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WHAT’S NEW NYC is famous for its fast pace and continual change comes right along with it. The last couple of years have seen a series of exciting newcomers open their doors—including an entire new neighborhood. Hudson Yards launched in 2019 with 28 acres on the west side of Manhattan that include a photogenic monumental sculpture, luxury shopping, an arts space, restaurants, residences, offices, and 14 acres of public space.

It’s also home to Edge, a new observation deck with a glass

floor overlooking the High Line from a heart-racing 100 stories beneath your feet.

Next to Hudson Yards is another new development, Manhattan West, which opened just this fall. There’s culture, entertainment, and shopping here, plus some great dining options. Immersive culinary destination Citizens at Manhattan West provides a huge range of options, from fast-casual Asian fusion to a Spanish-inspired full-service restaurant created with threestar Michelin chef Dani García.

New access to the area is provided by Moynihan Train Hall, which opened at the beginning of the year. In addition to improved convenience, the station provides an inspiring example of public space.

Three of the city’s mustsee destinations remain Times Square, Midtown East, and Lower Manhattan. On the following pages you can learn more from the Business Improvement Districts that keep these neighborhoods clean, safe, and prospering. >More on p. 66

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Right aside Grand Central Terminal is the city’s newest attraction. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is “The World’s Most Immersive Observatory Experience” and spaces here bring you into the fabric and architecture of the city in ways no other place can. For a food hall break in the neighborhood, The Hugh puts 17 restaurants (and live music) together at Citigroup Center.

A recent addition to the Crossroads of the World is Bacall’s Family Steakhouse, which combines ‘40s glamour and big-portion fare. The menu is inspired by the restaurant’s muse, starlet Lauren Bacall, and her JewishRomanian upbringing in New York City. Look for favorites like latkes and house-smoked brisket, accompanied by live sing-a-longs.

LOWER MANHATTAN Downtown is in the midst of a renaissance, with new culture spots and the architectural glory of shopping at the Oculus, just across from One World Observatory.

Nearby, The Seaport’s cobblestone streets now play host to culture, new restaurant destinations, chic shopping, and the city’s largest outdoor bar. cityguideny.com/attractions 13

Trade your zoom calls for curtain calls.

Intermission is over - Broadway is back!

Get tickets to be a part of live theater’s long-awaited return at over 30 shows now open on Broadway.

Reunite over shared meals, drinks, and laughs. Explore Times Square’s best restaurants for hidden gem dining experiences, favorite go-to lunch spots, and spectacular post-show meals.

Catch up on wondow shopping and browsing the aisles. It’s been too long without fitting rooms and shopping sprees. Explore trendy retailers and onlyin-Times Square shopping destinations.

Rediscover the magic of New York City.

Bring the whole family to experience the awe of dazzling lights and screens, take in the magic of a Broadway show, and share kid-friendly family-style meals.

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We’ve all missed out on life for too long. It’s time to catch up on the meals, shows, and experiences we missed sharing, and rediscover the magic of New York City’s most iconic neighborhood. Explore the best of Times Square’s theaters, restaurants, shops, and attractions.

Last year gave a whole new meaning to “Home for the Holidays”. Make this season unforgettable with authentic NYC holiday experiences for the whole family, and special dining and shopping deals to check off everyone on your list.

Broadway Show Globes Check out larger-than-life snow globe displays inspired by some of Broadway’s most-loved musicals. These spectacular, festive scenes are on display through Dec 26th on the Broadway Plaza between 45th and 46th Streets.

Times Square Holiday Deals Take advantage of special deals, discounts, and offers at participating Times Square restaurants, shops, and attractions this holiday season.

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From unparalleled transit access to world-class dining, cocktails and retail, Midtown East has you covered!

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Every Sunday on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar NYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive! This Sunday you’ll also find the market’s annual Grand Holiday Bazaar.

Find unique gifts indoors and out from 150+ hand-picked independent local artisans and dealers. Come hungry!

There are great artisanal food options as well. 10am-5pm.

Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

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You’d have to be able to recall the Harlem Renaissance to say that the vibe of Village Spotlight at the Duplex with Darius Frowner seems familiar.

It’s an evening reminiscent of those legendary rent parties of the ‘20s, when working performers and talented amateurs would cluster in vintage parlors purely for the 20

pleasure of making music and keeping the landlord quiet.

Everything from Gershwin to the Beatles and Hamilton is fair game here, all of it crafted into a one-time-only musical revue created on the spot every Thursday by ringmaster Frowner. Can you drop more money to hear singers flaunt their range at venues around the city? Absolutely. But you won’t have a better time.

—Kevin Phinney 61 Christopher St. (Seventh Ave. S.), 212-255-5438, theduplex.com

lights and crowned with a Swarovski crystal star. Nearby, The Rink at Rockefeller Center is one of the world’s most famous patches of ice; this year marks its 85th anniversary. Skating runs 9am to midnight daily. The Top of the Rock Observation Deck boasts three floors of indoor and outdoor decks with sweeping, unobstructed, open-air views of New York City and beyond. It’s open daily from 10am to 10pm, with the sky shuttle making a final run over the sparkling lights at 9:10pm.While you’re in the area, Rock Center also offers world-class shopping, The towering tree in great bites, famous art and Rockefeller Center is an architecture, and the Christinternational symbol of the mas Spectacular Starring holiday spirit. The newly lit tree shines daily from 6am to the Radio City Rockettes. midnight. This year’s version is Rockefeller Center, btw. 48th a 79-ft, 12-ton Norway Spruce & 51st Sts. and Fifth & Sixth donated by a Maryland family. Aves., 212-588-8601, rockefellercenter.com It’s wrapped in 50,000 multi> more on p.22 colored, energy-efficient LED

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Get excited about Broadway’s return with Showstoppers NYC, now open in Times Square. You’ll find a massive space filled with demos, interactive installations, and, of course, jaw-dropping costumes. The space is configured as a maze featuring more than 100 garments. You’ll get to luxuriate in the up-close detail and craftsmanship that’s usually only glimpsed from a distance. Costume makers and experts will also be on-site to explain and demonstrate.

Proceeds will raise money for the Costume Industry Coalition Recovery Fund. The installation is up through December 5th (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), showstoppersnyc.com

ONGOING

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You can find a great photo op in the Theater District as the Times Square Alliance welcomes back its holiday Show Globes.

These life-size glass bubbles portray scenes inspired by Broadway smashes Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations, Dear Evan 22

Hansen, The Lion King, and Wicked. You can check out the installation throughout the holiday season. Stick around the neighborhood and you’ll find holiday deals at shops, restaurants, and attractions (TSQ.org/holidaydeals).

Broadway Plaza (45th & 46th Sts.), timessquarenyc.org

Settle in with an incarnation of the author Charles Dickens as he brings his Yuletide tale, A Christmas Carol, to life. The setting doesn’t get any more authentic: the Merchant’s House Museum, the city’s only 19th-century family home preserved intact, both inside and out.

Victorian furnishings, holiday trimmings, and candlelight increase the atmosphere.

The first performance of this season’s run was Wednesday, December 1st.

Bonus: every Friday and Saturday through December 18th includes A Christmas Reception with Mr. Dickens.

29 E. 4th St. (btw. Bowery & Lafayette St.), 212-777-1089, summonersensemble.org

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that mixes transparency and reflectivity to create the illusion of boundless space. The first chapter, TRANSCENDENCE, offers a tantalizing experience of infinite reflection—unique to that moment in time.

AIR becomes interactive and playful in AFFINITY as reflective orbs encourage physical connectivity to the space. At night, the magic of AIR dramatically shifts as TRANSCENDENCE 1, 2, and

AFFINITY are transformed through a one-of-a-kind light and sound story, turning AIR into a beacon of energy, visible to all of New York City and beyond. On top of the stunning views, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt features thrill experiences, worldclass food and beverage, and an outdoor terrace with the highest urban alpine meadow in the Western Hemisphere.

Thrill seekers can test their mettle in the LEVITATION sky boxes,which let guests step out from the envelope of the building and stand on transparent glass 1,063 feet above Madison Avenue, or SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s ASCENT, an all-glass elevator with a transparent floor that travel to the highest viewing point in Midtown Manhattan. 45 E. 42nd St. (Fifth & Park Aves.), summitov.com FYI

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is New York City’s newest and most thrilling destination. Blending elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill, SUMMIT takes the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights through its 3 levels of mind-bending multi-sensory experiences.

An immersive storytelling studio is behind the stunning AIR designed by Kenzo Digital. It’s a 5-part story-driven immersive art experience

Installation view. Photo by Dario Lasagni.

Art and celebrity come together at Andy Warhol: Photo Factory, an unprecedented survey of the legendary artist’s work behind the camera. The show pays homage to Warhol’s iconic New York City studio and doubles as an intimate visual diary of his life. All six categories of Warhol’s film-based work are represented, including Polaroid portraits of stars; lesserseen gelatin silver prints; Polaroid collages created for publications like Vogue Paris and Mondo Uomo; 16mm “Screen Tests” from the mid-1960s; photo booth strips taken in Times Square in the 1960s; and Warhol’s most recent stitched photographs series, the final body of his work exhibited before his death in 1987. You’ll find the space as compelling as the work, inside Fotografiska, a New York newcomer offering a mix of world-class photography, eclectic programming, elevated dining, and surprising new perspectives. 281 Park Ave. S. (btw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-433-3686, fotografiska.com/nyc

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Jagged Little Pill on Broadway: Family Matters

By Griffin Miller By the time Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill shifted its profile from alternative rock album to Broadway musical, nearly a quarter of a century had passed and jukebox musicals had become an intrinsic part of the theatrical landscape. In the case of Jagged Little Pill, however, as soon as Morissette’s songs merged with Tony-winner Diablo Cody’s fiercely resonant book, “jukebox” as a genre was sent into a transformative tailspin.

“This process, and what this process has yielded artistically and collaboratively, has been nothing short of a revelation,” says Morissette.

“To work with Diablo, whose heart is as open as her mind is bright and brave, has taken this record—which has meant so much to me—to a whole other level of depth, meaning, and natural activism.”

For Cody, who came to the project with a screenwriting Oscar for her breakthrough script for Juno, has transported Morissette’s words and lyrics to Connecticut suburbia where marital discord, race, drug addiction, and rape collide in a challenging reality check, it’s far more. In every aspect, from acting to directing to design, Jagged Little Pill is a stunning adrenaline rush of an achievement.

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Key to turning this difficult subject matter into an exhilarating evening of theatre were Tony-winning director Diane Paulus (Pippin, Hair, Waitress) and Olivier Award-winner Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, the production’s movement director and choreographer. Together the creative environment they established has made it possible for the actors to express their characters’ internal unrest with organic physicality and power.

The cast as a whole is amazing, from the first moments of the show when they storm the fourth wall in pedal-to-metal frenzy to the introspective closing moments. Notably, the reopening on October 21st welcomed Heidi Blickenstaff (Something Rotten!; [title of show]) as oxycodone-addicted Mary Jane Healy. She initially stepped in while Elizabeth Stanley, who originated the part and scored a Tony nomination, was on maternity leave.

The two actors now share the role (check website for who is playing on a specific date), and I can assure you both deliver remarkably personal, highly distinctive, incredibly haunting performances.

Top: the company of Jagged Litttle Pill.

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While Mary Jane may be the show’s nucleus, the other characters do not so much orbit her as they do illuminate her crumbling family circle. They are independent, focused on their own lives and their own issues. Nick (Derek Klena) has been contorted into the perfect Harvard-bound son; adopted black daughter Frankie (Morgan Dudley), whose racial identity is only one emotional trigger on her adolescent GPS that also includes straddling two romantic relationships and mounting social consciousness; and Steve (Sean Allan Krill), the husband who has been incrementally pushed to the outskirts of the marriage.

And then there are the family outsiders who propel the fury and activism seething beneath the manicured lawns and day spas: Jo (Tony winner Lauren Patten), Frankie’s sole love interest at the start of the show; and Bella (Kathryn Gallagher), victim of a dismissive rape by her entitled classmate Andrew (Logan Hart).

If Morissette’s music doesn’t offer closure, it does offer release and a sense of redemption.

In Jagged Little Pill, lyrics resonate just as the music, described in a statement by producers

L: Derek Klena and company; R: Morgan Dudley and Adi Roy; Bottom: Elizabeth Stanley.

Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David, and Eva Price as “the soundtrack of our youth,” unleashes showstopper after showstopper. If we as theatregoers are left breathless, it’s because, in a way, we’ve been holding our breath for months, waiting for Broadway to reopen— waiting for an 11 o’clock number as potent as Jo’s “You Oughta Know.”

In the end, Jagged Little Pill is a show that continues to evolve along with its audience. When issues centering around the treatment of trans and nonbinary cast members arose, so did proactive solutions.

“We reexamined the show with a fresh lens to embrace the new consciousness of this country, and the nuances of conversations around race, addiction, gender, and sexual assault,” says Cody.

To Morissette, the show has been, and continues to be, a journey: “A relational system of slam dunks, and a community of people who each care in a way that marks each person’s unique and powerful contribution...

This process is tinged with giddiness, terror, surrender, wild passion, joy, and light.”

Jagged Little Pill is playing at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St. For tickets, visit telecharge. com or call 212-239-6200. For playing schedule and to learn more about the show, cast, and creative team, visit JaggedLittlePill.com. cityguideny.com 25 cityguideny.com/theater

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NEW YORK CITY

By Regina Molaro NYC at holiday time is a shopper’s paradise, with pop up winter markets and legendary shopping districts. Head to Hudson Yards, 57th Street, Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Columbus Circle, SoHo, Empire Outlets on Staten Island, or just around the corner you’re staying on.

BE TIMELESS : : Warm up to the timeless style of MUJI’s non-itchy, ribbed turtleneck sweater, offered in women’s ($40) and men’s ($70).

Available at the SoHo store, 455 Broadway & other locations, 212-334-2002, muji.com/us

MARIE BELLE : : Indulge in handmade gourmet ganache ($54), available at Marie Belle New York, 484 Broome St., 212-925-6999, mariebelle.com

WINE TIME : : After Hours Wine Tote by Tembo NYC ($110), a collaboration with Brooklyn-based graffiti artist Caty Wooley, available at the Guggenheim Store.

1071 Fifth Ave., 800-329-6109, guggenheimstore.org

HANGING IN : : Meet “Viv”–a slim, fresh, and modern locket (18kt. gold, $1,285), available at Monica Rich Kosann at Columbus Circle (10 Columbus Circle, 212-757-1272) or Hudson Yards (20 Hudson Yards, K03, 332-895-1675), monicarichkosann.com

TAKE FLIGHT : : NYC’s own Cockpit USA is the premier supplier of made-inthe-USA aviation and military-inspired outerwear, since 1975. 15 W. 39th St., 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com

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HOLIDAY MAGIC CAAAAASHMERE : : Made with 100% Mongolian cashmere, Maison de Papillon’s Alana Cashmere Blanket Pouch Set is perfect for travel with its matching blanket, eye mask, and pouch (available in cafe or pewter). Project Gaia NYC, 57 W. 21st St., 917-639-3958, projectgaianyc.com

HAVE A SEAT : : Made with woven canvas straps repurposed from discarded seat belts, the Phillips Collection Seat Belt Rocking Chair blends simple and compelling design. Project Gaia NYC, 57 W. 21st St., 917-639-3958, projectgaianyc.com

SWEET TREAT : : Beloved NYC bakery Milk Bar offers holiday temptations, like these fanfavorites, peppermint bark cake and peppermint bark truffles. 1196 Broadway & other locations, 347-9744975, milkbarstore.com

YOU WEAR IT WELL : : New York jeweler Ray Griffiths plays with dramatic contrasts in this cable chain bracelet with Tahitian pearls ($1,430). The Store at MAD, 2 Columbus Cir., 212-299-7777, thestore.madmuseum.org

SHE SHE : : Chic meets cozy in this classic coat from Be Cool ($98), available at Shishi. 2488 Broadway, 646-692-4510, shishinyc.com

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IN THE CITY

While New York has no shortage of great attractions, one of its pleasures is definitely exploring its stores (and by extension, its neighborhoods). We’ve rounded up a list of the must-shop, must-see neighborhoods, and yes—you can set store by it.

By Evan Levy Starting in Lower Manhattan, you won’t want to 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.

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your whimsical side with a visit to Toytoise, which offers beautifully designed racecars, rockets, and other toys on the go.

Next, head a little ways north to the perennially chic SoHo, which retains its cult status with a focus on the cutting edge (Y3 Concept Store, with clothing by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto; the

trendy A.P.C, with an emphasis on stylish basics like denim, outerwear, and sweatshirts; and Supreme, known for its collaborations with musicians and designers, including Louis Vuitton). Try Broken English for a mix of new and estate jewelry, and don’t forget the classics—Three Lives & Company Bookstore offers a brick and mortar haven for booklovers.

Above: Find 170 merchants at this year’s Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park.

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“Find an opportunity or two to treat yourself” Upmarket shoppers flock to the Meatpacking District, where women’s fashion can be found at Alice + Olivia, perfume at Bond No 9, and men’s and women’s boutique picks at Marni Meatpacking Market.

Head uptown to one of the city’s newest shopping—and must see—destinations: Hudson Yards. Tech lovers should check out b8TA, which sells the most advanced tech products available, from a cordless blender to an ”invisible” wireless charger. Beyond the Edge features gifts and collectibles, many of which were created just for Hudson Yards; while Carmen Sol is on a mission to make its eco-conscious “jelly” material a staple with its shoes, bags, and jewelry.

Feeling sporty? Then you’ll want to find your way to the NHL Store in Manhattan West, where fans can access merchandise from all 32 NHL teams.

Just off Central Park you’ll

find The Shops at Columbus Circle, where MAC, Moleskine, Montmartre, and Michael Kors beckon, while newer outposts like Lululemon and the CAMP stores offer ways to work out, and work in some time for creativity.

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All across the city, festive seasonal markets brighten up the experience of ticking off your gift list. (And you may find an opportunity or two to treat yourself.) The Columbus Circle Holiday Market will be back this year and better than ever.

Alongside Central Park, you’ll encounter glittering aisles of art, jewelry, home goods, and artisanal eats. The 20th season of the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is underway.

In addition to the only free-admission skating rink in the city, you can get a jump on the supply chain at the Holiday Shops by Urbanspace. There are 170 merchants in the market, open daily.

Downtown features the Union Square Holiday Market, which brings 160 vendors stocking unique gifts created by local craftsmen, artists, and entrepreneurs. You don’t have to brave the elements for holiday shopping with a visit to the Grand Central Holiday Fair. New York’s oldest indoor holiday market brings a grand selection to Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal.

Every Sunday on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar NYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive! Starting Sunday, November 28th and running through Sunday, December 19th, you’ll be able to browse unique gifts from 150+ hand-picked independent local artisans and dealers at the annual Grand Holiday Bazaar.

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Fifth and Madison Avenues can’t be missed (they’re classics, after all). Head to the former, arguably New York’s most famous street, for 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.

Basketball fans can shop at the newly reopened flagship NBA Store on Fifth Avenue as well. (Soccer fans shouldn’t feel left out—it’s not too far to the Pelé Soccer store on Broadway.) On Madison Avenue, some of the names include Fendi, Giorgio Armani, and Berluti.

Grand Central Terminal is not just one of the city’s most inspiring public spaces, it’s also an excellent place to shop, with great souvenirs from the New York Transit Museum plus local favorites like Jacques Torres Chocolate and Spices and Tease.

If outlet shopping is your preference, NYC finally has a destination of its own.

Empire Outlets is right on the other side of a Staten Island Ferry ride and full of favorite brands including H&M, Banana Republic Factory, and Nordstrom Rack. On the New Jersey side, The Mills at Jersey Gardens is the Garden State’s largest outlet and value retail center with over 200 stores all under one roof.

No matter what you’re searching for, you can track it down in NYC. Check out these finds, then discover your own. You never know what’s in store.

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CITY SPOTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU H&S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING Open seven days a week in Times Square, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks

by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, Tarkay, McKnight, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others.

They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide.

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LINHART DENTISTRY Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 40 years. Patients come from around the world, many accompanied by an entourage of family or friends, inspiring Dr. Linhart to create the Continental Suite, a 750-square ft. treatment suite outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and a luxurious seating area.

Linhart Dentistry provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques, as well as 24-hour emergency care. 230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com

COCKPIT USA For over 45 years, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing, both in civilian and military design. Cockpit USA jackets have been seen in pop culture through the years, from Steve McQueen to Tom Hardy to a series of U.S. Presidents. Visit their midtown showroom and you’ll see the quality, detail, and craftsmanship that makes their products unlike any other. Appointments are required to ensure they have your jacket size when you arrive. 15 W. 39th St., 12th Floor (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com

HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD (Pictured above): The place to go in NYC when your sweet tooth starts kicking in. In the heart of Times Square, the new Hershey’s Chocolate World is nearly three times larger than before, with all-new chocolate experiences. Check out the Amazing Candy Machine, HERSHEY’S largest s’mores experience, and Sweet Personalization opportunities. HERSHEY’S KITCHENS Bakery is serving up a best-of selection that includes milkshakes, s’mores, cookies, cookie dough cups, and seasonal cupcakes. 701 Seventh Ave. on 47th St., 212-581-9100, chocolateworld.com

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When it comes to culture, New York is hard to beat. From art to history to design, the city’s institutions are packed with exhibits that provoke, intrigue, and entertain. Here are our picks for the can’t-miss shows of the season.

A lock of Edgar Allan Poe’s hair, Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, Malcolm X’s briefcase, the real-life Winniethe-Pooh: the New York Public Library holds a lot more than books. For the first time ever you can explore a selection of the 56 million items in the collection with the opening of the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures.

The art of Surrealism sparked in Paris around 1924, putting dreams and the unconscious ahead of the mundane.

From those French beginnings, the movement has always had a Western European association, but its scope is actually global. Get the real story at the new Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition Surrealism Beyond Borders. Networks that “span Eastern Europe to the Caribbean, Asia to North Africa, and Australia to Latin America” will be considered, in an assemblage of dramatic imagery.

Newcomer Fotografiska New York presents a museum experience for the modern world. Spanning diverse photographic genres, you’ll find six floors of exhibitions, which currently include Anders Petersen: Color Lehmitz, an intimate look at documentary-style work done in gritty late-1960s Hamburg; the literary work of Sarah Moon in At the still point, curated by the photographer for Fotografiska; and Andy Warhol: Photo Factory, with over 120 images, many rare and never-before-seen. Far from a stuffy institution, the attitude

CULTURE Top: Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986), Study for “Brooklyn Bridge”, 1949.

Charcoal and black and white chalk on paper. Promised gift of Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, Scenes of New York City. © 2021 Georgia O’Keeffe Museum / Artists Rights Society (ARS).

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A selection of the 56 million treasures of the New York Public Library, now on view at the Polonsky Exhibition

here is “Have fun, stay late, get deep, spill your drink.”

Brooklyn has become a tourist destination to rival Manhattan, complete with its own world-class institution: the Brooklyn Museum. Current exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams traces the groundbreaking legacy of the House of Dior. Look for over 200 couture garments as well as photos, videos, and accessories.

Craft was once at the margins of the art world, but today it’s recognized for the unique power of its expression.

Assembled from the eclectic richness of the Musem of Arts and Design’s permanent collection, Craft Front & Center brings together more than

70 works. Engagement with fine art is evident as is craft’s own revolutionary power.

Chelsea’s Rubin Museum of Art has a mission of presenting and preserving Himalayan art. The newest addition here is an interactive space, The Mandala Lab, which is oriented around five immersive experiences, drawing on film, scent, sound, and a sculpture that invites collective breathing.

ARTECHOUSE holds down a cavernous space in the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market. On view now is Machine Hallucination by Turkish artist Refik Anado. The show was created with New

York architecture in mind, submerging viewers in waves of imagery. You’ve never seen art like this before, as room-sized digital projections combine with sound design to create a cinematic experience.

To get a sweeping series of interpretations of the city itself, look to the Upper West Side’s New-York Historical Society.

Scenes of New York City: The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection is a major new exhibition with works by the likes of Marc Chagall, David Hockney, Edward Hopper, Jacob Lawrence, and Georgia O’Keeffe, comprising 130 city views in all.

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New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it. The past few months have brought on two new observatory options, joining three legends already here, not to mention the skyline-showcasing rides on our buses and boats.

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. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line far below your feet.

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A champagne bar lets you toast the city, in addition to the dining at Peak, a restaurant and lounge on the 101st floor.

Blending elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill, the brand-new SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through three levels of multi-sensory interactions. An immersive storytelling studio is behind the stunning AIR designed by Kenzo Digital, which creates the illusion of boundless space. At night, the magic of AIR dramatically shifts as TRANSCENDENCE 1, 2, and AFFINITY are transformed through a one-of-a-kind light

and sound story, turning the installation into a beacon of energy, visible to all of New York City and beyond.

For immersion in the art deco glory of Manhattan, Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock is your destination. There are both outdoor and indoor viewing areas here—the latter nice and cozy for colder days. Outside, transparent safety-glass panels allow wholly unobstructed views of the city’s landmarks, including all of Central Park (its size can only truly be appreciated when seen from above). The 70th Floor is the proverbial cherry on top, allowing visitors 360° panoramas of Manhattan in all its glory. It provides a vantage point unlike any other in the city...or the world.

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immediately why the skyscraper has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Recent additions have made visits here better than ever. The new Observatory Entrance begins the adventure, leading up to the Observatory Experience.

This new exhibition space is loaded with Instagram-ready displays that show visitors the building through the years and how the structure is used today. Those looking for the ultimate Empire State Building visit can opt for 102nd floor tickets, which lead to a fully enclosed space with views in all directions—on a clear day, you can see five states!

For a downtown take on altitude, look to One World Observatory. It’s the tallest building in the hemisphere, and with over 40,000 metric tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world.

After a minute’s ride and a short video, you’ll hit the Discovery Level (the main

observatory), with 360° sights of the city and beyond. It’s all here, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty.

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

If you’d like to take in the sights of the city from an even higher vantage point, check out Helicopter Flight Services.

Take one of their three tours— The New Yorker Tour (12-15 mins.), The Ultimate Tour (1720 mins.), or The Deluxe Tour (25-30 mins.)—and take in the beauty of the city as few ever experience it.

FLYING HIGH For another point of view on New York’s waterways, look to NYC’s legendary Intrepid. Founded in 1982, the aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum takes visitors on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle. Also on display are 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic.

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439 W. 15th St. (9th-10th Aves.), artechouse.com In the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market you’ll find the new immersive art space ARTECHOUSE. Experience cutting-edge digital art that washes guests in waves of color, light, and sound. You’ve never seen art quite like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create an almost cinematic experience. (As you can imagine, the Insta potential is endless.)

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 and arguably the most famous skyscraper in the world.

Visitors can take a ride up to the 86th floor for unforgettable views of Manhattan and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering buildings, the Empire State Building won’t let you down.

HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES TOURS FD Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com

See NYC from high above its bustling streets. Choose from three tours—The New Yorker Tour (12-15 mins.), The Ultimate Tour (17-20 mins.), or The Deluxe Tour (25-30 mins.)—and take in the beauty of the city as few ever experience it.

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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. The experience begins with an all-new immersive experience, followed by an exciting 60-second elevator ride.

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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM MW Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072 intrepidmuseum.org

Founded in 1982, this NYC institution takes you on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. Includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, plus 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic.

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, the New York Transit Museum is the largest museum in the US 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 presentation of exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and workshops dealing with the cultural, social and technological history of public transportation. Go to nytransitmuseum.org for details of current exhibits and programs, or to shop the Museum’s online store.

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285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. Catch 360° sights of the city and beyond, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State.

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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.

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45 E. 42nd St. (Fifth-Park Aves.), summitov.com Blending elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill, the brand-new SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights. At night, the magic dramatically shifts in a one-of-a-kind light and sound story, turning into a beacon of energy, visible to NYC and beyond.

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30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City. Featuring reserved-time tickets, multimedia exhibits, and art deco splendor.

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Naughty, Nice, & Timeless— On Broadway (And Off!)

By Griffin Miller With caboodles of in-person fa-la-las and dreidel-dreideldreidels hovering in the wings, it’s clear the holiday launch is underway. In the Big Apple, that’s a big fat green light for getting our theatre-loving freak on, whether it’s revisiting favorite shows, checking out new arrivals, or stuffing stockings with Broadway tickets.

Pandemically speaking, all of these theatrical perks are long overdue, so now that they’re back, ‘Tis Showtime!

NOT TO BE MISSED Packed theatres and standing ovations are turning out to be de rigueur throughout Broadway and Off-Broadway.

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For returning shows, expect some new cast members, as well as script revisions reflecting significant social movements and change.

Meanwhile, new productions—like Company starring Tony winners Patti LuPone and Katrina Lenk, and The Music Man with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster—are generating all kinds of VIP buzz.

Disney’s dynamic duo, a.k.a.

The Lion King and Aladdin, didn’t miss a beat reentering the Broadway lineup, good news for young kids who only know the stories and characters from the animated films and are totally ready to take on the bedazzlement of staged versions.

Wicked’s resurgence as a solid-green hit has its devoted groupies and next-generation fan base defying gravity to score tickets. And while Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande have just signed on for the film adaptation, a reminder: you’ll absolutely want to immerse yourself in the real deal before letting a movie screen separate you from Elphaba, Glinda, and the Wizard.

Another powerhouse musical making its Broadway comeback is Come From Away, about the Newfoundlanders who opened their hearts to planeloads of sidelined travelers on 9/11.

Equally compelling, albeit on disparate dramatic plateaus, are TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, the mega-fierce bio of “the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” currently starring Nkeki Obi-Melekwe in the title role, and Jagged Little Pill, where Broadway veteran

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Heidi Blickenstaff joined the cast—which includes Tony winner Lauren Patten—to share the female lead with Elizabeth Stanley, who originated the role. (FYI, in this timely kaleidoscope of family, race, and identity, both are brilliant.)

Among the shows making their debuts in the 2021-22 season are three standouts: Mrs. Doubtfire, a deliriously funny musical comedy starring Tony nominee Rob McClure (Chaplin) as the dad who would be nanny; SIX, an ingeniously staged, cast, and costumed rock concert where the wives of Henry XIII step up to the historical plate; and finally, the long-anticipated Broadway premiere of Diana, giving a gloriously unique musical voice to the story

A standout Broadway debut: Mrs. Doubtfire behind The People’s Princess.

Turning to Off-Broadway, downtown’s Candace Bushnell, the best-selling author behind Carrie Bradshaw and her coterie, is front, center, and all kinds of forthcoming in her solo show, Is There Still

Sex in the City?, while at midtown’s New World Stages, Tony-winning Jersey Boys and its tale of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is reuniting audiences with the group’s groundbreaking hits and harmonies.

HOLIDAY SHOWS Off-Broadway is sparkling once again with seasonal gifts, starting with NYC’s show of shows, The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. A festive goodie bag that took flight in 1933, today’s version blends iconic with stateof-the-art awesome. (rockettes.

‘Twas The Night Before will charm NYC, December 9th-27th com/christmas) Beginning December 9th, Madison Square Garden will be under Cirque du Soleil enchantment via ‘Twas The Night Before, an unforgettable imagining of the quintessential Christmas poem featuring acts and performers guaranteed to make everyone’s season bright! (msg.com/cirque) Should A Christmas Carol be your Yuletide cuppa, two shows belong on your go-to list: The Merchant House’s. where Charles Dickens spins his haunting tale of ghosts and redemption against an authentic Victorian backdrop (summonersensemble.org); and A Sherlock Carol, the savvy new murder mystery, replete with intrigue and familiar spirits, that unfolds when Tiny Tim enlists Sherlock Holmes to investigate the death of Scrooge. (asherlockcarol.com) Finally, Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, based on the popular 1977 TV special, will charm the socks off little ones as puppets and actors spin a lively musical fairy tale at The New Victory. (newvictory.org)

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(Opened 3/21/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unfolds in this new musical, from how they met to the conflicts that threatened to tear them apart. With signature dance moves and harmonies, they topped the charts with 14 No. 1 hits.

Theirs is a story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

ALADDIN

New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com (Opened 3/20/14) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 877-250-2929; bookofmormonbroadway.com 2011 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 3/24/11) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, are the masterminds behind this off-thecharts hilarious musical comedy about a pair of wide44

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eyed Mormon boys whose first assignment as missionaries takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

CAROLINE, OR CHANGE

Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; RoundaboutTheatre.org (Opened 10/27/21) Sharon D Clarke reprises her Olivier Award-winning performance as Caroline, an African-American maid whose world of 1963 Louisiana ripples with change. With songs and imagination, the Broadway revival explores how even the simplest acts can shake the earth. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

CHICAGO

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

COME FROM AWAY

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

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FLYING OVER SUNSET

(Opened 12/9/21) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Stephen Sondheim’s iconic musical has been given a gender revamp! At her 35th birthday party, all of Bobbie’s friends are wondering why can’t she find the right man, settle down and have a family? With a gamechanging makeover for a modern-day Manhattan, the show’s score includes “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being Alive.” Starring Tony winners Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(Currently running; official opening date is 12/9.)

(Opened 12/13/21) In the 1950s, playwright/diplomat Clare Booth Luce, actor Cary Grant, and writer Aldous Huxley experimented with LSD. In this new musical they come together, and under the influence of the drug, confront the mysteries of their lives and their world. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Currently running; official opening date is 12/13.)

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

(Opened 3/5/20) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) 1934. A timeweathered guesthouse in America’s heartland. Only a song can shake off the dust for one group of wayward souls. As they pass in and out of each other’s lives, their stories awaken. Conor McPherson (The Seafarer) wrote and directed this reimagining of Bob Dylan’s music as roof-raising ensemble pieces and stirring solos. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 12/4/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) All his life Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. This new American musical offers a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story about a little lie that changes everything. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

DIANA

Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; thedianamusical.com (Opened 11/17/21) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) The common-born princess thrust onto the world stage: the media was captivated as the globe’s preeminent dynasty teetered. This is the story of the most famous woman of the modern age as she struggled to endure a spotlight brighter than any the world had ever known. She defied expectations, rocked the royals, and captured her nation’s heart by leading with her own. She was Diana, Princess of Wales, and her legacy will live forever. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

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

HADESTOWN

Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com 2019 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 4/17/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Two intertwining love stories—Orpheus and Eurydice and the King Hades and his wife Persephone —form the basis of this genre-defying new musical blending American folk music with New Orleansinspired jazz to create an epic journey to the underworld and back. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

HAMILTON

Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Broadway’s mega-hit explores the bastard orphan/war hero/Treasury head/founding father

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through a tale of America’s fiery past alongside Washington, Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

decadent ambiance. Baz Luhrmann’s film take on La Bohème is transformed onstage to a musical mash-up extravaganza. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

MRS. DOUBTFIRE

2018 Tony, Best Play (Opened 4/22/18) This much anticipated reopening arrives with a major change: instead of being presented as two separate plays, HPATCC has been reconfigured into a single night of theatre. What hasn’t changed is the show’s introduction of a new generation of Hogwarts students and, naturally, their magical adventures. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(Opened 12/5/21) After losing custody of his kids in a messy divorce, Daniel Hillard creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is the musical comedy we need right now—one that proves we’re better together. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(Currently running; official opening date is 12/5.)

Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; harrypotteronstage.com/us.com

JAGGED LITTLE PILL

Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; JaggedLittlePill.com (Opened 12/5/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Alanis Morissette’s Grammy-winning album provides the score for this critically acclaimed musical, with a book by Oscar and Tony winner Diablo Cody. The musical centers around a seemingly perfect suburban Connecticut family who must choose between maintaining the status quo and facing a litany of harsh truths. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com (Opened 10/14/21) Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes, and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees. The quintessential story of western capitalism, rendered through the lens of a single immigrant family. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE LION KING

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

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; moulinrougemusical.com (Opened 7/25/19) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows, reveling in the 48

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thephantomoftheopera.com 1988 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 1/26/88) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Gaston Leroux’s thriller follows a beautiful young soprano and the mysterious masked figure that loves her. Featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Music of the Night”. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SIX

Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; SIXonBroadway.com (Opened 3/12/20) (80 mins., no intermission) Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix 500 of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick).

Call or visit website for playing schedule.

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; TinaOnBroadway.com

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

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com (Opened 12/13/18) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Set in Alabama in the 1930s, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-winning story of racism and childhood innocence centers on American literature’s noble-minded lawyer, Atticus Finch. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; waitressthemusical.com (Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop—until a baking contest in a nearby county, and a handsome young doctor, offer a recipe for happiness. Grammy-nominated composer Sara Bareilles wrote the show’s music and lyrics. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

WICKED

Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. 877-250-2929 wickedthemusical.com (Opened 6/10/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-skinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. This long-running fantasy is based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

off-broadway IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY? Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St. istherestillsexinthecity.com

Sometimes your most fabulous character is yourself. In her new one woman show, New York icon Candace Bushnell (author of Sex and the City and the “OG Carrie Bradshaw”), shares her remarkable philosophy through stories of fashion, literature, sex, and New York City while pouring cosmos in Manolos. “Yes, Candace Bushnell really did live the Sex and the City life and created a cultural phenomenon.”—The Washington Post. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Limited run thru 2/6.

JERSEY BOYS

New World Stages; 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; JerseyBoysNewYork.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their first note and showcased a sound nobody had ever heard…and the radio just couldn’t get enough. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story—one that’s made them an international sensation all over again. Featuring all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES PRESENTED BY CHASE Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave, rockettes.com/christmas

Ready for Christmas? The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® presented by Chase is back and we can’t wait to see you! It’s not Christmas without the Rockettes and we’re ready to make this holiday season at Radio City Music Hall a safe and joyful experience. Get your tickets today. Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with a New York City holiday tradition! Call or visit website for playing schedule. Limited run thru 1/2.

JIM HENSON’S EMMET OTTER’S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., 646-223-3010; newvictory.org

Based on the beloved 1977 TV special and performed by both human and puppet actors, this charming musical with a Paul Williams score takes audiences five and up to Frogtown Hollow where Ma and Emmet Otter risk what little they have to make each other’s holiday dreams come true. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Limited run thru 1/2.

A SHERLOCK CAROL

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; asherlockcarol.com When a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his tools of deduction to get to the bottom of the crime. But it is a dark and treacherous Christmas Eve, and once again the holiday is haunted by the spirits of the past, present, and future. Stars Broadway favorites Drew McVety (Billy Elliot, Spamalot) as Sherlock Holmes and Thom Sesma (Sweeney Todd, Pacific Overtures) as Ebenezer Scrooge. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Limited run thru 1/2.

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE

Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, 212-239-6200; msg.com/cirque Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show is back—finally— after selling out to enthusiastic crowds in 2019. A message of sharing and friendship is delivered courtesy of delightful characters that come alive with Cirque’s unique and breathtaking acrobatic magic. Call or visit website for playing schedule. From 12/9, limited run thru 12/27.

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

BACALL’S FAMILY STEAKHOUSE Bacall’s Family Steakhouse brings ‘40s glamour and classic fare to Times Square.

Newly opened, the menu is inspired by the restaurant’s muse, starlet Lauren Bacall, and her Jewish-Romanian upbringing in New York City.

Look for favorite starters like latkes and matzoh balls; family platters include housesmoked brisket, a Lower East Side veal chop, and stuffed

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trout. Live music sing-a-longs nightly! 220 W. 44th St. (btw.

Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-944-2474, bacallsnyc.com

THE SEA FIRE GRILL The Sea Fire Grill does for seafood what Benjamin Steakhouse does for beef (hardly a surprise, given the same pros are behind both). Raw bar favorites include daily East and West Coast oysters and chilled lobster; appetizers like jumbo lump crab cakes and yellowfin tuna tartare will impress. Look for seasonal fresh

catches, prepared thoughtfully, like the Alaskan king crab legs and roasted Nova Scotia halibut. There are also steaks and chops to take advantage of Benjamin’s ample USDA prime expertise (don’t miss the surf ‘n’ turf combo).158 E. 48th St. (btw. Third & Lexington Aves.), 212-935-3785, theseafiregrill.com

CASA DEL TORO Imaginative Mexican cuisine meets a vibrant setting in Hell’s Kitchen. A handsculpted marble bar draws you in to cavernous dining rooms leading to a tented and heated rear garden. Toprate tacos, NY strip asada, killer margaritas. Live aerialist performances every Sat. and Sun. at 8:30pm, 9:30pm, and 10:30pm. 626 Tenth Ave. (btw. 44th & 45th Sts), 212586-0811, casadeltorony.com

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ELLEN’S STARDUST DINER The show goes on at Ellen’s Stardust Diner! The popular Times Square spot has reopened its doors for delicious food, drinks, and live performances. Located in the heart of the Theater District, Ellen’s has been a staple in the Broadway community since 1987, known for famous waitstaff singing popular musicals while visitors dine down. The iconic diner brings in visitors from all over the world with its retro memorabilia. 1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-956-5151, ellensstardustdiner.com

HAVANA CENTRAL Take a Cuban vacation in the middle of Times Square!

Havana Central serves homecooked Cuban food. Before a Broadway show, or after a stop at a Times Square attraction, step into this spacious 1950s eatery for a mojito and some ropa vieja. Happy Hour at the bar every weeknight, with half price empanadas.

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dining! 151 W. 46th St. (btw.

Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212398-7440, havanacentral.com

LA MASSERIA If you crave Italian and want to dine before or after a show, look no further than Theater District favorite La Masseria. Take your choice of 11 delectable pastas, 12 meat and fish dishes (including branzino, Mediterranean sea bream, and grilled t-bone veal chops with fresh herbs), on top of super-fresh salads and daily specials. 235 W. 48th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-582-2111, lamasserianyc.com

PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Salvatore Scognamillo is the third-generation executive chef and co-owner of Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, cooking up Neapolitan recipes that have been passed down from his father and grandfather (Pasquale “Patsy”). Classic dishes like spaghetti and meatballs are packed with

the perfect balance of flavors, while dishes like the spicy shrimp Fra Diavolo are great for those looking for more adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see Jennifer Lopez or George Clooney—Patsy’s is a favorite dining spot for A-list celebrities. 236 W. 56th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys. com

HARD ROCK CAFE Get your evening festivities started by rocking your senses with tantalizing food and drinks at the Hard Rock Cafe’s Times Square location. Awe-inspiring rock memorabilia from legends like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, and Gwen Stefani line the walls. You can dine down on the likes of Legendary Steak Burgers, baby back ribs, and grilled chicken Caesar salads. The Rock Shop is open, plus don’t miss Drag Brunch on Sunday mornings!

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

CLASSICS BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME Midtown’s Benjamin Steakhouse Prime, the 2019 Concierge Choice Awards winner for Best Restaurant Experience, combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics.

(It also picks up signature seafood inspirations from sister property The Sea Fire Grill.)

The grill gets the spotlight here, turning out USDA prime steaks that are chef-selected and dry-aged in the house’s own aging room.

The steakhouse holds down a luxurious space convenient to Grand Central. 23 E. 40th St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818, benjaminsteakhouse.com

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

midtown east BENJAMIN PRIME ME $$$

23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818, benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts, the grill gets highlighted at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 sq. ft. space houses an expansive main dining room and now offers heated outdoor dining.

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52 E. 41st St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177, benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Founded in 2006, the family owned and operated Benjamin Restaurant Group has grown to comprise some of the New York metro area’s premier culinary 54

destinations. Offering exceptional food and service in luxurious environments, owners Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj make it their mission to treat each guest like a member of their family. Benjamin defines classic steakhouse with juicy cuts of dry-aged beef grilled to perfection. Enjoy their sizzling steaks in their cozy main dining room, or heated outdoor patio.

THE SEA FIRE GRILL ME $$-$$$

158 E. 48 St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785 theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD/AMERICAN The Sea Fire Grill offers seasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant yet classic experience where consistency is key and service is impeccable. The décor is inviting with mahogany wine racks, cool blue accent features, and a roaring marble fireplace. Guests are passionate about the daily East and West coast oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, and roasted Nova Scotia halibut.

theater district BACALL’S FAMILY STEAKHOUSE TS $$

220 W. 44th St. (Boadway-8th Ave.), 212-944-2474, bacallsnyc.com | STEAKHOUSE Brings ‘40s glamour and big-portion fare to Times Square. Newly opened, the menu is inspired by the restaurant’s muse, starlet Lauren Bacall, and her Jewish-Romanian upbringing in New York City. Look for favorite starters like latkes and matzoh balls, family platters of house-smoked brisket or duck confit.

Dani Luv, troubadour of the former Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse on the Lower East Side for over 20 years, performs live sing-a-longs nightly.

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626 10th Ave. (44th-45th Sts.), 212-586-0811, casadeltorony.com | MEXICAN Authentic Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in Hell’s Kitchen. Imaginative cuisine in vibrant and sensuous setting, putting forward impeccable style, invigorating dishes, and unbounded hospitality. Upon entering, a provocative, curved, hand-sculpted marble bar immediately seduces—an intense oasis where fire is injected into both the space and the cocktails. Cavernous dining rooms lead up to floor-to-ceiling glass doors along the venue’s best-kept secret: a beautiful rear garden, home to a majestic, 6-ft. Spanish toro. Indoor dining plus two outdoor areas including a tented and heated backyard garden.

ELLEN’S STARDUST DINER TD $$ 1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-956-5151, ellensstardustdiner.com | AMERICAN

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popular Times Square spot has reopened its doors for delicious food, drinks, and live performances. Located in the heart of the Theater District, Ellen’s has been a staple in the Broadway community since 1987, known for their famous waitstaff singing popular musicals while visitors enjoy a meal. The iconic diner brings in visitors from all over the world, with its retro and nostalgic memorabilia.

HARD ROCK CAFE TS $$ 1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york | AMERICAN Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from Elvis to The Beatles grace the walls along with more contemporary items. The 708-seat restaurant boasts a unique outdoor space above the building’s historic marquee, which hosts private parties amid the excitement of Times Square. Recently opened Rock Shop features authentic Hard Rock merchandise.

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151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CUBAN Home of Real Cuban Cooking in the heart of Times Square. Live Latin music: you come to Havana Central for the food but stay for the party! Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour at the bar, Monday-Friday 4-7pm. Classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. Now offering heated outdoor dining!

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

LE PRIVÉ TD $$$

626 10th Ave. (44th-45th Sts.), 212-837-2795; lepriveny.com | FRENCH Redefining French dining with elegant style, charming ambiance, exquisite dishes, and gracious hospitality.

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Unmatched hospitality. Attentive/knowledgeable staff.

MARGARITAVILLE NEW YORK TS $$ 560 7th Ave. (40th St.), 212-221-3007, margaritavilleresorts.com | AMERICAN

If you’re looking for a touch of the tropics in the middle of the concrete jungle, Margaritaville New York is the destination for you. While looking out over Times Square, you’ll instantly be transported to a vacation state of mind with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise, an order of Volcano Nachos, or any of their signature island-inspired dishes. This two-story tropical oasis also features signature margaritas, along with a wide selection of cool concoctions.

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887 9th Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888, masseriadeivini.com | ITALIAN A first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara wood-burning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass & large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT TD $$

236 W. 56th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com | ITALIAN Considered one of the greatest attractions in the Theater District and renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), this landmark has been family run since 1944. Highly rated authentic Neapolitan is heavenly, including sausages pizzaiola with peppers, spicy shrimp Fra Diavolo, savory calamari stuffed with seafood, etc. A “must go” New York favorite! Lunch/ dinner Tues. to Sun., 1-9pm (check patsys.com for updated hours). All cards.

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20 W. 72nd St. (Central Park W.-Columbus Ave.), 212-787-5656, theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN/FRENCH American cuisine with French influences. Quintessential New York dining experience, featuring an extensive bar selection and delights for all palates, including spit-roasted meats, seafood, and Blue Ribbon classics. Enjoy renowned hospitality in a comfortable and elegant setting. Zagat and Michelin recommended.

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AFTER HOURS Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs all around the city.

If you’re looking for a neighborhoody pint you’ll find plenty of options in midtown; for a more raucous scene check out the profusion of vibrant bars in the East Village and the Lower East Side. (On the Brooklyn side, the possibilities in Williamsburg are every bit as endless.) Upscale options can be found along the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District while the West Village next door is joined by Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen as a historic hub of LGBTQ nightlife. Music, performance, dance, people watching—whatever your mood, NYC can match it.

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NYC, with indie rock venues peppered around downtown; The Bowery Ballroom and The Mercury Lounge are two longrunning favorites. Brooklyn’s answers for live music include the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Steel, and Brooklyn Bowl (yes, you can knock down pins while the band is playing).

For more than 25 years, musical landmark The Iridium has been hosting intimate experiences of the world’s best rock, jazz, blues, and beyond. Look for the venue to be back December 27th, lining up shows like the Harlem Blues Project, The Ed Palermo Big Band Presents a Very Zappy Christmas, and the

guitar innovator Kaki King.

On the newer side, the revamped roof at 66 park atop The Kitano Hotel New York is now open for light bites and signature drinks, with both indoor and outdoor options.

Downtown also has an ample supply of spots for a modern cocktail. The Bar Room at Tom Colicchio’s Temple Court is located beneath The Beekman’s stunning, nine-story Victorian era hotel atrium and provides a singular New York setting for savoring a handcrafted cocktail.

We all deserve a laugh these days. Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have been known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting in Chelsea. Look for touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars and the New Talent Showcase.

Another comedy legend not to be missed is Carolines on Broadway. This Times Square institution has been present-

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ing the best in live comedy entertainment since 1982, with nightly shows that run from established greats (the “Diva of Contemporary Comedy” Sommore, December 9th-11th; actress/comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, December 16th-18th; cult fave Dave Attell, December 27th-30th) to stars of the future in the Breakout Artist Comedy Series. Don’t miss the surprise-filled close out of 2021, Carolines’ New Year’s Eve Spectacular.

In Times Square, Havana Central has Caribbean vibes crossed with New York energy. Head to the bar there for a Monday-Friday 4-7pm Happy Hour. Half-price homemade empanadas come with a range of fillings and there are $7 drink specials that include classic mojitos, margaritas, and red sangria.

For another touch of the tropics in the middle of the concrete jungle, Margaritaville New York is the destination for you. While looking out over Times Square, you’ll be transported to a vacation state of mind with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise or a signature margarita.

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BROOKLYN Brooklyn is home to vibrant communities. Here’s a guide to some great destination neighborhoods, each with its own character, culture, and favorite pizza place.

By Merrill Lee Girardeau DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN As the name suggests, Downtown Brooklyn is the business district of the borough, home to municipal offices, residences, and lots of shopping. To that end, hit Nordstrom Rack for deals on designer goods and Fulton Mall for outlets and other discount shopping. The City Point build64

ing has an Alamo Drafthouse, a multiplex experience with full meals and drinks at your seat, while the basement bursts with local food vendors at DeKalb Market Hall. Visit Livingston Manor for excellent craft cocktails and the plaza of MetroTech Commons for rotating art exhibitions and live music. The original outpost of Junior’s, a diner that’s home to the “World’s Most Fabulous

Cheesecake,” is nearby on Flatbush Avenue.

WILLIAMSBURG One of the borough’s bestknown and most crowded areas, the waterfront portion boasts the new Domino Park, luxury apartment buildings, and trendy bars and restaurants. There’s even an Apple Store on busy Bedford Avenue!

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lining Bedford (a great detour is weekend market Artists & Fleas on North 7th); you can dance a little, bowl a little at nearby Brooklyn Bowl. You can also watch an indie film while dining down on a burger at Nitehawk Cinema.

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

PARK SLOPE Aptly named, Park Slope sits on the gradual hill to the west of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park backyard. The neighborhood is full of beautiful historical brownstones (head down Prospect Park West and you’ll see what we mean), lots of families, and community treasures like bar/comedy club Union Hall and ever-fabulous, no-reservations Italian bistro Al Di La. This restaurant is located

on the main drag of the neighborhood: Fifth Avenue. Its northernmost point is Barclays Center, a massive performance space, sports arena, and transit hub, while farther south you’ll find shops like consignment haven Beacon’s Closet and the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. for caped crusadersin-training. Discover new reads at Community Bookstore, omakase sushi at Sushi Katsuei, and lip-smacking gourmet pizza at newcomer Crosta.

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

With the area’s booming real estate and tourism have come a flood of new businesses. For the best of the neighborhood, walk down Atlantic Avenue toward the water, where you’ll find boutiques and must-try “pitzas” at Bedouin Tent. More great shopping and food are waiting on bustling Smith and Court Streets. Start with brunch at Cafe Luluc, then browse at Woods Grove, Article&, and Books Are Magic.

Wind down the day at the tiki bar Zombie Hut. A historically Italian neighborhood, Carroll Gardens also boasts Jay-Z and Beyonce’s favorite pizza at Lucali.

DUMBO Dumbo stretches between the bases of the Brooklyn and

Manhattan Bridges (the nabe’s acronym stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). A former manufacturing area on the East River, Dumbo slowly gained pedestrian traffic with the 1977 arrival of the Michelin-starred restaurant with a milliondollar view: The River Café. A vibrant community has since sprung up, including pizza parlors Grimaldi’s and Juliana’s.

(Grimaldi’s is more popular, but many argue Juliana’s has the better pies.) Brooklyn Bridge Park is the site of endless photo ops with the Manhattan skyline and two bridges in the background, as well as fixtures like the vintage Jane’s Carousel, a working carousel that’s one century old.

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS If you’re going to walk any Brooklyn neighborhood, walk Brooklyn Heights. This coveted corner just south of the Brooklyn Bridge and north of BoCoCa inspires endless oohs and aahs with its impeccable streets full of cheery window boxes, historical homes, and shady trees. Former residents include Truman Capote (70 Willow St.) and Norman Mailer (142 Columbia Heights). You can explore historic subways and buses at the very handson New York Transit Museum.

Some of the nabe’s most noteworthy businesses cluster on Montague Street, including wood-fired pizza mastery at Dellarocco’s of Brooklyn. Make your way over to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for stunning skyline views of Manhattan’s southern tip.

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WHAT’S NEW The city’s list of newcomers includes a brand-new park. Little Island (pictured above) opened in May to rave reviews for its graceful layering of lawns, paths, and plant life. An artificial island on the Hudson River near The High Line, the park offers concession stands, a small stage, and an amphitheater. In the colder months timed entry requirements are waived: you can stroll right in from 6am8pm.

New York’s cultural realm never stops moving. Gramercy Park now boasts Fotografiska New York, a museum experi-

ence for the modern world.

Spanning diverse photographic genres, Fotografiska features six floors of exhibitions, plus eclectic programming and a vibrant atmosphere that includes music on every floor.

Like so many this year, The Frick Collection got involved with a renovation. While its historic home next to Central Park is getting spruced up, the art has taken up residence in the contemporary confines of the former Met Breuer on Madison Avenue. A limited run here presents a chronological and geographic survey representing the likes of Gainsbor-

FANTASTIC BEASTS The flagship Harry Potter New York is now open in the Flatiron District with the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products under one roof. Instore experiences include a Wand Shop and the Butterbeer Bar, which will liven up your Insta feed with glowing Butterbeer bottles “floating” over the bar and Butterbeer moving magically overhead through copper pipes.

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(CONT’D) ough, Goya, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Classical art against modern architecture makes for an engaging mashup. A new Irish Arts Center in New York opens its doors in early December in a state-of-the-art Hell’s Kitchen facility. The inaugural season of programming will feature theatre, dance, music, poetry, and more.

Among the city’s most established attractions there are changes as well. The Empire State Building has a recently opened Observatory Entrance, which leads to the brand-new Observatory Experience. Instagram-ready displays show visitors the building through the ages. Up at the top there’s a new, fully enclosed 102nd floor observatory, with climate controlled 360-degree views.

Hop a Statue City Cruises ride to Lady Liberty and you can explore the new Statue of Liberty Museum. Living history and breathtaking views come together in 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.

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Chelsea Park Fashion Insitute of Technology

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

Rubin Museum

W 13TH ST

AV E

GR W 12TH ST EEN W 11TH ST WIC H

PATH ST

BE DF OR DS T

PATH

Bryant Park

E 31ST ST

E 32ND ST

E 33RD ST

E 34TH ST

E 35TH ST

E 36TH ST

E 37TH ST

E 38TH ST

E 39TH ST

E 40TH ST

E 41ST ST

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal New York Public Library

Empire State Building

Madison Sq. Park

FLATIRON DISTRICT

PATH

New School W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

W 8TH ST ST SON HUD

BLEECKER ST

Union Sq. Park

W 3RD ST New York University

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

T

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

E 7TH ST E 6TH ST E 5TH ST

Queens-Midtown Tunnel

gJFK & LGA

Tompkins Sq. Park

E 8TH ST

ALPHABET CITY

E 14TH ST

STUYVESANT TOWN

E 1ST ST

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

ST MARKS PL

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

E 15TH ST

E 16TH ST

E 17TH ST

E 18TH ST

E 19TH ST

E 20TH ST

E 21ST ST

E 22ND ST

E 23RD ST

E 24TH ST

E 25TH ST

E 26TH ST

E 27TH ST

E 28TH ST

E 29TH ST

E 30TH ST

KIPS BAY

Baruch College

Gramercy Park

Cooper Union

NOHO

NOLITA PRINCE ST

TON ST E HOUS

DR FDR

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

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

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

ST ROW BAR ST TON MOR Y ST LERO

ST STON

A

N GTO HIN WAS

K CLAR ST TON OUS KING ST N ST WH RLTO

AVE C

W 23RD ST

TH H PA PAT St

AVE B

Chelsea Piers

St

FDR DR

MANGIN

EAST RIVER

AVE D

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR PL BARUCH

FDR DR

AVE A

1ST AVE 1ST AVE

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

6TH AVE

LEXI LEXINGTON AVE LAFAYETTE ST

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD OW LUDL ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST ST T PIT

MEATPACKING DISTRICT

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MERCER ST

ERY BOW

PARK AVE BROADWAY

5TH AVE 5TH AVE

AY ADW BRO 8TH AVE

MA

MADISON AVE AY ADW BRO UNIVERSITY PL

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

7TH AVE JON ES CO RN ELI A

DO CAR WN M ING INE ST ST

10TH AVE Highline Park

11TH AVE Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

9TH AVE Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

12TH AVE

HUDSON RIVER

urg Williamsb Bridge ST

G

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

American Museum of Natural History

Central Park

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

The Great Lawn

The Lake

The Ramble

Turtle Pond

Strawberry Fields Sheep Meadow

The Pond

Guggenheim Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Frick Collection

Hunter College

Gracie Mansion

YORKVILLE

Carl Shurz Park

ROOSEVELT ISLAND

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

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

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

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

Tramway

Queensboro Bridge

QUEENS

MUSEUM MILE

East Green

Central Park Zoo

E 65TH ST E 64TH ST E 63RD ST E 62ND ST E 61ST ST E 60TH ST E 58TH ST

E 59TH ST

E 56TH ST

E 57TH ST E 55TH ST E 54TH ST E 53RD ST

TURTLE BAY

YORK AVE

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

Julliard

MAD

Carnegie Hall

MoMA

E 52ND ST E 51ST ST

EAST END AVE

FDR DR

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

W 79TH ST

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

Lincoln Center

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

THEATER DISTRICT

Fordham University W 59TH ST W 58TH ST

W 57TH ST W 56TH ST W 55TH ST W 54TH ST W 53RD ST W 52ND ST W 51ST ST

E 48TH ST

E 49TH ST

E 50TH ST

E 47TH ST

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

United Nations

1ST AVE

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

DeWitt Clinton Park

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Rockefeller Center

E 46TH ST E 45TH ST E 44TH ST

E 41ST ST E 39TH ST

E 40TH ST

3RD AVE

PARK AVE PARK AVE

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal New York Public Library

LEXINGTON AVE LEXINGTON AVE

5TH AVE 5TH AVE

W 50TH ST

RESTAURANT ROW

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

W 47TH ST

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

W 41ST ST

Bryant Park

2ND AVE

6TH AVE

CENTRAL PARK WEST CENTRAL PARK WEST

8TH AVE Port Authority Bus Terminal

7TH AVE

C

COLUMBUS AVE

W 39TH ST

BROADWAY

AMSTERDAM AVE

ay adw Bro 10TH AVE

W 42ND ST W 40TH ST

FDR DR

WEST END AVE 11TH AVE

9TH AVE

W 72ND ST

12TH AVE

MADISON AVE MADISON AVE

WEST SIDE HIGHWAY

W 12 5TH ST

Columbia University

MORNINGSIDE DR

W 125TH ST

Morningside Park

Apollo Theater

Marcus Garvey Park

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

E 125TH ST

E 115TH ST

E 116TH ST E 113TH ST

E 110TH ST

E 112TH ST E 111TH ST

VE SA LA HO NIC ST

Gracie Mansion

Ward’s Island Park

Randall’s Island Park

Triborough Bridge

Yankee Stadium Tours, 1 E. 161st St. Bronx

Jefferson Park

E 96TH ST

FDR DR

YORKVILLE

CH Chelsea

TD Theater District

H Harlem

LI Little Italy

MD Meatpacking District

TS Times Square

EH East Harlem

C Chinatown

GV Greenwich Village

MW Midtown West

UES Upper East Side

EV East Village

ME Midtown East

UWS Upper West Side

LEGEND

W 116TH ST W 115TH ST W 114TH ST W 113TH ST

Museum of the City of NY East Meadow MUSEUM MILE

1ST AVE 1ST AVE E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST E 90TH ST E 89TH ST

SH SoHo

T Tribeca

LES Lower East Side

W 110TH ST

The Great Hill The Pool North Meadow

Central Park

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD

LENOX AVE Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

FD Financial District

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W 112TH ST W 111TH ST

Riverside Park

ENTRAL PARK WEST

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

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

MANHATTAN AVE

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

W 96TH ST

COLUMBUS AVE

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

PARK AVE

PARK AVE

MADISON AVE

MADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

5TH AVE

5TH AVE

WEST END AVE W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST W 90TH ST W 89TH ST

BROADWAY

Grant’s Tomb

HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY

FLATIRON DISTRICT

LOWER MANHATTAN MAP

Highline Park

TOWN GRAMERCY Discover the birthplace ofSTUYVESANT New York City

PATH

BATTERY PL

1ST AVE

T ES IDG BR

STATEN ISLAND

GOVERNORS ISLAND

Empire Outlets

Bro okl yn Ba tte ry

Tun nel

Brid ge

MANGIN

FDR DR

AVE D

AVE C

ST

Staten Island Ferry Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

LIBERTY ISLAND

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL

AVE B

AVE A

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD OW LUDL ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST ST T PIT

ERY BOW

ST JAMES PL

Downtown Heliport Helicopter Flight Services

ELLIS ISLAND

Ma nha ttan

PEA RL ST

GO LD ST

CH ER RY

3RD AVE

L YP TER BAT

Battery Park

PINE ST WALL ST

ST

Skyscraper Museum

NY Stock Exchange

R RD FD

D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH

Museum of Jewish Heritage

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

GREENWICH ST

GTON WASHIN

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

ST

Brook SEAPORT lyn B ridge HISTORIC DISTRICT FUL TO JOHN N S South Street Seaport T ST

DEY ST CORTLANDT LIBERTY

OE NR MO

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Museum

ST ON DIS A M

City Hall City Hall Park

Museum at Eldridge St

PEARL ST

VESSEY ST

CENTRE ST

ST SON HUD

MURRAY ST

WILLIAM ST

T ST WES CE RRA R TE RIVE

WARREN ST MURRAY ST PARK PL BARCLAY ST VESEY ST

PARK PL

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

T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV

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CHAMBERS ST

WARREN ST

TON ST E HOUS

ST ER RK MA

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

E 8TH ST

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

LISPENARD ST

E ST OOR NM

E 1ST ST

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

GRAND ST

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

SPRING ST

CROSBY ST

Fire Museum

T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO DES TRY ST VES T ST H LAIG RT ST E HUB

NORTH END AVE

MERCER ST

BROOME ST

NOLITA PRINCE ST

CHURCH ST

ST

SPRING ST

CANA L ST

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

NOHO

BROADWAY

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

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

ST

TON OUS WH

E 5TH ST

BLEECKER ST

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

N GTO HIN WAS

TON MOR Y ST LERO N ST KSTO CLAR

Tompkins Sq. Park

E 6TH ST

2ND AVE

W 3RD ST New York University

BE DF OR D

ALPHABET CITY

E 7TH ST

ERY BOW

JON CO ES RN ELI A

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

CA DO RMI WN NE ING ST ST

ST SON HUD

PATH

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

ST MARKS PL Cooper Union

LAFAYETTE ST

W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

UNIVERSITY PL

New School

W 8TH ST

TO T RIS BARROW S ST CH

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

E 14TH ST

BROADWAY

GR EEN WIC HA VE

SE GAN IO ST AT HOR ST E Whitney JAN ST Museum 2TH W 1 NE ST HU BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 S W RRY ST PE LES ST ST AR 0TH R CH W 1 HE P

TH PA H St PAT d t 3r S - 3 3rd n ke - 3 bo Sq o H nal ur Jo

W 13TH ST W 12TH ST W 11TH ST

5TH AVE

W 14TH ST

MEATPACKING DISTRICT VOORT ST

East River Park

Key to NYC

COVID POLICIES

New York takes COVID and health seriously and as a result you will find the city safe and welcoming. If you arrived here from abroad chances are good you’re already vaccinated, but domestic travelers should take note: you will be asked for proof of vaccination before you’re allowed indoors. NYC rules require proof of at least one shot for entry inside, and that includes gyms, museums, theatres, cinemas, arenas, and restaurants. The “Key to NYC” program also requires that people working in these places be vaccinated, so you can go in with reassurance—the city’s push for safety has helped accelerate its recovery from the pandemic. IDs are being checked to confirm a match between vaccine information and individuals. Since vaccines for children are just now being rolled out, kids under the age of 12 are allowed indoors in NYC without vaccinations.

Acceptable proofs of vaccination include a CDC Vaccination Card; an NYC Vaccination Record or other official immunization record; the NYC COVID Safe App; the CLEAR Health Pass; or New York State’s Excelsior Pass. If your proof is a paper card, photocopies or digital images are permitted.

If you have not been vaccinated, you can still enjoy outdoor dining and other out-ofdoors explorations around the city. Masks are required on subways and buses and at many stores and venues. (When eating and drinking masks can be removed, of course.)

Expect to see the majority of New Yorkers complying with mask recommendations and most venues to carefully confirm your vaccination status.

VACCINATION AND MASK POLICY FOR BROADWAY SHOWS The owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres will require vaccinations for audience members, as well as performers, backstage crew, and theatre staff, for all performances at least through the February 28, 2022. Masks will also be required for audiences inside the theatre, except while eating or drinking in designated locations. “Fully vaccinated” means the performance date must be at least 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or at least 14 days after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Guests 12 and older will also need to be Fully Vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine AND present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport. (Guests 12-18 may use a government-issued ID or school ID, no photo required.) For international guests TWO doses of any “mix and match” combination of an FDA or WHO approved Covid-19 vaccine are acceptable. Guests under 12, when accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult, may enter the theatre with ONE of the following: • proof of ONE dose of an FDA or WHO approved vaccine at least 14 days before the performance date OR • a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed by a medical provider within 72 hours of the performance start time OR a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time (test results must clearly show the date and time of the test.)

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