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Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) lived and worked in a manner which challenged the political, social, and sexual norms of her era. Kahlo held her national identity dear and used traditional Mexican dress as a fixture of her public persona. Her large body of self-portraits created a mythos of self (some say she invented the selfie).

New at the BROOklyn muSeum is fRida KahLo: appeaRances can Be deceiving, a lush exhibition that shows off Kahlo’s art, in addition to personal artifacts like her cosmetics, letters, jewelry, and clothing.

Additional context is provided by items from the museum’s Arts of the Americas collection, including Aztec sculptures, ceramics made in Guadalajara in the early 20th century, and an ancient Colima dog sculpture of a Xoloitzcuintli, a Mexican hairless dog that Kahlo had an affinity for.

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The prestigious Hugo Boss Prize has been awarded to artist Simone Leigh for 2018. Leigh works in sculpture, video, and installation that explore African folkways, the diaspora, female identity, and the intersections of these and other themes. The award, given to some of the most important contemporary artists every other year, coincides with an exhibition that presents new work by the winner at the SOlOmOn R. GuGGenheim muSeum Leigh’s LoophoLe of RetReat will feature new sculptures, a sound installation, and a video piece. The artist was born in Chicago and currently lives in Brooklyn. Her work has been shown at the Hammer Museum, the Berlin Biennial, the New Museum, and MoMA PS1. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500, guggenheim.org

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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 find the spring NYC HoME DéCoR & fURNITURE bAzAAR with a wide array of handmade, vintage, and antique home décor and furniture goods that will leave your friends asking, “Where did you get that?” (Be sure to come hungry to take advantage of the offerings at the artisanal food court.) 10am-5:20pm. Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

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Based on Carl Reiner’s semiautobiographical novel, the hilariously tuneful ENTER LAUGHING: THE MUSICAL careens through the misadventures of star-struck, stage-struck, woman-struck teenager David Kolowitz, who pratfalls his way into manhood via the theatre in 1930s New York City. As Jerry Seinfeld puts it, “You can’t pack more laughter and fun into a finite space and time!” Catch its limited engagement with the York TheaTre CompanY. 619 Lexington Ave. (enter on 54th St.), 212-935-5820, yorktheatre.org

Folk art may seem like something that flourishes best in isolated areas, but it’s been a vibrant tradition in the heart of the city for centuries. In fact, many objects associated with the heartland were originally manufactured by artisans here. A new show at the ameriCan Folk arT muSeum, MADE IN NEw YoRk CITY: THE bUSINESS of foLk ART, uses some 100 works by self-taught artists to demonstrate how New York became the commercial and financial capital of the country.

From stoneware cast in the West Village to advertising figures made on Canal Street to weathervanes forged in the Bronx to carousel animals carved on Coney Island, see how New York City was the center of it all. 2 Lincoln Sq. (btw. Columbus Ave. & W. 65th St.), 212-595-9533, folkartmuseum.org

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Tootsie: A Musical for This Millennium

Lilli Cooper updates Julie Nichols across from Santino Fontana’s Michael Dorsey in Tootsie.

The transformation of cantankerous actor Michael Dorsey into outspoken actress Dorothy Michaels is a definite high point for audiences taking in the celluloid-to-musical adaptation of Tootsie—but trust me, it’s only one in a caboodle of high points. The others include the show’s spot-on book by Robert Horn, and David Yazbek’s mind-blowing score (ballads, fast-paced patter songs, cheesy— and not so cheesy—show biz numbers).

Add in Scott Ellis (direction) and Denis Jones (choreography), a collaboration made in madcap heaven, and you’re almost there.

Except for the cast. (I’d say, “drum roll, please”, but when it comes to Broadway’s zaniest, it doesn’t get any better than these guys, so I’ll ask for a rim-shot instead.)

Santino Fontana in the “title” role may be brilliant as the show’s comedic fulcrum but he’s well met with the likes of Reg Rogers, Julie Halson, Michael McGrath, Sarah Stiles, Andy Grotelueschen, John Behlmann, and Lilli Cooper.

I last saw Cooper in SpongeBob SquarePants playing Sandy Cheeks and she was the most adorable thing on Broadway. Now she’s bringing a different sort of adorableness to the role of Julie Nichols, the leading lady caught up in a convoluted romance. And while the name and love interest remain the same, much has changed with her character from the original 1982 motion picture starring Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange.

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“Our version of Julie is very different than the film’s version. She isn’t a mother, nor is she in a relationship with her director.

She’s a strong, independent woman who is incredibly passionate about her work,” says Cooper, going on to note, “This shift has definitely made it easier to make her completely my own.”

Indeed, in addition from changing the genre from soap opera to Broadway musical, other concessions have been made to a contemporary context. “There are certain problematic themes, which in 1982 were not as much in the forefront of people’s minds,” Cooper observes.

“I’ve been asked before ‘why this story,’ ‘why now,’ ” she continues. “And I don’t think we’d be able to do it without the genius of this creative team fully immersing our story in today’s social climate. Our show completely takes into account the world we live in today and broaches the subjects of the #MeToo movement and feminism head on.”

And as it happens, farce—diving for cover in male-centric lady’s underthings, say—when intertwined with savvy lyrics and dialogue, offers maximum bang for the message buck vis a vis hilarity. As for any

The show soars in myriad ways...

hint of angst, that’s pretty much covered by unemployed actors bemoaning (rightfully, I might add) doomed auditions and put-upon lives. For them, romance is an elusive perk.

So when Michael/Dorothy falls for Julie, it almost comes as a surprise, with the relationship taking twists and turns that Fontana and Cooper navigate nicely.

“I definitely think the chemistry of our characters has gotten stronger the more we’ve worked on them,” says Cooper, who describes her costar as a dream scene partner. “The beauty of the story we’re telling is that it is a love letter to the theater, and the life of actors. We’ve had many meta moments where we as actors sit and discuss ways to make our show the best it can be, after rehearsing a scene where our characters, as actors, have just discussed ways to make their show the best it can be. Life imitates art.”

Meanwhile, the idea of crafting a stage production (within a stage production) after a film can, possibly, lead to a backdoor homage or two. Look for a Robin Williams The Birdcage choreographic crossover and a salute to Mr. Hoffman in The Graduate (lovely and subtle…wait for it).

The show soars in myriad ways and no one feels it more than Cooper herself.

“While sticking to the DNA of the film, our version of Tootsie is completely its own: updated, relatable, and truly hilarious. We dare anyone to sit in that audience and not laugh through the entire show,” she says.

“And what steps it up to the next level is that our story is deeply moving. It’s about the sacrifices we make in order to do what we love, and what we learn from our mistakes along the way. At its core it’s a love story, not just between Michael and Julie, but the love for our craft.”

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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. Open seven days a week. 1050 Second Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400, the-maac.com

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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 at any hour, seven days a week. 57 W. 58th St., 2nd Fl. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-262-3027, federicosalon.com

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Situated on the north side of Bryant Park, the HBO Shop will utterly delight fans of the network’s shows, from Sex and the City to Westworld. You’ll find merchandise from other HBO favorites, too, including Vinyl and Silicon Valley. While we wait impatiently for the Game of Thrones grand finale on May 19, shop great items from The Realm, including Stark t-shirts, figurines, and even a

Enjoy a gamer’s paradise at Nintendo NY. The 10,000-square-foot Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is a gamer’s paradise— your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With dedicated gaming goodness spread over two floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles

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headed to the Nintendo Switch console and the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems. An abundance of exclusive memorabilia and merchandise featuring your favorite selection of gaming superstars is housed here as well. Whether you’re a long-time fan or you’re just getting started, Nintendo NY has something for you! 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 48th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 646-459-0800, NintendoNYC.com

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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 20 years of experience in luxury resale, they have a 100% authenticity guarantee or your money back. Shop at two NYC locations or online, where inventory is updated daily! Upper East Side: 1111 Lexington Ave. (btw. 77th & 78th Sts.), 212-7446041; additional location in SoHo: 155 Prince St. (btw. West Broadway & Thompson St.), 212-673-6155, asecondchanceresale.com

Surprises await at the Chelsea Flea Market.

Vintage enthusiasts seeking rare treasures should explore the weekend antique and flea market that Annex Markets hosts in Chelsea. The Chelsea Flea Market has been in operation since 1976 and is open year-round (weather permitting), offering an array of fascinating antiques, furnishings, and décor, as well as vintage clothing, ephemera, and decorative arts. 29 W. 25th St. (btw. Sixth Ave. & Broadway), 212-243-5343, annexmarkets.com

A SECOND CHANCE RESALE A Second Chance Resale is a family owned and operated luxury resale boutique featuring

You’ll find Vuitton and much more at A Second Chance Resale.

FDNY FIRE ZONE The FDNY Fire Zone in Rockefeller Center has great souvenirs of New York’s Bravest, including toys, shirts, and outerwear. It’s also a multimedia fire safety learning center providing fun, lifesaving lessons from real live FDNY firefighters. Try on FDNY “Bunker Coats,” explore a life-like fire engine and fantastic collectibles, and leave with something vital: free 9-volt batteries for fire detectors.

34 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-698-4520, fdnyfirezone.org

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PANDORA, one of the leading names in jewelry for more than 30 years, offers women across the world a universe of high quality, hand-finished, modern and genuine jewelry products at affordable prices. Known primarily for their vast selection of iconic charms (and beautiful bracelets to wear them on), PANDORA makes it easy to express your personal style in your own unique way. Taken together, the charms create a personal collection of special moments that makes you who you are. PANDORA Jewelers has two Manhattan locations, Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-643-9760; Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & Sixth Ave.), 212-273-3267

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The only place for basketball fans of all 30 teams to find their favorite gear is at NYC’s NBA Store. Beyond offering the most extensive selection of team merchandise available, fans can customize their own jersey, beat the clock in pop-a-shot, create their own trading card, and much more, making the NBA Store a can’t-miss destination.

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112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160; hsart.com hsart@hsart.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KID’S SHOE STORE OFFERING A LARGE VARIETY OF STYLES!

Shoe Parlor provides superior customer service and excellent prices on their men’s and women’s collection of shoes.

Sebago has been making handsome, classic footwear for men and women throughout the United States and in over one hundred countries around the world. At Shoe Parlor, they have offered their customers a wide variety of styles and widths for many years.

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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!

Open every weekend year-round, the Chelsea Flea presents 135 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, ephemera, decorative arts, vintage clothing, jewelry, and other antique and vintage items including Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. Near Flatiron Building, Eataly, and Madison Square Park. $1 admission is the best deal in town! Sat. & Sun. 6:30am–7pm.

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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.

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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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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Whether you’re walking, running, trekking, or just looking to upgrade your style, Shoe Parlor has you covered. Stop by today and check out a large and varied assortment of footwear that runs from Timberland, Birkenstock, and Sebago to all kinds of sneakers. They are open seven days a week.

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

A consumer retail space like no other, the HBO Shop offers an array of quality branded merchandise inspired by HBO’s award-winning programs such as Silicon Valley, Vinyl, True Blood, True Detective, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and timeless favorites like The Sopranos and Sex and the City.

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Located in the Meatpacking District, the New York Starbucks Reserve® Roastery 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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48th St. & Rockefeller Plaza, 646-459-0800; NintendoNYC.com Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With 10,000 sq. ft. of dedicated gaming goodness spread over 2 floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems. An abundance of exclusive memorabilia and merchandise featuring your favorite selection of gaming superstars is housed here as well! Whether you’re a long-time fan or you’re just getting started, Nintendo NY has something for you!

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

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

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World-Class Art, History, and Design One of the highlights of NYC is the city’s extraordinary array of cultural institutions.

The detail on this circa-1909 Hupmobile weathervane exemplifies the striking craftsmanship on display at the American Folk Art Museum.

1909 Hupmobile Weathervane, c. 1909. Copper with traces of gold leaf. Gift of David L. Davies. Photo Credit: John Parnell.

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Founded in 1961, this charming Upper West Side institution is dedicated to traditional and contemporary folk art from around the world. Currently on display is Made in New York City: The Business of Folk Art, which uses the lens of folk art made in the city to tell the story of how New York became the commercial and financial capital of the country. From stoneware cast in the West Village to advertising figures made on Canal Street to weathervanes forged in the Bronx to carousel animals carved on Coney Island, see how New York City was the center of it all. 2 Lincoln Sq. (btw. Columbus Ave. & W. 65th St.), 212-595-9533, folkartmuseum.org

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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. In addition to the muchlauded Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving (through May 12th), temporary exhibitions include One: Egúngún, which tells the globe-trotting story of a 20th-century Yorùbá masquerade dance costume.

200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens at this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle. MAD offers five exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. New on display is Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die: Punk Graphics 1976-1986, which opens up the visual language of a rebellious scene. Hundreds of punk’s most memorable graphics—from remixes of expropriated images and texts to the DIY zines and flyers that challenged the commercial slickness of the mainstream media—reveal a subculture phenomenon that transcended music and still resonates today. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw.

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

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

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2 lincoln Sq. (Columbus ave./W. 65th St.), 212-595-9533 folkartmuseum.org Made in New York City: The Business of Folk Art shows how New York and its five boroughs became the commercial and financial capital of the country, seen through the lens of the folk art that was made here. From stoneware cast in the West Village, to advertising figures made on Canal Street, to weathervanes forged in the Bronx, and carousel animals carved on Coney Island, New York was the center of it all.

Pictured: Carousel Lion, Marcus Charles Illions (1865/71–1949), Brooklyn, New York, 1910, paint on wood with glass eyes, 51 x 84 x 20. Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler from the Mary Lawrence and Walter Youree Collection, Oregon. Photo by Paul Foster.

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251 Spring St. (Varick St.-6th ave.); colorfactory.co Welcome to Color Factory: a collaboratively produced art experience in NYC. This multisensory exhibit, inspired by the colors of the city, guides visitors through 16 participatory installations. Highlights include ombré floating balloons with wishes for the world written by students at 826NYC, a walkable infographic leading you to your “secret color,” a palette of colorful treats featuring a custom color ice cream scoop, a unique activity on color and human connection, a luminous dance floor, and Color Factory’s signature ball room. Put on your favorite hue and come to us for color! Buy tickets at colorfactory.co/tickets.

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200 eastern Pkwy. (Washington ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org Only 20 minutes from Manhattan stands a hidden gem that will leave you delightfully surprised. Connect with a unique cultural experience: the world-class collection here ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art. Cutting-edge exhibitions, award-winning programs. Get a combo ticket to include Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving (through May 12th), then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.-Sun. 11am-6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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

Explore a life-like fire engine and try on FDNY “Bunker Coats.” All programs in English. $6 admission. Browse 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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This intimate center explores the medium of drawing through its dynamism and its relevance to contemporary culture and creative thought. Currently on display is Neo Rauch: Aus dem Boden / From the Floor, the first U.S. exhibition entirely devoted to German artist Neo Rauch.

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1 E. 70th St. (5th Ave.), 212-288-0700; frick.org

Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the musical reins of the Met, becoming the Jeannette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director this season and conducting a new staging of La Traviata and revivals of Pelléas et Mélisande and Dialogues des Carmélites. Performances of Aida, La Bohème, Carmen, Don Giovanni, Falstaff, The Magic Flute, Otello, and Tosca only scratch the surface of the spectacular 2018-19 season.

Inside this French neoclassical-style mansion that belonged to steel industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick, you’ll find one of the world’s greatest art collections, which includes major works by Titian, Rembrandt, Bellini, El Greco, Vermeer, Velazquez, Boucher, Goya, Turner, Van Dyck, Renoir and Holbein, complete cycles of painted wall panels by Fragonard and Boucher, all displayed in 16 galleries.

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945 Madison Ave. (76th St.) 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org The Metropolitan Museum of Art was already one of the most expansive museums in the world before it added this separate location devoted to modern art.

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1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org The Met’s permanent exhibitions include collections of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, European, and Eastern art.

Closed Mon. As of March 1, 2018, New York State residents are pay-as-you-wish; otherwise, mandatory admission fees are $25 adults and $17 seniors; under 12 free.

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

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1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock. Currently on view is The Hugo Boss Prize 2018: Simone Leigh, Loophole of Retreat and Implicit Tensions: Mapplethorpe Now, a year-long show celebrating the ongoing legacy of artist Robert Mapplethorpe. Now open 7 days with evening hours on Tues. & Sat. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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By Any Means: Contemporary Drawings from the Morgan (through May 12th). A short walk from top NYC tourist sites (Grand Central, NYPL, Empire State Building), the Morgan is home to an exquisite collection of manuscripts, rare books, music, drawings, and works of art which provide a dynamic record of civilization, as well as a repository of ideas and creativity from 4000 BC to the present.

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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 Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die: Punk Graphics, 1976–1986 (through July 11), which explores the visual language of punk through hundreds of its most memorable graphics. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (PayAs-You-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

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226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337; natgeoencounter.com Go on an immersive adventure beneath the seas, from the South Pacific to California. Encounter’s groundbreaking technology doesn’t take animals from their homes, transporting you instead with stunning photorealistic animation of rare moments in nature. Walk through to find a luminous coral reef, a battle between ferocious Humboldt squid, a magnificent 3-D feeding frenzy, and much more. The adventure continues in Exploration Hall with breathtaking stories from National Geographic ocean photographers and explorers.

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

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

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One of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art. Highlights include Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Barnett Newman’s Vir Heroicus Sublimis.

For temporary exhibitions, don’t miss The Value of Good Design (a Fiat makes the cut), thru June 15. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm; Fri. until 8pm (free entry 4–8pm for UNIQLO Free Friday Nights). $25; seniors: $18; students: $14; 16 & under: free.

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278 Spring St. (Varick-Hudson Sts.), 212-691-1303 nycfiremuseum.org Walk into this renovated 1904 firehouse and you’ll be greeted by real city firemen who are passionate about the museum, its history, and your enjoyment. Among its many fascinating and important artifacts is a fire engine built in New York around 1790. Open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm, $10 adults, $5 children.

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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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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.

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

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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. Also at Madame Tussauds in Times Square you’ll find the brand-new Mission: Undead, where you’ll take on the assignment of preventing a zombie apocalypse. The experience combines the thrill of a roller coaster with the kinetic action of a video game and the cinematic twists and turns of a zombie movie. From 3-D glasses to custom-built chairs that are designed to 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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Since opening in May 2014, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has welcomed 7 million visitors. Of the museum’s two permanent exhibits, In Memoriam pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. The historical exhibition tells the story of 9/11 at the three U.S. attack sites and around the world, exploring the events before and after, and the attacks’ ongoing relevance.

The memorial portion includes two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest manmade waterfalls cascading down eight sides.

180 Greenwich St. (btw. Fulton & Liberty Sts.), 212-266-5211, 911memorial.org

StAtuE CruiSES The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are two of the most famous destinations in NYC. If you want to see them first-hand, Statue Cruises is the only way to get there. Boats depart from Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, providing memorable tours through New York Harbor. In addition to the historic stops, you’ll experience amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines. Ferries depart 8:30am-5pm.

201-604-2800, statuecruises.com

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TOP OF THE ROCK INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Founded in 1982, the legendary aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum takes visitors on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle. Also on display are 27 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic. Among temporary exhibitions you’ll find Ports of Call, which shows photos, souvenirs, and film footage of young sailors traveling the world as part of the Intrepid crew. Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072, intrepidmuseum.org

COLOR FACTORY

All ages will have a ball at SoHo’s interactive art experience Color Factory.

The collaboratively produced art experience Color Factory takes inspiration from the colors of the city, guiding visitors through 16 participatory installations. You’ll pass through room after room, each with its own character and its own form of interaction.

Some is physical, like a dance party with a shifting-color floor. Some of it is personal, like the room-sized flow-chart questionnaire that leads you to your personal color. Some of it is artistic, in the way that art can lead you to see things in a fresh way—even something as ever-present as color. (The attraction’s mix of exploration, photo ops, and treats works just as well for adults as kids.) 251 Spring St. (btw. Varick St. & Sixth Ave.); colorfactory.co

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

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

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

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

Outfitted with transparent glass ceilings, the Sky Shuttles let riders view their own rapid acceleration through the building’s shaftway as they zip their way towards the light and open air above. The Grand Viewing Deck on the 69th floor offers unparalleled views of the city, with visibility reaching some 30 miles on a clear day.

The 70th Floor is the proverbial cherry on top, allowing visitors to experience a 360-degree panorama of Manhattan in all of its glory. This is an open-air perch with completely unobstructed views—no glass or anything. It provides a vantage point unlike any other in the city...or the world. Open daily 8am-midnight. Admission $36 adults, $34 seniors above age 62, $30 children 6-12.; kids 6 and under free. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-NYC-ROCK, topoftherocknyc.com

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

Take in 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 a great way to view the Statue of Liberty and icons like the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center—all in one hour! (There are also Hop-On, Hop-Off Cruises from midtown to Lower Manhattan, featuring 90 minutes of must-see sights.) 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

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

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With over 500 exhibitions, many of them world-famous relics, there’s something to hold anyone’s attention at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square. (Robert Ripley himself tracked down many of the items in the collection—he was a long-time presence in New York.) New to the attraction is Ripley’s Relic, which leads explorers underground to solve a series of puzzles together. Unlike other escape rooms, this adventure moves from one mysterious environment to the

citysiGhtseeiNG NeW yorK Get all of the best of NYC with the SightSeeing Pass NYC, from CitySightseeing.

You can mix and match your way to a complete experience, with more than 100 attractions and special discounts to choose from. This is the only pass that includes options for 5 double-decker loops, Woodbury Common shopping, or a horse and carriage ride. You can even save on lunch:

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oNE WoRlD oBsERvAToRY the pass includes prix fixe meals and other discounts. For amazing water vantages, CitySightseeing offers a Hop-On, Hop-Off ferry tour. Passes are available for 1-7 days.

212-812-2700, sightseeingpass.com

THE RIDE Part show. Part tour. All entertainment.

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

HElIcopTER flIgHT sERvIcEs If you’d like to take in the city from the highest vantage points, check out Helicopter Flight Services. Popular options include The New Yorker Tour, a 15-minute ride that shows off the magic of Manhattan, getting up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty.

Experience the beauty of Central Park, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as few ever see them! Call 212-355-0801 for reservations or visit heliny.com

Enjoy rare views of New York aboard Helicopter Flight Services.

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

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.

With an attraction this popular, OWO’s alltimed-entry system is a major advantage. Computerized ticketing ensures wait times are always kept manageable. You can buy your ticket on the spot, or in advance online.

You’ll see some fast facts as you make your way to the elevators, confirming the superlatives: at 1,776 feet, One World Trade is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere; with over 45 tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world.

After a minute’s ride and a short video, you’ll hit the Discovery Level (the main observatory), with 360° sights of the city and beyond. It’s all here, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building.

Jersey and Queens recede in distant horizons.

Helicopters zip by like hummingbirds, well below the floor-to-ceiling windows. The skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan—some of which once claimed title to the tallest building in the world—cluster below your feet like toys.

Observatory hours daily are 9am-10pm, with the last ticket sale at 9:15pm. Admission is $34 for adults, $32 for seniors above age 65, and $28 for children between ages 6 and 12. Kids 5 and under get in free. Admission for 9/11 family members, rescue, and recovery workers is free, and active and retired members of the US military get special discounts.

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

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Take in the grandeur of New York and see spectacular views of Manhattan as knowledgeable guides point out the famous landmarks. Many cruises to choose from year-round: the classic 2.5-hour Best of NYC Cruise, which goes all the way around Manhattan; the 1.5-hour Landmark Cruise; the 1-hour Liberty Cruise; or the 2-hour evening Harbor Lights Cruise. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for Best Tour.

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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.

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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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Welcome to Color Factory: a collaboratively produced art experience in NYC. This multisensory exhibit, inspired by the colors of the city, guides visitors through 16 participatory installations. Highlights include ombré floating balloons with wishes for the world written by students at 826NYC, a walkable infographic leading you to your “secret color,” a palette of colorful treats featuring a custom color ice cream scoop, a unique activity on color and human connection, a luminous dance floor, and Color Factory’s signature ball room. Put on your favorite hue and come to us for color! Buy tickets at colorfactory.co/tickets.

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

Starting at $44. 2007 Concierge Choice Award Winner. 20082009 Concierge Choice Award Nominee.

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Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com

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).

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

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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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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); nycwax.com Time to celebrate #BIGTIME. Get your selfie sticks ready: Madame Tussauds in Times Square is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. Pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars.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.

Traveling to or from Newark Liberty International Airport or to MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, or the Jersey Shore? NJ TRANSIT is the convenient hassle-free way to get where you’re going in New Jersey. Frequent service from Penn Station New York makes it easy. Buy your tickets in advance using your smart phone with the NJ TRANSIT Mobile AppTM, free from the App StoreSM and Google PlayTM.

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

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

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Surf Ave. & W. 8th St., Coney Island, Brooklyn 718-265-FISH; nyaquarium.com 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

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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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Thousands of exotic aquatic creatures reside in naturalistic habitats beside the ocean in Brooklyn’s Coney Island. The newest draw here is Ocean Wonders: Sharks!, which shows off 100 shark species, teeth bared for all to see.

Also expect sea turtles and cownose rays, and even a touch tank. The nation’s oldest aquarium is also home to the NY Aquarium 4D Theater; Conservation Halll; the Aquatheater, an outdoor arena where sea lions perform tricks; and the Sea Cliffs, where you can see penguins, otters, seals, and sea lions. Open 365 days a year.

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455 Fifth Ave. (40th St.), 212-340-0833; nypl.org The beautiful beaux-arts building (completed in 1911) beckons one and all to enter and admire its architectural beauty and visit its interesting exhibitions. As a research library, its books and rare treasures make it one of the world’s most important.

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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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285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World.

These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. Catch 360° sights of the city and beyond, from the rivers to the harbor, and from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. Complimentary admission to 9/11 family members and the rescue and recovery workers who responded; visit tributewtc.org/observatory for more information.

Explore the grandeur of Radio City Music Hall®! Go behind the scenes at the “Showplace of the Nation.” Follow the lead of Radio City’s expert tour guides, who will help you discover Art Deco masterpiece and learn the history of the iconic Great Stage. You’ll even get to meet live and in person one of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes! Tours run daily, 9:30am-5pm.

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400 W. 42nd St., 212-609-1372; pipsisland.com Sometimes a show for kids hits all the right notes: good concept (check); cool actors (check); interaction (check); fun music (check, check, check). But once in a very blue—probably cerulean or cobalt—moon comes a production aimed at children that offers all of the above and umpteen more check marks...check marks that let loose 21st-century pop culture goodies (graphic novels, web series, escape rooms, video games, etc.) and toss in live actors, a propulsive storyline, and creative problem solving for an all-immersive theatrical experience.

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234 W. 42nd St., 212-221-0853; theridenyc.com THE RIDE is a 75-minute journey through Times Square and midtown Manhattan where New York City’s iconic landmarks unfold before your very eyes. Discover the excitement and wonder of New York’s most noted locations as audience members face sideways looking out of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, delivering unparalleled panoramic and vertical views of Manhattan. With stadium seating, 40 monitors, 3,000 LED lights, & surround sound, THE RIDE is the world’s only moving theater.

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-398-3133 ripleysnewyork.com Located in Times Square in the heart of NYC, Ripley’s Odditorium brings people of all ages face-to-face with the world’s most unbelievable curiosities. With 18,000 square feet of astonishing artifacts and exciting interactive exhibits, including the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads, NY’s only laser maze, and the new Willard Wigan micro-miniature sculpture collection that is so small it takes 400 times magnification to be seen properly, guests will find incredible oddities around every corner. Open 9am-1am daily.

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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan & Weehawken, NJ, 866-483-3866; spiritcruises.com

877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); nps.gov/stli

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.

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

After Hurricane Sandy, Liberty Island reopened to the public on July 4, 2013. Options include crown, monument, and grounds-only tickets. Ferry tickets available through Statue Cruises at statuecruises.com.

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928 8th Ave. (54th-55th Sts.), 212-549-1941 spyscape.com SPYSCAPE is the world’s preeminent spy museum and experience, opened February, 2018 in midtown.

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

Seaport DiStriCt NyC FD 19 Fulton St. (Water & Fulton Sts.), southstreetseaport.com The 200-year-old South Street Seaport, in the historic Seaport District 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.

30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in world-famous Rockefeller Center offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City. Featuring reserved-time tickets, multi-media exhibits, and more. 2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

WaShiNgtoN Square park gV Main entrance at Fifth Ave. south of 8th St. One of Greenwich Village’s major landmarks, as well as a popular meeting place and center for cultural activity. The fountain area and Washington Arch, built in the late 1880s to honor the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration, are especially popular.

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

No trip to NYC is complete without visiting the home of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees! Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan or want exclusive access to different parts of the Stadium, this tour has something for everyone.

Come up close to historic baseball artifacts like Babe Ruth’s bat or Lou Gehrig’s jersey. Embrace the Yankees’ winning tradition by seeing the team’s World Series rings and trophies. Visit the famous Monument Park that honors the greatest figures in Yankees history. Each tour is led by a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

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The cast of Ain’t Too Proud.

The Tony timeline is in sprint mode as the last wave of opening nights leads into Tony nominations (April 30th); Tony predictions (May 1st -June 8th); and the red carpet payoff: Tony Awards Night (June 9th). For Broadway lovers, this means pulses will pick up steady momentum over the next few weeks, while newcomers to New York’s theatre scene will want to place their bets (and wallets) on shows and stars that will score the season’s highest honors.

This year, even before nominations are a done deal, the competition is fierce—and diverse. Of possible contenders, 22 are up and running, while others (mostly limited engagements) are no longer playing, but still eligible.

Among the current inventory, several productions up for recognition are based on iconic films. These include Tootsie, a killer comedic romp with a cast made up of first rate Broadway veterans led by Santino Fontana (Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella) and Lilli Cooper (SpongeBob SquarePants) in the roles originated onscreen by Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange, and Network, adapted for the stage from Paddy Chayefsky’s Oscar-winning original by playwright Lee Hall, starring an electrifying Bryan Cranston (All the Way; Breaking Bad) as anchorman Howard Beale and Tatiana Maslany of Orphan Black fame.

Other cinematic spin-offs include the afterlife mega-musical Beetlejuice, with Tonynominee Alex Brightman (School of Rock) in the title role; Pretty Woman, with Olivier

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Award-winner Andy Karl and Samantha Barks (Éponine in the film version of Les Misérables); and King Kong, starring a lovely Christiani Pitts (A Bronx Tale) as heroine Ann Darrow and a phenomenal super-sized ape marionette—operated by a skilled crew of puppeteers—that rises high above the Broadway Theatre’s stage.

In the category of jukebox musicals comes Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations, a standout bio based on founding member Otis Williams’ book The Temptations, featuring the group’s hits, harmonies, and backstage discord played out by five guys whose names you should commit to memory for future boasting rights: Derrick Baskin, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope, and Ephraim Sykes. Also—overlapping era, different genre—there’s The Cher Show, tracking the pop diva’s ups, downs, music catalogue, and Bob Mackie costumes. Three actresses take on the role of Cher at different points in her life: Micaela Diamond (Babe) embraces her early years with husband Sonny Bono (Jarrod Spector); Teal Wicks (Lady) deals with their breakup and the aftermath; while Tony-nominee Stephanie J. Block (Star), an ongoing presence, reflects the latter years, including Cher today.

One thing that totally stands out this Broadway season is the variety—and not just in subject matter (which runs the gamut from overtly political (Heidi Shreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me; Hillary and Clinton, starring Tony-winners Laurie

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Metcalf and John Lithgow), to tackling important issues in inspired ways (same-sex relationships: The Prom; the compulsion to fit in, Be More Chill), to bringing new life and attitudes to seasoned works like Kiss Me, Kate! (#MeToo) and Oklahoma! (a glorious revisionist staging with orchestrations, choreography, and impact to match).

OFF-BROADWAY Celebrity buzz is loud and clear at the Alice Griffin Theatre where Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon and Marin Ireland (reasons to be pretty) are starring in Happy Talk, actor/ playwright Jesse Eisenberg’s latest about a woman whose difficult family situation doesn’t keep her from acting in a community theatre production of South Pacific—or turning matchmaker for her mother’s home health aide.

Should you get a chance, do try to catch Tony-winner Maryann Plunkett in the Irish Repertory Theatre’s production of Juno and the Paycock. An outstanding ensemble cast celebrates the Sean O’Casey classic (set during the Irish Civil War) in authentic style, with standout kudos going to Ciarán O’Reilly’s buoyant “Captain” Jack Doyle and John Keating, whose hilarious Chia Pet hair and comedic timing make Joxer Daly a character you won’t soon forget.

Finally, the wildly funny coming-of-age musical comedy Enter Laughing: The Musical by Joseph Stein and Stan Daniels is back for The York Theatre Company’s 50th anniversary. Based on Carl Reiner’s semiautobiographical novel, this is a show that had Jerry Seinfeld cracking up and saying: “You can’t pack more laughter and fun into a finite space and time!”

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each courtroom scene a potential powder keg as he and the prosecuting attorney, Horace Gilmer (Stark Sands), question witnesses and get under each other skin. Presiding is Judge Taylor (Dakin Matthews, in a beautifully rendered performance), a man who matches age with wit.

Everyone in the cast is amazing under the direction of Bartlett Sher. The Finchs’ housekeeper, Calpurnia (LaTanya Richardson Jackson), for example, both anchors the family and levels the racial playing field in her exchanges with Atticus, while Erin Wilhelmi is an eerie Mayella Ewell, the brittle young woman who called rape.

All is played out against Miriam Buether’s sets, which rise, descend, roll, and authentically capture the time and place.

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Unlike Harper Lee’s novel and the 1962 film, Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird begins in the courtroom—a tableau of characters that will unfold in flashbacks, the effect being a memory play (semi-autobiographical from Lee’s perspective), and a haunting one at that. The jury box is realistic enough, but it’s filled by a ghost jury—empty chairs that will eventually render a verdict in the case of a black man accused of raping a white woman.

In this deftly crafted work, everything is black and white…and nothing is. With the exception of the father of the victim, a canker sore on humanity, everyone is grey. In the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, in 1934, racism may be overt or contained; compassion can be flecked with outrage or fade in and out like a hologram.

The kids—Scout, Jem, and visiting neighbor Dill—narrate the play, but it’s Celia Keenan-Bolger’s Scout who makes the greatest impression.

She takes a viewpoint that’s part observational and part absorbed from her father, Atticus Finch, defense lawyer for Tom Robinson (Gbenga Akinnagbe), the young black man on trial.

Thanks to the movie version, Gregory Peck is so identified with Atticus, I was naturally anxious to see Jeff Daniels’ take on the character. Nothing like Peck, Daniels has claimed Atticus as his own: intense, pragmatic, and not averse to anger-stoked passion, which makes

Jeff Daniels and Gbenga Akinnagbe hold court.

For theatre and ticket information for all Broadway shows, please see our theatre map (p. 58) and theatre listings (p. 60).

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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial) Aladdin (New Amsterdam) Be More Chill (Lyceum) Beautiful (Stephen Sondheim) Beetlejuice (Winter Garden) The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill) Burn This (Hudson) The Cher Show (Neil Simon) Chicago (Ambassador) Come From Away (Gerald Schoenfeld) Dear Evan Hansen (Music Box) The Ferryman (Bernard B. Jacobs) Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (Broadhurst)

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Frozen (St. James) Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus (Booth) Hadestown (Walter Kerr) Hamilton (Richard Rodgers) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric) Hillary and Clinton (John Golden) King Kong (Broadway) King Lear (Cort) Kiss Me Kate (Studio 54) The Lion King (Minskoff) Mean Girls (August Wilson) My Fair Lady (Vivian Beaumont) Network (Belasco) Oklahoma!(Circle in the Square) The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic) Pretty Woman: The Musical (Nederlander) The Prom (Longacre) To Kill a Mockingbird (Shubert) Tootsie (Marquis) Waitress (Brooks Atkinson) What the Constitution Means To Me (Helen Hayes)

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

• Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (From 5/4)

In the aftermath of WWII, the Keller family struggles to stay intact and to fight for their future, when a long-hidden secret threatens to emerge—forcing them to reckon with greed, denial, repentance and post-war disenchantment across generations. Annette Bening, Benjamin Walker and Tony winner, Tracy Letts star in this classic Arthur Miller play. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

OPENINGS • All My Sons (4/22) • Beetlejuice (4/25) • Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus (4/21) • Ink (4/24) • Tootsie (4/23)

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

CLOSINGS • Kiss Me Kate (6/30) • Network (6/8) Our TheATer SeCTION is listed alphabetically, with an icon indicating the type of performance corresponding to the key below.

(Opened 3/10/19) (2 hrs., 20 mins.) When average teen Jeremy discovers the Squip (a pill that makes you ultra-cool), his desire to be popular is pitted against his struggle to remain true to himself. An edgy, original musical comedy looking at issues like depression and bullying through the lens of sci-fi, horror, and teen flicks. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(Opened 1/12/14) (2 hrs., 20 mins.) Carole King fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock n’ roll. This is true story of her rise to stardom — from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Tues., Thurs.

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

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

Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway; 212-239-6200; beetlejuicebroadwy.com (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. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com

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(Opened 3/20/14) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical.

With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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. Divinely profane (literally) the show is truly an ongoing Broadway phenom! Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun.,.

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Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., 855-801-5876; burnthisplay.com (Opened 4/16/19 ) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) When a mysterious death brings together two unlikely strangers, their explosive connection sparks a fiery chemistry. This marks the first revival of this iconic drama by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lanford Wilson. Starring Keri Russell and Adam Driver. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; TheCherShowBroadway.com (Opened 12/3/18); (2 hrs., 45 mins.) So much Cher it takes 3 women to play her: from kid singer to pop star to icon.

Featuring 35 hits and famous Bob Mackie costumes. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed,, Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” about those murderous tootsies Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly offers a delicious cavalcade of colorful characters who stop at nothing to get what they want! A runaway success in over 250 cities worldwide, earning six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. Mon., Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

come From away

Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com

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

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

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

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

the Ferryman

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; theferrymanbroadway.com (Opened 10/21/18) (3 hrs., 15 mins.) Northern Ireland, 1981. The Carney farm’s annual harvest: a day working the land/a night of feasting. And an unexpected visitor. Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 7; Wed. & Sat., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 1; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

Frankie and Johnny in the clair de lune

Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; FrankieAndJohnnyBroadway.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Terrence McNally’s two-person play centers on a waitress and a short order cook whose first date turns into a one-night stand. As the evening unfolds, they reveal themselves as they take steps toward a new relationship. Starring Tony winner Audra McDonald and Oscar & Tony nominee Michael Shannon. Mon.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 5/4)

FroZen

St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 866-870-2727; frozenthemusical.com (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. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. , 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

gary: a seQuel to titus andronicus

Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; garyonbroadway.com (95 mins., no intermission) In Taylor Mac’s new play set during the fall of the Roman Empire, the bloody battles are over and the country has been stolen by madmen. Casualties are everywhere, including a midwife on the verge of death.

Meanwhile, two lowly servants have been charged with cleaning up the bodies. The year is 400, but it feels like the end of the world. Starring Nathan Lane. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

(Opened 4/24/19) It’s 1969 London when a young Rupert Murdoch (Bertie Carvel) purchases a struggling paper, The Sun, and sets out to make it a smash that will destroy the competition. He brings on rogue editor Larry Lamb (Jonny Lee Miller), who recruits a team of underdog reporters—and the race for the most ink is on! Tues., Wed. & Sun., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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

Harry Potter and tHe cursed cHild Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., 212-305-4100; harrypottertheplay.com/us 2018 Tony, Best Play (Opened 4/22/18) Shown in two separate parts, the play shows Harry working at the Ministry of Magic while grappling with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs. Meanwhile, Albus, the youngest of his three children, struggles with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted – 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.

Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; kingkongbroadway.com (Opened 11/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This new mega-musical follows an ambitious young actress and a maverick filmmaker as they voyage from 1930s Manhattan to an uncharted island to make and movie and, as it happens, capture the greatest wonder the world has ever seen: King Kong. At the center of this theatrical reimagining is a 2,000- pound, 20-story gorilla, arising from the stage of the Broadway Theatre in a brilliant mix of robotics, puppetry and stagecraft.

Unlike the 1933 movie upon which it’s based, the young woman Kong falls in love with, risks everything to help him.

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

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

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Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; kinglearonbroadway.com (Opened 4/4/19) (3 hrs., 30 mins.) Tony and Oscar winner Glenda Jackson takes on the title role in Shakespeare’s powerful drama about a monarch’s decent into madness.

With Jayne Houdyshell, Elizabeth Marvel and Ruth Wilson.

Directed by Sam Gold, the show also features an original score by Philip Glass. Tues.-Sat.., 7; Wed. & Sat., 1; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org

John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; hillaryandclintonbroadway.com (Opened 4/18/19) (90 mins., no intermission) New Hampshire early 2008: a former first lady, Hillary, is desperate to save her run for POTUS. Her husband, Bill, is at odds with her campaign manager. If this sounds familiar, consider: in a universe of infinite possibilities, anything can happen.

Starring Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow. Tues.- Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun.., 3. Call or visit website for playing variations in schedule.

(Opened 3/14/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In the sparkling constellation of musical masterpieces, this stylish, sexy, and sophisticated classic bursts onto the scene with onstage romance, backstage passion, comedy (high & low) and a hilarious dash of inspiration from Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. The dynamite Cole Porter score includes “Too Darn Hot,” “So in Love,” and “Always True to You in My Fashion”. Starring Tony winner Kelli O’Hara. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 6/30)

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

(Opened 4/7/19) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Following a sold-out run Off-Broadway, director Daniel Fish’s critically acclaimed take on the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is sexy, sinister and unforgettable. Set in rural Oklahoma in 1907, the iconic score includes the title song as well as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and “ Surrey With the Fringe on Top”. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. &.Sat., 8; Wed, & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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

mean Girls

August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; meangirlsonbroadway.com (Opened 4/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cady may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for 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. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun. 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2.

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

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

One of Broadway’s greatest attractions, Gaston Leroux’s thriller following a beautiful young soprano and the mysterious masked figure who loves her, has achieved legendary status as the longest running Broadway show of all time.

Experience—or re-experience—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting “Music of the Night” in its full iconic splendor.

Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly musical theatre at its finest. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Thurs. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in schedule.

Pretty woman: tHe musical

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 877-250-2929; prettywomanthemusical.com (Opened 8/16/18) (2 hs., 25 mins.) This clever theatrical take on the famous 1990 film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere offers a modern spin on “Cinderella”. The musical follows Vivian, a diamond in the rough working girl who dreams of a better life. A star-crossed meeting with Edward, a shrewd corporate raider, goes from simple business transaction to charming romance and a journey of self-discovery for both. Tues, & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

tHe Prom

Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; ThePromMusical.com (Opened 11/15/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) This new musical comedy about the power of love (and a good 11 o’clock number) focuses in on so much more than just a high school dance. When Broadway’s brassiest performers hear a student is unceremoniously sidelined from a small-town Indiana prom – and the press is involved – they are ready to kick-ball-change the world. The Prom is about so much more than a dance. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(Opened 12/6/18) (2 hrs., no intermission) Fading news anchor Howard Beale becomes the biggest thing on TV after he unravels live on air. Hilarious and harrowing, this revamp of the 1976 film stars Bryan Cranston. Wed.-Sat., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com (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 nobleminded lawyer, Atticus Finch (Jeff Daniels). Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(Opened 4/23/19) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) This sparkling new musical comedy tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until he’s inspired to show up at an audition as actress Dorothy Michaels and lands a starring role in a new Broadway musical. Based on the hit 1982 film starring Dustin Hoffman, this show-within-ashow farce -- featuring some of NYC’s most celebrated musical theatre performers -- is as hilarious as it is heartwarming.

Tues. -Thurs., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com (Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In this hit musical comedy, Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a love-less marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop—until a baking contest in a nearby county, and a handsome young doctor, offer a recipe for happiness. Grammy- nominated composer Sara Bareilles wrote the show’s music and lyrics. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

wHat tHe constitution means to me

Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; constitutionbroadway.com

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(Opened 3/31/19) (100 mins., no intermission) At 15, Heidi Schreck earned college tuition money winning Constitutional debates across the US. In this new play, she resurrects her teenage self to trace the link between four generations of women in her family and the document dictating their rights. Tues., Wed. & Sat., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3.Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St., 212-460-5475; nytw.org

Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway, 800-745-3000; TootsieMusical.com

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(Opened 10/30/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-skinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. This long-running fantasy musical is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

A body search at Charles de Gaulle, ayahuasca experiments in the Amazon, KFC-smuggling in Palestine, and runins with Ace of Base on Croatian ferries unfold in this look at the imaginary lines that divide up the world and the real barriers they create. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/12)

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DR2 Theatre, 103 E. 15th St., 800-745- 3000; accidentallybrave.com Courageous and unflinchingly honest, this new work by actor/playwright Maddie Corman tell her inspiring true story about discovering a new normal when everything you thought you knew comes undone. With raw vulnerability and unexpected humor, she shares her story of perseverance when the unthinkable tests her marriage, family and values. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Sheen Center, Black Box Theater, 18 Bleecker St., 212-925-2812; SheenCenter.org 1941 Germany: a crime is taking place in a clinic for disabled children. Bishop von Galen (Tony winner John Glover) speaks out in objection. The play memorializes the 200,000 young people who died and those who fought this overlooked injustice of the Holocaust. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/12)

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Theater at Blessed Sacrament, 152 W. 71st St., 212-579-0528; angelinamusical.com Angelina and her friends are excited about performing all types of dance, from hip-hop to ballet, for a famous guest.

But will Angelina get the starring moment she hopes for? A family-friendly show that will have everyone dancing in the aisles! Sat. & Sun, 11am. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/19)

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avenue Q New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; avenueq.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Puppets and humans cohabitate a fictional NYC street in this irresistible Tony-winning musical. In it, recent college grad Princeton moves into an apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets girl next door Kate, Republican Rod, internet sexpert Trekkie, Lucy the Slut and other colorful types who help him discover his purpose in life! Adult humor prevails, so puppets notwithstanding, this one’s not for little kids. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat., 2:30; Sun., 3.Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/26)

(1 hr., 45 mins.) No plot, no dialogue, no ripped from the headlines drama, Blue Man is orchestrated by three ingenious blue-hued guys. An ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenomenon, the production combines music, paint drums, high-tech shenanigans and off-the-wall physical comedy.

An international sensation, yet the best way to understand their popularity is to see them up close and personal at Astor Place Theatre where it all began! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org Caroline Mortimer is the nation’s favorite TV cook and oncamera she has it all: sparkling career, big house, (golf) loving husband, smart kids, and the best kitchen money can buy. But off-camera when an unexpected guest disrupts a night of celebration, the truth comes out. Tues.-Sat., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 4/25)

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Jim is an equal-opportunity racist and chauvinist, homophobe and anti-Semite. These beliefs, however, get shaken up when he’s confronted by a health crisis. Now he may need the very people he has spurned in his life to see something worth saving in him. Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 4/26)

In this sly, biting comedy, a sheet of ice sits in the desert of New Mexico; a mad eco-terrorist plants a bomb in order to save humankind; and a beleaguered film crew tries to get in one last shot before losing the light. This world premiere work asks: “How do we keep going when hope can seem as fictional as a Hollywood ending?” Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 5/7)

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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.

In Steeltown, USA, laborer Larry Foreman struggles to unionize fellow steel workers against mounting attacks from a greedy industrialist who uses his power to influence almost everyone. Marc Blitzstein’s play in music was shut down on the eve of opening night by federal authorities fearing its pro-labor stance. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/19)

New York City Center Stage II, 131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; NYCityCenter.org

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

Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; blackangelsovertuskegee.com

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

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

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Set in New York City, the play introduces us to three 20-somethings hunting for intimacy and purpose. When they need each other most, they rally to “resurrect their fly” in a day full of humorous and painful attempts to be heard through the noise that surrounds them. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/26)

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York Theatre Company at Saint Peter’s (E. 54th St. & Lexington Ave. (just E. of Lex), 212-935-5820; yorktheatre.org Based on Carl Reiner’s autobiographical novel and Joseph Stein’s stage adaptation, this tuneful musical careens through the misadventures of star-struck, stage-struck, woman-struck teen, David Kolowitz, who pratfalls his way into manhood via the theatre. Tues. & Wed., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 5/7)

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broadway’s new musical comedy Telecharge.com • 212-239-6200 • ThePromMusical.com OLongacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St. theater 71

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tHe imbible: a sPirited History of drinkinG

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

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Stage 42, 422 W 42nd St., 212-239-6200; fiddlernyc.com (3 hrs.) In this new adaptation of the celebrated musical set in a Jewish village in 1905 czarist Russia, the story centers on dairyman Tevye and his family as his three oldest daughters marry men he has increasing difficulty accepting. With English & Russian supertitles. Wed. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6; Thurs. & Sun., 1; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

(1 hr., 45 mins.) This ultra-fun musical sweeps audiences along a 10,000-year journey through history and across the globe, accompanied by three cocktails and world-class a cappella music! Showcasing the science behind cocktails and spirits, the show also includes beer-brewing and alcohol-distilling demonstrations (Mon.-Sat., 8; Sat., 5). The immersive show also comes in a weekend matinee version: DAY DRINKING: THE BRUNCH MUSICAL — featuring a Bloody Mary Bar, authentic Irish coffee, and Bellinis. In it, four friends battle today’s over-scheduled world to carve out time for brunch and learn the stories behind brunch and brunch drinks (Sat., 2; Sun., 3). Call or visit website for playing schedules.

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59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 646-892-7999; 59e59.org

Gazillion bubble sHow

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

1942: A horde of Yankee servicemen have come to England, where locals speak a strange dialect, boil their food, and talk endlessly about the weather. The Americans see the Brits as a strange race. Judge for yourself as a team of experts try to explain the rules of British life!

Tues.-Sat., 7:15; Sat. & Sun., 2:15. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

Jersey boys

New World Stages, Stage 1; 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; JerseyBoysInfo.com/NewYork

God sHows uP

Actor’s Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; godshowsupplay.com What happens when God chooses to drop in to his creation of Earth after a couple thousand years? Why does he choose the broadcast studio of a well-known televangelist who serves all faiths from his megachurch? What is God’s true take on God – and religion? Mon., 7; Sat., 8; Sun., 3.

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(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: four guys from Jersey with a sound nobody had ever heard, and fans couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage and on vinyl, behindthe-scenes was a far different story. From Belleville, NJ to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this Tony-winning bio includes hits like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Hans cHristian andersen: tales real and imaGined

Juno and tHe Paycock

Hans Christian Andersen, one of the most prolific authors of fairy tales -- some so infused with our culture it’s hard to imagine a world without them. This piece goes beyond the magic, taking a deeper look at Andersen’s inner life and how some of his tales transcend age and nationality. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Jack Boyle is out of work and his wife, Juno, struggles to support their family: a daughter, and a son crippled in the revolution. When news of an inheritance arrives, the family begins to plan their new life, but their salvation soon reveals itself to be the cause of their ruin. Part of Irish Rep’s Sean O’Casey Cycle. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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In Jesse Eisenberg’s new play, Lorraine (Susan Sarandon) is trying to save her dying mother, miserable husband and estranged daughter, all while acting in South Pacific at a community center. When her mother’s home aide, Ljuba (Marin Ireland), asks for help finding a husband, she takes on yet another role: matchmaker. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Hester -- celebrated cellist, wild woman, lover, mistress, friend, recluse -- with a cancerous death sentence looming, she toasts her fate with no regrets. But into her world drops Sara, a social worker obsessed with death and social media.

Deep and muddy waters are stirred and death is not as easy as it looks. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 4/25)

Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; IrishRep.org

Duke on 42nd St., 229 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; romanticcentury.org

Pershing Square Signature Center, Alice Griffin Theatre, 480 W. 42nd St., thenewgroup.org

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Playwrights Horizons’ Peter Sharp Theatre, 415 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; playwrightshorizons.org

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Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Place, 866-811-4111; rattlestick.org Inspired by playwright Cori Thomas’s work at San Quentin State Prison, the story follows a writer who agrees to help a longtime inmate craft his parole statement. Their growing bond forms the heart of this intimate and powerful look at the impact of long-term incarceration. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 5/19)

Journalist Cat is at the top of her game, until she meets magnetic, married Guy. Charting their relationship over eight years and a changing America, this comedy reveals how we develop our roles in a patriarchal culture, and the promise of a new paradigm. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/12)

Perfect crime

The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfectcrime.com (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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Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., 212-352-3101; redbulltheater.com On an autumn afternoon, in an empty lot outside the city, seven girls meet up to do a play. School uniform tartan transforms in this American urban wasteland. The girls are witches, ghosts, and kings, hurling headlong into Shakespeare’s dark nightmare of ambition gone awry, only to discover what’s done cannot be undone. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 5/7)

tHe marvelous wonderettes Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; themarvelouswonderettes.com

(2 hrs.) It’s Springfield High’s 1958 prom with the Wonderettes: four girls with big hopes, mega dreams and amazing voices that rock the jukebox classics “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “It’s My Party” and more! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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nantucket sleiGH ride

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 65thSt., 212-239-6200; lct.org Attempting to recover a 35-year-old memory, a playwrightturned-stockbroker plunges into a whirlpool of a giant lobster, Roman Polanski, a porn ring, Walt Disney, and a murder, to name a few…with unexpected results. Tues.Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/5)

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400 W. 42nd St. (Ninth Ave.), 212-609-1372; pipsisland.com

(Opened 4/12/19) (60 mins.) Sometimes a show for kids hits all the right notes: good concept, cool actors, interaction, and fun music. And once in a very blue a production offers all of the above plus 21st-century pop culture goodies (graphic novels, web series, escape rooms, video games, etc.) on top of live actors, a propulsive storyline, and creative problem solving. The result is an all-immersive theatrical experience for young audiences. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

tHe Play tHat Goes wronG

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com (2 hrs.) The Murder at Haversham Manor is a1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion and a corpse that can’t play dead. It may be a classic murder mystery, but the real mystery is how it ever made it to the stage! Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; IrishRep.org Nora is pregnant when her husband, a leader in the Irish Citizen Army, joins Dublin’s Easter Rising of 1916. The tenement residents where she lives shelter together as urban warfare makes their home nearly as treacherous as the streets. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/25)

(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.

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

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“A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN!” - EW

THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL BROOKS ATKINSON THEATRE · 256 W. 47TH ST. · WAITRESSTHEMUSICAL.COM

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This new drama by Tim Blake Nelson is an intellectual thrill ride from Socrates’ growing prominence in democratic Athens through the military and social upheavals that led to one of Western history’s most infamous executions.

Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sun., 1:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/19)

Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org

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

SOMETHING CLEAN

Black Box Theatre, Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; PuffsThePlay.com (100 mins.) A Harry Potter-inspired comedy for anyone who ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story. Told from the perspective of three Hufflepuffian heroes just trying to get through magic school. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Charlotte (Kathryn Erbe) is a wife and mother who’ll try anything to put her family back together. This new drama slips into the jagged cracks of a sex crime’s aftermath— the guilt, the grief, and the ways we grapple with the unthinkable. Tues.-Sun., 7; Sat., 1:30; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 5/4)

THE SHADOW OF A GUNMAN

STOMP

The Irish War of Independence rages in 1921 Dublin.

Aspiring poet Donal Davoren tries to avoid the conflict, but when he learns of a rumor that he’s a gunman on the run, he can’t resist the curiosity it stirs in beautiful young Minnie Powell, and the attention of neighbors. Part of Irish Rep’s Sean O’Casey Cycle. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 5/25)

(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 and more fill the stage with the energizing beats of Stomp, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance all adding up to one electrifying rhythm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; IrishRep.org

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SINCERELY OSCAR

Acorn Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; sincerelyoscar.com (90 mins., no intermission) Incorporating personal correspondence, unpublished lyrics, interviews, and rare memoirs, this new musical explores celebrated lyricist Oscar Hammerstein’s life. The production showcases songs from such shows as The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, Carousel and South Pacific.. 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 TEMPEST

Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org After being usurped by her brother, magician and rightful Duchess of Milan Prospero (Myra Lucretia Taylor) escapes to a barren island with her daughter. When she conjures a storm to sink her brother’s ship, she must decide how to deal with him and his confederates, who have washed ashore. Tues.-Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 4/29)

THAT CHEMISTRY SHOW

Playroom Theater, 151 W. 46th St., 866-811-4111; thatchemistryshow.com (80 mins., no intermission) A candle that moves water, a hydrogen bomb, a genie in a bottle -- these and more make up this funny, ingenious show.

THAT PHYSICS SHOW

Playroom Theater, 151 W. 46th St., 8th Fl. 866-811-4111; thatphysicsshow.com (90 mins., no intermission) Physics demonstrator David Maiullo offers audiences segments on motion, momentum, vacuum, friction, energy, density, fluid motion, sound & light waves, temperature and more.

Please Note: Posted Closing Dates are Subject to Change.

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ORPHEUM THEATRE 2ND AVENUE AT 8TH STREET STOMPONLINE.COM

ASTOR PLACE THEATRE 434 LAFAYETTE ST. NYC BLUEMAN.COM 1.800.BLUEMAN

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Taste of the Town

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Asian Fusion Legend wagamama Comes to Murray Hill

BY Merrill lee Girardeau

UK favorite wagamama has opened its newest location, putting a modern twist on Asian fusion cuisine. wagamama started in 1992 in England and has since grown to 197 locations across 27 countries. (In its early days, serving innovative Asian cuisine and craft cocktails before they were cool, celebrity chef David Chang visited and took major inspiration.)

The wagamama menu blends flavors from Japan, Korea, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, thanks to Global Executive Chef Steven Mangleshot. You’ll get to choose from ramen with chicken bone broth, Korean barbecue buns, and vegan pad Thai. The pan-Asian restaurant has also entered the food culture of “Curry Hill,” where many Indian restaurants thrive along Murray Hill’s nearby Lexington and Third Avenue stretches. In the UK, wagamama’s chicken katsu curry is ordered 3.5 million times a year—so you know it’s good!

Plant-based eaters can look forward to a new vegan menu, featuring stuffed veggie wonton wrappers, curry and udon in the kare burosu ramen, and yasai samla curry with lemongrass, coconut, shiitakes, and tofu, which won the PETA Vegan Food Award for Best Curry in 2017. The ramen, including the vegan version, is made with a flavorful broth inspired by the lightness of Vietnamese pho.

While wagamama has a casual and upbeat atmosphere, it doesn’t skimp on quality drinks. NYC mixologist Adam Schuman has assisted in crafting Asian-inspired cocktails like a lychee martini and a Yuzu Collins with gin, yuzu-flavored sake, and ginger liqueur. Get

your whiskey fix with the wagamama old fashioned, made with a blend of three Japanese whiskeys, sherry, and lychee liqueur. The bar also serves flights of sakes and bottled beers, including a matcha brew.

Refreshing mocktails include the Cranberry Blossom, with mint garnish, while the freshpressed juice menu features green juices like Positive: a sweet blend of pineapple, lime, spinach, cucumber, and apple. To wind down your meal, you can also order one of wagamama’s new specialty teas, one with lychee and another with red berry and hibiscus.

In keeping with environmental awareness and to protect marine life and our food supply, wagamamas in New York (in addition to Murray Hill, there’s also East Village and Flatiron locations) now only provide biodegradable paper straws for their fresh juices, and no longer use straws at all for other drinks.

Convenient to Grand Central and the Morgan Library, wagamama is equally well suited to a convivial dinner with friends or family, a date over drinks, or a special occasion party.

Along with its communal tables, modern blonde-wood paneling, and open kitchen, the focal point of the decor here is a mural by London street artist Woskerski. In the striking wallsized image, a child’s face peers from behind a white bowl, surrounded by words that will ring true from your first visit, From our bowl to Murray Hill’s soul.

From bowl to soul...

wagamama is located at 605 Third Ave. (39th St.), 646-813-3396; reservations and more information are available online at wagamama.us.

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Cuisine Corner

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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.

Benjamin SteakhouSe

maSSeria dei Vini Masseria dei Vini (“Masseria of Wines”) is an upscale spot from Midtown favorite La Masseria. (In the region of Puglia, in southern Italy, “masserias” are fortified farmhouses, many now transformed into restaurants and hotels). The menu blends traditional with modern without one overpowering the other.

Look for beautiful dishes from Puglia, with plenty of fish and shellfish, fresh homemade pastas, and gourmet Neapolitan-style pizza from a Ferrara wood-burning oven. There’s an extensive wine by the glass program and a large selection of bottles—mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

887 Ninth Ave. (btw. 57th & 58th Sts.), 212-315-2888, masseriadeivini.com

Old World service and charm await at Benjamin Steakhouse.

The staff at Benjamin Steakhouse is courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of a menu that includes everyone’s favorites—and not just meat. Seafood items include Chilean sea bass, Norwegian salmon, yellowfin tuna, and lobster. Sirloin, filet mignon, lamb, and veal chops are all dry-aged in their own aging box. Sumptuous desserts provide the perfect finish. It’s no surprise Benjamin Steakhouse won “Best Steakhouse” at the 2018 Concierge Choice Awards! 52 E. 41st St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177, benjaminsteakhouse.com

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Zibetto may be a coffee shop, but there’s no ordinary drip coffee served here. The beans are a custom blend, specially roasted in Bologna, and baristas demonstrate the skill, expertise, and many hours of training it takes to pour a perfect cup. To accompany you’ll find pastries, fresh salads, and hand-pressed panini made with ingredients from the best providers in the world. 1221 Sixth Ave. (on 48th St.), 212-332-2648; 1385 Sixth Ave. (on 56th St.), 646-707-0505; 501 Fifth Ave (on 42nd St.), 646-838-6364, zibettoespresso.com

The best of Puglia—and the wine to go with it— can be found at Masseria dei Vini.

haSWeLL Green’S The iconic New York decor at Haswell Green’s includes a map of Central Park, a focal point of the career of the original Haswell Green, a city planner sometimes called “the Father of Greater New York.” As savvy with a craft beer as with a craft cocktail, the bartenders will serve your new favorite drink while you listen to live music, which plays nightly. Eats include wood-fired pizzas, sourdough pretzel bites, and classic New York sandwiches like pastrami and falafel. Also open for brunch.

240 W. 52nd St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-245-2801, haswellgreens.com

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hard rock cafe

including stage costumes worn by Madonna and Gwen Stefani. Dine down on the likes of famous fajitas, cowboy rib-eyes, and hickory-smoked St. Louis-style ribs.

1501 Broadway (btw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrock.com

Patsy’s italian restaurant

The historic façade of the Hard Rock Cafe entices from the center of Times Square.

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,

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

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

One and only location. Celebrating its 75-year anniversary! 236 W. 56th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.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 4.7 DÉCOR 4.4 SERVICE 4.6

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

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Pier 40 (353 West St.) in the West Village; Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport, 212-206-7522; hornblower.com | aMeriCan 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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97 Macdougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | italian

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

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A romantic Italian restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village. Vintage establishment has been around since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition.

Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party, or as a large group. The service is superior, and the staff will make you feel as if you are part of the family.

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

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

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

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

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

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Midtown: 109 E. 56th St. (Lexington-Park Aves.), 212-388-5277; tribeca: 363 Greenwich St. (Harrison-franklin Sts.), 212-226-4736 americancutsteakhouse.com | StEAK/SEAfood American Cut pays homage to the best original and aspirational New York dining experience—the steakhouse.

LDV Hospitality and Chef-Partner Marc Forgione capture the nostalgic glamour of NYC and adapt this ambiance to today’s modern social life through tableside experiences and a menu that mixes steakhouse classics with New York signatures like pastrami-rubbed ribeye.

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

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

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Peter Luger alumni Benjamin Prelvukaj and Chef Arturo McLeod have combined over 30 years of experience to create Benjamin Steak House, conveniently located near Grand Central Station in the century-old Chemist Club Building.

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

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61 9th Ave. (15th St.), 212-691-0531; starbucksreserve.com | CoffEE 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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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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248 W 55th St • 646-657-0565 MON - SUN : 11AM - 4AM

240 West 52nd St • 212-245-2801 MON - SUN : 11AM - 4AM

307 W 47th St • 646-918-6923 MON - SUN : 11AM - 4AM

PRIME STEAKS SINCE 1978

MIDTOWN 551 Fifth Ave. 212.972.3315

WORLD TRADE CENTER 136 Washington St. 212.608.0171

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152 e. 46th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-681-4500 darbarny.com | inDiAn Reviewers and patrons consistently give high marks to this cozy, bi-level restaurant and lounge on the East Side. Highly rated by Zagat, Darbar is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. A lavish $14.95 lunch buffet with new and delicious dishes every day is served 11:30am4pm. 7 days a week. Dinner from $12 & up, 4-10:30pm.

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157 e. 55th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-751-4600 darbargrillny.com | inDiAn Enjoy fine Indian dining in an elegant setting. Darbar Grill is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service.

For lunch and dinner they offer a selection of seafood, chicken, goat and vegetarian entrees. Their famous lunch buffet is available seven days week a from 11:30am to 4pm. Reviewers and patrons alike have raved about the excellent food available at Darbar Grill, and its sister restaurant Darbar. All cards.

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

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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.

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The Sea Fire Grill offers seasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant yet classic experience where consistency is key and service is impeccable. The décor is inviting with mahogany wine racks, cool blue accent features, and a roaring marble fireplace. Guests are passionate about the daily East and West coast oysters, Alaskan King Crab Legs, and Pancetta Wrapped Wild Striped Bass.

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158 e. 48 St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785 theseafiregrill.com | SeAFOOD

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Fresh spin on Asian fusion cuisine with a modern twist.

Dishes prepared with the best raw ingredients, whether it’s a bowl of hearty ramen, sizzling teppanaki, steaming donburi, or a selection from the extensive vegan menu.

Wildly popular eatery, with locations worldwide, has developed a cult following thanks to its egalitarian “Bowl to Soul” philosophy: wholesome, fresh food and a welcoming environment. Lively, fun ambiance and an innovative drink program with Japanese whiskeys, matcha brews, sakes, specialty Asian-twist cocktails, mocktails, and more.

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Delicious/affordable Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine in heart of Theatre District. A huge selection of items including noodle dishes, curry, chicken/pork/beef/seafood/vegetarian entrees bursting with great flavors. Sushi bar/bento boxes/ rolls/sushi/sashimi. Sushi bar specials: live scallops, nice and fresh Kumamoto oysters. Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11. Perfect for pre- or post-theatre dining. Open 7 days 11:30am-11:30pm.

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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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1221 Sixth Ave. (49th St.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | StEAK/SEAfood Steakhouse redefined. A sophisticated, elegant space reflecting the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks, magnificent cold-water lobster tails and specialties such as combination shrimp platters and crab cakes.

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

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234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828; dingtimesquare.com | ChINESE

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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Theatre District’s go-to place for wide array of authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine at very reasonable prices. Enjoy fresh Szechuan and dried pot delicacies, personal hot pots.

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

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

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

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(212) 988-9021 davidburketavern.com

Exceptional Dim Sum * Lunch specials $9.95

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40 W. 53rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-969-9980; fogo.com | BrAzIlIAN Internationally renowned Brazilian Steakhouse utilizing the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco. The menu features selections of fire-roasted steak, lamb, pork, and chicken, seasonal salads and sides, signature cocktails, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy lighter options with the Weekday Lunch menu, or celebrate with Weekend Brunch. Seafood options also available. Our New York location features four semi-private/private dining areas and a two-level bar that is perfect for Happy Hour. Visit fogo.com for more information.

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Beer hall casual meets craft cocktails with a healthy dose of style and Irish hospitality along the way. Roomy, bi-level space with a stage for nightly live music—don’t miss “The Broadway Band Sessions.” Kitchen excels in wood-fired cooking.

Great spot for a pre- or post-theater bite or drink. Industrial Revolution touches in the design, with exposed brick and piping. Iconic New York decor includes a map of Central Park, a focal point of the career of the original Haswell Green, a city planner sometimes called “the Father of Greater New York.”

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127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848 hbburger.com | AmErICAN “The beef is so good and the potato roll is such a perfect vessel that they are all one needs to reach burger Nirvana,” says Nick Solares of “A Hamburger Today.” The only full-service burger restaurant in Times Square, with spacious seating and a compelling menu, you’ll find Angus beef burgers, a sashimi tuna burger, specialty salads with a full bar, and handcrafted beer. Employee-owned.

hEArtlANd BrEwEry tS ME $$ 45 W. 45th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-278-0015 Fournos.com | GrEEK Freshly prepared, simple, delicious Greek food inspired by authentic culinary traditions and perfected by exceptional Greek chefs. Sourcing high quality ingredients largely supplied directly from Greece. Features bakery products, unique delicacies, and seasonal signature dishes for every moment of the day. Spinach & feta cheese pie, Greek salad, roasted lemon chicken, and more! Mon.-Sat. 7am-10pm, Sun. 8am-10pm.

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127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 646-366-0235; 5th Ave. & 34th St., 212-563-3433; HB Burger: 127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848, hbburger.com heartlandbrewery.com | AmErICAN From three convenient locations in midtown (including spinoff HB Burger), Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine. Stop in and grab a pint of our award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. A relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theater lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before tackling Times Square or climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Near all theaters!

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1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355 hardrock.com | AmErICAN

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Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Billy Joel, The Ramones and Elvis grace the walls along with more contemporary items including stage costumes worn

by Madonna and Gwen Stefani. The 708-seat restaurant boasts a unique outdoor space above the building’s historic marquee, which hosts private parties amid the excitement of Times Square.

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

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Nostalgic NYC Glamour meets Modern Day Social Life

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

Edo-Mae Style Omakase Sushi

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

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

MIDTOWN 109 E 56th St.

TRIBECA 363 Greenwich St.

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887 ninth ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.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.

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“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 best beef, steak, pasta, and seafood in town. 20% discount on food and beverages—see their display ad.

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

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

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

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313 W. 46th St. (8th-9th aves.), 212-246-6513, 212-245-1707 larivistanyc.com | SteaK / Seafood / italian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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737 9th Ave. (49th-50th Sts.), 917-409-5868 thesoundbiterestaurant.com | CAJUN/SOUTHERN

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.

A Cajun, Southern Italian affair! Chef Julian’s famous blackened wings with putanesca, pesto, garlic, voted “Best Wings in NY State” by Insider Food. World-renowned jazz/ blues artists nightly. Sink your teeth into some good ol’ mac ‘n’ cheese topped with shrimp, lobster, or alligator sausages, plus Creole-style zucchini, catfish po boys.

Dinner 7 days!

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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.

Multi-concept restaurant offering modern Japanese cuisine, alongside an ever-evolving traditional kaiseki tasting meal. Traditional vegan Shojin kaiseki, as well as Gozenstyle lunch sets and pre-theatre offering. Sushi bar offers an Edomae-style omakase dinner prepared, served, and curated by masterful chefs Toshio Suzuki and Kentaro Sawada. Delicate flavors of the seas direct from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market daily. Enjoy group gatherings in privacy of private dining room and lounge, perfect for dinners or happy hour parties.

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204 W. 55th St. (7th Ave.-Broadway), 646-590-2034 tannersmiths.com | AMERICAN Beloved midtown spot takes inspiration from local tradition, with main bar area styled as an early 20th-century New York drinking house. Artfully created cocktails join a rotating craft beer selection and smart wine list.

Pub classics like fish ‘n’ chips, beef and lamb burgers, and a dynamite jalapeño mac ‘n’ cheese. Also sliders, grilled flatbreads, salmon au poivre, tacos, and fresh salads. Menu is great for sharing: find a long list of creative small plates plus charcuterie boards. Cheese boards sourced from artisanal New York legend Murray’s Cheese.

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

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1385 6th Ave. (on 56th St.), 646-707-0505 ; 1221 6th Ave. (on 48th), 212-332-2648; 1 Park Ave. (32nd-33rd Sts.), 929-431-3787, zibettoespresso.com | ITALIAN Entering a Zibetto Espresso Bar should feel like walking into any small café from Trieste to Milano. The people may not be the same here, but the atmosphere is.

When we opened our doors in 2006, our sole ambition was to offer a conscious espresso bar experience.

We’re all about espresso and people. No matter if it’s your 1st visit or 1,000th cup, you’ll always find a spot at our counter.

Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy

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125 Mulberry Street (Canal & Hester Sts.) 212.226.6060 | ilcortile.com FREE APPETIZER of the day if you mention City Guide Owned by the legendary music duo Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson.

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

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

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254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West End Ave.) 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com | AMERICAN Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. A magnet for celebrities like Bruce Willis, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy.

Enjoy delicious Southern-accented American fare like pork chops, crispy chicken, seafood stew, fried catfish, cheeseburgers, etc., or chill at the lively bar scene. Intimate and elegant with the feel of an old country village.

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

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

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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.

Star Band—this is the longest-running open mic night in NYC, where the best talent and celebrities participate. 254 W. 72nd St. (btw.

Broadway & West End Ave.), 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com

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

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

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

Magic shows are performed nightly as well; enjoy entry to both with one ticket (see City Guide’s discount coupon on page 101).

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Presenting a fresh alternative to the mundane, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar is an intimate, full-service restaurant, established by the late Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame. Performances run from R&B/soul to jazz to Caribbean to traditional African rhythms. On Tuesdays, catch Nick Ashford’s “Nuttin’ But The Blues” open mic, which welcomes performers of all levels. Wednesdays belong to the R&B and jazz of Electrikana. On Thursday nights, guest hosts rotate through with the Sugar Bar All

New Hell’s Kitchen hot spot The Sound Bite, from Emmy-winning news anchor Julian Phillips, provides a fresh space to mingle over drinks, live jazz, and a fusion of tasty Cajun, Southern, and Italian fare. You can find live music most every night, including jam sessions on Monday and Thursday after work, and late-night on Friday and Saturday. Every Wednesday from 6 to 9pm is live blues night.

737 Ninth Ave. (btw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 917-409-5868, thesoundbiterestaurant.com

GOTHam COmedy CLub 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 Change of Heart’s Lynne Koplitz (4/19-4/20), stand up comedian and television host Pat McGann (4/26-4/27), Homo Comicus, with Judy Gold, Jay Jordan, Jaye McBride, and Stone and Stone (5/1), Samuel J. Comroe of America’s Got Talent (5/2-5/4), and former Saturday Night Live cast member Finesse Mitchell (5/10-5/11).

208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

INSIDER TIP New York favorite HEARTLAND BREWERY has consistently brewed the city’s freshest craft beers. The food is excellent, too—see for yourself at the HEARTLAND BREWERY AND ROTISSERIE inside the Empire State Building, and in Times Square at HEARTLAND BREWERY AND CHOPHOuSE and HB BuRgER. For nights out downtown, don’t miss FLATIRON HALL and HOuSTON HALL, two great beer halls with full menus and unique signature small dishes like pastrami Reuben spring rolls, made with pastrami from NYC’s legendary Carnegie Deli. heartlandbrewery.com

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

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253 W. 125th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-531-5300; apollotheater.org Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater offers Backstage Tours, 7 days a week. Experience the Original Apollo Amateur Night, every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, where YOU choose the next Apollo Legend. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets or from the Apollo Theater Box Office.

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

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Insider’s Guide brooklyn A Golden Moment for Tourism in Brooklyn

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

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

Dozens of new hotels have been added to the Brooklyn mix, joined by bigleague sports, big-time concerts, and nine restaurants impressive enough to hold 2019 Michelin stars. Over 60 performing, visual, and media arts organizations call the new Brooklyn Cultural District home, including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Theater for a New Audience, and BRIC Arts. Nearby is St. Ann’s Warehouse and a burgeoning waterfront hub in Dumbo. Further afield you’ll find Kings Theatre, an Art Deco palace that still sparkles from its $95 million renovation. At the end of the borough, classic destination Coney Island is still going strong, with a major new attraction in the 115 marine species that swim through the just-opened Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit

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at the New York Aquarium.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 4 5 train provides service to Downtown Brooklyn.

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

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

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Insider’s Guide brooklyn Key Neighborhoods in Brooklyn

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Brooklyn is home to vibrant communities.

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

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

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

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the “World’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake,” is nearby on Flatbush Avenue.

williamsBurg One of the borough’s best-known and most crowded areas, the waterfront portion boasts the brand-new Domino Park, luxury apartment buildings, and trendy bars and restaurants. There’s even an Apple store on busy Bedford Avenue! Check out the vintage shops lining Bedford as well (take a detour to Artists & Fleas on North 7th); you can dance a little, bowl a little at nearby Brooklyn Bowl.

You can also watch an indie film and eat a burger simultaneously at Nitehawk Cinema.

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

Park sloPe Aptly named, Park Slope sits on the gradual hill to the west of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park backyard. The neighborhood is full of beautiful historical brownstones (head down Prospect Park West and you’ll see what

coming uP in Brooklyn For getting out in the city, Brooklyn rivals Manhattan. You can check out the thousands of activities going on in NYC at City Guide’s Everything to Do page (cityguideny.com/events). Among the highlights coming up in Brooklyn: • Tyler Perry’s Madea Farewell plays at Kings Theatre Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, April 28 • Cher’s Here We Go Again Tour 2019 with Nile Rodgers & Chic stops at Barclays Center Thursday, May 2.

• Deer Tick with special guest Courtney Marie Andrews can be found at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3.

• The Dandy Warhols with Cosmonauts and The Vacant Lots play Brooklyn Steel on Wednesday, May 8.

• *Aziz Ansari’s Road to Nowhere Tour hits the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) on Saturday, May 18.

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we mean), lots of families, and community treasures like bar/comedy club Union Hall and ever-fabulous no-reservations Italian bistro Al Di La. This restaurant is located on the main drag of the neighborhood: Fifth Avenue. Its northernmost point is Barclays Center, a massive performance space, sports arena, and transit hub, while farther south you’ll find shops like consignment haven Beacon’s Closet and the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. for caped crusaders-in-training. Discover new reads at Community Bookstore, omakase sushi at Sushi Katsuei, and lip-smacking Asian fusion at Talde.

BoCoCa BoCoCa is better known as three separate, neighboring areas: Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens. BoCoCa is bordered to the east by Park Slope, to the south by Red Hook and Gowanus, and to the north by Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.

With the area’s booming real estate and tourism have come a flood of new businesses.

For the best of the neighborhood, walk down Atlantic Avenue toward the water, where you’ll find fine locally made clothing at Kaight, as well as must-try “pitzas” and falafel at Bedouin Tent. You’ll find more shopping and great food on Smith Street.

Start with brunch at Cafe Luluc. Browse at Woods Grove, Modern Anthology, Article&, and Books Are Magic. Wind down the day at the tiki bar Zombie Hut. A historically Italian neighborhood, Carroll Gardens boasts Jay-Z and Beyonce’s favorite pizza at Lucali.

fixtures like the vintage Jane’s Carousel, a working carousel nearly a century old.

Brooklyn HeigHts If you’re going to walk any Brooklyn neighborhood, walk Brooklyn Heights. This coveted corner just south of the Brooklyn Bridge and north of BoCoCa inspires endless oohs and aahs with its impeccable streets full of cheery window boxes, historical homes, and shady trees. Former residents include Truman Capote (70 Willow St.) and Norman Mailer (142 Columbia Heights). Take a tour of the Brooklyn Historical Society, a small museum housed in an 1881 structure replete with a gorgeous library. You can learn about the subway and bus systems of the city at the New York Transit Museum. You’ll find the most noteworthy businesses on Montague Street, including Dellarocco’s Wood Fired Pizza. Make your way over to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for stunning skyline views of Manhattan’s southern tip. new Jersey

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