, seafood, and Blue Ribbon classics. Enjoy the Bromberg brothers’ 25+ years of renowned hospitality in a comfortable and elegant setting. Zagat and Michelin recommended.

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Offering a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare and classic drinks. 50th St. location is the World’s Biggest, serving quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service on three floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Broadway in upstairs dining rooms.

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

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Magic, Music, and Laughter Welcome to the world capital of nightlife, where legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs. Visit City Guide’s website for all the bold-face names you can find performing on any given night in NYC.

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asHFOrd & simPsON’s suGar bar Sugar Bar is an intimate, full-service restaurant from the late Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame. On Tuesdays, catch Nick Ashford’s “Nuttin’ But The Blues” open mic, which welcomes performers of all levels; that’s followed by the R&B of Motown Wednesdays with Darius Booker.

On Thursday nights, guest hosts rotate through with the Sugar Bar All Star Band—the city’s longest-running open mic. Also upcoming: Alexander the Griot & Friends (3/27) and The Rob Silverman Jazz Quartet (3/28).

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

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

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

On the laughter side, New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. There are over 30 performances a week, including family-friendly shows in the first slot of the schedule. Magic shows are performed nightly as well; enjoy entry to both with one ticket (see City Guide’s discount coupon on page 87). 711 Seventh Ave. (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 917-677-5481, loltimessquare.com

For 25 years, musical landmark The Iridium has been hosting intimate experiences of the world’s best rock, jazz, blues, and beyond. Upcoming performances include the Strawberry Fields Beatles Brunch (3/22), the boundarypushing Ed Palermo Big Band (3/23), folk revival pioneer Tom Rush (3/25), jump-blues favorites Roomful of Blues (3/26), American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player Roy Ayers (3/29-3/30), the roadhouse R&B of Marcia Ball (4/6), contemporary jazz with the Ethan Iverson All -Star Quartet Featuring Al Foster, Chris Potter and Ben Street (4/10-4/11), and 2018 Blues Music Awards Band of the Year Rick Estrin & The Nightcats (4/15). 1650 Broadway (at 51st St.), 212-5822121, theiridium.com

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Gotham Comedy Club presents today’s hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have been known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting. Upcoming highlights include Conan’s Sam Morril (3/19-3/21), Change of Heart host Lynne Koplitz (3/27-3/28), and The Daily Show’s Gina Yashere (4/10-4/11). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

For a roomy drink in the middle of everything, check out PATRICk’S RESTAURANT & OySTER BAR, a new classic with USDA prime steaks alongside some of NYC’s best oysters, craft beers, and cocktails. Up on West 47th you’ll encounter ThE LONg ACRE TAvERN, welcoming sports fans, beer nerds, bacon lovers, brunchers, and beyond. ThE RIBBON offers a bit of old New York glam along with great bites and hospitality.

1950s-style eatery hAvANA CENTRAL is perfect for a mojito and ropa vieja—Thursday through Sunday, you’ll be treated to great live Latin music, too!

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FD Financial District

MD Meatpacking District

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HARD ROCK CAFE TS 1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355 hardrock.com | AMERICAN Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, and Elvis grace the walls along with more contemporary items. The 708-seat restaurant boasts a unique outdoor space above the building’s historic marquee, which hosts private parties amid the excitement of Times Square.

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25 W. 38th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 833-436-3745, hotelhendricksny.com/rooftop-bar-manhattan With two rooftop bars, one for sultry summer nights and one for year-round cocktails and conversation, Hotel Hendricks rewrites the rules on NYC nightlife. Swing by for a seasonal craft cocktail and we think you’ll agree: Hotel Hendricks is home to the best rooftop bars in Manhattan.

Sun.-Wed. 5-11pm, Thurs.-Sat. 5pm-2am.

THE LONG ACRE TAVERN TS $$ 146 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-649-3587, longacrenyc.com | AMERICAN

BILL’S BAR & BURGER TS FD $$

Great American fare with a modern edge, serving burgers, salads, sandwiches, filet mignon, much more. Classic cocktails/top-quality beer. Times Square’s best sports bar.

All top sports including NFL, MLB, soccer, PPV MMA/ boxing on numerous state-of-the-art audio/video TVs. 3 floors for private parties; lunch/dinner 7 days. Best brunch in midtown runs from coconut cream pancakes to chicken ‘n’ waffles.

PALOMA AT HOTEL HENDRICKS MW $$$

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

At his Pan-Latin Manhattan restaurant, acclaimed chef PJ Calapa debuts a menu inspired by a childhood spent in his grandmother’s kitchen in Brownsville, Texas. The new restaurant is an equally loving nod to the cuisines of Central and South America, where classic dishes prove Calapa has a talent for flavorful, South of the Border cuisine.

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16 W. 51st St. (5th Ave.), 212-705-8510 85 West St. (Albany St.), 212-894-3800 billsbarandburger.com | AMERICAN

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25 W. 38th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 646-933-9040, palomarestaurantnyc.com | LATIN

PATRICK’S RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR TS $$

259 W. 42nd St. (Corner of 42nd & 8th), 212-776-9100; PatricksNYC.com | AMERICAN Patrick’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a new classic from the creators of Tony’s DiNapoli. Serving Pat LaFrieda burgers and USDA prime steaks alongside some of NYC’s best oysters, craft beers, and cocktails. Perfect for casual dining, private events, and hanging at the bar. Open 11:30 am-midnight (1am Fri.-Sat.); private dining, walk-ins, and reservations accepted. Free live Irish music Thurs. evening 7-10:30pm.

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Fri. March 27 – Sat. March 28

Fri. April 3 – Sat. April 4

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Fri. April 10 – Sat. April 11

Fri. April 17 – Sat. April 18

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711 Seventh Ave. (47th- 48th Sts.), 212-643-6557 loltimessquare.com 220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-944-2474 44.theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN Upper West Side favorite The Ribbon has arrived in the Theater District in an elegant setting that pays homage to old New York. The menu is signature Bromberg Brothers, utilizing their eclectic take on traditional dishes. Highlights include spit-roasted meats and a raw bar with oysters, clams, king crab, lobster, and caviar. Lots of great items for theater-bound kids. Extensive bar program features over 98 whiskeys, a 117-bottle wine list, and craft cocktails. A live DJ and weekend party brunch add the perfect vibes to this midtown spot.

starbuCks reserve® roastery md

The NY Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in the Meatpacking District is a place to experience Starbucks like never before.

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

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

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295 Madison Ave. (40th-41st Sts.), 917-970-1360, TheEscapeGame.com/NewYorkCity Be the hero of your very own adventure at The Escape Game! Here’s how it works: you and your team will work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately complete a mission. Find yourself breaking out of prison, finding hidden gold, saving the day, and more! If you’re looking for something fun and unique, make sure to go to The Escape Game located in Midtown Manhattan.

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208 W. 23rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-367-9000; gothamcomedyclub.com Voted top-rated comedy club by the Daily News. 7 shows a week with today’s top comics, such as Lewis Black & Dave Chappelle. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with 2-beverage minimum. Sun.-Th. 8:30pm; Fri., 8:30 & 10:30pm; Sat. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm. (Subject to change).

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

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

Leap into a ball pit, swing on a chandelier, and jump out of a cake, all while sipping your new favorite Rosé. Rosé Mansion is an amusement park dedicated to Rosé wine! Dig into the culture, history, and science of this magical pink drink.

We feature 120 types of Rosé, cabanas, photobooths, and other fun surprises! Closed Tues. $35 before 5:30pm on weekdays. $45 on nights and weekends. All guests must be 21+ with valid government-issued ID. Reserve tickets online.

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254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West End Ave.) 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. Sip a cocktail and relax into the R&B, blues, jazz, Caribbean, and traditional African music that plays most every Tuesday through Saturday night here.

Thursdays are Open Mic Nights, featuring the Sugar Bar All Star Band.

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.

Featuring live Latin music five days a week—you come to Havana Central for the food but stay for the party! Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour every Monday–Friday, 4-7pm. Enjoy a $14.95 Rapido Lunch option during the week, or indulge in an $18 Bottomless Brunch every Sunday. Reservations recommended but walk-ins always welcome.

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1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-582-2121, theiridium.com A musical landmark centered near the heart of Times Square, serving New York City concertgoers for the past 20 years with the best in experiencing live rock, jazz, and blues artists. Some of the most iconic musicians who have played this intimate venue include the late Les Paul, Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, Buddy Guy, Joe Walsh, Zakk Wylde, Joe Satriani, and The Rolling Stones’ Mick Taylor and Charlie Watts, among many others.

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Penn Station Madison Square Garden

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Chrysler Building

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Jacob Javits Center

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WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

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PEA RL ST

W 14TH ST

East River Park

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