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Immerse yourself at the Intrepid Museum. Step aboard the legendary USS Intrepid and explore the massive flight deck, home to a stunning collection of aircraft, including the supersonic A-12 Blackbird and the legendary Space Shuttle Enterprise. Dive deeper into history by touring the Growler, the only guided missile submarine open to the public, and discover the fascinating stories of those who served aboard. Celebrating America 250 Honoring America’s Story and Intrepid’s Contributions
SCAN &SAVE
Chief Executive Officer: David L. Miller
Chief Revenue Officer: Vincent Timpone
Managing Director | Business Developments
Strategic Partnerships: Drew Davis
Managing Director | Marketing: Sheri Lapidus
PUBLISHING
Director | Content Management: Ethan Wolff
Director | Creative Development: Wendy Tittel
Theatre Editor: Griffin Miller
Contributors: Evan Levy
OPERATIONS
Director | Operations Management: Ray Winn
Director | Order Management: Heather Gambaro
FINANCE
Chief Financial Officer: David Friedman
com Chief Executive Officer: David L. Miller
NIGHTLIFE
Photo by Matthew Murphy.
It is rare for an actor to revisit a role. But in a completely di erent medium? Rarer still. Tom Felton, who rose to fame as Draco Malfoy in all eight Harry Potter films, made wizarding world history when he stepped back into Draco’s robes—this time as an adult—in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. “It’s very much a ‘pinch me’ situation,” Felton says. “I keep thinking I’m dreaming.”
The blockbuster play picks up 19 years after the events of the final story, with Draco and Harry as grown men navigating fatherhood and a new generation of wizards. “Getting a chance to step back into Draco’s shoes now that he’s a father in this new story—it’s very exciting,” Felton adds. And fans clearly agree, as Felton’s run in Cursed Child is one of the hottest tickets on Broadway this season. Will you be there as Tom Felton takes the stage, or are you “Scared, Potter?”
WELCOME
From the PUBLISHER OF CITY GUIDE
Welcome to New York, the city that never sleeps.
You have arrived at the United States’ epicenter of culture, attractions, theater, dining, and more. When you wander through the neighborhoods, you’ll discover historical sites, architecture, parks, specialty shops, epicurean delights, and other memory makers. Whatever your pleasure, a jam-packed few days or a leisurely visit, City Guide will make navigating your stay easier—after all, we’ve been helping visitors make the most of the Big Apple for over 40 years. In these pages you can discover iconic NYC destinations, Broadway shows, restaurant and nightlife options, and activities that will delight, educate, and entertain. For more, visit cityguideny.com to find thousands of “fun to sees.”
NYC is known for its constant evolution and we’ll also show you new shopping destinations, the latest on our six observatories and viewing decks, immersive experiences, exhibitions at some of the world’s finest museums, and key happenings in the week ahead. Have a great time and welcome to our city.
Yours sincerely,
David L. Miller
From the MAYOR OF NEW YORK
Dear Friends:
I am delighted to join City Guide in welcoming you to the greatest city in the world! My historic and fascinating hometown has something for everyone. Whether it is your first time here or you are a frequent guest, you have an abundance of attractions and experiences from which to choose, including our beautiful parks, excellent museums, iconic architecture, annual cultural festivals, thrilling sporting events, and captivating dance, music, and theater productions. As an avid food lover, I encourage visitors to take advantage of the many independent, hidden-gem restaurants and food carts in all five boroughs that serve a wide array of cuisines, among them those offering dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of New York’s diverse ethnic and immigrant communities. I also recommend that you enjoy a ride on the Staten Island Ferry—it’s free!—and that you go off the beaten path to explore different neighborhoods across the Big Apple.
The variety of activities to experience in New York is unlimited, and you’ll have no trouble filling your days here with the suggestions featured in this guide and more. I hope that you have a wonderful time during your stay, and that you are inspired to visit us again soon.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani Mayor
SIGHT
SEEING
New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it, with multiple world-class observatories opening up the city’s skies. Near Grand Central, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through three floors of multi-sensory interactions. Kenzo Digital, an immersive storytelling studio, is behind AIR at SUMMIT, which creates the illusion of boundless space. At night, SUMMIT is transformed into a beacon of light and energy visible to all of NYC and beyond. For a downtown take on altitude, look to One World Observatory. It’s the tallest building in the hemisphere, offering 360° immersions in the landmarks of downtown. From a climate-controlled perch
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Memorable spaces and endless views at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
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you can enjoy unique perspectives on New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, historic bridges, and even out to New Jersey. See the Empire State Building for yourself and you’ll know immediately why the skyscraper is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The 86th floor is home to the Observation Deck, open to the air with views that go on for miles. The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, stands atop the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Step out onto the triangular deck and you’ll be 100 floors above the ground with miles of visibility in every direction. Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock boasts unobstructed views of the city’s landmarks, including all of Central Park, with both indoor and outdoor platforms.
The city’s newest viewing deck is at One Times Square (you’ve doubtless seen the building many times, as it’s home to the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball). Special early access will put you on a glass elevator ride above the city, connecting to a 360-degree wraparound viewing deck, which includes a daring glass walkway. The perspectives on the Times Square action are unique—and mesmerizing. (This same address is also home to an ultimate kid immersive, i Candy NYC, with three floors of reimagined city landmarks to explore, gathering hundreds of different kinds of candy all the way.)
Madame Tussauds New York is the only place with no ropes holding you back from your favorite stars. The legendary Times Square attraction has recently launched the immersive “Seasons
Top to bottom: See for miles from One Wolrd Observatory. Ultimate celeb selfies at Madame Tussauds in Times Square.
Mozart and Da Vinci to Hokusai & more
A spring day is perfect for exploring the restored historic aircraft on the Intrepid Museum’s flight deck.
of New York City” experience. Sip bubbly with Leonardo DiCaprio, have breakfast at Tiffany’s with Audrey Hepburn, make your own wax hand at Andy Warhol’s famous Factory, and much more. That’s only the beginning at this revamped Times Square legend, which also features likenesses that run from world leaders to sports stars to a roomful of glamour at the Glow Gala. That’s not to mention immersive adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience and Clown Chaos, a multisensory interactive 7D (!) experience.
A visit to the former aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Museum is a step inside a living time capsule, an immersive experience that takes in maritime history, space exploration, and the evolution of aviation. The flight deck is home to 28 authentic historic aircraft, including the record-breaking supersonic British Airways Concorde. The epic Space Shuttle Pavilion holds Enterprise, which was a massive technological leap forward for NASA and America. New to the museum is a restored World War II FG-1D Corsair, one of the only surviving examples of this aircraft, which played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater.
City Cruises offers great ways to dine along the skyline. For a refined experience, book a Premier Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise on
the all-glass, European-inspired Bateaux New York and enjoy chef-prepared, plated dining, live entertainment, signature cocktails, and the city’s most impressive views. Or enjoy an upbeat buffet with DJ music and views from the open air roof of the Spirit of New York
If you want to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island first-hand, Statue City Cruises is the only way to get there (with amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines along the way). When you arrive on Liberty Island, you’ll find the Statue of Liberty Museum. Breathtaking views are joined by a $100 million destination that includes an up close look at the statue’s original torch.
When Barclays Center opened in 2012 in downtown Brooklyn it instantly became a focal point for the entire borough. Home of the 2024 WNBA Champion New York Liberty, the Brooklyn Nets, and legendary concerts, on select days you can go behind the scenes with Barclays Center Tours. Explore iconic moments, get access to exclusive spaces, and soak in the history of Brooklyn.
You can soar over the city at RiseNY, a threepart, one-of-a-kind experience in Times Square. Bringing together elements of a museum and an attraction, you’ll step back in time to 1904 as you visit a theatre inspired by NYC’s very first
Top: The best way to dine along the water, with spectacular views all the way: City Cruises. Bottom: thrill rides and so much more at American Dream. Inset right: the new viewing deck at One Times Square lets you take in all the action from unique points of view.
subway station, with an immersive film that showcases how NYC became the crossroads of the world. From there you can journey through seven exhibits including Broadway, TV & Radio, and Film, before taking flight on a first-ever soaring ride through the sights, sounds, and smells of Big Apple icons.
Mercer Labs is a pioneering cultural institution downtown. Current exhibit Maestros and the Machines reimagines the works of greats like da Vinci, Mozart, and Hokusai through the lens of cutting-edge technology. Visitors explore 15 experi mental exhibition spaces full of unique listening encoun ters and interactions with reimagined masterpieces—works that breathe, shift, and transform as they respond to the viewer. Don’t miss new installation The Engine, an infinitely changing responsive environment. Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. The range of activities at American Dream is jawdropping. Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, mini golf, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. The largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere is here; Nickelodeon Universe takes inspiration from the network’s favorite shows, from Dora the Explorer to PAW Patrol. Bring a swimsuit for DreamWorks Water Park, North America’s largest indoor waterpark, where one of the world’s tallest hydromagnetic water coasters is joined by more than 40 rides, slides, and attractions. It’s all less than 5 miles from Times Square!
SIGHTSEEING
AMERICAN DREAM NJ
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 833-263-7326; americandream.com
Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. The range of activities here is jaw-dropping, from Saks to sharks to Legoland. Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. There are more than 3 million square feet in all here—less than five miles from Times Square!
Go behind the scenes of Brooklyn’s biggest stage. Barclays Center instantly became a focal point for the entire borough when it opened in 2012. Home of the 2024 WNBA Champion New York Liberty, Brooklyn Nets, and legendary concerts, on select days find an insider tour that shows off iconic moments, exclusive spaces, and the history of Brooklyn.
CITY CRUISES CH FD NJ
Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (23rd St. & 12th Ave.), The Seaport, Pier 15, 78 South St. (Fletcher-John Sts.), Lincoln Harbor Marina, 1500 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken, NJ, 646-566-1380; citycruises.com/newyork
Offers brunch, lunch, and dining cruises, along with cocktail outings and the city’s best holiday cruises. Choose from buffets, or elegant plated experiences on the glass-enclosed deck of the European-inspired Bateaux. City Cruises sails year-round from both NY and NJ from three convenient locations.
EDGE MW
Level 4 inside The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, 332-204-8500; edgenyc.com
The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, towers the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Edge is an incredible triangular deck where you stand 100 floors above the ground and see miles and miles in every direction. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line far below your feet. True thrill seekers can opt for City Climb, the highest open-air building ascent in the world.
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATORY MW
20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com
The most famous skyscraper in the world since its 1931 completion. It remains a vital part of the city and an inspiration to the millions of visitors who ascend to the observation deck in every season. Equally amazing for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering skylines.
i CANDY NYC TS
One Times Square/1475 Broadway (42nd St.), icandynyc.com
A kid’s dream come to life. Explore NYC through a sweet lens at this brand-new interactive. Make your way through three floors of landmarks, including New York neighborhoods, Central Park, and a lively Underground—gathering candy all the way. In addition to smiles and full buckets, you’ll find tons of photo ops and a custom Candy Shop.
New infinitely shifting exhibition The Engine is now open at Mercer Labs.
One of the world’s oldest, largest, and most important institutions devoted to exploring the scope and diversity of Jewish culture. Founded in 1904, the museum holds nearly 30,000 items, ranging from archaeological artifacts to works by leading contemporary artists. Located on Museum Mile in the landmarked Warburg mansion, don’t miss restaurant LOX, serving updated takes on Jewish comfort food.
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Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072; intrepidmuseum.org
Founded in 1982, this landmark aircraft carrier takes visitors on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. Explore the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, in addition to 28 authentically restored aircraft and the nuclear submarine Growler
MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK TS
234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); madametussauds.com
Time to celebrate #BIGTIME at the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from iconic musicians, world leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars. New “Seasons of New York City” lets you kick up your heels with the Rockettes and sip bubbly with Leonardo DiCaprio. That’s only the beginning at this revamped Times Square legend, which also features adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience
MERCER LABS, MUSEUM OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY FD
21 Dey St. (Church St.-Broadway), mercerlabs.com
Mercer Labs is a pioneering cultural institution where art and technology converge. The latest exhibition here is Maestros and the Machines, where the works of greats like da Vinci, Mozart, and Hokusai are reimagined through the lens of cutting-edge technology. Visitors can experience 15 experimental exhibition spaces full of unique listening encounters and immersive installations.
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM BK
99 Schermerhorn St. (Boerum Pl.-Court St.), 718-694-1600; nytransitmuseum.org
Gallery Annex & Store, Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage, Main Concourse, 212-878-1016; mta.info
Inside a historic 1936 IND subway station in Brooklyn Heights, easily accessible by subway, you’ll find the largest U.S. museum devoted to urban public transportation history. Get hands on with vintage subway trains plus insight into the cultural, social, and technological journey of public transportation.
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ONE TIMES SQUARE TS
One Times Square/1475 Broadway (42nd St.), onetimessquare.com
Take a glass elevator ride above the city at One Times Square, home of the iconic New Year’s Eve ball, at a brand-new observation deck experience. Special preview access lets you experience a 360-degree wraparound viewing deck, which includes a daring glass walkway—19 stories above Times Square!
There’s only one tallest. One strongest. 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. House restaurant ONE Dine combines seasonal menus with stunning views.
RISENY TS
160 W. 45th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 718-701-4998; riseny.co
Part ride. Part museum. All New York. Soar over the NYC skyline on a flight simulation ride and experience NYC’s rich history across seven interactive galleries, from finance to film to fashion. There’s also an immersive film screening, showcasing how NYC became the crossroads of the world.
STATUE CITY CRUISES FD 877-LADY TIX
(877-523-9849); cityexperiences.com
Offering ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—the only way to get there. Daily rides depart approximately every 30 mintues from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan. Liberty Island holds the Statue of Liberty Museum, with memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch.
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45 E. 42nd St. (5th-Park Aves.); summitov.com
Blending elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill, SUMMIT takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through three floors of multi-sensory interactions. At night, SUMMIT is transformed into a beacon of light and energy visible to all of NYC and beyond.
discover TIMES SQUARE
Shop. Eat. Explore. “The Crossroads of the World” has it all, from global cuisines to flagship stores to some of the city’s top attractions.
ATTRACTIONS »
The neighborhood may be full of celebrities, but there’s only one place that guarantees star-spotting: Madame Tussauds New York. Get up close with representations of the world’s most iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, and leaders.
RiseNY is the first attraction of its kind, combining a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate iconic elements of New York.
Times Square is famous for its dazzling Broadway show marquees. Groundbreaking moments, from the 1700s through the present, can be explored up close through the costumes, props, photos, and videos on view at The Museum of Broadway.
The city’s newest observation deck is at One Times Square, home of the iconic New Year’s Eve ball. A glass elevator ride accesses a 360-degree wraparound viewing platform with unique perspectives on the city. Also here is the ultimate kid immersive, i Candy NYC, with three floors of reimagined New York landmarks, all filled with candy for eager hands.
RiseNY
i Candy
Madame Tussauds
Step into spacious 1950s-style eatery
Havana Central for classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. Live Latin music plays Fridays and Sundays. The city’s best mojitos are here, too!
Fushimi Times Square fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, French-inspired nouvelle cuisine. Super-fresh sushi is joined by favorites like tuna tartare, A5 Wagyu beef, teriyaki salmon, and lobster two ways.
For a quick stop, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is famed for their chicken finger meals and the creamy, tangy, peppery “Cane’s Sauce” that comes with them. They’re known for using only the highest-quality ingredients, with a cook-to-order system that ensures your meal is served hot and fresh every time.
Making a splashy neighborhood comeback is the new, state-of-the-art Planet Hollywood, featuring a multi-media, immersive entertainment dining experience—the first of its kind in the U.S. Iconic bites include the World Famous Chicken Crunch, Nachos Grande, and L.A. Lasagna, on top of salads, soups, and great pricing on lunch and happy hour specials.
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Dave & Buster’s is a super-fun spot for great American fare, signature drinks, and all kinds of games—from old-time classics to air hockey, tabletop competitions, and all the latest VR action. Dave & Buster’s is great for watching sports, too, with massive 40-foot screens. All new menus feature more than 100 fan favorites like chicken wings, Smokehouse BBQ Burgers, and the Mountain O’ Nachos.
Dave & Buster’s
Planet Hollywood
Raising Cane’s
Beyond Broadway and people watching, Times Square is also known for its first-class shopping. Pelé Soccer is The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from soccer legend Pelé. You can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world. For souvenirs (or gift inspiration) around New York City theatre, The Museum of Broadway (see p. 22) is a great destination. There’s official merchandise from hits like Wicked, The Lion King, and Hamilton, plus museum-themed shirts, totes, and more.
H&S Art Gallery & Custom Framing features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, Suchy, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, same-day professional custom framing, and worldwide shipping.
The Museum of Broadway
Pelé Soccer
H&S Art
New York In Bloom
A sure sign of spring: Macy’s Flower Show fills the iconic department store’s Herald Square flagship. This year marks the 51st edition of this favorite New York City tradition.
This year’s theme is “Homegrown,” a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary expressed through flowers, fiber, and timeless handicrafts. The show runs from Thursday, April 23rd through Sunday, May 10th, only at Macy’s Herald Square.
EXPERIENCE
Macy’s hand-crafted homegrown greenhouse is now welcoming visitors. By embracing Macy’s roots and embodying the excellence of hand-crafted American handiwork, this year’s Flower Show will inspire visitors as it weaves together fragrance
with exquisite florals and fibers.
Traditional design elements often seen in home gardens and backyard greenhouses—stained glass, latticed windowpanes, rattan fixtures, and white picket fences—are re-imagined into breathtaking planters with floral arrangements that encompass the beauty floor in a vision of lush foliage. Fabric birds flutter about the floor, weaving hand-dyed fabrics through planters, creating a cross-country journey across America.
Other motifs not to miss include knitted and crocheted flowers intermingling with
fresh and preserved blooms and threads that link planters, creating a large-scale quilt stitched with flowers and patterns. Planters placed in the North, South, East, and West corners of the store reflect florals from regions across the country. Along 35th Street, you’ll encounter flowers commonly found in northern states along the Canadian border and Alaska such as Apple Blossom, Lilac, and Forget-me-not.
At the store’s Broadway entrance, you’ll be greeted by Rose, Peony, and Forsythia of the East Coast. Along 34th Street, you’ll see Magnolia, Iris, and Dogwood typically
found in the southern states along the Mexican border and Hawaii. Between the escalators towards the back of the department, you’ll find Poppy, Goldenrod, and Sunflowers commonly grown on the West Coast. Culminating in the center hub of the beauty department you’ll find a gazebo, featuring a combination of all the previously mentioned florals, a structure that brings together the floral fabric that celebrates the natural beauty found all over the United States.
DINING AT MACY’S
PARTNERS
»Valentino Beauty
Step into the Valentino Beauty Born In Roma Palazzo—a floral journey where every room reveals sensorial experiences, draped in the signature Born in Roma colors. Only at Macy’s Flower Show.
»EFFY Fine Jewelry
Effy brings a world of radiant color and brilliance to Macy’s Flower Show. Luminous gemstones and dazzling diamonds, meticulously crafted, reflect the house’s passion for exceptional
Stella 34 Trattoria & Bar on the sixth floor offers refined Italian pastas, pizzas, seafood, and steaks. Book a reservation to enjoy a special Flower Show Menu.
Select prix fixe Mother’s Day brunch offerings will be available.
EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION
Guests will have an opportunity to shop a limited edition curated assortment designed to extend the magic of this year’s showcase, inviting customers to bring home a meaningful keepsake from this year’s Macy’s Flower Show celebration. The collection features fan favorites, alongside new commemorative items—including apparel, printed tote bags, key chains, magnets, a watercolor paint set, specialty Frango chocolates, and an exclusive candle from Apotheke—reflecting the show’s vibrant storytelling.
design. Each piece is created to celebrate life’s most meaningful moments, whether chosen as a Mother’s Day gift or discovered as a personal treasure. A timeless expression of beauty, color, and individuality.
»LEGO®
Buzz into Spring with this unique flower and bee LEGO build, which captures a special kind of magic, blending creativity with nature’s charm. As you assemble each piece, you bring to life a miniature world where imagination thrives.
The Bouqs Co. is the official fresh floral provider for The Macy’s Flower Show. Experience the beauty of sustainably grown blooms, fresh from the farm.
Macy’s Flower Show is free and open to the public during store hours. 151 W. 34th St. (btw. Broadway & Seventh Ave.), 212-695-4400, macys.com/flowershow
Exploring
culture
NYC museums have something for everyone, from art to history to the stories of the city itself.
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1 Henry Clay Frick bequeathed his mansion and his extensive collection of European masterpieces to the public. After years of renovation, The Frick Collection is back open on the Upper East Side. Current exhibition Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture (installation view at top) explores the style of 18th-century England through the works of the period-defining artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788). Sarah Hodges, Later Lady Innes, ca. 1759, is shown at left. Don’t miss the complementary exhibition Ruffles & Ribbons: Fashion Plates from the Time of Marie Antoinette, which provides a rare look at the trends across the Channel.
1 E. 70th St. (btw. Fifth & Madison Aves.), frick.org
2. In celebration of Asia Society’s 70th anniversary, Asia Society Museum on the Upper East Side presents Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy. The show displays 70 of the finest examples of Asian art in the U.S. Look for spectacular Buddhist and Hindu sculptures along with rare Chinese, Korean, and Japanese ceramics. Pictured above is a covered jar from the Jiajing era, 1522–1566, from Jiangxi Province in China. See it up close to appreciate the lively movement of the fish, rendered in the wucai style, or “five-color” decoration.
725 Park Ave. (btw. 70th & 71st Sts.), asiasociety.org
3. The Morgan Library & Museum began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan. It serves today as a museum, research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. Among current exhibitions, don’t miss Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Treasures from the Mozarteum Foundation of Salzburg, an unprecedented collaboration that tells the story of the legendary composer through his own clavichord and violin, in addition to letters, famous portraits, original scores, and personal objects of Mozart and his family.
225 Madison Ave. (btw. 36th & 37th Sts.), themorgan.org
4. Discover the Museum at Eldridge Street, a magnificently restored National Historic Landmark synagogue in the heart of the Lower East Side and Chinatown. This 1887 synagogue is the first great house of worship built in the United States by Eastern European Jewish immigrants. From dazzling stained glass to Moorish, Gothic, and Romanesque architectural elements, the Museum at Eldridge Street is a gateway into Jewish heritage, NYC history, and captivating architecture.
12 Eldridge St. (btw. Canal & Division Sts.), eldridgestreet.org
5. Swiss-German artist Paul Klee (1879–1940) was a highly innovative painter whose work bridged Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. The Jewish Museum on the Upper East Side has launched the first U.S. museum exhibition to explore his powerful creative output in the final unsettled decade of his life. Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds provides a new perspective on his work through his resistance to Nazi ideology and commitment to artistic freedom. One hundred paintings and drawings are on display, including select works from the artist’s early years. Pictured here at left, Around the Fish (Um den Fisch), from 1926. 1109 Fifth Ave. (92nd St.), thejewishmuseum.org
6. The Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust holds down an inspiring space at the southern tip of Manhattan. Exhibitions here honor individual stories of survival and educate about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust. On view now is Art of Freedom: The Life & Work of Arthur Szyk, positioning the artist not only as an anti-fascist propagandist with a significant impact on 20th-century history, but also as a profoundly Jewish voice who continues to resonate today.
36 Battery Pl. (1st Pl.), mjhnyc.org
7. Timed with this year’s U.S. semiquincentennial, Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States draws from the American Folk Art Museum’s rich collections to explore links between vernacular art and the construction of an American sense of self. Below far left is a Pennsylvania Dutch baptism record (“Taufschein”) for Elisabeth Eyster, probably from York County, Pennsylvania, c. 1780. To the right of it is Miss Liberty Reaches Out to Welcome the Persecuted by Reverend Benjamin Franklin Perkins (1904–1993), Bankston, Alabama, 1990.
2 Lincoln Sq. (btw. 63rd & 64th Sts.), folkartmuseum.org
Top p. 28. Frida and Diego: The Last Dream celebrates two icons of 20th-century art. This first-of-its-kind collaboration at the Museum of Modern Art is organized in conjunction with the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego. An installation view features artworks by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in an elaborate space designed by Jon Bausor, the set and co-costume designer of the opera. 11 W 53rd St (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), moma.org
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One Times Square (1475 Broadway, btw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), onetimessquare.com, icandynyc.com ONGOING
The city’s newest viewing deck is at One Times Square. You probably know the building, originally built in 1904 as the headquarters of The New York Times. Recently renovated and modernized, it’s most famous as the home of the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. Special early access will take you on a glass elevator ride above the city, connecting to a 360-degree wraparound viewing deck, which includes a daring glass walkway. The perspectives on the Times Square action are unique—and mesmerizing. This same address is also home to a new ultimate kid immersive, i Candy NYC. Visitors make their way through reimagined New York neighborhoods, Central Park, and a lively Underground—gathering treats all the way (three floors full of candy!!). There’s also tons of photo ops and a fourth floor with a custom Candy Shop.
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An icon of New York, the crown of Lady Liberty is once again open to visitors. To reach it you’ll need to make a 162-step climb (there is no elevator), but you’ll be amply rewarded with an entirely unique perspective on the city. Along a double-helix spiral staircase you’ll see the intricate engineering that keeps the statue standing, capped by 25 windows overlooking New York Harbor. Statue City Cruises is the only way to get here, leaving from the southern tip of Manhattan for a short but spectacular trip through the harbor. On Liberty Island you can also explore the Statue of Liberty Museum. Breathtaking views join a $100 million destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame. Ferry departs from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, 877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849), cityexperiences.com
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For world-class musical experiences, head to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club. You’ll find a warm ambiance, a tasty seasonal menu, and panoramic views. There are shows nightly, in addition to Late Night Sessions Thursdays through Saturdays, starting at 11pm. On Thursday through Sunday this week you can catch the thrill of a big band sound in an intimate setting. The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra celebrates Dizzy Gillespie’s Arrangers with a stage full of brass, rhythm, and vocals. On Monday, the 17-piece Michael Leonhart Orchestra returns to premiere selections from Leonhart’s Miles Davis Suite, celebrating the centennial of the visionary performer’s birth. On Tuesday, Thelonious Monk’s music gets a Latin jazz spin at Salsa Meets Jazz, led by longtime Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra bassist Carlos Henriquez. Inspired by his album Monk con Clave, Carlos and a full big band bring Monk’s unmistakable melodies into the groove of the clave, letting the rhythms open up as the band leans into the swing.
NYC is a global shopping capital, with small-scale boutiques that are every bit as intriguing as our big-name department stores and shopping centers. Here’s our guide to browsing the neighborhoods, with our all-time favorites marked in bold.
MIDTOWN» Luxury brands and stylish boutiques can be found at The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, with a world-class selection of fashion, home goods, and more. Herald Square near Penn Station remains a major draw, home to the block-long flagship Macy's, America’s largest department store. Neighborhood options include faves like Crocs and Uniqlo. In action-packed Times Square, sports fans won’t want to miss Pelé Soccer, The World’s Greatest Soccer Store. You can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world.
DOWNTOWN» Don’t miss the soaring, cathedral-like space that defines the Oculus in Lower Manhattan. The worldclass collection of retail at the Shops at the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center mixes luxury flagships, global brands, and key essentials. Make somebody smile with a souvenir from I Love NY Gifts and browse classics like Kate Spade New York, Sephora, and John Varvatos. Further towards the Hudson River, Brookfield Place offers stylish shopping, a food hall, and events under the palm trees of the Winter Garden.
Close to Rockefeller Center is the MLB Flagship Store, a state-of-the-art baseball retail destination with the widest in-store assortment of MLB products anywhere in the world. Near Bryant Park, Cockpit USA has genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing. Quality, detail, and craftsmanship make their products unlike any other. Madison Avenue is synonymous with high-style shopping. Davidoff of Geneva’s flagship here offers premium cigars and accessories, plus a walk-in humidor and a private smoking lounge.
NEW JERSEY» Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find American Dream, with recreation options that include gigantic indoor theme and water parks. A staple at the complex is The Avenue at American Dream, a luxury shopping and dining experience with a curated collection of world-renowned fashion brands. The mall also hosts flagship locations of H&M, Zara, and Primark, in addition to leading brands Aritzia, Lululemon, Uniqlo, Apple, JD Sports, and the list goes on. It’s all just five miles from Times Square!
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Spring has made its impression by adding vibrancy to NYC and attracting all manners of shoppers. Celebrate the mood with a stylish stroll through the city, popping in and out of its numerous and satisfying shopping venues where many fabulous finds abound. Step into the excitement of New York’s well-curated boutiques and world-famous department stores and see what tickles your own fancy.
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A GREAT DAY FOR A GAME : : Cater to your inner and outer Yankee at the MLB Flagship Store. Discover items like this men's New York Yankees Aaron Judge Nike white home replica player name jersey ($149). They've also got the goods on all 30 MLB clubs, in case your fandom doesn't include pinstripes. Shop. Wear. Support your team. Visit this massive store and try those jerseys on for a sure fit! 1271 Ave. of the Americas, 332-228-1040, mlbshop.com
LOUNGE ACT : : Looking for a different way to chill out in the city? Experience the tradition and luxury of one of the city's top cigar bars at the Madison Avenue flagship of Davidoff of Geneva. Humidors are set amid a luxurious lounge with top-quality cigars and premium accessories. Bad at decisions? Go with their Gift Selection Figurado Cigars and choose your new fave in this iconic shape ($170). Cigars range from mild to medium and medium to full intensity. Sold as a box of 6. 515 Madison Ave., 212-751-9060, davidoff.com
LIGHT IN WEIGHT. HEAVY ON STYLE : : Cockpit USA’s replica M-65 men’s military field jacket ($495-$550, size dependent) is fashioned after 1960s Cold War armed forces attire and is impeccably tailored. The hooded spring-weight jacket is a wind- and water-resistant weave of cotton/ nylon sateen. 15 W. 39th St., 12th Fl., 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com
KNOW NY : : Gain an intimate perspective on the life and times of the greatest city on earth. Explore historical treasures and then shop the store at The Morgan Library & Museum where you'll find an astute collection of books on art and artists, authors and poetry, photographers and other noted authorities; Reuel Golden’s New York. Portrait of a City ($20) pictured here. 225 Madison Ave., 212-590-0390, themorgan.org
FEELING LIKE SPRING : : Whether you're fresh off the heels of browing the Macy's Flower Show or just extending the spring feeling, this floral baseball hat ($36.50) will lift your spirits each time you wear it. Constructed of soft twill adorned with a bright floral print. Available at Macy's Herald Square 151 W. 34th St., 212-695-4400, macys.com
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SPECIALTY STORES
AMERICAN DREAM
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 833-263-7326, americandream.com
Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. It’s all here, from Saks to sharks to Legoland. American. You’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium—all less than five miles from Times Square!
CITYSTORE
One Centre St., North Plaza, 212-386-0007, nyc.gov/citystore
Find unique souvenirs of a New York City visit at the newly relaunched CityStore. Offers a curated selection of NYC-themed merchandise, from branded apparel and memorabilia to gifts that celebrate the city's unique character.
COCKPIT USA
15 W. 39th St., 12th Floor (5th-6th Aves.), 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com
For over 45 years, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing, both in civilian and military design. You’ve seen their jackets across pop culture from Steve McQueen to Tom Hardy to U.S. Presidents. Visit their midtown showroom and find quality and craftsmanship unlike any other. Appointments encouraged but not required to ensure they have your jacket size when you arrive.
DAVIDOFF OF GENEVA
515 Madison Ave. (53rd-54th Sts.), 212-751-9060, us.davidoffgeneva.com
Davidoff of Geneva’s Madison Avenue flagship has been a leading location for premium cigars and accessories for over 35 years. The store features an assortment of cigar and lifestyle accessories and a walk-in humidor with a wide selection of premium cigar brands. There’s also a private smoking lounge with a state-of-the-art exhaust system, beautiful, comfortable lounge seating, and entertainment.
LUGGAGEHERO
Locations citywide, including Penn Station, Grand Central, Times Square, JFK; luggagehero.com/newyork
Safe and secure luggage storage through local businesses at only $1.19hour/$5.40day. All luggage sizes accommodated; it’s the only company offering both hourly and daily rates. 130+ locations all around NYC, easy and convenient. Book online or through the official LuggageHero App for Apple and Android.
MLB FLAGSHIP STORE
1271 Ave. of the Americas (51st St), 332-228-1040, mlb.com/shop/nyc-retail-store
Midtown Manhattan flagship features 2 floors of a state-ofthe-art baseball retail destination with the widest in-store assortment of MLB products anywhere in the world. The main floor features Nike jerseys and N & N tees from stars of all 30 MLB Clubs, plus an extensive New Era Cap room showcasing on field and lifestyle caps for each team. Fans can find a favorite fit out of the 10,000 caps on display, customize an MLB jersey, and shop both MLB and Cooperstown product for the family.
LA MODE ROYALE
1875 Broadway (61st-62nd Sts.), 347-963-7762; 1335 6th Ave. (53rd-54th Sts.) at New York Hilton Midtown, 646-863-2024, lamoderoyale.nyc
Specialists in exotic fashion and luxury. The most chic looks in New York City, carrying jackets, fur coats, belts, scarves, handbags, dresses, and more. Founder Mois Z brings over 40 years’ experience and personal connections with top designers from around the world to deliver signature functional pieces, full of elegance and fun.
The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, where you can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players. Limited-edition footwear from top brands like Nike, Adidas, New Balance, and Puma. Check out stadium bleachers for live soccer games on a huge TV screen
SPECIALTY SERVICES
H&S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING
112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160, hsart.com
Open daily in Times Square, features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, Tarkay, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and sameday professional custom framing. They ship worldwide.
SCHUMER’S WINES & LIQUORS
59 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940, schumerswines.com
Trusted for more than 40 years, known for its excellent selection of the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy (lots of half bottles, too). Also vintage ports, single malts, cognac, American whiskeys and bourbons—including their own Barrel Picks. Large supply of cold wine and champagne always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm; Sat.,11am-8pm. Deliveries til 7pm.
By Griffin Miller
ON BROADWAY
Broadway Your Way: A Visitor’s Guide
It’s springtime on Broadway—that something-for-everyone time of year when marquees broadcast new shows, A-list productions announce mind-blowing anniversaries, and celebrity spotting is the Theater District’s favorite pastime. For theatre lovers, nothing makes pulses race quite like the musicals, plays, and stars up for grabs during this peak season, so kudos on your timing; now read on for the inside scoop on Broadway’s hottest picks!
DON’T STOP ‘TIL YOU GET ENOUGH
Gratification is almost immediate—less than five minutes in—as a killer ensemble hurtles into a rehearsal of “Beat It,” the first of MJ the Musical’s high-voltage production numbers. Still, it isn’t until an unmistakable figure—fedora, loose shirt, tuxedo pants, white socks, black loafers—slides into dance formation that the show reaches full launch. Behold Michael Jackson, no longer just a Motown wunderkind, pop icon, or trend-setter, but the mythic force behind Broadway’s platinum musical bio.
The high-stakes opening is made all the more impressive by the production’s MJ, Matte Martinez, whose dedication to bringing Jackson’s larger-than-life character into focus during the days leading up to his 1992 Dangerous World Tour reflects the actor’s own infatuation with the King of Pop, growing up in a house
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Above: Matte Martinez as The King of Pop in MJ the Musical. Inset far left: Sasha Allen as Michael’s mom Katherine Jackson and Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. as young Michael. Inset left: Easy as 1-2-3, The Jackson 5. Photos by Matthew Murphy.
THEATER MAP
What’s playing where on Broadway
TKTS: 25-50% Off Tickets (the day of the show)
40 & Juliet (Stephen Sondheim Theatre)
39 Aladdin (New Amsterdam)
14 The Balusters (Samuel J. Friedman Theatre)
34 Beaches: A New Musical (Majestic Theatre)
35 Becky Shaw (Helen Hayes Theatre)
9 The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill)
26 Buena Vista Social Club (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre)
33 Cats: The Jellicle Ball (Broadhurst Theatre)
21 Chess (Imperial Theatre)
10 Chicago (Ambassador)
18 Death Becomes Her (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre)
7 Death of a Salesman (Winter Garden Theatre)
4 Dog Day Afternoon (August Wilson Theatre)
31 Every Brilliant Thing (Hudson Theatre)
38 Fallen Angels (Todd Haimes Theatre)
13 The Fear of 13 (James Earl Jones Theatre)
22 Giant (Music Box Theatre)
3 The Great Gatsby (Broadway Theatre)
11 Hadestown (Walter Kerr)
19 Hamilton (Richard Rodgers)
37 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric)
32 Hell’s Kitchen (Shubert Theatre)
15 Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (Ethel Barrymore Theatre)
8 Just in Time (Circle in the Square Theatre)
28 The Lion King (Minskoff Theatre)
17 The Lost Boys, A New Musical (Palace Theatre)
30 Maybe Happy Ending (Belasco Theatre)
5 MJ the Musical (Neil Simon Theatre)
23 Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Al Hirschfeld)
29 Oh, Mary! (Lyceum Theatre)
24 Operation Mincemeat (John Golden Theatre)
25 The Outsiders (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre)
27 Proof (Booth Theatre)
1 Ragtime (Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater)
2 Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show (Studio 54)
41 Schmigadoon! (Nederlander Theatre)
16 SIX (Lena Horne Theatre) 20 Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Marquis Theatre) 36 Titanique (St. James Theatre)
12 Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Longacre Theatre)
6 Wicked (Gershwin Theatre)
EXPECTO PATRONUM!
Should a sense of the extraordinary rank high on your Broadway wish list, I urge you to head to the Lyric Theatre where Harry Potter and the Cursed Child welcomes Gryffindors, Ravenclaws, Hufflepuffs, Slytherins, and Muggles to a breathtaking otherworld, where an enchanted QR code animates portraits and Patronuses and butterbeer is the beverage of choice. And that’s just the lobby. On stage the sorcery surpasses “mind-altering” with magically-charged gizmos, sets, and illusions, catapulting this follow-up to J.K. Rowling’s book series into a phantasmagoric stratosphere.
Not surprisingly, Platform 9¾ and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry serve as familiar backdrops in this Tony-winning sequel in which Harry’s son Albus (Emmet Smith) and Draco’s only child, Scorpius (Aidan Close) team up, time-travel, and wreak havoc on the past, present and future, with cameos by everyone from Dumbledore to Moaning Myrtle. Add in the mysterious Delphi Diggory (Kristen Martin) and it’s obvious that mischief here is far from managed—which is not to say the adults, especially Harry (John Skelley) and Draco (Tom Felton, in the role he originated as “young master Malfoy” in the film series) don’t get caught up in their sons’ perilous antics.
FYI: Felton will be exiting the cast on May 10th…catch him before he Apparates!
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filled with his music. “Tapping into my own childhood excitement about him makes me think about people in the audience being inspired by the show, knowing that this performance is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for someone.”
Built around an MTV crew documenting his creative process, Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage presents a decades-spanning mosaic of MJ’s backstory ignited by 25 of the artist’s greatest hits. Classic—no hype necessary.
POPULAR EVER AFTER
Wicked, the fantastical musical prequel/ Broadway blockbuster that introduced audiences to two young witches before they became immortalized on celluloid, continues to dazzle both devoted fans and newcomers to the blast of adrenaline that only comes with live theatre, and in this case, packed houses. Set up mostly as a prequel to the story
we grew up on, the show centers on two witch coeds, mismatched as dormmates, who manage to a) become BFFs, and b) face down forces that aren’t as “wonderful” as they pretend. And should you be new to the enchanted world of the Gershwin Theatre, here are a few things worth knowing.
The Aesthetic: stylized steampunk (think off-kilter Dickensian costumes, clock gears, and a massive animated dragon secured above the proscenium); The Catalyst: L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” + MGM’s 1939 film The Wizard of Oz + novelist Gregory Maguire’s twisted take on both in his “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West”; The Lead Witches: Elphaba (studious, smart, gifted and green: Keri René Fuller) and Glinda (fashionista-savvy, cute and popular: Emma Flynn); The Setting: Oz, including Shiz University and Emerald City; The Consensus: brilliantly bewitching.
Above: Tom Felton updates Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Of the countless reasons Disney’s The Lion King has managed to hold Broadway audiences spellbound for 27 years, the marriage of physical actors and puppets is the one that continues to fascinate theatregoers. This unique coming together puts the long-running/multiTony-winning musical in a class by itself—one unmatched to this day. From the spectacular “Circle of Life’ intro, where puppeteers animate stylized birds and beasts into an ambling, fluttering animal kingdom, to the groundbreaking costume and mask designs boasting headpieces that somehow manage to combine and isolate human and leonine features—these are the products of the unparalleled theatrical alchemy created by director Julie Taymor and designer Michael Curry nearly three decades ago. These elements, along with Roger Aller and Irene Mecchi’s book and score by Elton John, Tim Rice, Lebo M, and Mark Mancina, are what continue to make The Lion King one of Broadway’s most sought-after tickets.
The show’s storyline follows heir to the Pride Lands’ throne Simba (Mduduzi Madela), from cub to young adulthood: lessons from his father, King Mufasa (L. Steven Taylor), countered by his malevolent Uncle Scar (Gavin Lee). In the end, Simba’s tale is much more, painting a remarkable portrait of danger, love, and redemption.
ROMANTIC OVERTURES
If you’ve yet to indulge in The Great Gatsby’s Jazz Age decadence and passiondrenched liaisons, you couldn’t have picked a better time as the current couple bringing intimate sizzle to the
Act I finale “My Green Light” happens to be Reeve Carney as mysterious, new money Jay Gatsby, and Eva Noblezada, stepping back into the part of his elusive love, Daisy Buchanan—the role she originated before the two tied the knot in real life this past October. Clearly, their return to Broadway in the big buzz musical based on F. Scott
Above: L. Steven Taylor as Mufasa in The Lion King
The Museum of Broadway invites you to immerse yourself— not only in historic Broadway’s photographs and stories— but also in the nuts, bolts, ephemera, music, props, costumes, and sets that have graced major productions from the 18th-century through today. (Including a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what goes into mounting a major Broadway production.) From glam to gritty, The Museum of Broadway is the ultimate love letter to New York theatre.
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Photo: Miller Mobley
Kit Connor & Rachel Zegler’s costumes from Romeo + Juliet (2024). Designed by Enver Chakartash
STAY GOLD
For a show known for its explosive energy and heart-stopping clashes, 2024’s Tony winning musical The Outsiders is surprisingly chill behind-the-scenes. Backstage, cast and crew hang out, shoot the breeze, and generally goof off. But once the lights come up, the gloves come off. Powered by youthful grit and gang ethos, the show serves up climax after climax, as the protagonists—the working-class Greasers—face off against the sadistic, upper-middle-class Socs.
Written in the 1960s by S. E. Hinton, a high school kid living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the seminal coming-of-age saga has managed to transcend generations, from Boomers to Gen Z (with Alphas waiting in the wings).
Fitzgerald’s groundbreaking novel is the stuff of dreams for audiences on the lookout for the quintessential Broadway show.
Kait Kerrigan’s fierce script is the cornerstone of the show’s ongoing success, jettisoning audiences back a century to when old money privilege was challenged by new money indulgence. Key among those navigating this wealth-driven discord are nouveau riche Gatsby, pitted against Daisy‘s husband, Tom (John Behlmann), whose “old money” status does nothing to diffuse his
The novel’s spectacular metamorphoses from page to stage came via Adam Rapp (book), Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance, aka Jamestown Revival (score), with Justin Levine collaborating on both book and music, and Tony winner Danya Taymor (direction).
Currently gathering major-league buzz—along with its second Broadway anniversary—is The Outsiders’ new cast, a sizeable turnover that includes Noah Pacht in the pivotal role of Ponyboy Curtis, Caleb Mathura as his close friend Johnny Cade, and SeQuoiia, as their volatile “protector” Dallas Winston.
Trial by fire in Broadway’s The Outsiders
innate cruelty.
Steeped in Art Deco opulence (Paul Tate dePoo III created the epic scenic and projection designs), and a beguiling take on 1920s fashion by Tony-winning costume designer Linda Cho, the production boasts a score that’s equal parts Jazz Age and pop. Ready to take the plunge into the glam circle Fitzgerald inhabited 100 years ago? Excellent—and I would add, “smashing, old sport, simply smashing”—from opening number to grand finale.
Photo by Matthew Murphy.
GOTTA SEE!
Electrifying dance numbers from Broadway and Hollywood’s most iconic musicals—these are the components of the sensational retrospective musical Gotta Dance! enthralling audiences at Off-Broadway’s Stage 42. Conceived by Nikki Feirt Atkins of American Dance Machine, the performance showcases choreographic masterworks created by Bob Fosse, Christopher Wheeldon, Jerome Robbins, Randy Skinner, Billy Wilson, Gene Kelly, Susan Stroman, and others with dances from 15 hit shows, including Gypsy, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Singin’ in the Rain and An American in Paris
Originally performed at The York Theatre Company where it scored raves from theatregoers and impressed countless critics, this exhilarating dance musical featuring an orchestra pit of live musicians led by music arranger Eugene Gwozdz, with direction by Atkins and Randy Skinner and an outstanding company of dancers. Gotta Dance! not only illuminates the history of dance for film and theatre lovers of every generation, it manages to capture choreographic lightning in a bottle!
TWO BY TWO BY FIFTEEN
Early into Broadway’s mega hilarious The Book of Mormon, the Eugene O’Neill Theatre’s stage effervesces with a dozen or so perky proselytizing young dudes programmed to
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Above: Brandon Burks, Kate Louissaint, and Ahmad Simmons in Gotta Dance! Photo by Christopher Duggan.
convert anyone and everyone game enough to answer their doorbells. The religion on tap is Mormonism, and each “Hello!” is punctuated by a blinding Oral-B grin—not unlike the ones worn by show creators Matt Stone, Trey Parker, and Bobby Lopez, who showed up post-curtain call on March 19th in honor of BOM’s 15th Broadway Anniversary and to give a Latter Day nod to “Magical Mormon Mystery Week” coming up in June.
The plot of this rapturous, boundary-pushing satire—which picked up nine Tonys in 2011, including Best Musical—teams handsome and confident Elder Price (Kevin Clay) with super-stoked dork Elder Cunningham (Diego Enrico) for their first missionary assignment: a Ugandan village where the locals feast on blasphemy while dealing with poverty and a tyrannical nutcase warlord. Is Price disgruntled? Absolutely—his hopes were pinned on Orlando, Florida. Is Cunningham’s take on his religion a quirky mashup of scripture, exaggeration, and pop culture? For sure. Is this a show you shouldn’t miss? Big yes.
A WHOLE NEW WORLD
Crossing the New Amsterdam Theatre’s threshold, you don’t have to be a kid to realize you’re just a golden lamp away from the end all and be all of Disney hocus pocus. Here, the musical Aladdin—having just celebrated its 12th
splendiferous year on Broadway—illustrates that magic is in the eye of the theatregoer. That spell begins the moment Genie appears and welcomes you to the exotic metropolis of Agrabah, “where enchantment runs rampant” and the destinies of a poor street thief and a beautiful princess converge and take flight— quite literally during Act II’s show-stopping magic carpet ride.
“You don’t have to be a kid to realize you’re just a golden lamp away from the end all and be all of Disney hocus pocus...”
Illuminating the show’s trademark glitz and pizazz is a company of first-tier performers led by Rodney Ingram as the dashing Aladdin, Sonya Balsara as the headstrong Princess Jasmine, Dennis Stowe as the villainous vizier Jafar, and Don Darryl Rivera as Jafar’s flunkey, Iago, a part he originated on Broadway. Finally, there’s Michael James Scott, who has rocked the role of Genie since 2019 and plays his final performance May 3rd—a bittersweet transition for the triple-threat actor. “Playing The Genie on Broadway has been the creative journey of a lifetime,” says Scott, “one that pushed me, shaped me, and reminded me every night why I fell in love with the stage.”
Above L to R: Kevin Clay as Elder Price and Diego Enrico as Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon
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L to R, Julieta Cervantes and Paul Coltas.
THEATER
KEY COMEDY DRAMA MUSICAL EVENT
broadway & JULIET
Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 833-274-8497; andjulietbroadway.com
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Answers what would happen next if Juliet ditched Shakespeare’s tragic ending for a fresh start and a second chance at life and love—her way.
ALADDIN
New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; aladdinthemusical.com
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world of adventure, comedy, and romance. This unforgettable Disney theatrical experience includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written for Broadway.
THE BALUSTERS
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com
(2 hrs., 20 mins.) A new comedy about how a neighborhood association debate over a stop sign escalates into a battle royale. In previews for a 4/21 opening; limited engagement thru 5/24.
BEACHES: A NEW MUSICAL
Majestic Theatre, 245 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; beachesthemusical.com
(2 hrs., 20 mins.) Based on the novel and film, the musical follows two remarkable women through 30 years of friendship, joy, triumphs, and sorrow. Limited engagement thru 9/6.
BECKY SHAW
Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-541-4516; 2ST.com
(2 hrs., 15 mins.) A blind date spirals off the rails in this razor-sharp dark comedy starring Lauren Patten and Patrick Ball. Limited engagement thru 6/14.
THE BOOK OF MORMON
Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 877-250-2929; bookofmormonbroadway.com
2011 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) One of Broadway’s most successful, Tony-winning (nine in 2011!) musicals from the hilariously irreverent minds of South Park. The first official assignment for two wide-eyed Mormon missionaries takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda. Divinely profane in all the right places!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; buenavistamusical.com
(2 hrs., 10 mins.) An ensemble of visionary performers tells the legendary story of the Cuban artists who recorded the original album.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; catsthejellicleball.com
(2 hrs., 45 mins.) A reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats, staged as an immersive competition with Ballroom and club beats and runway-ready choreography. Starring André De Shields and Chastity Moore.
For complete Off-Broadway listings, theatre reviews, and to purchase tickets for select shows, visit www.cityguideny.com/theater
The ensemble cast of Wicked
Photo by Joan Marcus.
THEATER
CHESS
Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; chessbroadway.com
(2 hrs., 45 mins.) A Cold War-era chess tournament is entangled with political tension and romantic conflict. Starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. Limited engagement thru 9/13.
CHICAGO
Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; chicagothemusical.com
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) This showbiz tale of Roxie, Velma, fame, fortune, and all that jazz picked up six 1997 Tonys, including Best Musical Revival.
DEATH BECOMES HER
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; deathbecomesher.com
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) A magic potion transforms the lives of a beautiful actress and the author who lives in her shadow. They enter a new era of restored youth and beauty…accompanied by a grudge to last eternity.
(3 hrs., 10 mins.) Tony winners Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, and Ben Ahlers star in this revival of Arthur Miller’s towering American drama. Limited engagement thru 6/14.
DOG DAY AFTERNOON
August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 888-959-1878; dogdayafternoon.com
(2 hrs., 15 mins.) A bank holdup goes wrong and chaos ensues. This new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis is based on the true story depicted in the 1975 film, starring Joe Bernthal and Ebon MossBachrach. Limited engagement thru 6/28.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., 877-545-3713; everybrilliantthing.com
(80 minutes, no intermission) Daniel Radcliffe stars —alongside select theatregoers—as someone who thwarts deep sadness by chronicling the world’s “brilliant things”. Limited engagement thru 6/28. (SVU’s Mariska Hargitay takes over the lead 5/26.)
FALLEN ANGELS
Todd Haimes Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org
(100 mins.) In Noël Coward’s comedy of bad manners, old rivalries and past scandals bubble to the surface. Leading the cast are Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara. Limited engagement thru 6/7.
THE FEAR OF 13
James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; thefearof13broadway.com
(105 mins., no intermission) Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson star in the true story of Nick Yarris, who spends 22 years on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit. Limited engagement thru 7/12.
GIANT
Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; gianttheplay.com
(2 hrs., 20 mins.) This complicated portrait of the author Roald Dahl (John Lithgow) explores the difference between considered opinion and dangerous rhetoric. Limited engagement thru 6/28.
Emmet Smith (Albus Potter) and Aidan Close (Scorpius Malfoy) in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Photo by Matthew Murphy.
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THE GREAT GATSBY
Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; broadwaygatsby.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) F. Scott Fitzgerald’s epic tale is now a lush musical that follows eccentric and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby (Reeve Carney) in his pursuit of the lost love of his youth, Daisy Buchanan (Eva Noblezada). With characters driven by complex inner lives erupting with extravagance and longing, the show comes to life through an electrifying jazz and pop-infused score for a grand production befitting the 21st century.
HADESTOWN
Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com
2019 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Characters from Greek myth populate this jazz-infused musical where the action unfolds in both a stylized New Orleans setting and The Underworld.
HAMILTON
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; hamiltonbroadway.com
2016 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Visionary writer/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda’s white-hot historical musical that redefined Broadway! The life of founding father Alexander Hamilton told through a score of musical theatre, hip-hop, jazz, and R&B.
HARRY POTTER
AND THE CURSED CHILD
Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; broadway.harrypottertheplay.com
2018 Tony, Best Play (2 hrs., 50 mins.) This visually spectacular show begins where the films end, with the friendship between Harry’s son Albus and Draco’s son, Scorpius—BFFs whose magical misadventures involve Time-Turner shenanigans and a mysterious friend. Familiar characters plus a new generation of Hogwarts students make this a must-see. Starring Tom Felton (thru 5/10) as Draco Malfoy, the role he played as a child in the film series.
JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; joeturnerbway.com
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) A Pittsburgh boarding house is a refuge for Black travelers in 1911; by August Wilson, starring Taraji P. Henson, Cedric “The Entertainer,” and Ruben Santiago-Hudson. In previews for a 4/25 opening. Limited engagement thru 7/19.
JUST IN TIME
Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; justintimebroadway.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jeremy Jordan stars in this musical bio, set against a nightclub backdrop, tracking the pop singer Bobby Darin’s meteoric journey from soaring highs to crushing lows.
THE LION KING
Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; disneyonbroadway.com
1998 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) A glorious adaptation of Disney’s 1994 animated hit, full of stage magic created by Tony-winner Julie Taymor. Set in the rich African Pride Lands, the story follows the lion prince, Simba—along with young lioness Nala and villainous uncle Scar—from precocious cub to king of the jungle. A musical and visual treasure-trove!
THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL
Palace Theatre, 160 W. 47th St., 844-753-7397; lostboysmusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Based on the 1987 film, the musical follows two teenage brothers who move with their mother to a new town only to discover it’s a haven for vampires. In previews for a 4/26 opening.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; maybehappyending.com
2025 Tony, Best Musical (105 mins., no intermission) In Seoul, an encounter between HelberBots Oliver and Claire leads to a uniquely magical friendship in this romantic musical comedy.
MJ THE MUSICAL
Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; mjthemusical.com
(2 hrs., 35 mins.) This electrifying musical bio looks into Michael Jackson’s creative process leading up to his 1992 Dangerous world tour, as well as flashbacks to his childhood with The Jackson 5. With over 25 of The King of Pop’s hits, as well as his signature moves and sound—and a killer supporting cast—the show comes with a staggeringly impressive pedigree: book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 888-506-4101; moulinrougemusical.com
2020 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 35 mins.) This gleefully flamboyant stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 cinematic jukebox mashup. Add a love triangle, Toulouse-Lautrec, and a score of over 70 songs, and voilà! Thru 7/26.
OH, MARY!
Lyceum Theatre, 145 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; ohmaryplay.com (80 mins., no intermission) In Cole Escola’s farcical play, Mary Todd Lincoln examines her forgotten life and dreams through the lens of an idiot. Starring John Cameron-Mitchell in the title role thru 4/26, after which Maya Rudolph takes over. Limited engagement thru 9/14.
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THEATER
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; operationbroadway.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Award-winning musical about the hilarious true mission that won WWII. How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and Ian Fleming fool Hitler? Limited engagement thru 1/7/27.
THE OUTSIDERS
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; outsidersmusical.com
2024 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, the hardened hearts and aching souls of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and their chosen family of “outsiders” are in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that may never accept them. This gripping new musical, based on the 1983 film, reinvigorates the timeless tale of “haves and have nots,” of protecting what’s yours, and fighting for what could be.
PROOF
Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; proofbroadway.com (2 hrs.) A daughter’s genius. A father’s legacy. A story of love, logic, and loss. David Auburn’s searing portrait of a family bound by brilliance stars Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, and Kara Young. Limited engagement thru 7/19.
RAGTIME
Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org
(2 hrs., 45 mins.) A sweeping adaptation of the E.L. Doctorow novel, following three families pursuing the American Dream. Limited engagement thru 8/2.
RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (2 hrs.) An all-star cast takes part in Brad and Janet’s bizarre adventures at Dr. Frank-n-Furter’s mansion. In previews for a 4/23 opening. Limited engagement thru 6/21.
SCHMIGADOON!
Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 844-753-7397; schmigadoonbroadway.com
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Golden Age musical comedy about a couple in a magical town where everyone sings and the only escape is finding true love. In previews for a 4/20 opening. Limited engagement thru 9/6.
SIX
Lena Horne Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; sixonbroadway.com (80 mins., no intermission) Henry VIII’s six wives remix historical heartbreak into girl power.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; broadway.strangerthingsonstage.com (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Prequel to the Netflix phenom, set in 1959 amid the arrival of a mysterious new student.
TITANIQUE
St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 888-959-1874; titaniquebroadway.com (100 mins., no intermission) Jack and Rose’s Titanic love story hilariously reimagined by “Céline Dion.” With Jim Parsons. Limited engagement thru 7/12.
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; twostrangersmusical.com
(2 hrs., 15 mins.) British dude/estranged son of the groom and the no-nonsense sister of the bride navigate NYC in this story of unexpected detours.
WICKED
Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., 877-250-2929; wickedthemusical.com
(2 hrs., 45 mins.) One of Broadway’s biggest success stories, this fantasy musical, based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-hued; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular. Wicked takes the world of Oz’s fairy tale roots and replants them into an eye-popping production that turns the original story spectacularly upside down.
off-broadway
GOTTA DANCE
Stage 42, 422 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; gottadanceshow.com
Presented by Riki Kane Larimer and conceived by Nikki Feirt Atkins of American Dance Machine, this extraordinary production pays tribute to the brilliant work of some of musical theater’s greatest choreographers, inviting audiences to experience the movement, music, and magic that have defined generations of Broadway and Hollywood dance. Featuring 15 spectacular numbers from more than a dozen musicals by America’s most celebrated songwriters, including Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Leiber & Stoller, Stephen Sondheim, and Jule Styne.
CUISINE CORNER
NYC is a world-class destination for foodies. It’s also home to NY classics that have earned those Instagram snaps across the decades. You’ve got questions about dining out? We’ve got answers.
h Where can I find an elegant steakhouse scene?
Carver Road Hospitality’s beloved modern steakhouse Carversteak has brought its Las Vegas glamor to Midtown Manhattan. Find elevated takes on steakhouse classics, playful small plates, and a refined raw bar. Drinks highlight freezer martinis and innovative cocktails inspired by traditional steakhouse flavors. Famed designer David Rockwell is behind the interior, drawing on classic NYC steakhouse traditions with rich wood, brass accents, and custom leather banquettes.
Photo by Brandon Barre, courtesy Carver Road Hospitality.
iWhere can I dine among the clouds?
The simply stunning views from One World Observatory in Lower Manhattan are complemented by the seasonally inspired options at ONE Dine. The 101st floor menu serves up spinach lasagna, branzino, and a rich filet mignon with braised leeks and sauce au poivre. You can raise a toast with small production wines, local draft beers, and craft cocktails that take inspiration from NYC names and nabes.
iAn upbeat spot for pan-Asian dining?
Restaurant and bar wagamama is known for its fresh, bold, and nourishing dishes, from steaming ramen and sizzling teppanyaki to the iconic katsu curry. Pair bites with a craft cocktail or fresh-pressed juice: it’s feel-good food, from bowl to soul.
hWhere can I sample the Mediterranean in Manhattan?
Every dish at ofCorsica! tells a story of the Mediterranean coast. Led by Executive Chef Andrew Minitelli, the menu showcases handmade pastas, pristine seafood, and olive oil artistry, complemented by the largest Corsican wine collection in the U.S. Located in Pier 57 near the Meatpacking District, you’lll find a refined waterfront escape for lunches and dinners. (While you’re there, don’t miss City Winery, with live music performances every night of the week.)
hWhere can I get a memorable meal with spectacular views?
The best way to dine along the skyline is aboard City Cruises. For a refined experience, book a Premier Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise on the all-glass, European-inspired Bateaux New York and enjoy plated dining, live entertainment, signature cocktails, and the city’s most impressive views.
fA steakhouse with a twist?
Korean-American chef Sungchul Shim has earned Michelin stars for his mix of modern American and traditional Korean cuisine. At his newest destination, Gui Steakhouse, look for caviar, fresh seafood, and a classic USDA prime rib— lightly crusted, served with a whiskey au jus, and packed with flavor and character. An elegant, modern dining room in the Theater District sets the scene, with creative wine pairings available at the ground floor’s Bar 92.
iWhere can I be transported in Times Square?
Havana Central serves home-cooked Cuban food in a friendly setting in the center of everything. Before a Broadway show, or after a visit to a Times Square attraction, step into this spacious 1950s eatery for the city’s best tropical drinks and some roast chicken, ropa vieja (savory beef), or mariscada (seafood stew). The pretheater menu is a great deal, available daily, offering a three-course menu and one drink for $49. Live Latin music Fridays 6pm-9pm and Sundays 5pm-8pm!
DINING
THEATER DISTRICT/MIDTOWN WEST
CARVERSTEAK MW $$$
305 W. 48th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 646-829-1500, carversteaknyc.com | STEAKHOUSE
Carver Road Hospitality’s beloved modern steakhouse in Las Vegas now open in Midtown. Find elevated takes on steakhouse classics, playful small plates, and a refined raw bar. Drinks highlight freezer martinis and innovative cocktails inspired by traditional steakhouse flavors. Famed designer David Rockwell is behind the interior, drawing on classic NYC steakhouses with rich wood, brass accents, and custom leather banquettes.
FUSHIMI TS $$$
311 W. 43rd St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-245-8881, fushimi.nyc | JAPANESE/SUSHI
Fushimi Times Square fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, French-inspired nouvelle cuisine. Talented chefs ensure top-line experiences. On top of impeccable food, expect superior service, fashionable ambiance, and opulent décor. Recommended by Zagat and the Michelin Guide, it’s no surprise Fushimi has a loyal fan base that keeps growing and growing.
UPPER EAST SIDE
DAVID BURKE TAVERN UES $$$
135 E. 62nd St. (Park-Lexington Aves), davidburketavern.com | AMERICAN
Modern American restaurant by award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. Occupying the first two stories of a stately townhouse on the Upper East Side, the restaurant showcases Burke’s creative and contemporary approach to classic fare—often with show-stopping presentations. Lunch and dinner seven days from noon. Brunch Sat.-Sun. Happy Hour daily 3:30-6:30pm.
Michelin-starred Korean-American chef Sungchul Shim is known for his innovative blend of traditional Korean and modern American. At his newest spot look for the finest USDA Prime beef, along with caviar, fresh seafood, and share plates like Wagyu beef and kimchee fried rice. Don’t miss the USDA prime rib, lightly crusted, served with a whiskey au jus, and packed with flavor and character.
HAVANA CENTRAL TS $$
151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CUBAN
Real Cuban cooking in the heart of Times Square. Come for the food—but stay for the party! Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour at the bar, Monday-Friday 3-7pm. Classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. Live Latin music, Friday 6-9pm, Sunday 5-8pm!
PLANET HOLLYWOOD TS
$$
136 W. 42nd St. (6th-7th Aves.), planethollywoodintl.com | AMERICAN
The new Planet Hollywood in Times Square is a modern take on a food emporium. A huge space includes a state-of-the-art Planet Hollywood restaurant featuring a multi-media, fully immersive entertainment dining experience—the first of its kind in the U.S. The menu highlights fan favorites from the classic Planet Hollywood menu, enhanced with upscale American fare and fanciful, Instagram-worthy desserts and cocktails.
RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS TS $
1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.)
1 Pennsylvania Plaza (7th Ave.) 20 Astor Pl. (Lafayette St.) raisingcanes.com | AMERICAN
One of the fastest growing restaurant chains, with over 800 locations and more on the way, known for its ONE LOVE® Craveable Chicken Finger Meals, which include their iconic “Cane’s Sauce”—named the #1 most craveable sauce. Uses only the highest-quality ingredients with a cook-to-order system that ensures a great-tasting chicken finger meal served hot and fresh every time.
WAGAMAMA MW $$
Midtown, 100 W. 55th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 332-900-6111; Murray Hill, 605 3rd Ave. (39th St.), 646-813-3396; NoMad Flatiron, 210 5th Ave. (25th-26th Sts.), 212-920-6233, wagamama.us | PAN-ASIAN wagamama is a pan-Asian restaurant + bar serving fresh, bold, and nourishing dishes, from steaming ramen and sizzling teppanyaki to the iconic katsu curry. With options for every appetite, including plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices, there’s something for everyone, even little foodies. Pair your meal with a craft cocktail or fresh-pressed juice. It’s feel-good food, from bowl to soul.
MIDTOWN EAST
PARK AVE KITCHEN BY DAVID BURKE ME $$$
514 Lexington Ave. (48th St.), 646-847-4166; parkavekitchenbydb.com | AMERICAN
Bringing together delicious, authentic American fare with top-notch service in a fun atmosphere. David Burke is one of the best known and most respected chefs in Modern American cuisine with his signature whimsical, boundlessly creative approach. Formal dine-in Brasserie on one side of restaurant and a tostay area with a take-out option concept on the other. Daily lunch/dinner. Bar open daily 11am-midnight.
CHELSEA/MEATPACKING DISTRICT
MIRU CH $$$
25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), mirunyc.com | JAPANESE
Japanese listening lounge with the best views of NYC atop Pier 57’s rooftop. Led by Executive Chef Rick Horiike, Miru celebrates purity of flavor and exceptional ingredients with hand-crafted sushi, shareable small plates, and artfully presented dishes that pair beautifully with sake and cocktails. Don’t miss DJ sets Thursday–Saturday. Serving lunch and dinner Wednesday–Sunday, noon-11pm.
OFCORSICA! CH $$$
25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), ofcorsicanyc.com | MEDITERRANEAN
At ofCorsica!, every dish tells a story of the Mediterranean coast—no passport required. Led by Executive Chef Andrew Minitelli, the menu showcases handmade pastas, pristine seafood, and olive oil artistry, complemented by the largest Corsican wine collection in the U.S. A refined waterfront escape serving lunch and dinner Tuesday–Saturday, noon–10pm, and Sunday lunch noon–4pm.
NEW JERSEY
AMERICAN DREAM NJ
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 833-263-7326, americandream.com, | GLOBAL
Shops. World-class entertainment. Restaurants. The range of activities here is as jaw-dropping as the dining options, which run from bars and food halls to Little Sheep Hot Pot, Marcus Live! Bar & Grille by Marcus Samuelsson, Michelin-star chef Gastón Acurio’s Jarana, and YouTube sensation MrBeast’s only restaurant, MrBeast Burger.
NYC FOOD HISTORY
The Hot Dog
Dozens of foods we love today were born in NYC, from the Rueben to the hot dog—the latter introduced by baker Charles Feltman on the Coney Island boardwalk in 1867.
AF TER HOURS GOTHAM
Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps, where intimate jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs and neighborly pubs, all across the city.
For some elegance and style on your night out, look to live entertainment destination 54 Below. Evoking the ambience of a 1920s and ‘30s speakeasy, performances by Broadway names and visiting stars are complemented by innovative New American cuisine. Upcoming spring highlights include Phantom of the Opera’s Hugh Panaro, Sondheim
Unplugged: The Final Season, and Fifty Threads: An Artist’s Journey with Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester.
Above, clockwise from top: world-class performances at 54 Below; ready for laughter at Gotham Comedy Club; the city’s best tropical drinks plus home-cooked Cuban food at Havana Central.
For more world-class musical experiences, head to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate Dizzy’s Club. There are performances nightly, in a space expressly designed for superior live jazz experiences—you’ll hear it in every show. Night owls can catch Late Night Sessions Thursdays through Saturdays, starting at 11pm.
In Times Square, Havana Central serves homecooked Cuban food in a lively setting. Fuel up with their festive Happy Hour, which includes half-price empanadas and classic margaritas and mojitos. Don’t miss live Latin beats, with bands performing Friday nights from 6-9pm and Sundays 5-8pm.
Intimate performances, locally made wine, and great food all come together under one roof at City Winery. Located along the Hudson at Pier 57, live music or comedy can be found on two stages nightly. On Sunday mornings, a first-rate Fab Four tribute bands creates the soundtrack for the Strawberry Fields Ultimate Beatles Brunch Concert. You can also dine along the Hudson at CW Bistro, sample the Mediterranean flavors of ofCorsica!, and indulge in the Japanese bites and rooftop listening room at Miru
For an eclectic mix of talent, Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Chappelle have dropped in on this upscale, intimate Chelsea spot. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars.
Top: the city’s best jazz programming can be found at Dizzy’s Club.
NIGHTLIFE
54 BELOW MW
254 W. 54th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 646-476-3551, 54below.org
Awarded the Tony® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below evokes the ambiance of a 1920s speakeasy and provides an unforgettable New York nightlife experience, combining performances by Broadway’s best with innovative New American cuisine in an elegant setting. Newsday calls 54 Below “infectious. A hip hangout for Broadway babies and the fans who love them with food that is sophisticated and understated.”
CITY WINERY NEW YORK CITY CH
25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork
Indulge your senses at this Hudson River Park flagship, with intimate concerts, locally made wine, great food, and unforgettable events. Live music or comedy can be found on two stages most every night. Dine on the waterfront at CW Bistro and enjoy a wine-inspired, globally influenced, locally sourced menu. Sample wine made on premises in the wine bar; special pricing on bottles to go at the wine shop.
In a prime Columbus Circle location, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s most intimate venue Dizzy’s Club invites you to experience world-class music in a casual setting. Breathtaking views of Central Park and a curated menu featuring craft and spirit-free cocktails. Nightly sets at 7 and 9pm; Sun. sets 5 and 7:30pm; Late Night Sessions 11pm Thurs.-Sat. Performers range from New York favorites to global legends.
GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB CH
208 W. 23rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com
Whether it’s date night, an evening with the boys, a girls night out, or even a good place to take your mother-in-law, Gotham has a show for you. Great laughs from top-tier professionals are joined by delicious pub food, a huge liquor selection--including 30 kinds of vodka--and an actual wine list. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary, 2-beverage minimum.
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A New York City taxi makes almost 1,400 trips a month. • If you laid out NYC’s subway tracks end to end you’d reach Chicago. • NYC Transit buses give 480 million rides every year. • The subway fleet travels 365 million miles a year. • The Times Square-42nd Street subway station is the city’s busiest, the gateway to 55 million rides a year. • Ever wonder why city buses don’t take paper money ? NYC Transit uses giant vacuums to empty fareboxes, which would turn that cash into confetti. • By law, there are exactly 13,587 taxis in NYC. But
1. Thomas Gainsborough (1727–88), Sarah Hodges, Later Lady Innes, ca. 1759. Oil on canvas. 40 x 28 5/8 in. (101.6 x 72.7 cm). The Frick Collection, New York.
2. Covered jar. China, Jiangxi Province; Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing era, 1522-1566. Porcelain painted with underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware). H. 18 1/2 including cover x Diam. 15 3/4 in. (47 x 40 cm). Asia Society, New York: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection, 1979.182a,b.
3. Portrait: Attributed to Giambettino Cignaroli (1706–1770), Mozart in Verona [1770]. Oil on canvas. On loan to the Mozarteum from a private collection. International Mozarteum Foundation, Salzburg. Inset:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), “Haffner” (Hafner) Symphony No. 35 in D Major (K. 385). Autograph manuscript, 1782. The Morgan Library & Museum, Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection. Photography by Carmen González Fraile.
4. Image courtesy the Museum at Eldridge Street.
5. Paul Klee, Around the Fish (Um den Fisch), 1926, 124. Oil on canvas. Museum of Modern Art, New York, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Fund.
6. Image courtesy the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
7. Left, Taufschein for Elisabeth Eyster, artist unidentified. Pennsylvania, c. 1780. Watercolor and ink on paper. Anonymous gift. Photo credit: John Bigelow Taylor. Right, Reverend Benjamin Franklin Perkins (1904–1993), Miss Liberty Reaches Out to Welcome the Persecuted, Bankston, Alabama, March 17, 1990. Oil on canvas, 31 1/2 x 19 1/2 in., gift of Audrey B. Heckler, 2022.6.50.
