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Before abstract art was a speck in Kandinsky’s eye, the painter Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was pioneering non-representational painting in Sweden. A spiritualist who claimed to communicate with the dead, af Klint worked in near-obscurity, forbidding her paintings to receive public exposure until 20 years after her passing. Discover Hilma af Klint, a woman before her time, at the new Solomon R. GuGGenheim muSeum exhibition hilma af klint: paintings for the future. Over 170 of af Klint’s non-figurative paintings are on display, richly colored and often staggering in scale. Many pieces play with geometry and floral shapes that seem to swim across the canvas. As af Klint worked on her series The Paintings for the Temple, she envisioned a spiral temple as their eventual home. She got her wish over a century later with this eye-opening exhibition at the Guggenheim. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500, guggenheim.org

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NYC’s most iconic skyscraper, the EmpirE StatE Building, welcomes some four million visitors to its Observatory every year. Brand new this winter is a stunning new ObservatOry entrance. Once visitors purchase their tickets and get on line, they can whip out their cameras for selfies and other photo ops with stunning colorful images that adorn the waiting area. In the center stands a two-story model of the Empire State Building, constructed to mimic the famed light shows on the skyscraper’s upper floors. Visitors can also add on to their ticket if they wish to purchase prix fixe packages at the two in-building dining destinations, STATE Grill and Bar and the taqueria Tacombi. 20 W. 34th St. (btw.

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The inaugural WinterFest at the Brooklyn muSEum turns the institution’s grounds into a winter wonderland. Kids can greet Santa and Mrs. Claus, ride the massive Snowzilla slide, and eat their way through the interactive Chocolate Dome Story; adults can sip and learn at the 21-andover Vinopolis. Live performances and films show on the main stage, which conveniently has a nearby beer garden.

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One of the world’s great cultural attractions is the mEtropolitan opEra, which hosts an array of incredible performances. Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin has taken the musical reins of the Met this year, becoming the Jeannette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director.

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Alex Mandell and Mara Davi ready a smooch in the Olivier and Tony Award winning The Play That Goes Wrong.

I suspect the writers of The Play That Goes Wrong had a bit of trouble coming up with a name for their fabulously frenetic show.

I mean, it could’ve easily been called “The Script That Goes Wrong,” “The Set That Runs Amok,” or “The Cast That Couldn’t Shoot Straight.” Still, in terms of comic genius, everything about the production is very, very right.

With the perfect dose of slapstick shtick and zany twists, this Olivier-winning farce arrived on Broadway via the tripartite collaboration of two Henrys (Lewis and Shields) and one Jonathan (Sayer). Their script, under the savvy direction of Mark Bell, effectively turns unsuspecting theatregoers into the opening night audience of a play-within-a-play: Susie H.K. Brideswell’s The Murder at Haversham Manor presented by The Cornley University Drama Society.

British humor can be hit or miss when it crosses the pond. But when it succeeds it’s a welcome respite from the outside world —in this case by offering a dizzy array of physical dexterity and flawless verbal choreography that have theatregoers reacting not only with howls of laughter, but spontaneous applause throughout. Even pre-show, an assortment of subtle (and not so subtle) wink-wink-nudgenudge moments unfold, setting the stage for the craziness ahead.

Mark Evans, in his Broadway debut, plays Chris Bean, President of the Cornley University Drama Society and the whodunit’s director, as well as the character of police Inspector Carter. The British actor honed his

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comedic chops in The Book of Mormon (U.S. tour) after a career marked by musicals like Spamalot, Wicked, and Ghost in London’s West End. Evans believes the show is such a hit thanks to its mix of audible and physical innuendo delivered by a ridiculously talented cast—and a Tony-winning set by Nigel Hook seemingly constructed to steal the show.

“I learned a lot by watching Monty Python and Fawlty Towers when I lived in England, and by acting in Spamalot. John Cleese was my idol,” says the Welsh-born actor, who bears a resemblance to a young Mr. Cleese.

“I do my best to channel him while also bringing my own interpretation to both Chris and the Inspector.”

He goes on to note that playing two characters gives him an outlet to rage at other characters—and even the audience “…when needed.” He sees the audience as a part of the show as much as the players, with theatregoer reactions turning every performance into a one-of-a-kind outing.

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(Toccarra Cash), the adorable stagehand who turns into the least likely of divas; Max (Alex Mandell), who transforms into a gleeful ham at the sight of the audience; Jonathan (Jonathan Fielding), as the dearly departed; Sandra (Mara Davi), playing the femme fatale fiancée of the deceased; and her dashing, albeit confused, brother Robert (Preston Truman Boyd).

Riding the fringe of this upper class menagerie is a gardener who works strangely vampire hours; a manservant (Harrison Unger), whose inability to remember his lines leads him to create a new lexicon of words, intelligible only to himself; and Trevor (Jason Bowen), the guy behind the show’s sound and lighting, who can’t quite stay focused on his job.

These players muddle through disaster after Haversham Manor disaster with relentless spunk and a shared unwavering objective: to finish the play.

“I’m lucky in the sense that things happen to me, or around me, while everyone else is physically involved in the success of this disastrous play,” says Evans, citing his character’s ability to stay calm(ish) and collected(esque) in the face of fiascos.

As for audiences, suffice to say The Play That Goes Wrong invites everyone—kids to seniors—to return again and again, if only to to pick up on what they might have missed in the rapid-fire mayhem. Or just to relive the funniest show on Broadway—standing ovation included. (Sadly, if this is your first go-round, that cracked window of opportunity will be slamming shut for good on January 6th, the date this wondrously wonky comedy plays its final performance.)

With that bit of news revealed (#frownyface), I urge you to give yourself and your loved ones the best holiday gift ever: two solid hours of hilarity run amok (#laughingoutloud).

FYI: The Play That Goes Wrong opened on April 2, 2017, making it the longest running non-musical currently playing on Broadway.

The Play That Goes Wrong is playing at the Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St. For tickets, call 212-239-6200 or visit broadwaygoeswrong.com.

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Tissot Tissot, the world famous traditional Swiss watchmaker since 1853, is present in more than 160 countries around the world. Adding to its repertoire, the brand now boasts three boutiques in New York City. The boutiques offer guests an informative, enjoyable experience with a broad selection of watches ranging from Touch to Specialty Collections. Midtown: 666 Fifth Ave. (btw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 646-669-7894; Times Square: 1515 Broadway (btw. 44th & 45th Sts.), 646-678-4930; Westfield World Trade Center: 185 Greenwich St. (Liberty & Vesey Sts.), Balcony Level C1, 212-732-0334, us.tissotshop.com

Shoe Parlor Whether you are walking, running, trekking, or just looking to upgrade your style, Shoe Parlor has you covered.

Stop by today and check out a large and varied assortment of footwear that runs from Timberland, Birkenstock, and Sebago to all kinds of sneakers. Open seven days a week, Mon.-Sat. 9am8pm; Sun. 10am-6pm. 851 Seventh Ave (btw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-582-0039, shoeparlor.com

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A One-Of-A-Kind View With sweeping views of Central Park and Manhattan’s uptown, midtown, and downtown skyscrapers, the view from Top of the Rock is truly one-of-a-kind. Enjoy three indoor and outdoor viewing decks, including the 70th floor open-air roof deck. Visit topoftherocknyc.com to purchase tickets and for more information. Open daily from 8am to midnight. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-NYC-ROCK, topoftherocknyc.com

Midtown Comics Justice League Wonder Woman Movie Masterpiece 11.41-Inch Action Figure.

Sideshow and Hot Toys introduce the sixth scale Wonder Woman from the epic Justice League. Meticulously crafted based on Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in the movie, the figure features real fabric hair, a signature tiara, and expertly tailored armor with battle damage. Weapons and accessories like a shield, sword, two pairs of “Bracelets of Submissions,” a“Lasso of Truth,” bullet sparkling effects, and a specially designed Justice League figure stand are included. Available at all Midtown Comics locations. 200 W. 40th St. (Seventh Ave.); 459 Lexington Ave. (45th St.); 64 Fulton St. (Gold St.); 212-302-8192, midtowncomics.com

Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market and Chelsea Flea Market Both the Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market, located near Times Square, as well as the Chelsea Flea Market, just off Broadway, are open every Saturday and Sunday between now and the end of the year. Both have great holiday vendors and eclectic selections of antiques, collectibles, fine crafts, handmade jewelry, decorative arts, and vintage clothing.

You never know what you’ll find! Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market, W. 39th St. btw. 9th & 10th Aves., 212-243-5343; Chelsea Flea Market, 39 W. 25th St. (btw. Broadway & Sixth Ave.), 212-243-5343, annexmarkets.com

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

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

Open every weekend year-round, the Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen markets offer up to 185 dealers combined, selling antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, ephemera, the decorative arts, antique furnishings and décor, and more. Designers, artists, and lovers of antiques shop here. Hell’s Kitchen: Sat. & Sun. 9am–5pm; Chelsea: Sat. & Sun. 6:30am–6pm.

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

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

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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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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 longtime fan or you’re just getting started, Nintendo NY has something for you!

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock. Currently on view is Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future, showing visionary abstraction by a pioneering Swedish artist. A companion show, R.H. Quaytman: + x, Chapter 34, features contemporary abstractions. Closed Thurs. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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

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

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

thE MUSEUM of ModErn Art MW 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org 225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org The Morgan Library & Museum began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan, one of the preeminent collectors and cultural benefactors in the United States. Today it is a museum, independent research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. A century after its founding, the Morgan maintains a unique position in the cultural life of New York City and is considered one of its greatest treasures. Closed Mon. $20.

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 obsessive fantasy architecture of Bodys Isek Kingelez: City Dreams, thru Jan. 1. 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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Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens, in this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle! MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Current shows include MAD Collects: The Future of Craft Part 1, featuring more than 50 works of craft, art, design, and jewelry acquired for the permanent collection over the past five years. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-AsYou-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

Go on an immersive adventure beneath the seas, from the South Pacific to California. Encounter’s groundbreaking technology doesn’t take animals from their homes, transporting you instead with stunning photorealistic animation of rare moments in nature. Walk through to find a luminous coral reef, a battle between ferocious Humboldt squid, a magnificent 3-D feeding frenzy, and much more. The adventure continues in Exploration Hall with breathtaking stories from National Geographic ocean photographers and explorers. Take $10 off admission with City Guide’s coupon on page 1!

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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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170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to here, with four centuries of history and art, plus the only Children’s History Museum in the area. It hits the spot for anyone craving an offbeat (and often surprising) bite of the city’s culture easily digested in an hour or two. Quirky, smart, immersive, and right across the street from Central Park, it offers a rich taste of the city. Billie Jean King: The Road to 75, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, and Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow are among current exhibitions. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am8pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. $21; seniors: $16; students: $13; children 5-13, $6.

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THE RIDE: HOLIDAY EDITION The streets of New York transform into a stage as THE RIDE: HOLIDAY EDITION returns. You’ll cruise in comfort in a patented $1.5 million travelling theater.

Technology galore and floor-to-ceiling glass with side-facing VIP seating provide perfect views to the dazzling holiday performances you’ll find along a 4.2-mile journey through Manhattan. Original seasonal music, videos, and hilarious hosts complete an experience to remember! 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-221-0853, theridenyc.com

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A world of rainbows, sparkles, and very big hair has arrived as New York City’s newest attraction, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience, opens in midtown.

Sprawled across multiple floors, this interactive adventure will thrill fans of the movie Trolls and pretty much any kid who likes to dress up, bang on things, collect glitter, or dance. More than a photo op, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience also tells a story. As kids follow the rainbow trail floor they’ll find it’s guiding them on a journey. Experience ambassadors make the visits interactive and increase the personal feel of a trip here, which ends with a custom scrapbook among several takehome souvenirs. 218 W. 57th St. (btw.

Broadway & Seventh Ave.), 855-316-8306, trollstheexperience.com

mADAmE TUssAUDs NEW YORk 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

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 New York experience, with more than 90 attractions and special discounts to choose from. This is the only pass that includes options for five double-decker loops, Woodbury Common shopping, a horse and carriage ride, or entry to One

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oNE WoRlD oBSERVAToRY World Observatory. You can even save on lunch: the pass includes prix fixe meals and other discounts. For amazing water vantages, CitySightseeing offers a Hop-On, HopOff ferry tour. Passes are available in digital or physical format and available for one to seven days; check the website for complete details. 212-812-2700, sightseeingpass.com

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

VR WoRlD NYC VR World NYC is the largest destination dedicated to Virtual Reality of its kind!

Experience 50+ Virtual Reality experiences: from 360° cinema, music videos, and immersive art experiences to multiplayer games and unique simulations.

Steps from the Empire State Building.

Open seven days. An infinite universe of limitless adventures. 4 E. 34th St. (btw.

Fifth & Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802, vrworldnyc.com

Explore new dimensions at New York’s unique VR World.

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

See for miles and miles from the incomparable heights of One World Observatory.

To see all of New York, with some seasonal accents, get to the top of One World Trade Center, home of one World observatory and the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

For a limited time, the observatory has been transformed into Winter ONEderland: A Holiday Experience Above It All. Holiday specials start at the beginning of your journey, with the multimedia experience One World of Wonders, hosted by virtual mascot Ollie the Owl who flies past the wonders of the world, ancient and modern. The underground winter grotto Glacier Cave leads to a Snowy SkyPod Journey. This is the fastest elevator ride in the hemisphere, and during Winter ONEderland, it’s accompanied by the seasonal sight of falling snow. Up at the top you’ll be greeted by one of the world’s great views.

It’s all here, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. Special Magical Frosted Windows will present guests with an interactive shimmering world. There’s a great photo op available at the Giant Snow Globe. And another great photo op comes on select days when Santa himself comes down partway from the clouds.

The Gallery at One World Observatory has some great gift ideas, including commemorative holiday merchandise. There’s a slew of seasonal dining options, too. One Mix and One Dine, the hemisphere’s tallest bar and restaurant respectively, have daily specials and holiday cocktails.

Winter ONEderland is open daily from 9am to 9pm through January 7th, 2019, with special hours on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. (There’s an early closing on Christmas Eve as well.) 285 Fulton St. (entrance on the corner Vesey & West Sts.), 844-696-1776, oneworldobservatory.com

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

2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for best Cultural Institution. Open daily, 9am-8pm (fall/winter).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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See the world without leaving Times Square. Extraordinary new attraction brings together the efforts of craftspeople from 8 countries and 4 continents for a miniature look at our planet. See the greatest landmarks of Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe, complete with moving cars, trains, and plenty of surprises. Also an interactive experience: visitors can have themselves immortalized in 1:87 scale.

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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.

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

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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.

Tour the world’s most famous arena! Learn about iconic moments that have made sports and entertainment history on this behind-the-scenes tour of Madison Square Garden. Tours run daily 9:30am-3pm, leaving approximately every half hour.

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); nycwax.com Madame Tussauds in Times Square is the only place where you can become a SUPER HERO and CELEBRITY all in the same day! There are no ropes or boundaries holding YOU back! Pose “in a moment in time” with all your favorite iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, film & TV icons, and world leaders.

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

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320 W. 57th St. (8th-9th Aves.), Ground Floor nyrr.org/runcenter The NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub showcases the latest in running education, training, and innovation, and serves as a meeting place for all members of the global running community. It’s the perfect spot to find great running routes, healthy activities, and the latest New Balance gear. Check out what’s happening at nyrr.org/runcenter.

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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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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.

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

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

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

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

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The 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.

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

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The largest VR entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is New York’s latest attraction. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space with three floors that bring culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences to choose from, VR World offers an unforgettable experience that’s yours to create! Fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece. The adventures are limitless.

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Holiday Theatre Guide: From Bah Humbug to Ho-Ho-Ho

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A holiday tradition like no other: Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes®.

Seasonal lights and delights can be found around every corner of New York City, but nothing has quite the impact of a show custom-made for the holidays. Here is a list—feel free to check it twice—packed with classic and contemporary shows filled with sparkle and spirit! (In alphabetical order…)

Angelina Ballerina: A Very Merry Holiday, The Musical. Little ones (2 to 7) will fall in love with this Mouseland frolic centering on a holiday dance pageant and the way Angelina and her friends must save the day when it might not go on! (12/8 thru 1/6) angelinaholiday.com A Child’s Christmas in Wales. A musical Irish Repertory Company celebration capturing the magic of Dylan Thomas’s poetic remembrance, presented with both classic and contemporary Christmas music. (Thru 12/30) irishrep.org A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House. A New York holiday tradition that unfolds in the parlour of a landmark 1832 home/museum. Actor John Kevin Jones artfully channels Charles Dickens spinning his famous Christmas classic. And should you wish to up the seasonal ante, you can even join Mr. Jones for mulled wine (or cider!) and light fare. (Thru 12/29) smarttix.com Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes®. The most famous holiday show in town—probably the world—has somehow managed to top its own legendary fabulousness this year. Oh, it’s still Santasavvy, and Rockette-ready: sparkly high kicks,

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dancing rag dolls, marching toy soldiers, and more, including the iconic living nativity scene. But for 2018 the grand finale is a nuevo-techno-mind-blowing spectacle featuring a light show, projections, and (wait for it…) drones! (Thru 1/1) rockettes.com/christmas Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Even if the title pushes the TMI envelope too far (certainly Grinch the Musical! would suffice), the show’s combo of devious and heartwarming is irresistible.

Familiar tunes and first-rate humor make it “Tall and Small, a Show for All.” (12/13 thru 12/30) grinchmusical.com George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®.

Lincoln Center’s cherished holiday ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s memorable score has been charming audiences for generations. The fantastical tale populated with toy soldiers, a Sugarplum Fairy, mischievous mice, a valiant Nutcracker, and Marie, the brave little girl at the heart of the story. (Thru 12/30) lincolncenter.org The Imbible Christmas Carol Cocktails.

Christmas spirt(s) in the literal sense are at the heart of this jolly sequel to the Dickensian original. With Scrooge looking to embrace his inner bartender and holiday drinks part of the package, what’s left to say but “Cheers!”

[FYI: Imbible’s drinks, comedy, and music can also be enjoyed via A Spirited History of Drinking and Day Drinking: The Brunch Musical.] (Thru 12/29) imbible.nyc Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular

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Reunion Show. Hard to believe it’s been 15 years since Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken rocked American Idol‘s 2003 finale. And how cool is it that they’re getting their Broadway/ holiday/entertainment freak on here in New York with music, comedy, and the unexpected! (Thru 12/30) rubenandclay.com SEASONAL DIVIDENDS Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. It is with great pleasure New York welcomes back the beauteous all-male company of ballerinas known affectionately—and internationally— as the “Trocks.” With grace, passion, and skill, these dance sensations present “loving interpretations and hilarious parodies of ballet classics.” They never fail to bring “joy to the world”…on point! (Thru 12/30) joyce.org Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway.

They’re celebs reading autobiographies by other celebs and it is so worth its weight in laughs. Casts change during this two-performance run, but the roster includes (among others) Tony Danza, Alec Baldwin, Mario Cantone, Susan Lucci, and Rachel Dratch. (12/10

& 12/17) celebrityautobiography.com The Illusionists–Magic of the Holidays.

No Kris Kringle, elves, or reindeer here, only a handful of the world’s best magicians showing off skills we can’t begin to wrap our heads around. No two acts or attitudes are alike, but the collective razzle-dazzle at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre will make your season shine...enhanced by the illuminating movies of the dance troupe Light Balance.

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Adam Trent (“The Futurist”) is waiting to astound in The Illusionists—Magic of the Holidays.

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For instance, when Fingal calls D’Agata out for citing 34 strip clubs in his piece (versus an actual 31), D’Agata dismisses him with “That’s because the rhythm of ‘34’ works better that the rhythm of ‘31’; so I changed it.”

Under Leigh Silverman’s canny direction, the show’s nonstop wit thrives. Jones is perfection as an agitated go-between; Cannavale shines as a scruffy egotist under siege; and Radcliffe may have finally kicked his Harry Potter persona to the curb with his deft, even endearing, take on Fingal. –Griffin Miller

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Most journalists—or essayists, as the case may be—meander their way to a career without the heady fellowships (Guggenheim; National Endowment for Arts, et al) heaped on John D’Agata. As for fact checkers—in this case, then intern/also real person Jim Fingal, assigned to D’Agata’s article about a Las Vegas teenager’s suicide—their job is to nitpick.

Fast forward to the tantalizing new play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, The Lifespan of Fact, liberally based on info found in D’Agata and Fingal’s book of the same name, playing at Studio 54 through January 13th. In it, Fingal (Daniel Radcliffe) is pressed into service by editor Emily Penrose (Cherry Jones) to ensure D’Agata’s (Bobby Cannavale) prized essay is good to go.

This A-list cast brings the truncated timeline (for pedal-to-metal fun; journalists in the trenches will need to double up on suspension of disbelief) to glowing life as they zigzag through their characters’ personal end games: D’Agata, arrogant and put-upon, feels his job is done; Fingal is a relentless puppy, determined to split every factual hair he meets; while Emily, a pro at her peak, is dog-paddling her way through a sticky deadline and the increasingly frac-

The star power of Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones, and Bobby Cannavale together in The Lifespan of a Fact.

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Aladdin (New Amsterdam) American Son (Booth) Anastasia (Broadhurst) The Band’s Visit (Ethel Barrymore) Beautiful (Stephen Sondheim) The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill) Celebrity Autobiography (Marquis) The Cher Show (Neil Simon) Chicago (Ambassador) Choir Boy (Samuel J. Friedman) Come From Away (Gerald Schoenfeld) Dear Evan Hansen (Music Box) The Ferryman (Bernard B. Jacobs) Frozen (St. James) Hamilton (Richard Rodgers) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric) Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song Head Over Heels (Hudson) The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays

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• Celebrity Autobiography (12/17) • The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays (12/30) • The Lifespan of a Fact (1/13) • Mike Birbiglia’s The New One (1/20) • The Play That Goes Wrong (1/6) • School of Rock (1/20) • Springsteen on Broadway (12/15)

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

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

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ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; TheBandsVisitMusical.com 2018 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/9/17) (90 mins., no intermission) After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert.

With no bus until morning, they are taken in by the locals. In the end, the musical celebrates the ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all. Starring Tony Shalhoub. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat. 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; beautifulonbroadway.com (Opened 1/12/14) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Carole King fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock n’ roll. This is true story of her rise to stardom — from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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

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

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Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; AmericanSonPlay.com (Opened 11/4/18) (95 mins., no intermission) A Florida police station in the middle of the night...a mother searching for her missing teenage son. This new work is a gripping tale of two parents caught in our national divide, their worst fears hanging in the balance. With Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale and Jeremy Jordan.

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

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eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; bookofmormonbroadway.com 2011 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 3/24/11) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, wrote this hit musical comedy about a pair of wide-eyed Mormon boys on a mission to an African village... with attitude. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2.

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Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; celebrityautobiography.com The hit comedy where celebrities act out other celebrities’ jaw-dropping tell-alls verbatim arrives on Broadway for a fleeting few Mondays with lineups that may or may not include Mario Cantone, Cecily Strong, Rachel Dratch, Alec Baldwin, Susan Lucci, Dayle Reyfel, Eugene Pack, and/ or others. Expect mash-ups of memoirs covering fitness, music, food, sports, politics, celebrity poetry, and Hollywood love triangles. Mon., 8. (12/10 & 12/17)

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Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; TheCherShowBroadway.com (Opened 12/3/18); (2 hrs., 40 mins.) For six straight decades, one unstoppable force has dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. Her story comes packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star and the icon. Featuring 35 smash hits, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy, and enough Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequins shortage in New York City! Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed,, Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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

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

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

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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; theferrymanbroadway.com (Opened 10/21/18) (3 hrs., 15 mins.) In this Olivier Awardwinning play it’s Northern Ireland, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity preparing for the annual harvest.

A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year, they’ll be interrupted by a visitor. Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 7; Wed. & Sat., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 1; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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.

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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. As Elsa, in her ice castle, struggles to harness her powers, her fearless sister, Anna, embarks on an epic journey -- aided by handsome mountaineer Kristoff, and snowman, Olaf -- to bring her family together. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. , 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

hamilton Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com

For half a century, the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys has been dedicated to the education of strong, ethical black men. One talented student has been waiting for years to take his rightful place as the leader of the legendary gospel choir. But can he make his way through the hallowed halls of this institution if he sings in his own key? Tues., Wed., & Sun., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 12/12)

2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical exploration of a political mastermind. The unlikely founding father—bastard orphan, rebel, war hero, Treasury head and loving husband caught in the country’s first sex scandal—leads this revolutionary tale of America’s fiery past alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and lifelong friend and foe Aaron Burr. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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.

2018 Tony, Best Play (Opened 4/22/18) Shown in two separate parts, the play shows Harry working at the Ministry of Magic while grappling with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs. Meanwhile, Albus, the youngest of his three children, struggles with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; torchsongbroadway.com (Opened 11/1/18) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Fiercely funny and heartwrenching, Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song follows Arnold Beckoff’s odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child, and a pair of bunny slippers that fit, but a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect. Starring Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Fri., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 2 & 8; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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

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

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Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; kingkongbroadway.com (Opened 11/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This new musical follows an ambitious young actress and a maverick filmmaker as they voyage from 1930s Manhattan to an uncharted island to capture the greatest wonder the world has ever seen. At the center of this theatrical reimagining: a 2,000pound, 20-story gorilla (a mix of robotics, puppetry and stagecraft.), and the woman who risks everything to help him. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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2013 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 4/24/13) (2 hrs., 25 mins.)

Inspired by a true story and the film of the same name—with music by Cyndi Lauper and book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein—the story follows Charlie Price, heir to a nearly bankrupt shoe factory. Unlikely inspiration to saving the family business comes to Charlie via Lola, a drag entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, the two discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

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Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-239-6200; lifespanofafact.com (Opened 10/18/18) (95 mins., no intermission) Based on a true John D’Agata essay, the play follows Fingal, whose small job as a fact-checker for a respected magazine, has been upped to applying his skills to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D’Agata. But Fingal has a problem: much of the article has been fabricated. With Bobby Cannavale, Cherry Jones and Daniel Radcliffe. Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/13)

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

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

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

(Opened 11/11/18) (80 mins., no intermission) About his show, writer/performer Mike Birbiglia says, “It’s about somebody’s youth. Not mine. But somebody’s! I won’t tell you any more than that. The truth is I try not to tell people anything about my new show because, I find, the less you know about the show the more you will enjoy it.” Tues.Thurs. & Sun., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/20)

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Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (Opened 4/19/18) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Lerner and Loewe’s beloved musical is back in a lavish new production. The storyline follows Cockney flower seller Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” The classic score features “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “The Rain in Spain”. With Harry Hadden-Paton, Laura Benanti, Norbert Leo Butz and Rosemary Harris. 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) News anchorman Howard Beale isn’t pulling in the viewers. In his final broadcast he unravels live on screen. But when ratings soar, the network seizes on their newfound populist prophet and Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV. Both hilarious and hair-raising, this stage version revamped from Paddy Chayefsky’s iconic 1976 film combines the Tony and Olivier talents of director Ivo Van Hove and actor Bryan Cranston. Tues.-Sat., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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

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

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Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; broadwaygoeswrong.com (Opened 4/2/17) (2 hrs.) It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic murder mystery... and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway! Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/6)

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PreTTy WoMan: The MUsICal

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

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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 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. 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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Call or visit website for playing schedule. (12/7 to 12/30)

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(Opened 12/6/15) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Based on the hit film starring Jack Black, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school and creates a rock band made up of students.

Andrew Lloyd Webber composed 14 new songs to create a score that includes all the original songs from the movie.

With its live kids’ rock band, the show is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. Mon., Tues. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/20)

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

sUMMer: The Donna sUMMer MUsICal

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; thedonnasummermusical.com (Opened 4/23/18) (100 mins., no intermission) She was a girl from Boston who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor superstar. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the supreme queen for every diva who followed. The score of more than 20 of her hits includes “Love to Love You, Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff”. Tues. -Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com (2 hrs., 50 mins.) Set in Alabama in the 1930s, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning story of racial injustice and childhood innocence centers on one of the most beloved and admired characters in American literature, the small-town lawyer Atticus Finch, (Emmy winner/Tony nominee Jeff Daniels). The character of Scout – based on Lee herself – is played by Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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American Airline Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org Opposites attack in Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer-nominated play about two brothers with more in common than they think. Holed up in their mother’s California house, screenwriter Austin and lowlife Lee wrestle with big issues—and each other. Order vs. chaos… art vs. commerce… typewriter vs. toaster. Starring Tony winner Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 12/27)

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(2 hrs., 15 mins.) In the 1960s, Kristin Miller was a radical activist and political protester. Now a celebrated art historian, the publication of her memoir threatens to split her family apart. But she’s never shied away from a fight. This biting, passionate, human and humorous clash of generations and beliefs stars Stockard Channing in a powerhouse performance. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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(Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop—until a baking contest in a nearby county, and a handsome young doctor, offer a recipe for happiness.

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

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

tHe waverly Gallery

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

wicked Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. 877-250-2929 wickedthemusical.com (Opened 10/30/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-skinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Based on the spellbinding, best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

oFF-broadway all is calm: tHe cHristmas truce oF 1914

Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, 18 Bleecker St., 212-925-2812; SheenCenter.org This a cappella musical recalls the moment when French, British, and German soldiers emerged from the trenches and laid down their arms to celebrate Christmas together, a glorious respite from the horrors of World War I. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/30)

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59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org As a straight-A student with a prestigious internship at a Think Tank with eco-friendly goals, Reyna was on top of the world. But life after graduation proves messier when she’s rejected for a position that her boyfriend gets the instead, driving her to make some bad and dangerous choices. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (12/7 to 12/23)

blue man GrouP Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-BLUEMAN; blueman.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) No plot, no dialogue, no ripped from the headlines drama, Blue Man is orchestrated by three ingenious blue-hued guys. This ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenom combines music, high-tech shenanigans and offthe-chart physical comedy. An international sensation-- yet the best way to truly understand their popularity is to see them yourself! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St., 866-811-4111; atlantictheater.org Set in Southern Appalachia, this dark comedy follows a progressive high school teacher with a rage problem who retaliates against her unscrupulous boss and is sentenced to six months at a halfway house, where she attends to everyone’s recovery but her own. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (12/12 to 1/26)

tHe book oF merman

St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; bookofmermanmusical.com (90 mins.,no intermission) Two Mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of Ethel Merman (video sensation Carly Sakolove) and hilarity ensues. This new musical comedy is a divadriven journey featuring original songs and show-stopping ballads. It’d delightful… It’s delicious… It’s de-Merman! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/30)

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This Irish Rep tradition interweaves classic and contemporary Christmas music with Dylan Thomas’s iconic story of the “never to be forgotten day at the end of the unremembered year,” with songs, cakes and sweets, and frozen parks, laden with adventures for wild boys and girls to explore. Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Thurs., 7; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 3. (Thru 12/30)

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

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Pershing Square Signature Center, Alice Griffin Theatre, 480 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; thenewgroup.org

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In this musical version of her film Clueless, Amy Heckerling turns ‘90s hits into ingenious parodies and yearning monologues. A modern spin on Jane Austen’s “Emma”,” the story follows Cher, a girl so optimistic she can’t see that her bungling attempts at playing Cupid disguise her own fashion-plated isolation. Tues.-Fri. & Sun., 7:30; Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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

tHe dead, 1904

American Irish Historical Society, 991 Fifth Ave., 212-727-2737; irishrep.org On January 6, 1904 in Dublin, two elderly sisters and their niece host a holiday party. Among the guests are Gabriel and Gretta Conroy. During the evening of music, dancing, dining and speeches Gabriel learns something about his wife that changes his sense of her and what it means to be alive, and to be dead. 1904 holiday meal included.

Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Wed. & Fri., 8; Sat., 5 & 8:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce St., 866-811-4111; primarystages.org (105 minutes, no intermission) Theresa Rebeck’s new drama stars real-life siblings Tyne and Tim Daly as a fictional sister and brother, the latter staying in his sister’s basement. While dealing with this arrangement, they grapple with their family’s history and unearth a danger threatening to break the thin bonds holding them together. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/22)

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(90 mins., no intermission) Dr. Seuss’ whimsical holiday classic comes to life on stage. Inspired by the original children’s book, the musical shows how the Grinch, his canine sidekick, and Cindy Lou Who remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. Tall and Small, a Show for All! Featuring the songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas”. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (12/13 to 12/30)

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

Experience Fiddler on the Roof in a new way—in Yiddish, the mother tongue of Tevye and his family. The rich Yiddish translation by Shraga Friedman, z’l, adds new dimension to the most well-known Jewish musical in the world. The little town of Anatevka, struggling between tradition and progress, will bustle with the sounds of mameloshn in the U.S. premiere of Fiddler in Yiddish. Oscar and Tony winner Joel Grey directs. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/30)

frinGe encore series

SoHo Playhouse, 15 Van Dam St., 212-691-1555; fringeencores.org Showcasing risky, groundbreaking pieces of theatre that challenge audiences, the 2018 roster of shows have been carefully selected from tens of thousands performed at Fringe Festivals around the world. Call or visit website for line up of shows and playing schedule. (Thru 12/16)

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 jaw-dropping laser show! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Girl from tHe nortH country

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

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Gloria: a life

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

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

Meanwhile, nursing a private sorrow, she needs a miracle and is prepared to pray for one. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/6)

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The Public Theater’s Anspacher Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org This deeply moving drama about the glories and challenges of raising an exceptional child follows Joan of Arc’s mother (Glenn Close), a sensible, hard-working, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/23)

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59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz, an ensemble of triple-threat actor-musicians chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers. These intrepid heroines served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, helping turn the tide of World War I. They then returned home to fight a decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/22)

New York City Center, Stage II (131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; NYCityCenter.org In his latest work, Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour follows the same basic format of his acclaimed White Rabbit Red Rabbit: No rehearsals. A different guest actor at every performance. A sealed envelope. And some surprises. In Nassim he uses imaginative storytelling to explore the power of language to unite us in these uncertain times.

Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 12/5)

Perfect crime

i’m not a comedian… i’m lenny bruce

Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd St., 866-811-4111; LennyBruceOnStage.com (90 mins.) Ronnie Marmo wrote and stars in this critically acclaimed production chronicling the personal and professional life of the most controversial comedian of all time, whose life and work have had an impact on poetry, politics, music, film and, of course, comedy. Busted for obscenity, Bruce fought for freedom of speech all the way to the Supreme Court, accidentally dying of an overdose in 1966 while out on appeal. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/30)

tHe imbible cHristmas carol cocktails Producers Club Theaters’ Royal Theater, 358 W. 44th St., 2nd Fl., 866-811-4111; imbible.nyc/Christmas-carol-cocktails (100 mins.) After his spectral visits, Scrooge is determined to throw a Christmas party, but he has no idea how, with libations being especially puzzling. Summoning Marley, they embark on a journey that includes a cappella holiday carols and mixing of cocktails past, present and future.

Tickets include 3 holiday drinks! Mon., Thurs. & Fri., 8; Sat., 5 & 8. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 12/29)

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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, behind-the-scenes was a far different story. Featuring all their hits, from “Sherry” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” to “Walk Like A Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfect-crime.com (2 hrs.) This long-running psychological thriller tracks a wealthy female psychiatrist caught up in a bizarre murder.

Enter the inspector who becomes obsessed with her, her patients and her home. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Puffs, or: seven increasinGly eventful years at a certain scHool of maGic and maGic

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; PuffsThePlay.com (100 mins.) A Potter-inspired comedy for anyone who has ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story.

This play about Puffs serves up a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three new heroes just trying to make it through magic school. A must for Potter fans! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

tHe resistible rise of arturo ui Classic Stage Company: 136 E. 13th St., 866-811-4111; classicstage.org

Bertolt Brecht’s allegorical depiction of the rise of fascism, a comical yet disturbing play, follows a Depression-era mobster who, with his henchmen, manipulates and murders his way to totalitarian rule of the cauliflower trade.

Law and Order: SVU alum Raúl Esparza stars as the title character. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/22)

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Axis Theatre Company, 1 Sheridan Square, 866-811-4111; axiscompany.org

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(50 mins., no intermission) Adapted from the Brothers Grimm, this interactive play follows a kid who kills 7 flies with one swat, makes a belt reading “Seven in One Blow,” and embarks on a journey during which valuable lessons are learned. Ages 4 and up. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (12/7 to 12/22)

SHAKE AND BAKE: LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST 94 Gansevoort St., 866-811-4111; shakeandbaketheatre.com (2 hrs.) Shakespeare meets fine dining! The Play: The King of France sends his daughter to negotiate his debt to the King of Navarre, who has recruited his men to rarely eat and swear off women for three years. The Feast: 8 courses (dietary options available) with wine pairings. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/4)

SLEEP NO MORE

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

STOMP "One of the five best things to do in New York City!"

-NewYork.com

“Absolutely must-do in NYC!” -Thrillist

3 Complimentary Craft Cocktails Included!

(1 hr., 45 mins.) Springing from the underground music clubs of Britain and influenced by its urban streets, Stomp has traveled the world and caused a sensation at each of their international appearances. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats of Stomp, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

TWO BY FRIEL: LOVERS & WINNERS & THE YALTA GAME

“An absolute must-see!”

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

-The Huffington Post

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

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

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Saar Indian Bistro: Fine Indian Cuisine In the Theater District

BY Merrill lee Girardeau Michelin-starred chef Hemant Mathur has embarked on a new culinary adventure with Saar Indian Bistro. The restaurant opened earlier this year in Midtown Manhattan, serving lunch, dinner, and pre-theater specials from its chic dining room.

Saar is not your typical neighborhood Indian place. Mathur, who was born in Jaipur and has worked in world-class restaurants from Delhi to Mexico to Germany, places northern Indian cooking at the forefront of the menu, served with upscale twists. You won’t find any dishes drowned in gravy or bland bowls of rice.

Instead, you’ll taste tender lamb kebab with papaya and black pepper chicken with dosa crepes and coconut chutney. Perfectly spiced and pleasantly surprising, these dishes achieve Mathur’s intention for Saar: “to show how food has evolved in India over the past 100 years, serving the dishes exactly as they are prepared and eaten at home today.”

The dinner menu’s three sizes of dishes— small, medium, and large—can serve as traditional courses or as a series of tapas.

Must-order plates include the appetizer-sized cauliflower latkes, an Indian take on the potato

pancake native to Jewish kitchens. The midsize Lasooni kebab is made with chicken thigh meat and cooked in the tandoor oven. This clay oven is Mathur’s most effective tool; he’s even been called “Yo-Yo Ma of tandoor cooking.”

Taste Kashmir by way of Italy with the truffle risotto and a twist on Indian street food with the pindi chole, a potato-stuffed tandoori bread with Indian street salad and chickpeas. The large halibut entree is also a standout, accompanied by Bengali mustard cauliflower.

Vegetarians and vegans can look forward to biryani rice made with tangy jackfruit, and gluten-free diners can rest easy, as all GF dishes are clearly labeled. Don’t forget sides like pillowy garlic naan bread and saag paneer with housemade cheese.

Sharing the helm with Mathur is his wife, Surbhi Sahni, the pastry chef at both Tulsi and Devi, her previous culinary ventures with Mathur, which each received a Michelin star.

Sahni presents twists on Indian preparations, such as the unniyappam, a fritter made of sourdough and plantains that she covers with black pepper caramel sauce and serves with vanilla ice cream. Other must-try pastries include the spiced upside-down pineapple cake with chili maple drizzle and the fig firni, a rice custard with garam masala-poached figs.

On your way to a show? Saar is conveniently located within walking distance of Broadway, and its Pre-Theater deal offers a fantastic scan of the menu for a competitive price. Prix fixe options come with a glass of house wine or a non-alcoholic drink. You’ll want to tack on dessert, which inlcudes the option of kaju kulfi. This Indian cashew ice cream is topped with chili chocolate crackle cookies— like everything else at Saar, it’s original and delicious!

“The Yo-Yo Ma of tandoor cooking...”

Saar Indian Bistro is located at 241 W. 51st St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.). Call 646-609-2142 or visit saarnyc.com for reservations and more.

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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.

HEARTLAND BREWERY

features a famous lunch buffet, available seven days a week 11:30am-4pm. Darbar, 152 E. 46th St. (btw. Third & Lexington Aves.), 212-681-4500, darbarny.com; Darbar Grill, 157 E. 55th St. (btw. Lexington & Third Aves.), 212-751-4600, darbargrillny.com

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Burgers and beers are just the beginning at New York favorite Heartland Brewery.

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

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

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Darbar’s sleek east side duplex boasts a classy, quiet vibe. Its upstairs dining room features high ceilings and smooth, sophisticated service. A diverse menu combines traditional Indian favorites (curry, korma, vindaloo, biryani, tikka, tandoori) with fine fusion creations like potato croquettes stuffed with goat cheese. Sibling spot Darbar Grill

When you’re ready for a sweet ending to Little Italy adventures, Caffé Palermo is your destination. Here since 1973, this must-stop downtown is hosted by Baby John, The Cannoli King. His cannolis keep to that perfect balance between sweet cream and satisfying crunch, making these the best in the city. You’ll also find the finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, Italian cookies, lobster tails, and unbeatable cappuccino and espresso. 148 Mulberry St. (btw. Grand & Hester Sts.), 212-431-4205, caffepalermo.com

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Don’t miss the famous “Clothesline” Candied Bacon at the new David Burke Tavern.

The Upper East Side’s latest smash is David Burke Tavern, a Modern American restaurant from award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. A stately townhouse showcases Burke’s creative, contemporary approach to classic fare—often with show-stopping 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

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Bacon. Himalayan salt brick-aged steaks show off Burke’s patented dry-aging techniques. A thoughtfully curated wine list, craft beers, and specialty cocktails complement any meal.

135 E. 62nd St. (btw. Lexington & Third Aves.), 212-988-9021, DavidBurkeTavern.com

buca di beppo Buca di Beppo specializes in Italian classics— they do them so well, they’re in 100 locations across the globe. Beyond serving all of the faves one would expect, like veal marsala, salmon sorrento, and eggplant parmigiana, the ambiance captures the warm, vivacious vibe of large Italian family gatherings. Speaking of, dishes are served family-style, so it’s perfect for groups. 1540 Broadway (45th St. btw.

Broadway & Sixth Ave.), 212-764-6527, bucadibeppo.com

biggest Applebee’s, where you’ll find quality food and drinks and genuine, neighborly service on three floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Broadway in the upstairs dining rooms. Pro tip: breakfast served 7am–noon daily at both 50th St. and Times Square locations. 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-391-7414; 205 W. 50th St. (Broadway), 212-262-2400; and other locations in East Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, & Staten Island; applebees.com

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Sesame-seared ahi tuna and avocado are just one lunchtime possibility at Dutch Fred’s.

Craveable American fare awaits at Applebee’s.

New York City’s Applebee’s offer a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare and classic drinks. The 50th St. location in Midtown West is the world’s

Named for the policeman credited with giving the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood its name, Dutch Fred’s brings together the character of New York past with the buzz of its present.

The house specialty is craft cocktails with a twist: watching the bartenders at work is almost as much fun as tasting their efforts.

The menu covers shareable plates and classic faves: beer-battered Brussels sprouts, fish tacos, Angus beef burgers, and stone oven flatbreads. 307 W. 47th St. (btw. Eighth & Ninth Aves.), 646-918-6923, dutchfreds.com

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME Midtown’s Benjamin Steakhouse Prime, the 2017 CCA winner for the Best New Restaurant, combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics.

(It also picks up signature seafood inspirations from sister property The Sea Fire Grill.) The grill gets the spotlight here, turning out USDA prime steaks that are chef-selected and dry-aged in the house’s own aging room. Luxurious space convenient to Grand Central.

The lunchtime prix fixe (weekdays 11:30am-2:45pm) is a great deal. 23 E. 40th St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818, benjaminsteakhouse.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

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME

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

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158 E. 48th St. btw Lexington & Third Aves.

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204 W 55th St • 646-590-2034 MON - SUN : 8AM - 4AM

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

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

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

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

lunella riStorante li $$ 173 Mulberry St. (Grand-Broome Sts.), 212-966-6639, lunellas.com | italian Family owned and operated by a charming Italian immigrant family that has owned various restaurants in Little Italy for generations. One of the best finds in the neighborhood! Wait ’til you taste their delicious homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, poultry, soups, and salads on an extensive menu. Casual, charming setting features a smart wine list and a full bar. Lunch/dinner until late (except Tues.)

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97 Macdougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | italian A romantic Italian restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village. Vintage establishment has been around since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition.

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

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

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

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“’Professional’ staffers who’ll make you ‘feel like a regular in no time.’” - Zagat “Plenty of aged prime perfectly grilled beef, other meats, seafood” - Bob Lape

7 Days Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 151 East 50th St. • 212.582.6900 237 West 54th St. • 212.586.9700 EmpireSteakHouseNYC.com

30 West 46th Street • 212.355.5540 ChazzPalminteriNYC.com

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

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

BEnjAmin StEAkhouSE PrimE mE $$$

23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818 benjaminsteakhouse.com | StEAK/SEAfood Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts in their arsenal, Benjamin Restaurant Group is highlighting the grill at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 square foot space houses an expansive main dining room and offers private dining spaces for up to 100+ guests.

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

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157 E. 55th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-751-4600 darbargrillny.com | indiAn Enjoy fine Indian dining in an elegant setting. Darbar Grill is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. For lunch and dinner they offer a selection of seafood, chicken, goat and vegetarian entrees. Their famous lunch buffet is available seven days week a from 11:30am to 4pm.

Reviewers and patrons alike have raved about the excellent food available at Darbar Grill, and its sister restaurant Darbar.

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151 E. 50th St. (3rd-Lexington Aves.), 212-582-6900 237 W. 54th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-586-9700 EmpireSteakHousenYC.com | StEAK/SEAfood Built on the nearly 40 year journey of a trio of brothers who came to New York with a determination to succeed and a strong work ethic they credit to their father. Learning the trade at Peter Luger, they went out on their own, bringing warmth and hospitality to their restaurants. Finest cuts of steaks, freshest seafood, a premium selection of 400+ wines, all in a beautiful surrounding with exceptional service. Two convenient locations in Midtown: East Side near Grand Central, West Side in the Theatre District.

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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.

oBicà mozzArEllA BAr, PizzA E cucinA mE $$

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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856 Ninth Ave. (55th-56th Sts.), 212-757-7511 blueseafoodbar.com | SEAFOOD Fine Mediterranean seafood and tapas, craft beers, cocktails, and boutique pan-Mediterranean wines in a beautiful intimate setting. Focused on fresh, wild, and organically cultivated fish and seafood. The menu encompasses small plates, crudo, and quality cured meats like Jamon Iberico “Pata Negra,” extending to brick oven pizza, artisanal cheeses, and an oyster bar with both East and West Coast oysters.

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

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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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1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-764-6527 bucadibeppo.com | ITALIAN

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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.

234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.) , 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com | vIETNAMESE/jApANESE

chAzz pAlminTEri iTAliAn rESTAurAnT TS $$$

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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30 W. 46 St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-355-5540; ChazzpalminteriNYC.com | ITALIAN Classic Italian dishes like grilled calamari, pappardelle with ragu, linguini alla vongole, and vitello tre funghi. New dishes include a classic plate of spaghetti & meatballs, tagliatelle con quattro formaggi. Large wine list focuses on Italian selections and beverage list offers local craft beers and cocktails made with Palminteri’s own BiVi vodka—the first Sicilian vodka. “Only the best if my name is on it”—Chazz Palminteri. Seven days breakfast/lunch/dinner.

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

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307 W. 47th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 646-918-6923 dutchfreds.com | AmeriCAn

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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 fullservice burger restaurant in Times Square, with spacious seating and a compelling menu, you’ll find Angus beef burgers, a sashimi tuna burger, specialty salads with a full bar, and handcrafted beer. Employee-owned.

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127 W. 43rd St. (Bdwy), 646-366-0235; fifth Ave. & 34th St., 212-563-3433; 625 eighth Ave. (41st St.), 646-214-1000; heartlandbrewery.com | AmeriCAn With four locations across midtown, Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine.

Stop in and grab a pint of our award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. Heartland offers a relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theatre lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 4 locations: Times Square, Theatre District, and Empire State Building.

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

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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

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

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Downtown Marriott 212-894-3800

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Fine Indian Cuisine

• GREAT AMBIENCE AND SERVICE • SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 7 DAYS

152 E 46 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.) 157 E 55 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.)

212.681.4500 • darbarny.com 212.751.4600 • darbargrill.com like us on Facebook.com/DarbarIndianRestaurant

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Patsy’s ItalIan RestauRant ts $$

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

Planet HOllyWOOD ts $$

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.

saaR InDIan BIstRO ts $$

Exceptional Dim Sum * Lunch specials $9.95

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

BEST CHINESE IN THEATRE DISTRICT

tHe sOunD BIte ts $$

737 9th Ave. (49th-50th Sts.), 917-409-5868 thesoundbiterestaurant.com | cAjun/SOutHern 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!

157 West 47 Street (6th & 7th Aves.)

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114 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-278-0010 suzukinyc.com | JAPANESE Multi-concept restaurant offering modern Japanese cuisine, alongside an ever-evolving traditional kaiseki tasting meal.

Traditional vegan Shojin kaiseki, as well as Gozen-style lunch sets and pre-theatre offering. Sushi bar offers an Edomae-style omakase dinner prepared, served, and curated by masterful chefs Toshio Suzuki and Kentaro Sawada.

Delicate flavors of the seas direct from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market daily. Enjoy group gatherings in privacy of private dining room and lounge, perfect for dinners or happy hour parties.

tanner sMith’s ts $$

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

Vida Verde ts $$

248 W. 55th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 646-657-0565 vidaverdeny.com | MExICAN

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

serendipity 3 ues $

225 E. 60th St. (2nd-3rd Aves.), 212-838-3531 serendipity3.com | dESSERT The home of decadent desserts—such as the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate—has been enchanting millions of patrons since 1954. Beginning with Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol, Grace Kelly & Cary Grant in the 1950s, the restaurant continues to attract the newest crop of hot young celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Paris Hilton, and Tyra Banks.

ZaVo $$$ ues

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.

Zibetto espresso bar ts Me $

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

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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.

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

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

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A Cajun, Southern Italian Affair! voted

BEST Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy

IL Cortile Ristorante

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Most exciting LIVE Jazz/Blues in Midtown!!

737 9th Ave (49 & 50 St) (917) 409-5868 www. thesoundbiterestaurant.com

Fine Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant

FRESH, WILD & ORGANICALLY CULTIVATED FISH & SEAFOOD 856 9th Ave. (55th-56th Sts.) 212.757.7511 BLUESEAFOODBAR.COM

Michelin starred chefs Hemant Mathur & Surbhi Sahni bring acclaimed Indian cuisine to Times square 241 W 51st Street • 646.609.2142 • saarnyc.com

Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli!

Visit Little Italy & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI King!

Obicà brings classic and regional Italian cuisine to the new levels of taste of contemporary gourmets.

contemporary. fresh. authentic.

Italian.

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

Obicà Flatiron • 928 Broadway/21st St • (212)777.2754 Obicà Madison • 590 Madison Ave/56th St • (212)355 2217

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

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

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Live entertainment + Fine Dining

Tues-Sat since 1995

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

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

thE ribbon uWS $$

20 W. 72nd St. (Central Park W.-Columbus Ave.), 212787-5656; opening soon: 220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.) theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN/FRENCH American cuisine with French influences. Quintessential New York dining experience, featuring an extensive bar selection and delights for all palates, including spit-roasted meats, seafood, and Blue Ribbon classics. Enjoy the Bromberg brothers’ 25+ years of renowned hospitality in a comfortable and elegant setting. Zagat and Michelin recommended.

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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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Magic, Music, and Laughter Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs. Visit City Guide’s website for all the bold-face names you can find performing on any given night in NYC.

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Joe Bonacci (12/14-12/15), Haitian-flavored jazz from Mozayik (12/21-12/22), and Jason Abraham’s jazz and Latin jazz (12/28).

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

THe sOuNd biTe resTauraNT 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. Every Wednesday from 6 to 9pm is live blues night! 737 Ninth Ave. (btw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 917-409-5868, thesoundbiterestaurant.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 109).

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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. Every Thursday night, guest hosts rotate through, with open mic performances featuring the Sugar Bar All Star Band. Other highlights: Irini Res & the Jazz Mix (12/1-/2), R&B and jazz with

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 mixed martial artist-turned-comedian Brendan Schaub (11/30-12/1), Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas author Tom Papa (12/7-8), Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. (12/14-15), Chris DiStefano of Guy Code and Girl Code (12/21-22), and a special Christmas Eve show with A Very Jewish Christmas (12/24). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

INSIDER TIP On BAR CAR NIGHTS (11/30, 12/1, 12/7-8, 12/15, 12/21-22, 12/28-29), experience the wintry landscape of THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN after hours. Enjoy cocktails, bites from the Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-up, and illuminated viewings of the Holiday Train SHow, which features miniature trains moving through 175 New York City landmarks, all sculpted by hand from plant parts—bark, leaves, and seedpods. You can also relax around the new Visitor Center fire pits, or sing along to your favorite tunes in the Pine Tree Café (21-and-over). 2900 Southern Blvd., the Bronx, 718-817-8700, nybg.org

For more nightlife info, including the best jazz spots and must-try winter cocktails, check out cityguideny.com on your desktop, tablet, or smart phone.

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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).

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 Cheesecake is nearby on

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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: • Now in its tenth year, the latke Festival returns to the Brooklyn Museum on Monday, December 3rd.

• cat Power plays Brooklyn Steel on Tuesday, December 18th.

• For one night only, family-friendly holiday special the Hip Hop nutcracker comes to Kings Theatre (Sunday, December 23rd).

• Dar williams: christians, Pagans and other Hipsters is at The Bell House, Saturday, December 29th.

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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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SouthStreet South StreetSeaport Seaport Circle Line Zephyr & Downtown & New York Water New York Water Taxi Taxi

ST ON INT CL T N SS SO ER ER TG FF JE RU

LT

JOHN ON S ST T

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Downtown Heliport Liberty Helicopter Helicopter Flight Services

Wall St

T ES IN ST ER R TH IVE CA OL

CORTLANDT ST LIBERTY ST

PINE ST NY Stock WALL ST Exchange

T ES IDG BR

L YP TER BAT

Battery Park

Staten Island Ferry

South Ferry

ST ER RK MA

ST

One World Observatory

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

CROSBY ST

BROADWAY

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

Tun nel

YN KL O O BR

ST TON MOR Y ST LERO N ST NOLITA KSTO CLAR ST TON PRINCE ST OUS KING ST ST N WH RLTO SPRING ST SPRING ST CHA AM ST ST EY D C DELAN VAN T ST S ST ING ICK AY OOME IN BR SPR BROOME DOM ST DW T S RAND ST ME G OA ROO BR CANA B GRAND ST ST ST L ST HESTER EA T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO LISPENARD DES TRY ST VES T ST WALKER ST H LAIG RT ST E WHIT E ST HUB FRANKLIN ST E ST LEONARD ST OOR ST NM WORTH ST T OE NS NR THOMAS ST RISO MO HAR DUANE ST Ma nha ST ttan READE ST ON R Brid DIS CHAMBERS ST RD ge MA FD WARREN ST WARREN ST City Hall PARK PL MURRAY ST City Hall Park MURRAY ST St.John’s PARK PL Pace University University BARCLAY ST Brook VESEY ST VESSEY ST lyn B SEAPORT ridge FULTON ST HISTORIC DISTRICT DEY ST FU

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

ELLIS ISLAND

Br o o kly nB att er y

ST

CH ER RY

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

CHURCH ST

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST

RY BOWE

ST JAMES PL

PEA RL ST

DO CA WN ING

LIBERTY ISLAND

GO LD ST

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

CE RRA R TE RIVE

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST TH BE IZA EL

CENTRE ST

WILLIAM ST

PEARL ST

T ST WES

NORTH END AVE

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

ST SON HUD

BATTERY PL

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

EY JERS NEW

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

W 39TH ST W 38TH ST W 37TH ST

Port Authority Bus Terminal

W 36TH ST Macy’s

Herald Square PATH

W 35TH ST

Penn Station Madison Square Garden

Bryant Park

E 31ST ST

E 32ND ST

E 33RD ST

E 34TH ST

E 35TH ST

E 36TH ST

E 37TH ST

E 38TH ST

E 39TH ST

E 40TH ST

E 41ST ST

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal New York Public Library

Empire State Building

Union Sq. Park

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

E 7TH ST

E 6TH ST E 5TH ST

Queens-Midtown Tunnel

gJFK & LGA

Tompkins Sq. Park

E 8TH ST

ALPHABET CITY

E 14TH ST

STUYVESANT TOWN

ST SON HUD

E 1ST ST

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST

ST MARKS PL

E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST

E 15TH ST

E 16TH ST

E 17TH ST

E 18TH ST

E 19TH ST

E 20TH ST

E 21ST ST

E 22ND ST

E 23RD ST

E 24TH ST

E 25TH ST

E 26TH ST

E 27TH ST

E 28TH ST

E 29TH ST

E 30TH ST

KIPS BAY

Baruch College

Gramercy Park

Cooper Union

NOHO

TON ST E HOUS

urg Williamsb Bridge

QUEENS

W 43RD ST

W 41ST ST

W 42ND ST W 40TH ST

W 34TH ST W 33RD ST W 32ND ST W 31ST ST

Chelsea Park Fashion Insitute of Technology

PATH

Madison Sq. Park

FLATIRON DISTRICT

PATH

New School W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

W 8TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

BLEECKER ST

W 3RD ST New York University

1ST AVE

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Lincoln Tunnel

Jacob Javits Center

W 30TH ST W 29TH ST W 28TH ST W 27TH ST W 26TH ST W 25TH ST W 24TH ST

W 23RD ST W 22ND ST W 21ST ST W 20TH ST W 19TH ST W 18TH ST

Rubin Museum

W 13TH ST

GR W 12TH ST E E NW W 11TH ST ICH AV E

PATH ST

BE DF OR DS T

NOLITA PRINCE ST

DR FDR

W 17TH ST W 16TH ST W 15TH ST

W 14TH ST Whitney Museum T ST OOR SEV T GAN S ATIO HOR T ES JAN H ST 2T W 1 NE ST HU BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 S W RRY ST PE LES

AR ST ER CH 0TH PH 1 W STO RI CH

ST ROW BAR ST TON MOR Y ST LERO

ST STON

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Chelsea Piers

TH H PA PAT

AVE B

MEATPACKING DISTRICT

St

FDR DR

MANGIN

EAST RIVER

AVE D

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR PL BARUCH

FDR DR

AVE A

1ST AVE

3RD AVE 3RD AVE ERY BOW

6TH AVE

LEXI LEXINGTON AVE

LAFAYETTE ST

2ND AVE

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST

2ND AVE

UNIVERSITY PL

MERCER ST

AY ADW BRO

8TH AVE

MA

MADISON AVE

AY ADW BRO WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

PARK AVE

BROADWAY

5TH AVE 5TH AVE MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

7TH AVE JON ES CO RN ELI A

DO CAR WN M ING INE ST ST

10TH AVE Highline Park

11TH AVE Y HWA E HIG T SID S E W

9TH AVE Y HWA HIG IDE ST S

12TH AVE

HUDSON RIVER

ST

Central Park

MUSEUM MILE

Guggenheim Museum

E 97TH ST

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carl Shurz Park

Gracie Mansion

YORKVILLE

E 96TH ST E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST E 90TH ST E 89TH ST E 88TH ST E 87TH ST

E 86TH ST E 85TH ST E 84TH ST E 83RD ST E 82ND ST E 81ST ST E 80TH ST

E 79TH ST E 78TH ST E 77TH ST E 76TH ST E 75TH ST E 74TH ST E 73RD ST

E 72ND ST E 71ST ST E 70TH ST E 69TH ST E 68TH ST E 67TH ST E 66TH ST

Tramway

ROOSEVELT ISLAND

C

T

LEGEND

W 97TH ST

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

The Great Lawn

Turtle Pond

Frick Collection

Hunter College

Bloomingdale’s

Queensboro Bridge

NewYorkSightseeing.com

W 96TH ST W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST W 90TH ST W 89TH ST W 88TH ST W 87TH ST

W 86TH ST

American Museum of Natural History The Ramble

The Lake

East Green

Central Park Zoo

E 58TH ST

TURTLE BAY

EAST END AVE

FDR DR

W 85TH ST W 84TH ST W 83RD ST W 82ND ST W 81ST ST W 80TH ST

W 79TH ST

Strawberry Fields Sheep Meadow

The Pond

E 65TH ST E 64TH ST E 63RD ST E 62ND ST E 61ST ST E 60TH ST

E 59TH ST

E 56TH ST

E 57TH ST E 55TH ST E 54TH ST E 53RD ST E 52ND ST E 51ST ST

United Nations

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

YORK AVE

FD

212.812.2700

Julliard

MAD

Carnegie Hall

MoMA

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

E 49TH ST

E 50TH ST

E 41ST ST E 40TH ST

1ST AVE

W 78TH ST W 77TH ST W 76TH ST W 75TH ST W 74TH ST W 73RD ST

W 71ST ST W 70TH ST W 69TH ST W 68TH ST W 67TH ST W 66TH ST

Lincoln Center

W 65TH ST W 64TH ST W 63RD ST W 62ND ST W 61ST ST W 60TH ST

THEATER DISTRICT

Fordham University

W 51ST ST

W 52ND ST

W 53RD ST

W 54TH ST

W 55TH ST

W 56TH ST

W 57TH ST

W 58TH ST

W 59TH ST

W 72ND ST

DeWitt Clinton Park

W 50TH ST

E 48TH ST E 47TH ST E 46TH ST E 45TH ST E 44TH ST

New York Public Library

3RD AVE

PARK AVE PARK AVE

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal

5TH AVE

LEXINGTON AVE LEXINGTON AVE

5TH AVE Rockefeller Center

Bryant Park

2ND AVE

6TH AVE

CENTRAL PARK WEST CENTRAL PARK WEST

8TH AVE RESTAURANT ROW

W 49TH ST CLINTONHELL’S KITCHEN W 48TH ST

W 47TH ST

W 46TH ST W 45TH ST W 44TH ST W 43RD ST

7TH AVE

C

COLUMBUS AVE 9TH AVE

Port Authority Bus Terminal

BROADWAY

AMSTERDAM AVE

ay adw Bro 10TH AVE

W 42ND ST W 41ST ST W 40TH ST

FDR DR

WEST END AVE 11TH AVE

DOUBL DOU BLE-DE E-DE CK E R BUS TO U RS I N MA MANHAT NHAT TA N A ND BRO O K LY N

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

12TH AVE

MADISON AVE MADISON AVE

WEST SIDE HIGHWAY

C RU I SE S ARO U ND MA NHAT TA N

W 12 5TH ST

MORNINGSIDE DR

W 125TH ST

Morningside Park

Apollo Theater

Marcus Garvey Park

E 125TH ST

E 116TH ST E 115TH ST E 113TH ST

Jefferson Park

Randall’s Island Park

Triborough Bridge

FDR DR

H Harlem

VE SA LA HO NIC ST

LEGEND

W 116TH ST Columbia University

Ward’s Island Park

TS Times Square

LI

W 115TH ST W 114TH ST

E 110TH ST

E 112TH ST E 111TH ST

E 96TH ST

UWS Upper West Side

CH Chelsea

Little Italy

C

W 113TH ST

Museum of the City of NY East Meadow

E 109TH ST E 108TH ST E 107TH ST E 106TH ST E 105TH ST E 104TH ST E 103RD ST E 102ND ST E 101ST ST E 100TH ST E 99TH ST E 98TH ST E 97TH ST

ME Midtown East

Chinatown

W 110TH ST

North Meadow

MUSEUM MILE

UES Upper East Side

EV East Village

T

The Great Hill The Pool

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD Central Park

GV Greenwich Village MW Midtown West

SH SoHo

Tribeca

1ST AVE 1ST AVE E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST

LES Lower East Side

FD Financial District

W 112TH ST W 111TH ST

Riverside Park

L PARK WEST

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

AMSTERDAM AVE W 109TH ST W 108TH ST W 107TH ST W 106TH ST W 105TH ST W 104TH ST W 103RD ST W 102ND ST W 101ST ST W 100TH ST W 99TH ST W 98TH ST W 97TH ST

MANHATTAN AVE

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

W 96TH ST

COLUMBUS AVE

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

PARK AVE

PARK AVE

MADISON AVE

ADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

XINGTON AVE

5TH AVE

5TH AVE

WEST END AVE W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST

BROADWAY

Grant’s Tomb

HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY

LENOX AVE

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Lower Manhattan CE2

CHELSEA

PATH

Discover the birthplace of New York City FLATIRON DISTRICT

Highline Park

STUYVESANT TOWN

GRAMERCY

PATH

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi Downtown Heliport Liberty Helicopter Helicopter Flight Services

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

LIBERTY ISLAND

Ma nha ttan

Bro okl yn Ba tte ry

Tun nel

Brid ge

MANGIN

FDR DR

AVE D

AVE C

ST

R RD FD

Staten Island Ferry

ELLIS ISLAND

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL

AVE B

AVE A

CH ER RY

ST JAMES PL

GO LD ST

ST

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

WILLIAM ST

T ES IDG BR

OE NR MO

PEARL ST

BATTERY PL

2ND AVE ERY BOW

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

CENTRE ST

Battery Park

1ST AVE

3RD AVE

MERCER ST

CHURCH ST

ST SON HUD

T ST WES

NORTH END AVE

L YP TER BAT

Museum at Eldridge St

ST

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Skysraper Museum

CEY ST DELAN Y E ST ST BROOM WA LES GRAND AD Tenement O Museum BR ST ST EA HESTER

Brook SEAPORT lyn B ridge HISTORIC DISTRICT FUL TON JOHN South Street Seaport ST ST

PINE ST WALL ST NY Stock Exchange

D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

DEY ST CORTLANDT Century 21

GREENWICH ST

GTON WASHIN

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

LIBERTY

TON ST E HOUS

ST ON DIS MA

City Hall City Hall Park

E 8TH ST

ST ON INT CL T N SS SO ER ER TG FF JE RU

ST

WARREN ST PARK PL MURRAY ST PARK PL MURRAY ST BARCLAY ST VESEY ST VESSEY ST One World Observatory

E 1ST ST

T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV

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CHAMBERS ST

Tompkins Sq. Park

ST ER RK MA

WHITE ST FRANKLIN ST LEONARD ST WORTH ST THOMAS ST DUANE ST Court READE ST Buildings

WARREN ST

ALPHABET CITY

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST

SPRING ST

LISPENARD ST WALKER ST

N RISO HAR

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

NOLITA PRINCE ST

CROSBY ST

BROOME ST GRAND ST

E ST OOR NM

E 5TH ST

NOHO

BROADWAY

SPRING ST

T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO E D S TRY ST S E V T HT S LAIG RT ST E HUB

CE RRA R TE RIVE

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

ST

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

N GTO HIN WAS

ST KING ON ST RLT CHA DAM ST N A T V G S ST Children’s RIN Museum of the Arts SP MINICK DO Fire Museum

rk

E 6TH ST

BLEECKER ST

ST

TON OUS WH

E 7TH ST

ERY BOW

W 3RD ST New York University

BE DF OR D

MOR Y ST LERO N ST KSTO CLAR

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BROADWAY

JON CO ES RN ELI A

PATH

E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST

ST MARKS PL

Cooper Union

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