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THE ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY EXPERIENCE A BREATHTAKING OBSERVATORY EXPERIENCE
One World Observatory opens you up to an uplifting and illuminating experience above all else – it’s not simply about the sightlines. Take in unparalleled views, the taste of elevated dining, the rush of discovery, and more. The 60 – 75-minute experience fits perfectly into your downtown itinerary.
One World Observatory opens you up to a sensory experience above all else – it’s not simply about the sightlines. It’s the feel of Lower Manhattan, the taste of fine dining, the rush of discovery, and more.
The Tallest Observatory in New York City
If you’re interested in experiencing what it’s like to be at the top of New York, look no further. The observatory’s sprawling 360-degree views stretch 45 miles in all directions. Imagine reflecting on the grandeur of NYC’s famous mix of architectural styles that make this skyline the most recognizable in the world from the tallest point in the city.
Beyond the view, visitors to the observatory are encouraged to learn something new about New York from the place where it all began. A team of tour guides will enlighten you on NYC’s rich history, which originates in Lower Manhattan. Sit in on daily interactive presentations or engage one of the guides with your questions to make the most of the visit.
Dine Among the Clouds
Have you ever dined from 101 stories inthe sky? Now’s your chance. The restaurant and bar offer unprecedented skyhigh views paired with am enu that offers an equally farreaching perspective on New York’s culinary culture. The front of house team provides personableservice,makingsure each guest feels at home.
See more on the observatory and its amenities on page 14 & 57.
The observatory is open daily and is located at the top of One World Trade Center. Visitors can enter at 117 West St.
Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged. Check with the concierge desk for offers.
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 find historical sites, architecture, parks, specialty shops, epicurean delights, and many other memory makers. City Guide’s mission is “Guiding Discoveries” and in these pages you’ll discover iconic NYC destinations, Broadway shows, restaurant and nightlife options, and activities that will delight, educate, and entertain you. 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. If you’re looking for more information visit cityguideny.com for an up to date calendar of events and thousands of other “fun to sees.”
NYC is known for its constant evolution and we’ll also show you new shopping destinations, the latest on our five observatories, immersive experiences, exhibitions at some of the world’s finest museums, and many great pop-up venues. Have a great time and welcome to our city.
Yours sincerely,
David L. Miller
Dear Friends:
From the MAYOR OF NEW YORK
I am delighted to join City Guide in welcoming you to the greatest city in the world!
New York is brimming with unmatched energy and diverse residents, and our myriad attractions inspire tens of millions of people to travel here every year. This ever-evolving city is a singular destination, and whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning guest, I encourage you to explore our different neighborhoods and experience our acclaimed museums, beautiful parks, fashionable shops, iconic architecture, innovative culinary and nightlife offerings, major sporting events, and rich performing arts and cultural programming across all five boroughs.
As you’ll find in this comprehensive guide, there is always something exciting to discover in the Big Apple. I hope that you enjoy your stay, and that you visit us again soon.
Sincerely,
Eric Adams
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 Instagramworthy desserts and cocktails.
The founder of Planet Hollywood, Robert Earl, has teamed up with Guy Fieri for another neighborhood newcomer. Chicken Guy! features all-natural chicken tenders infused with fresh herbs and paired with sauces that run from Nashville Hot Honey to Guy’s own signature Donkey Sauce.
Step into spacious 1950sstyle eatery Havana Central for a mojito and classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. There’s also a great happy hour and live Latin music on Fridays and Sundays.
Woman-owned Utsav Indian Cuisine has been serving NYC fresh and flavorful Indian cooking for 25 years. A recently introduced Indo
Shop. TIMES SQUARE
Chinese menu brings new flavors to Times Square for the first time. You’ll find appetizers like chili prawn dry and chicken lollipops, and entrees like lamb with chili soya sauce. Fushimi Times Square fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, French-inspired nouvelle cuisine, within a lush and stylish space. You’ll find the freshest sushi and sashimi, plus entrees like steak and lobster.
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.
A great high-energy spot in the neighborhood is Pink Taco, which serves imaginative Mexican-inspired fare amid rock ‘n’ roll vibes. You’ll find tacos with attitude and perfectly shaken margaritas. Staying up late? Pink Taco has a Late Night Happy Hour running 9pm until close every Sunday through Thursday.
Beyond Broadway and people watching, Times Square is also known for its first-class shopping experiences. You’ll find flagship stores all over, full of the same high energy as the rest of the neighborhood. All things denim (and beyond) can be found at Levi’s, which will fit you with the perfect pair of jeans—there’s an on-site tailor shop. Global character brand Line Friends has a major Times Square presence, great for both gift shopping and photo ops. The Disney Store carries everyone’s favorite Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel merchandise, including toys, costumes, and holiday gift sets. Pelé Soccer (right) 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. There’s also seats on stadium bleachers for watching live soccer games on a huge TV screen. When it’s time for a sweet treat, take a break at M&M’S Times Square. A two-story color wall is packed with Milk, Peanut, and Specialty M&M’S Candies.
Pink Taco
Fushimi
Chicken Guy!
M&M’S Times Square
EXPLORING DOWNTOWN
Lower Manhattan is New York’s Financial District, but it’s also a contemporary destination packed with top shopping, dining, and culture. The streets are easy to navigate and the distances are short, making this a great place to spend a day.
ATTRACTIONS» Ultimate perspectives on downtown can be found at One World Observatory. The observatory level features a climate-controlled interior with stunning 360° views. Take in historic bridges, skylines, the shipping lanes of New York Harbor, and unique perspectives on the Statue of Liberty. To truly appreciate Lady Liberty’s scale, you need to get up close. Statue City Cruises is the only way to get there, leaving out of Castle Clinton at the neighborhood’s southern tip.
THE SEAPORT» On the East River side, The Seaport brings together centuries of history with modern style on its cobblestone streets. There’s shopping, dining, concerts, and a museum dedicated to the area’s seafaring past, with historic ships docked in front.
MUSEUMS» The Museum of Jewish Heritage—
A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is nestled into Battery Park, celebrating the lives and traditions of both those who survived and those who perished in the Shoah. The nearby National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is a Smithsonian branch exploring the first inhabitants of Manhattan, along with Native
American cultures throughout the Americas. Visiting Fraunces Tavern Museum feels like time travel, with exhibitions showing off the building’s long and important history, including serving as the site of General George Washington’s famous farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War.
SHOPPING» One of the neighborhood’s most famous draws has reopened the doors to its Cortlandt Street flagship. Century 21 stocks a world of designer fashion at discount prices. Four floors offer everything from shoes to fragrances, gifts, handbags, luggage, and men’s, women’s, and kids’ apparel. (You can save 15% with the coupon on page 6.) You’ll find dozens of top retailers at the Shops at the Oculus, from Banana Republic to H&M to Kate Spade New York and beyond. It’s part of the Stores at Westfield World Trade Center, which has even more spots to explore.
Clockwise from top left: Seaport concert spot The Rooftop at Pier 17; Andy Goldsworthy’s moving Garden of Stones at the Museum of Jewish Heritage; NYC’s past meets present at One World Observatory; access the Statue of Liberty with a quick Statue City Cruises ride.
Navigate the neighborhood with the foldout Lower Manhattan Map at the back of City Guide.
An entirely new way of immersing yourself in the New York City skyline: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
SIGHT
See It All From Unique New York Perspectives
New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it, with five world-class observatories opening up the city’s skies. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through three floors of multi-sensory interactions. The installation AIR designed by Kenzo Digital creates unforgettable illusions of boundless space. 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. For a downtown take on altitude, look to One World Observatory. It’s the tallest building in the hemisphere, and
SEEING
with over 40,000 metric tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world. A minute’s ride will take you to the main observatory level, where you’ll get 360° immersions in the landmarks of downtown. There are unique perspectives on New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, historic bridges, and even out to New Jersey. With indoor and outdoor viewing options, Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock boasts unobstructed views of the city’s landmarks, including all of Central Park.
For an even higher POV, the Downtown Manhattan Heliport along the East River is home to Charm Aviation and HeliNY New York City. These helicopter tours are the most exciting way to view all of the city’s major landmarks, from a perspective few ever experience.
You can find great views aboard the legendary aircraft carrier that’s now
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American Dream’s DreamWorks Water Park, the nation’s largest indoor water park.
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the Intrepid Museum, in addition to immersions in innovation and bravery. The Fighting “I” served in World War II and Vietnam and today shows off 28 historic aircraft from the flight deck.
RiseNY is the first attraction of its kind, combining a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate iconic New
York. Take in galleries dedicated to Finance, Skyline, TV/Radio, Fashion, Music, Broadway, and Film, before going on a ride that will have your feet dangling over NYC landmarks.
City Cruises offers great ways to dine along the skyline, aboard the all-glass, Europeaninspired Bateaux New York and the upbeat buffet experiences 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. Boats leave from Battery Park City, with amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines along the way. On Liberty Island, the Statue of Liberty Museum brings together views, memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original copper torch.
For 80 years, Circle Line has been showing
Views from a towering vantage over downtown at One World Observatory.
off the city, including the only cruise that goes all the way around Manhattan: Circle Line’s Best of NYC Cruise. One trip covers five boroughs, three rivers, and more than 20 bridges on the way to 130 New York City sights. (Don’t miss the $10 off promo code to the right.)
You can pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, leaders, athletes, and A-list stars at Madame Tussauds in Times Square. In addition to being “the world’s greatest wax museum,” you’ll find immersive adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience
A blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find American Dream, which boasts skating, skiing, mini golf, pizza, a water park, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. Theme park Nickelodeon Universe has the world’s steepest roller coaster waiting to thrill you. There are more than 3 million square feet in all, just 5 miles from Times Square!
EXPLORING INNOVATION AND BRAVERY
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. Intrepid served tours of duty in World War II, the Cold War, and Vietnam. One of the main attractions here is the flight deck, home to 28 authentic historic aircraft. Get close up to the high-altitude Lockheed A-12, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane, and the famous supersonic Concorde. The submarine Growler is also here—the only American guided nuclear missile submarine open to the public. The museum’s epic Space Shuttle Pavilion holds Enterprise, the first craft of its kind, reflecting a massive technological leap forward and serving a crucial role in the development of NASA’s successful Space Shuttle program. Kids will love the Exploreum, an interactive hall focused on themes of water, space, air, and life at sea. Pier 86 (W. 46th St. & 12th Ave.), 212-245-0072, intrepidmuseum.org
Part Ride. Part Museum. All New York.
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160 West 45th St. | Steps 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!
CHARM AVIATION FD
Downtown Manhattan Heliport, 6 East River Piers (FDR Dr.), 212-786-5751; flycharmny.com
Experience the beauty of Manhattan and its surroundings on a luxury helicopter tour. Top ranked “The Big Apple Tour” offers 17-20 minutes of flight time, providing unforgettable perspectives..
CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES MW FD
Pier 83 (42nd St.-12th Ave.), Pier 16 (South Street Seaport), 212-563-3200; circleline.com
A New York classic, with guided boat tours that range from “Harbor Lights” to the “Liberty Super Express” to the flagship “Best of NYC,” taking in all the sights on a full circle of Manhattan. Take $10 off sightseeing cruises with the promo code on page 19!
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Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (W. 23rd St. & 12th Ave.), 866-817-3463; citycruises.com/newyork
Offers brunch, lunch, and dining cruises, along with narrated sightseeing tours and cocktail cruises. Choose from buffets or elegant plated experiences on the glass-enclosed deck of the European-inspired Bateaux. The NYC Downtown Sightseeing Cruise is back on the water as is the Alive After Five cocktail cruise. City Cruises sails year-round from both NY and NJ from four convenient locations.
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATORY MW
20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com
One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, arguably the most famous skyscraper in the world. Ride to the 86th floor for unforgettable views of Manhattan and beyond. Equally amazing for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering buildings. Exhibitions on floors 2 and 80 provide fascinating context.
HELINY NEW YORK CITY FD
Downtown Manhattan Heliport, 6 East River Piers (FDR Dr.), 212-355-0801; heliny.com
The most exciting way to view all of the city’s major landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park. Explore NYC from a perspective few ever experience, with three tour options ranging from 12 to 30 minutes and taking in up to 25 landmarks.
INTREPID MUSEUM MW
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, 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. Get your selfie sticks ready: Madame Tussauds is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. Pose “in a moment in time” with iconic musicians, leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars.
Get up close with your favorite stars at Madame Tussauds New York.
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM
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
Housed in a historic 1936 IND subway station in Brooklyn Heights, and easily accessible by subway, this is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of the greater New York metropolitan region through the presenta tion of exhibitions, tours, educational programs and workshops dealing with the cultural, social and tech nological history of public transportation.
ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY
285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com
There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. House restaurant ONE Dine combines seasonal menus with stunning views.
RISENY
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 that range from fashion to finance to Broadway.
SEASTREAK
E. 35th St. and Pier 11, 800-BOAT RIDE (800-262-8743); seastreak.com
The most comfortable way to explore the area: cli mate controlled cabins and an open-air top deck, 360° panoramic windows, and a full-service cash bar.
STATUE CITY CRUISES
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. New to Liberty Island is the Statue of Liberty Museum, with memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame.
SUMMIT ONE VANDERBILT
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. The installation AIR designed by Kenzo Digital creates the illusion of boundless space. At night, the scene dramatically shifts through a one-of-a-kind light and sound story.
TOP OF THE ROCK MW
30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th-6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com
The 67th-70th floor observation deck offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views amid Art Deco splendor.
IMMERSE YOUR SELF
The city is overflowing with new interactive experiences, bringing art and culture to three-dimensional life.
Journey into the unknown at new immersive experience INTER. This SoHo spot serves as a portal bringing together art, science, and imagination. You’ll explore 10 immersive exhibits that inventively combine light, sound, and digital projection. Climb through cosmic terrain, wander alien worlds, and come face to face with the mysteries of the universe. It’s not a theme park, not a museum, but something in between—a playground for the curious.
Other SoHo spots include Color Factory’s adventures with shades across multiple art-inspired rooms. The Museum of Ice Cream offers a hall of ice cream scoops and a three-story slide. The world’s largest collection of Banksy-inspired murals and artwork is on view
Top to bottom: light, sound, and digital projection come together at INTER; get up close and personal with your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds New York.
at the Banksy Museum, which also features the artist’s studio work, animated visual elements, and videos. In Lower Manhattan, Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology immerses visitors in cutting-edge projections, sound design, and mirrored spaces that stretch to infinity.
Head to the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market to experience the immersive space ARTECHOUSE, NYC’s original home for digital art. The latest installation is Submerge, drawing on a new generation of digital creatives.
The Museum of Broadway near Times Square is an interactive destination celebrating the rich history of theatre in New York. Hundreds of rare costumes, props, and artifacts over three floors of exhibits let visitors experience Broadway like never before.
Virtual Reality also has a place in New York. VR center Eclipso lets you travel back in time with Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt, which takes visitors on a journey through pyramids, hieroglyphs, and forbidden corridors from the reign of King Khufu (2589–2566 BCE).
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NYC museums and galleries have something for everyone, from art to history to the city itself.
1. Explore a radical reimagination of China-inspired porcelain at The Met’s Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie. Korean artist Lee Bul’s 1998 Monster: Black (above); a 1934 dress worn by pioneering Hollywood star Anna May Wong (at right).
1000 Fifth Ave.
2. Critiques of Germany’s post-World War I society marked The New Objectivity Movement. Get a rare look at Neue Sachlichkeit / New Objectivity at the Neue Galerie New York, including Rudolf Schlichter’s c. 1923 Woman with Tie 1048 Fifth Ave.
3. Enter the colorful world of an acclaimed Brazilian artist at Beatriz Milhazes: Rigor and Beauty, on view now at the architectural masterpiece Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. (In albis, 1995-96, seen here.) 1071 Fifth Ave.
4. The Frick Collection has reopened with its collection of masterworks, plus temporary exhibits like Highlights of Drawings from The Frick Collection, which includes Pierre-Joseph Redouté’s Plum Branches Intertwined (1802-4) 1 E. 70th St.
5. Highlighting an award launched in 1996 to support women visual artists over 40, Anonymous Was A Woman: The First 25 Years at the Grey Art Museum, New York University examines identity and the significant impact of the award on contemporary art. Betye Saar’s mixed-media assemblage Globe Trotter, from 2007, pictured here 18 Cooper Sq. See p. 66 for credits
what’s on
HISTORY
Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
This exhibition for visitors aged 9 and up tells the remarkable story of the rescue of the Danish Jews during the Holocaust.
36 Battery Pl.
Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril
American Museum of Natural History
Dramatic, large-format looks at 40 specimens from the museum’s collection through the lens of photographer Levon Biss.
200 Central Park W.
CULTURE
The Book of Marvels: Imagining the Medieval World
The Morgan Library & Museum
Explore ancient perspectives on foreign cultures in a new show centered around the fascinating 15th century guide Book of the Marvels of the World
225 Madison Ave.
Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian Seven-hundred works of Native art from throughout North, Central, and South America demonstrate the breadth of the museum’s collection and highlight their cultural importance.
One Bowling Green
Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
The only museum in the U.S. devoted to design; current show Making Home features 25 site-specific installations exploring design’s role in shaping the notion of home.
2 E. 91st St.
The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York
Public Library’s Treasures
New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
A Gutenberg Bible, Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, and the real-life Winnie-the-Pooh are among displays in the ornate Gottesman Hall. 476 Fifth Ave.
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Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore, the Smith College Clothing Collection
The New York Historical
From a well-worn Depression-era house dress to a college girl’s psychedelic micro mini, this show examines how women have influenced, adapted, and defied societal expectations through their apparel.
170 Central Park W.
ART
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
The Museum of the City of New York
It’s been half a century since the dawn of NYC’s age of graffiti; MCNY celebrates with a look at artists who transitioned from writing on subway cars to exhibiting in galleries and museums.
1220 Fifth Ave.
The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt
The Jewish Museum
Discover masterpieces by Rembrandt van Rijn and his contemporaries in the 17th-century Netherlands, as inspired by the biblical Queen Esther. Paintings, prints, drawings, and Jewish ceremonial art and decorative objects are all part of the exhibition.
1109 Fifth Ave.
Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace
Poster House
Delve into the global nuclear industry with posters that promote and protest, crafted through the second half of the 20th century.
119 W. 23rd St.
Jack Whitten: The Messenger Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The first comprehensive retrospective dedicated to the groundbreaking art of Jack Whitten (American, 1939–2018), with paintings, sculptures, and rarely shown works on paper that draw inspiration from Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and process-based art.
11 W. 53rd St.
Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe Museum of Arts and Design
Cultures mix and transform in this retospective of a parable told through garment-based sculptures, video, paintings, works on paper, and performance.
2 Columbus Cir.
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Experience the world’s greatest singers on the world’s greatest stage. The Metropolitan Opera performs in the heart of New York’s Lincoln Center, with works that range from 18th century Baroque to the Minimalist operas of the 20th century. Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s comic masterpiece Le Nozze di Figaro, being performed this week. Bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni stars as the clever valet Figaro, opposite soprano Rosa Feola as his betrothed, the wily maid Susanna. Lincoln Center (btw. 62nd & 65th Sts. and Columbus and Amsterdam Aves.), 212-362-6000, metopera.org
A scene from Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera.
ONGOING
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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A sure sign of spring: the 2025 Macy’s Flower Show now fills the iconic department store’s Herald Square flagship. This marks the 50th annual version of this New York City tradition. You’ll find Macy’s transformed into a dream-like city in the sky, with thousands of plants, flowers, and trees, many in defiance of gravity. Journey through one-of-a-kind realms— surrealist gardens, drifting cloudscapes, and vibrant vistas—filled with dazzling installations and thousands of beautiful blooms. Free and open to the public.151 W. 34th St. (btw. Broadway & Seventh Ave.), 212-695-4400, macys.com
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For world-class musical experiences, head to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate Dizzy’s Club You’ll find a warm ambiance, a tasty seasonal menu, and panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. There are shows nightly, in addition to Late Night Sessions Thursdays through Saturdays, starting at 11pm. Jane Bunnett (flute and sax) has spent her career blending intricate Afro-Cuban rhythms with contemporary jazz; from Friday through Sunday she’ll perform with her latest project, Maqueque, an all-female Cuban sextet that has taken the jazz world by storm. Two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist and Essentially Ellington alum Sara Gazarek joins the Danny Jonokuchi Big Band for a special evening of reimagined classics Celebrating 30 Years of Essentially Ellington on Monday. Tuesday also brings an Essentially Ellington celebration as rising stars present a Salsa Meets Jazz night. 10 Columbus Cir. (btw. 59th & 60th Sts.), 212-258-9800, jazz.org
ONGOING
NShops. Dining. World-class entertainment. The range of activities at American Dream is jaw-dropping. 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, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. There are more than 3 million square feet to explore, with something for everyone—no matter the
weather. Bring a swimsuit for DreamWorks Water Park. More than 40 rides, slides, and attractions, including the world’s tallest indoor drop slide and one of the world’s tallest hydromagnetic water coasters, await at North America’s largest indoor waterpark. It’s all less than 5 miles from Times Square!
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 833-263-7326, americandream.com
Circle Line’s Statue at Sunset cruise is back for the season, showing off city skylines and unique vantages on the Brooklyn Bridge. Departing from Pier 16 in the South Street Seaport, come aboard for the most up-close looks at the Statue of Liberty you can get from the water. While you’re out, you’ll also see glowing panoramic views of Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor, all in 90 minutes. Drinks are available from dock-side restaurant Cobble Fish before boarding, on top of good music and good vibes. Departs nightly. (If you’re looking for a sunset cruise with a tour guide, Circle Line offers a Harbor Lights cruise, departing from their Pier 83 location on the Hudson River in midtown.)
Pier 16, South Street Seaport (btw. John & Fulton Sts.), 212-563-3200, circleline.com
CELEBRATING Latin Heritage NYC STYLE
Thirty percent of New York’s population traces Hispanic/Latino roots, a presence felt across food, art, performance, and festival scenes.
Everybody is invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, taking place on Monday and marking Mexico’s defeat of France in 1862. Bars and restaurants across the city will celebrate with specials, honoring Mexican-American culture and heritage.
For culture, one always great place for a visit is the American Museum of Natural History—one of the top scientific and cultural institutions in the world. The Hall of Mexico and Central America displays the diverse art, architecture, and traditions of Mesoamerican pre-Columbian cultures
through artifacts spanning 1200 BC to the early 1500s. Don’t miss the Kunz Axe, a 3,000-year-old part-human, part-jaguar figure that’s one of the largest jade objects ever found in Mesoamerica.
CINCO DE MAYO PARADE
Uptown has a substantial Mexican population, making it the natural site for a parade. Look for a vibrant scene full of mariachi music, dance, and colorful traditional dress, along West 106th Street between Manhattan Avenue and Central Park West on the Upper West Side.
Installation with silkscreened textiles. Image courtesy of the artist.
CINCO DE MAYO BLOCK PARTY
The Stone Street Historic District is a car-free cobblestone lane filled with restaurants and bars (it’s the city’s first nightlife district, dating back to the 1600s when NYC’s first breweries were here). The outdoor fiesta will be fueled by plenty of margaritas and tequila.
SALSA SCENE
Caribbean rhythms and American jazz were the main inspirations behind salsa music, invented in NYC. On Monday you can enjoy it live at refined music spot 54 Below with Uptown Royalty NYC: A Cinco de Mayo Celebration. The powerhouse husband-and-wife duo Jodi Music and Ron Renaissance lead a night blending the soulful sounds of R&B with the high-energy pulse of salsa.
MORE THAN MEXICO
NYC’s broader Latinx culture can be explored at El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem. The collection spans pre-Columbian Taino artifacts to 20th-century paintings, sculpture, and film. On view now is Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form, a landmark exhibition spotlighting the work of Afro-Brazilian artist, advocate, and spiritual leader Mestre Didi (1917-2013). Artistic peers are part of the show, including Brazilian designer and artist Goya Lopes, whose textile work is pictured top left.
Top left: detail of Estampa Orixás (Orishas Pattern), 2024, by Goya Looes at El Museo del Barrio. Above: colorful looks at uptown’s Cindo de Mayo Parade. Right: beef meets guacamole and Mexican street corn at midtown’s Sinigual.
TOP BITES FROM SOUTH OF THE BORDER
New York City has become a powerhouse for Hispanic/Latino cuisine, from humble taco stands to world-class fine dining destinations.
Havana Central. This high-energy spot in Times Square is known for its home-cooked Cuban food. They have an annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, complete with margaritas (pictured here), plus favorites like mojitos and house sangria. From the kitchen look for classics like the Cuban sandwich, arroz con pollo, and vaca frita, shredded skirt steak with cilantro rice and a fried egg.
Pink Taco» Rock ‘n’ roll vibes and Mexican-inspired cuisine are the highlights of this Times Square favorite. Expect tacos with attitude, perfectly shaken margaritas, and signature cocktails. $4 taco specials all day long for Taco Tuesdays!
Sinigual» Sinigual has been a Midtown East favorite since 2008, specializing in authentic cooking and handcrafted margaritas. They celebrate the vibrant flavors of Mexico through traditional cooking techniques and farm-fresh ingredients, creating dishes that are sinigual (“unrivaled.”)
Churros in the subway» This European export (something like a stretched out doughnut, pictured to the far left) has become a street food favorite in Latin America, and on New York City subway platforms as well. If you need a sweet pick-me-up while you’re riding, look for one of many underground carts.
IN THE CITY SHOP
Here are our picks for must-shop spots all around NYC (with our absolute favorites in bold).
By Evan Levy
DOWNTOWN» In Lower Manhattan don’t miss the soaring, cathedral-like space that defines the Oculus. The world-class collection of shops here is definitely about time—or it will be, when you peruse the selection of timepieces at Breitling, Tissot, and Longines. Further towards the Hudson River, Brookfield Place offers stylish shopping, plus restaurants and a food hall.
The star shopping attraction of Lower Manhattan is Century 21 NYC, with four floors of designer fashion at discount prices. (You can save 15%, check out the coupon on page 6.)
MIDTOWN WEST» Moving up Manhattan, on the west side along the Hudson you’ll reach the High Line, Chelsea, and the upmarket shopping of the Meatpacking District. Women’s fashion can be found at Alice + Olivia and the Diane von Furstenberg flagship, with perfume at Bond No 9 and boutique picks at Marni Meatpacking Market. Stroll the High Line north and you’ll reach the luxury brands and stylish boutiques of The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards.
Continue north and you’ll pass Herald Square, home of the Macy’s flagship, and then 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. M&M’S World is a great stop for a snack or a souvenir. The
Times Square location boasts a two-story color wall packed with thousands upon thousands of colorful milk, peanut, and specialty M&M candies, and an on-site printer will let you create customized candy on the spot.
Near Bryant Park, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing for nearly half a century. Visit their showroom and you’ll see the quality, detail, and craftsmanship that makes their products unlike any other.
MIDTOWN EAST» Two of the most famous shopping streets in the world are on the east side. Fifth Avenue has a who’s who of designer fashion. From Bulgari to Cartier, Tiffany to Gucci, the storied street never goes out of fashion—much like its stores. A newcomer here is The Travel Agency, a legal, licensed cannabis dispensary with top-quality products in a roomy, high-design space. Nearby Madison Avenue’s names include Fendi, Giorgio Armani, and Berluti. Department store legends nearby include Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Bloomingdale’s 59th Street.
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. Contemporary retail options are almost endless; round-trip buses run directly with quick, convenient service from Times Square. Top: high fashion shopping at American Dream.
SHOPNEW YORK CITY
Spring’s start feeds the itch to shop for new sparkly things! And where better than the city that offers the most well-curated boutiques per square mile? Plus you’ll discover world-famous department stores and legendary shopping districts: Brookfield Place, the Oculus, Hudson Yards, 57th Street, Madison Avenue, Columbus Circle, NoHo, and SoHo, all offering magical finds. –Wendy Tittel
NOT JUST ANY BAG : : Saint Laurent has retained a noble place in the world of haute couture for decades. Bring home a fashion staple with their Le 37 bucket bag in rope and dark leather ($3,400) from their flagship location at American Dream. Lined with linen fabric and adorned with the YSL logo closure in bronze-toned hardware; it also conceals a matching removable leather zip pouch.
Dimensions: 20 x 25 x 16 cm / 7.9” x 9.8” x 6.3”. 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 201-559-5959, ysl.com
BUY TODAY—WEAR IT FOREVER : : Even though the temps are going up, you’re cool as ever in the classic M-65 Field Jacket Z26L008 ($495) from Cockpit USA.
A handsome example of original 1960s Cold War armed forces attire, this is an impeccably tailored and truly authentic hooded field jacket made to 1965 military spec. Made in the USA from wind and water-repellant cotton/ nylon sateen. 15 W 39th St., 12th Fl., 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com
BLUE SKY THINKING : : Show your New York City FC colors and support as Adidas/ MLS team up on this Copa cleat in an off-field form. The MLS Ultraboost x COPA ($83.99) combines Copa’s iconic leather upper with the comfort and style of the Ultraboost. Featuring a terrific springy blue and embroidered dark stripes, lacetip callouts, and the team’s 2015 founding year on the tongue. More than a drop, this shoe is a shutout. Available at Pelé Soccer 1560 Broadway, 646-6660025, pelesoccer.com
BIG BEAT—SMALL SIZE : : Put down the earbuds and explore real ambient sound from this mighty little travel speaker ($40), found at The Museum Store at the Museum of Modern Art. Aside from displaying authentic Keith Haring artwork and fitting snugly in the palm of your hand, The Lexon Mino+ Speaker kicks out 3W sound quality. Wirelessly charge it via USB-C port or with any Qi-enabled charging pad. 1.4h” x 1.4” diameter. Feeling basic? Go for metallic blue ($30 per). 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9700, store.moma.org
ADD A SPLASH : : ...of color with this geometric art print ($37.50) by Atlanta artist Jazzy Elise. Reminiscent of the glamorous costumes and set design seen in the Met Opera’s production of The Queen of Spades. It will adorn your walls at a mere 12” x 15” framed. Signed by the artist and printed in Atlanta, GA on archival paper. From the Met Opera Shop Lincoln Center, 140 W. 65th St., next to the box office, 212-501-3482, metoperashop.org
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ON BROADWAY
BroadwayYour Way: A Visitor’s Guide
By Griffin Miller
Every spring, from Times Square to Lincoln Center, the world’s most celebrated theatre district is in full show-biz bloom. Home to epic musicals, electrifying plays, and unforgettable performances, Broadway has never been more alive than it is right now—on the suspense-charged cusp of the 2025 Tony Awards. The season leading up to this starriest of nights has been filled with news and nuance, thanks to the number and quality of contenders and more than a little celebrity clout (see p. 46).
The Tonys being the platinum standard of theatrical kudos, it’s worth noting that several of Broadway’s current hits are past Tony winners. The fact that these shows continue to rack up standing ovations years—and in some cases decades—after their debuts, puts them high on Broadway must-see lists.
BEST MUSICAL TONY, 2011
Conceived by enfants terribles Trey Park and Matt Stone (South Park) and Robert Lopez (Avenue Q), The Book of Mormon pushes
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)
9 The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill)
33 Boop! The Betty Boop Musical (Broadhurst Theatre)
26 Buena Vista Social Club (Gerald Shoenfeld Theatre)
4 Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club (August Wilson Theatre)
2 Call Me Izzy (Studio 54)
10 Chicago (Ambassador)
12 Dead Outlaw (Longacre Theatre)
18 Death Becomes Her (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre)
1 Floyd Collins (Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater)
17 Glengarry Glen Ross (Palace Theatre)
7 Good Night, and Good Luck (Winter Garden Theatre)
3 The Great Gatsby (Broadway Theatre)
34 Gypsy (Majestic Theatre)
11 Hadestown (Walter Kerr)
19 Hamilton (Richard Rodgers)
37 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric)
32 Hell’s Kitchen (Shubert Theatre)
27 John Proctor Is the Villain (Booth Theatre)
8 Just in Time (Circle in the Square Theatre)
31 The Last Five Years (Hudson Theatre)
28 The Lion King (Minskoff)
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)
15 Othello (Ethel Barrymore Theatre)
25 The Outsiders (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre)
22 The Picture of Dorian Gray (Music Box Theatre)
38 Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Todd Haimes Theatre)
35 Purpose (Helen Hayes Theatre)
13 Real Women Have Curves: The Musical (James Earl Jones Theatre)
41 Redwood (Nederlander Theatre)
16 SIX (Lena Horne Theatre)
21 Smash (Imperial Theatre)
14 Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends (Samuel J. Friedman Theatre)
18 Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Marquis Theatre)
36 Sunset Blvd. (St. James Theatre)
6 Wicked (Gershwin Theatre)
inside out.
Off stage, the enchanted and enchanting Lyric Theatre offers Potterheads (and Potterhead wannabees) plenty of immersive opportunities, from patronus conjuring to portrait animating to snapping selfies in front of a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff banner while tossing back a butterbeer (house robes optional).
MOST MAGICAL MUSICAL OF 2014
Whether it’s the 8,644 Swarovski Crystals glimmering off a single costume or the coveted gold lamp stashed in the splendiferous Cave of Wonders, Aladdin on Broadway knows how to dazzle, and it’s not just Genie that’s puttin’ on the glitz. The creative minds behind Disney’s action-packed romp through a “magical place where…enchantment runs rampant” were clearly inspired when they turned the stage into an Arabian Nights wonderland. A dynamite ensemble fast-tracks through a killer opening number decked out in rainbow colors that serve as a choreographic prelude to the show’s Busby Berkleyadrenaline-fueled “Friend Like Me,” in which
While we’re on the subject of magic, let’s not forget the show’s tour de romance flying carpet ride in which Aladdin (Adi Roy) takes to the sky—or in this case the New Amsterdam Theatre’s dedicated airspace—alongside Princess Jasmine (Sonya Balsara). As for the duet that accompanies the couple’s airborne date, that would be the 1992 Oscar-winning song “A Whole New World, by Alan Menken (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics).
BEST MUSICAL TONY, 1998
Lionize (verb): have great affection for; bestow considerable public attention and approval on. For Broadway’s The Lion King, the celebrated stage adaptation of Disney’s 1994 film classic, both these definitions are spot on, given the show’s unwavering popularity. In November, 1997, the musical opened to effusive reviews and raves from the first wave of theatregoers to experience the enhanced score, inspired costumes, and brilliant puppetry that took Mufasa, Simba, Nala, Scar, Zazu, Pumbaa, and Timon from animation to actors. And the payoff has been demonstrably staggering, netting the production six Tonys—including Best Director of a Musical for Julie Taymor, making her the first woman to receive the honor—and the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album. No wonder, over a quarter of a century later,
Michael James Scott redefines “high energy” as
Top:
Genie in Aladdin. Photo by Deen van Meer. Left: Adi Roy charms as Aladdin. Photo by Evan Zimmerman. Right: Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in The Lion King. Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.
The Lion King’s powerful magnetism has yet to let up.
It all begins with a golden daybreak on a South African savanna (the Pride Lands), as the shaman Rafiki summons beasts and birds to greet their future king—the newborn Simba —with the haunting chant “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba.” In a heartbeat we realize that we too have entered the musical’s euphoric theatrical “Circle of Life.”
BEST MUSICAL TONY, 2024
You’d think that a book published in the 1960s by a teen, about teens in the ‘60s (presumably for teens in the ‘60s) wouldn’t be all that appealing to Gen Z’ers. Wrong. S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age novel hasn’t shed a scintilla of its appeal over the decades.
The transformation of The Outsiders into a searing flesh-and-blood Broadway musical validates the power behind the story and the “Greaser” characters of Ponyboy (Brody Grant), Johnny Cade (Sky Lakota-Lynch), Dallas (Alex Joseph Grayson), Darrel (Brent Comer), and Sodapop (Jason Schmidt), pitted against rival gang the Socs—short for “Socials,” i.e. society types. Set in Tulsa, OK., this raw, fragile ecosystem of poor vs. privileged ignites into class warfare and, eventually, tragedy. Notably, the fight scenes—directed by Tony winner Danya Taymor and choreographed by Rick and Jeff Kuperman are electrifying, while the Jamestown Revival capture the passion and emotion of Adam Rapp’s script.
TONY TRIO, 2004
Once upon a Broadway stage, the musical saga of two college-age witches—one a studious green misfit, the other a vivacious blonde influencer—became the runaway hit Wicked. Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, the fantastical prequel to L Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the unapologetically fantastical show took home three Tonys, the first two for the production’s spectacular steampunk take on Scenic Design (Eugene Lee) and Costumes (Susan Hilferty). As for the third—Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical—that went to Idina Menzel (who shed her green Elphaba makeup
long ago, returning to Broadway this season in the musical Redwood).
The actress currently “Defying Gravity” as Elphaba is Lencia Kebede in a history-making Broadway debut as the first full-time Black actress to play the role on Broadway. Her co-witch/Shiz U. roomie, Glinda, is played by Allie Trimm, a former standby for the “Popular” coed. Together they are (dare I say it?) totally bewitching.
BEST DRESSED TONY, 2024
If you happened to score seats to The Great Gatsby early on, you saw the original cast headed by Jeremy Jordan (now starring in Floyd Collins) and Eva Noblezada (currently Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club). Yet even if you did see them—and especially if you haven’t—the show’s newest Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan will knock your argyle socks off. Actors Ryan McCartan (Liv and Maddie) and Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) joined the company just as the blockbuster musical launched its yearlong centennial celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s groundbreaking novel.
Dressed to the Jazz-Age nines in designer Linda Cho’s Tony-winning costumes, these performers—along with the rest of the stellar company—bring Roaring ‘20s glamour into the chill 2020s.
BEYOND BROADWAY
On the family-friendly side—we’re talking ages
2025 TONY AWARDS: A PREVIEW
The 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, are set for Sunday, June 8th at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall; following up on the May 1st nomination announcement. Currently running eligible shows and stars listed below (prior Tony winners are marked with an *).
BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP
MUSICAL – Introducing Jasmine Amy Rogers in the title role, alongside Faith Prince* and Erich Bergen
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
– Inspired by true events surrounding the artists who recorded the original album.
DEAD OUTLAW – Andrew Durand and Jeb Brown lead a cast of Broadway vets.
two and up—The Gazillion Bubble Show is a soapy, bubbalicious, one-of-a-kind fun phenom! Created by bubble guru Fan Yang, the show debuted in NYC in 2007. Since then, Fan’s wife, daughter, son, and brother have joined, so no matter when you head to New World Stages, you can be assured a Yang family member will be orchestrating the bubble magic!
and Adrienne Warren* (thru 6/22).
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING – Starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen
OH, MARY! – Starring playwright and title character Cole Escola
OPERATION MINCEMEAT – Olivier-winning musical with original London cast.
DEATH BECOMES HER –Starring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Christopher Sieber FLOYD COLLINS – Starring Jeremy Jordan in the title role (thru 6/22).
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS -- Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean, Kieran Culkin, and Bill Burr (thru 6/14).
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK – Starring George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow (thru 6/8).
GYPSY – Starring Audra McDonald*, Danny Burstein*, and Joy Woods
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN – Starring Sadie Sink, Molly Griggs, and Gabriel Ebert (thru 7/8).
JUST IN TIME -- Jonathan Groff* as Bobby Darin. THE LAST FIVE YEARS – Starring Nick Jonas
OTHELLO – Denzel Washington* and Jake Gyllenhaal (thru 6/8).
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY – Starring Sarah Snook (thru 6/29).
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL – Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon, and David Hyde Pierce* (thru 7/27).
PURPOSE – The cast includes Kara Young* and LaTanya Richardson Jackson (thru 7/6).
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL – Based on the play by Josefina Lopez, who co-wrote the HBO screenplay.
REDWOOD – Starring Idina Menzel*.
SMASH – Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, and Kristine Nielsen star alongside TV series alum Krysta Rodriguez
STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS –Bernadette Peters* and Lea Salonga* (thru 6/15).
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW – Starring Louis McCartney, T.R. Knight, and Alex Breaux
SUNSET BLVD. – Starring Olivier Award winners Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis (thru 7/13).
Visit cityguideny.com/theater after May 2nd for this season’s City Guide Tony predictions!
Sarah Snook in The Picture of Dorian Gray Photo © Marc Brenner.
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FLOYD COLLINS
Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) 1925 Kentucky: cave explorer Floyd Collins is trapped 200 feet underground. He fights for his sanity as the rescue effort above explodes into a media circus. In previews for a 4/21 opening. Limited engagement thru 6/22.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, 212-239-6200; glengarryonbroadway.com
(1 hr., 45 mins.) Set in a real estate office where salesmen compete to sell dicey properties to unwitting customers. With Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean, Kieran Culkin, and Bill Burr. In previews for a 3/31 opening. Limited engagement thru 6/28.
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; goodnightgoodluckbroadway.com
(100 mins., no intermission) Oscar winner George Clooney makes his Broadway debut in this stage adaption of his 2005 film as celebrated broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. In previews for a 4/3 opening. Limited engagement thru 6/8.
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 in his pursuit of the lost love of his youth, Daisy Buchanan. 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.
GYPSY
Majestic Theatre, 245 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; gypsybway.com
(2 hrs., 40 mins.) In this latest revival, six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald takes on one of the greatest roles in musical theatre: the ultimate back-stage tale of an ambitious stage mother.
HADESTOWN
Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com
2019 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Follows the overlapping mythical love stories of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone. The action unfolds in both a stylized New Orleans setting and Hades’ stomping ground, The Underworld. As for the score, think New Orleans jazz melded with American folk music.
HAMILTON
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; hamiltonbroadway.com
2016 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Following U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton, writer/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical masterwork redefined Broadway.
OTHELLO
Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; othellobway.com
(2 hrs., 45 mins.) Oscar and Tony winner Denzel Washington is the title character in Shakespeare’s classic drama, costarring Jake Gyllenhaal. Limited engagement thru 6/8.
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.
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; doriangrayplay.com
(2 hrs., no intermission) Olivier winner Sarah Snook (Succession) takes on all 26 roles in Oscar Wilde’s tale of debauched youth and beauty. Limited engagement thru 6/29.
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
Todd Haimes Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; roundabouttheatre.org
(2 hrs.) Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce lead a rollicking crew in this outrageously clever reimagining of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta. In previews for a 4/24 opening. Limited engagement thru 7/27.
PURPOSE
Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 833-274-8497; purposeonbroadway.com
(2 hrs., 50 mins.) Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins follows his Appropriate success with a drama about an influential Black family forced into a reckoning with itself itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black radicalism. Limited engagement thru 7/6.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; realwomenhavecurvesbroadway.com
(2 hrs., 10 mins.) In 1987 Los Angeles, Ana is torn between college and a dream career and pressure from her family to remain home, working in their garment factory. In previews for a 4/27 opening.
REDWOOD
Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 212-239-6200; redwoodmusical.com
(105 mins., no intermission) Idina Menzel plays a woman who leaves her career and family behind for the forests of Northern California, where a chance meeting changes her life forever.
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VOTED ONE OF USA TODAY’S 10 BEST POP CULTURE MUSEUMS!
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 what New York theatre is all about—literally!
THEATER
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.
SMASH
Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; smashbroadway.com
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) A stage adaptation of NBC’s series about the making of a Marilyn Monroe musical called Bombshell—backstage egos and Broadway pandemonium included.
STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga star in this musical revue assembled by Cameron Mackintosh from his shared notes with Stephen Sondheim and Julie Andrews. Limited engagement thru 6/15.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; strangerthingsbroadway.com
(2 hrs., 45 mins.) This prequel to the Netflix phenom, set in 1959, centers on a group of Hawkins, Indiana teens after mysterious new student Henry Creel moves to town. In previews for a 4/22 opening.
SUNSET BLVD.
St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 888-985-9421; sunsetblvdbroadway.com
(2 hrs., 35 mins.) In Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic work, aging star Norma Desmond turns to a struggling screenwriter to fulfill her comeback hopes, with disastrous consequences. Limited engagement thru 7/13.
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 eyepopping production that turns the original story spectacularly upside down.
off-broadway
GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW
New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; gazillionbubbleshow.com (60+ mins., no intermission) A family phenom for your family from the Yang family of bubble virtuosos. Audiences delight to an “unbubblievable” experience—and some even find themselves inside a bubble. Enchanting bubble magic, spectacular laser lighting effects, and momentary soapy masterpieces will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid again. Majorly mind-blowing for ages 2 and up.
PERFECT CRIME
Anne Bernstein Theater, The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfect-crime.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) A funny, sexy whodunit centering on Margaret Brent, a wealthy psychiatrist accused of offing her husband, and the handsome detective who’s falling in love with her while investigating the crime. Having debuted in 1987, the show is cited in Guinness World Records for its leading femme fatale, Catherine Russell, dubbing her the “Cal Ripken of Broadway” for playing all but four shows since opening night!
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THE MUSEUM OF BROADWAY
145 W. 45th St., 212-433-3686; themuseumofbroadway.com
This interactive, experiential museum celebrates the rich history of theatre in New York. Hundreds of rare costumes, props, and artifacts let visitors experience Broadway like never before. Along the way you’ll get the stories of the pivotal shows that transformed the landscape of Broadway. In total, the museum highlights more than 500 individual productions from the 1700s through the present.
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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 A memorable meal with a spectacular view
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, Europeaninspired Bateaux New York and enjoy plated dining, live entertainment, signature cocktails, and the city’s most impressive views.
iWhere can I get a meal from a celebrity chef?
Famed chef David Burke (Top Chef Masters) has launched Park Ave Kitchen in Midtown East. It’s a two-for-one restaurant, with a formal dine-in brasserie on one side and a more casual to-stay area with a take-out option on the other. Dishes reflect the creativity Burke is famed for: pretzel crabcake rafts, Angry Alaskan King Crab Legs, and Clothesline Bacon, pictured here.
gWhere 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 charcuterie plates, seafood bouillabaisse, truffle frites, pastas, and a ribeye with a port wine jus. You can raise a toast with small production wines, local draft beers, and craft cocktails that take inspiration from NYC names and nabes.
hFor a quick stop in the East Village or Times Square?
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is one of the world’s fastest growing restaurant chains. They’re known for chicken finger meals, which come with creamy, tangy, peppery “Cane’s Sauce”—picked the #1 most craveable sauce in the restaurant industry. Cane’s uses only the highest-quality ingredients with a cook-to-order system, so it’s always fresh. NYC locations include Astor Place and Times Square.
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TACO TS $$
7 Times Sq. (7th Ave. & W. 41st.), 212-315-8226, pinktaco.com/locations/new-york-city | MEXICAN Rock ‘n’ roll vibe-dining right in the heart of Times Square. Mexican-inspired fare is daringly imaginative, specializing in tacos with attitude, perfectly shaken margaritas, and signature cocktails. Breakfast and dinner daily, Hangover Brunch on Sat. and Sun., weeknight Happy Hour 3-6pm, and $4 taco specials all day long for Taco Tuesdays.
PLANET
HOLLYWOOD TS $$
136 W. 42nd St. (6th-7th Aves.), planethollywoodintl.com | AMERICAN
$ Inexpensive/Mostly $20 & under
$$ Mostly $20-$40
$$$ Mostly $50 +
FUSHIMI TS $$$
311 W. 43rd St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-245-8881, fushimi.nyc | JAPANESE/SUSHI
Fushimi Times Square fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, French-inspired nouvelle cuisine. Talented chefs ensure top-line experiences. On top of impeccable food, expect superior service, fashionable ambiance, and opulent décor. Recommended by Zagat and the Michelin Guide, it’s no surprise Fushimi has a loyal fan base that keeps growing and growing.
HAVANA
CENTRAL TS $$
151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CUBAN
Home of Real Cuban Cooking in the heart of Times Square. 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
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The brand-new Planet Hollywood in Times Square is a modern take on a food emporium. A huge space includes a new 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 in the restaurant industry. 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.
USA BROOKLYN DELICATESSEN MW $
211 W. 43rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-840-5800; 200 W. 57th St. (7th Ave., btw. 56th-57th Sts.), 212-757-5757, brooklyndelicatessen.com
AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD
Turns back the culinary clock to a slower time, when our tastes were simple, with the kind of real food you crave. Hot sandwiches and comfort food with a laidback ambiance.EGGFACE sandwiches featured at breakfast; for lunch and dinner enjoy offerings from hot pastrami and corned beef to soup and salads.
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INDIAN CUISINE TS $$
1185 6th Ave. (46th St., btw. 6th-7th Aves.), 212-575-2525, utsavny.com | INDIAN
Woman owned and run, serving dynamic cuisine to NYC for 24 years. Located in an open air plaza; bar on the first floor and a newly renovated spacious dining room on the second floor. Recently introduced Indo Chinese and Bengali menus join Indian menu to bring new flavors to the area for the first time. Come visit this hidden gem where you can savor different flavors from various parts of India. Lunch special $24.95. Happy Hour 5-8pm daily. Lunch noon-3pm, dinner 5-10:30pm daily. UTSAV CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN 2025!
MIDTOWN EAST
PARK AVE KITCHEN BY DAVID BURKE ME $$$ 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.
SINIGUAL ME $$
640 3rd Ave. (41st St.), 212-286-0250; sinigualrestaurants.com | MEXICAN
A Midtown Manhattan favorite since 2008, specializing in authentic cooking and handcrafted Margaritas. Celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexico through traditional cooking techniques and farm-fresh ingredients, creating dishes that are sinigual (“unrivaled.”) Made-from-scratch guacamole served tableside, followed by chef’s specials like filet mignon enchiladas with grilled shrimp, salmon in jalapeño-lemon butter, and carne asada with chimichurri salsa.
AF TER HOURS GOTHAM
Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Intimate jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs all around the city.
Neighborhoody pints are poured all across midtown. For a more raucous scene, check out the East Village and Lower East Side. Rooftops offer city vistas, many with climate controlled interiors. All-seasons lounge The Skylark boasts sweeping views of the Empire State Building and Times Square, accompanied by small plates and creative takes on classic cocktails. Downtown, The Oculus Beer Garden has just reopened for the season, with al fresco brews and bites.
For an eclectic mix of talent, city legend Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Chappelle have dropped in on this upscale, intimate setting in Chelsea. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars.
In Times Square you can go back in time to NYC’s Prohibition Era. The Lou Zar Speakeasy, inside Carmine’s Italian Restaurant, is the scene of Speakeasy, Die Softly, the most elaborate comedic immersive performance by The Murder Mystery Company. Enjoy a three-course, family-style Italian feast while solving the murder. Shows play Fridays through Mondays, with special pre-Broadway performances at 4pm on Saturdays.
Above: the return of a legend: the all new Planet Hollywood in Times Square.
Nearby Havana Central serves home-cooked Cuban food in a lively setting. Fuel up with their festive Happy Hour, which includes half-price empanadas and classic mojitos and margaritas. Don’t miss live Latin beats, with bands performing on Thursdays and Fridays from 7-10pm and Sundays 5-8pm.
Above: time travel at the comedic immersive performance Speakeasy, Die Softly.
The newest attraction in Times Square is the return of an icon. Planet Hollywood New York redefines Hollywood glamour amid 360-degree state-of-the-art high-def screens. A glowing staircase—a sculptural tribute to Art Deco elegance—greets guests as they enter. The second floor dining room is a luxurious, almost otherworldly setting, with an immersion in Hollywood through video,
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CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER MW
10 Columbus Cir. (59th-60th Sts.), 212-258-9800, jazz.org
In the heart of Columbus Circle, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s most intimate venue Dizzy’s Club invites you to experience world-class music in a casual setting with breathtaking views of Central Park and a curated menu featuring craft and spirit-free cocktails. Nightly sets begin at 7 and 9pm; Sun. sets 5 and 7:30pm; and Late Night Sessions 11pm Thurs.-Sat.
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sound, and interactive elements. For world-class musical experiences, head to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate Dizzy’s Club. There are shows nightly, in a space expressly designed for superior live jazz experiences—you’ll hear the difference at every show. Night owls can catch Late Night Sessions every Thursday through Saturday starting at 11pm.
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 depending on show with a 2-beverage minimum.
SPEAKEASY, DIE SOFTLY TS
200 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 888-659-2952, newyorkdinnertheater.com
Welcome to the Lou Zar Speakeasy, where both the drinks and the clues are flowing. Speakeasy, Die Softly is the most elaborate comedic immersive murder mystery ever performed by The Murder Mystery Company. The year is 1927, a time of flappers, mobsters, and bootlegging. Listen to some live music, play some casino games, and help flip the speakeasy into a “legitimate Italian restaurant” before the police raid the joint. Enjoy a threecourse, family-style Italian feast while solving the murder at Times Square’s iconic Carmine’s Italian Restaurant.
1. Installation view of Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie, on view March 25–August 17, 2025 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo by Eileen Travell, courtesy of The Met. Center: Lee Bul (South Korean, born 1964). Monster: Black, 2011 (reconstruction of 1998 work). Leeum Museum of Art. © Lee Bul.
2. Rudolf Schlichter (1890–1955). Woman with Tie, ca. 1923. Oil on canvas. Private Collection.
3. Beatriz Milhazes, In albis, 1995-96. Acrylic on canvas , 72 1/2 × 117 7/8 in. (184.2 × 299.4 cm). Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Gift, The Bohen Foundation 2001.219. © Beatriz Milhazes. Photo: Ariel Ione Williams, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York.
4. Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840). Plum Branches Intertwined, 1802-4. Watercolor on vellum. 12 9/16 x 10 3/8 in. (31.9 x 26.4 cm). Bequest of Charles A. Ryskamp, 2010. © The Frick Collection.
5. Betye Saar, Globe Trotter, 2007. Mixed-media assemblage, 32 1/2 x 18 1/4 x 14 1/8 in. © Betye Saar. Courtesy the artist and Roberts Projects, Los Angeles. Photo: Brian Forrest.
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FUN FACTS
• 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. • No surprise here: the Times Square-42nd Street subway station is the city’s busiest. It’s the gateway to 55 million rides a year. • Need an alibi? MetroCard swipes are tracked and have been used in criminal defenses. • Every 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. We wish you good luck catching even one when it rains.
