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It is rare for an actor to revisit a role. But in a completely different medium? Rarer still. Tom Felton, who rose to fame as Draco Malfoy in all eight Harry Potter films, made wizarding world history when he stepped back into Draco’s robes—this time as an adult—in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. “It’s very much a ‘pinch me’ situation,” Felton says. “I keep thinking I’m dreaming.” The blockbuster play picks up 19 years after the events of the final story, with Draco and Harry as grown men navigating fatherhood and a new generation of wizards. “Getting a chance to step back into Draco’s shoes now that he’s a father in this new story—it’s very exciting,” Felton adds. And fans clearly agree, as Felton’s run in Cursed Child is one of the hottest tickets on Broadway this season. Will you be there as Tom Felton takes the stage, or are you “Scared, Potter?”
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I am delighted to join City Guide in welcoming you to the greatest city in the world! My historic and fascinating hometown has something for everyone. Whether it is your first time here or you are a frequent guest, you have an abundance of attractions and experiences from which to choose, including our beautiful parks, excellent museums, iconic architecture, annual cultural festivals, thrilling sporting events, and captivating dance, music, and theater productions. As an avid food lover, I encourage visitors to take advantage of the many independent, hidden-gem restaurants and food carts in all five boroughs that serve a wide array of cuisines, among them those offering dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of New York’s diverse ethnic and immigrant communities. I also recommend that you enjoy a ride on the Staten Island Ferry—it’s free!—and that you go off the beaten path to explore different neighborhoods across the Big Apple. The variety of activities to experience in New York is unlimited, and you’ll have no trouble filling your days here with the suggestions featured in this guide and more. I hope that you have a wonderful time during your stay, and that you are inspired to visit us again soon.
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NYC’s two newest interactive Experiences, in the heart of Times Square
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Above: explore NYC past and present at the new interactive destination One Times Square. Below: get up close with favorite celebs like Harry Styles, only at Madame Tussauds New York. Continued from p. 10
deck and you’ll be 100 floors above the ground with miles of visibility in every direction. Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock boasts unobstructed views of the city’s landmarks, including all of Central Park, with both indoor and outdoor platforms. The city’s newest viewing deck is at One Times Square (you’ve doubtless seen the building many times, as it’s home to the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball). Brand-new immersive experiences here will connect you with a glass elevator ride, a simulated airship trip over the city, up-close encounters with New Year’s Eve balls past and future, and a confetti-filled countdown to New Year’s Eve at “Eternal Midnight.” It all culminates with the 360-degree wraparound One Times Square Skywalk Viewing Deck, which includes a daring glass walkway. (This same address is also home to an ultimate kid immersive, the One Times Square Candy Experience, which offers three floors of reimagined city landmarks to explore—gathering hundreds of different kinds of candy all the way.) 14 Everything To Do NYC
Madame Tussauds New York is the only place with no ropes holding you back from your favorite stars. The legendary Times Square attraction hosts new immersive experience “Seasons of New York City.” Sip bubbly with Leonardo DiCaprio, have breakfast at Tiffany’s with Audrey Hepburn, make your own wax hand at Andy Warhol’s famous Factory, and much more. That’s only the beginning at this revamped Times Square legend, which also features likenesses that run from world leaders to sports stars to a roomful of glamour at the Glow Gala. Mark Spooky Season with a visit to Warner Bros. Icons of Horror. Celebrate legends, including Pennywise and Regan from The Exorcist, within fully immersive scenes. (If you dare.) A visit to the former aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Museum is a step inside a living time capsule, an immersive experience that takes in maritime history, space exploration, and the evolution of aviation. The flight deck is home to 28 authentic historic aircraft, including the record-breaking supersonic British Airways
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Above: the epic Space Shuttle Pavilion at the Intrepid Museum. Left: an indoor theme park and so much more at American Dream on the Jersey side. Bottom: get insight into NYC through interactive City Pulse stations at One World Observatory. Concorde. The epic Space Shuttle Pavilion holds Enterprise, which was a massive technological leap forward for NASA and America. New to the museum is one of the only surviving examples of a World War II FG-1D Corsair. City Cruises offers great ways to dine along the skyline. For a refined experience, book a Premier Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise on the all-glass, European-inspired Bateaux New York and enjoy chef-prepared, plated dining, live entertainment, signature cocktails, and the city’s most impressive views. Or enjoy an upbeat buffet with DJ music and views from the open air roof of the Spirit of New York. If you want to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island first-hand, Statue City Cruises is the only way to get there (with amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines along the way). When you arrive on Liberty Island, you’ll find the Statue of Liberty Museum. Breathtaking views are joined by a $100 million destination that includes an up close look at the statue’s original torch. You can soar over the city at RiseNY, a threepart, one-of-a-kind experience in Times Square. Bringing together elements of a museum and an attraction, you’ll step back in time to 1904 as you visit a theatre inspired by NYC’s very first subway station, with an immersive film that showcases how NYC became the crossroads of the world. From there you’ll journey through seven exhibits including Broadway, TV & Radio, 16 Everything To Do NYC
Above: stunning harbor views between Lady Liberty and Lower Manhattan aboard Statue City Cruises. and Film, before taking flight on a first-ever soaring ride through the sights, sounds, and smells of Big Apple icons. Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology is a pioneering cultural institution that sprawls across a historic bank building in Lower Manhattan. Now open is Maestros and the Machines, a breakthrough exhibit that reimagines the works of greats like da Vinci, Mozart,
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and Hokusai through the lens of cutting-edge technology. The show asks the provocative question, “What happens when the timeless mastery of iconic artists meets the disruptive power of modern technology?” Visitors explore 15 experimental spaces full of unique listening encounters and interactions with reimagined masterpieces—works that breathe, shift, and transform as they respond to the viewer. Small Bus Tours NYC makes sightseeing personal, comfortable, and unforgettable. Get dual perspectives on the Big Apple with the Explore NYC Boat & Bus Tour or take a journey through the authentic city on a Contrasts of New York exploration that leaves from Times Square to tour through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Custom and private tour options are available as well. Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. The range of activities at American Dream is jaw-dropping. Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, mini golf, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. Theme park Nickelodeon Universe takes inspiration from the network’s favorite shows. The world’s steepest roller coaster and the world’s tallest indoor spinning drop tower are waiting to thrill you. Bring a swimsuit for DreamWorks Water Park, North America’s largest indoor waterpark, where a hydromagnetic water coaster is joined by more than 40 rides, slides, and attractions. It’s all less than 5 miles from Times Square!
THE VIEW THAT Explore three floors of immersive experiences and scale the side of One Vanderbilt in Ascent, NYC’s only all-glass elevator in the sky.
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Level 4 inside The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, 332-204-8500; edgenyc.com; see p. 13 The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck towers over the shops and restaurants of Hudson Yards. Explore the massive triangular deck or grab a seat and soak in views that stretch for miles, taking in the Hudson River and New York skyline. WYLi➔ The photo ops start with immersive art installations and continue with the epic skylines; step out onto the glass-floored deck 100 stories up—if you dare.
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATORY MW 20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com
Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. The range of activities here is jaw-dropping, from Saks to sharks to Legoland. Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. There are more than 3 million square feet —all less than five miles from Times Square! WYLi➔ There’s no limit to the adventures here, from snow to waves to rollercoasters, and that’s on top of prime shopping and dining.
The world’s most famous skyscraper since its 1931 completion, inspiring millions of visitors who ascend to the observation deck in every season. Equally amazing for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering skylines. WYLi➔ You’ll feel like you’re in a movie as you tower over the city in Art Deco style, soaking in endless views of Golden Age New York.
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Tthis landmark aircraft carrier leads visitors on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. Explore the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, plus dozens of authentically restored aircraft. WYLi➔ Stand amid living history on a thrilling visit to the flight deck, full of epic views, historic aircraft, and the echoes of tours of duty in WWII and Vietnam.
Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (23rd St. & 12th Ave.), The Seaport, Pier 15, 78 South St. (Fletcher-John Sts.), Lincoln Harbor Marina, 1500 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken, NJ, 646-566-1380; citycruises.com/newyork; see p. 19
Offers brunch, lunch, and dining cruises, along with cocktail outings and the city’s best holiday cruises. Choose from buffets, or elegant plated experiences on the glass-enclosed deck of the European-inspired Bateaux. City Cruises sails year-round from both NY and NJ from three convenient locations. WYLi➔ New York views are spectacular from the water, City Cruises offers the best way to dine along the skylines.
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Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072; intrepidmuseum.org; see p. 4
MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK TS 234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), madametussauds.com; see p. 9
Time to celebrate #BIGTIME with your favorite stars. “Seasons of New York City” lets you kick up your heels with the Rockettes and sip bubbly with Leonardo DiCaprio. That’s only the beginning at this revamped Times Square legend, which also features adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience. WYLi➔ The only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from iconic musicians, world leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars.
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Part ride. Part museum. All New York. Take a thrilling simulated ride over the city, plus experience NYC’s rich history across seven interactive galleries, from finance to film to fashion. There’s also an immersive film screening, showcasing how NYC became the crossroads of the world. WYLi➔ Live the dream of soaring over New York City on a one-of-a-kind ride that zooms through landmarks amid city sounds and smells.
The latest exhibition at this pioneering cultural institution is Maestros and the Machines, where the works of greats like da Vinci, Mozart, and Hokusai are reimagined through cutting-edge technology. Experience 15 experimental exhibition spaces full of unique listening encounters and interactive installations. WYLi➔ An engrossing immersion in a mix of art and tech you can’t experience anywhere else.
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99 Schermerhorn St. (Boerum Pl.-Court St.), 718-694-1600; nytransitmuseum.org Gallery Annex & Store, Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage, Main Concourse, 212-878-1016; mta.info Inside a historic 1936 IND subway station in Brooklyn Heights, easily accessible by subway, is the largest U.S. museum devoted to urban public transportation history. Get hands on with vintage subway trains plus insight into the broader story of public transportation.
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One Times Square/1475 Broadway (42nd St.), onetimessquare.com; see p. 11 The site of the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop hosts a new multi-floor immersive experience Times Travel. You’ll find photo ops with five historic New Year’s Eve Balls plus the Times Square Skywalk, a 360-degree wraparound viewing deck with bird’s-eye views of all the midtown action. WYLi➔ Experience an intimate New York New Year’s Eve any day of the year at Eternal Midnight, where revelers from the past century join you in a confetti-filled celebration.
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One Times Square/1475 Broadway (42nd St.), icandynyc.com; see p. 11 Explore NYC through a sweet lens at this brand-new interactive. Make your way through three floors of landmarks, including neighborhoods, Central Park, and a lively Underground—gathering candy all the way. In addition to smiles and full buckets, you’ll find tons of photo ops plus a custom Candy Shop. WYLi➔ A kid’s dream comes to life across three floors of sweets and city scenes.
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285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com; see p. 3
There’s only one tallest. One strongest. One destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories. House restaurant ONE Dine combines seasonal menus with stunning views. WYLi➔ An exhilarating adventure above Lower Manhattan, taking in historic bridges, skyscrapers, and Lady Liberty’s home in New York Harbor.
160 W. 45th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 718-701-4998; riseny.co; see p. 23
SMALL BUS TOURS NYC
212-901-3013; smallbustoursnyc.com; see p. 18 NYC sightseeing made personal, comfortable, and unforgettable. Backed by professional chauffeurs, modern luxury vehicles, and hundreds of 5-star reviews. Get dual perspectives on the Big Apple with the Explore NYC Boat & Bus Tour or take a journey through the authentic city on a Contrasts of New York exploration that leaves from Times Square to tour through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Custom and private tour options available as well. WYLi➔ Experience the city up close on personalized tours—the most flexible ways to see NYC!
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Ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—the only way to get there. Daily rides depart approximately every 30 minutes from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan. Liberty Island holds the Statue of Liberty Museum, with memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch. WYLi➔ You can’t fully appreciate the scale and detail of the Statue of Liberty until you see her up close; Statue City Cruises is the only way to get there.
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45 E. 42nd St. (5th-Park Aves.); summitov.com; see p. 19 Blending elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill, SUMMIT takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through three floors of multi-sensory interactions. At night, SUMMIT is transformed into a beacon of light and energy visible to all of NYC and beyond. WYLi➔ Doubles as an immersive full of photo ops and an aerie perched in the center of the Midtown sky, offering unique perspectives on the city.
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30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th-6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com Sweeping, unobstructed open-air views from the deck—reserved-time tickets, multi-media exhibits, and Art Deco splendor. WYLi➔ Indoor and outdoor viewpoints with perspectives on Central Park and the Empire State Building that no place else can match.
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The neighborhood may be full of celebrities, but only one place guarantees star-spotting: Madame Tussauds New York. Get up close with representations of the world’s most iconic musicians, A-list stars, and sports legends. RiseNY RiseNY is the first attraction of its kind, combining a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate signature elements of New York. Times Square is famous for its dazzling Broadway show marquees. Groundbreaking moments, from the 1700s through the present, can be explored up close through the costumes, props, photos, and videos on view at The Museum of Broadway. One Times Square is home to the legendary New Year’s Eve ball drop. New interactive experiences here include the confetti-filled countdown “Eternal Midnight” and the 360-degree One Times Square Skywalk Viewing Deck. Ultimate kid immersive One Times Square Candy Experience is also here, full of reimagined city landmarks stocked with candy for eager hands. 22 Everything To Do NYC
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Mama Mia 44SW serves the flavors Raising Cane’s and hospitality of Italian New York. Still family-run after more than half a century, look for classic Italian dishes—chicken eggplant rollatini, lasagna, vongole di Napoli—all made from family recipes. Step into spacious 1950s-style eatery Havana Central for classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. Live Latin music plays Fridays and Sundays. The city’s best mojitos are here, too! For a quick stop, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is famed for their chicken finger meals and the creamy, tangy, peppery “Cane’s Sauce” that comes with them. They’re known for using only the highest-quality ingredients, with a cook-to-order system that ensures your meal is served hot and fresh every time.
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Dave & Buster’s is a super-fun spot for great American fare, signature drinks, and all kinds of games—from old-time classics to air hockey, tabletop competitions, and all the latest VR action. Dave & Buster’s is great for watching sports, too, with massive 40-foot screens. All new menus feature more than 100 fan favorites like chicken wings, Smokehouse BBQ Burgers, and the Mountain O’ Nachos.
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Beyond Broadway and people watching, Times Square is also known for its first-class shopping. Pelé Soccer is The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from soccer legend Pelé. You can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world. H&S Art Gallery & Custom Framing features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino (below), Rizzi, Suchy, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, same-day professional custom framing, and worldwide shipping. For souvenirs (or gift inspiration) around New York City theatre, The Museum of Broadway (see p. 22) is a great destination. There’s official merchandise from hits like Wicked, The Lion King, and Hamilton, plus museumthemed shirts, totes, and more. Newcomer House of Spells is NYC’s first multi-fandom destination. An immersive retail experience, explore two floors full of photo ops and officially licensed merchandise from all your W 52ND ST film and fantasy faves.
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ONE TIMES SQUARE SKYWALK: A New Immersive Experience at One Times Square Go on a multi-sensory journey through the history of Times Square and get up close with the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. The city’s newest viewing deck is at One Times Square. You probably know the building, originally built in 1904 as the headquarters of The New York Times. Recently renovated and modernized, it’s one of the city’s most famous buildings—home of the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. Eternal Midnight
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Just opened is a new immersive experience, the One Times Square Skywalk, which includes photo ops with five historic New Year’s Eve Balls and a 360-degree wraparound viewing deck with bird’s-eye views of all the Times Square action. The journey includes: Cellar Crystal Core» Through motion-activated photo portals and virtual storytelling, guests access the “memories” of One Times Square, bridging past and present. Times Machine» A glass elevator ride shares centuries of Times Square history in seconds,
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while providing unique perspectives as you rise above the city. Building One Times Square» Experience the construction of One Times Square through a visual immersion, taking the perspective of the workers who made it the tallest structure in New York at the time. An Airship Above Manhattan» Fly through the clouds above 1930s-era Manhattan and see the bridges and Seaport as they were almost a century ago. Decades of Change» Take a ride in a virtual taxi (left) that zips up Broadway in an adventure through history, passing glowing marquee signs and scenes and sounds from the events that transformed the neighborhood. Eternal Midnight» Time ticks on, but the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square is timeless. Inside Eternal Midnight, no matter what day of the year you can experience the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Celebration. Join revelers from the past century as they ring in the New Year and explore a virtual zipline through Times Square as the clock counts down to midnight. Past New Year’s Eve Balls, including a replica of the original 1907 Ball and the most recently retired “Big Ball” that rang in the New Year from 2008 to 2025, provide great photo ops. There’s ample confetti raining down for more photos and even a Confetti Wishing Wall» Write your own wish for the New Year on a piece of confetti and it will be dropped in front of the entire world during this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration. The experience concludes on the Skywalk. There are river-to-river views and a thrilling glass walkway 19 floors above Times Square. It’s open air, with prime angles on the New Year’s Eve Ball and a one-of-a-kind vantage point over the Crossroads of the World.
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The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Experience» Many come to New York City hoping to make their mark, but what if you could not only make it—but crystalize it—at one of NYC’s most essential sights? For over 100 years, the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball and its descent from the top of One Times Square has been the definitive symbol for the start of a new year, illuminated by the hopes and dreams of people from around the world. For the first time ever, the Ball will be made available for a limited number of exclusive, interactive viewing sessions that let guests experience it up close. One Times Square Candy Experience» One One Times Square is also home to an ultimate kid immersive. Visitors to the Candy Experience make their way through a reimagined Central Park, New York neighborhoods, and a lively Underground—gathering treats all the way (multiple floors full of candy!!). Sweets are themed to each area—think candy eyeballs in the catacombs, gummy hot dogs from a food cart, and chocolate gold coins from the bank. Along the way, there are photo and video moments built into every environment, including a carousel, penguins in an igloo at the Central Park Zoo, and NYC’s famous sewer alligator.
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culture Exploring
NYC museums have something for everyone, from art to history to the stories of the city itself.
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a priceless collection that ranges from ancient Egypt to a feast of decorative art. New exhibition Cézanne to Modigliani: Gifts of Modern Art from the Pearlman Collection shows off a transformative gift of modern European masterpieces from the Henry and Rose Pearlman Collection. At top is Vincent van Gogh’s 1888 The Tarascon Stagecoach, reflecting the bold colors and strong outlines of the artist’s Arles period. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (btw. Washington & Classon Aves.), brooklynmuseum.org
2. New exhibition You Should Be Dancing: New York, 1976 and Beyond
at The New York Historical showcases an era when punk, disco, and hip hop were incubating in the city before taking over the world. Set in spaces reminiscent of the era’s nightlife destinations, the show brings together instruments, fashion, photographs, flyers, and performance clips. 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & 77th Sts.), nyhistory.org
3. The Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to
the Holocaust holds down an inspiring space at the southern tip of Manhattan. Exhibitions here honor individual stories of survival and educate about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust. On view now is Will These Words Reach You? The Underground Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto, exploring one of the most significant acts of Jewish resistance and historical preservation during the Holocaust: the creation of the Oyneg Shabes Archive. 36 Battery Pl. (1st Pl.), mjhnyc.org 28 Everything To Do NYC
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4. Laia Abril (b. 1986) is a research-based artist working across photography, text, video, and sound. Now on view at the International Center of Photography (ICP) is Laia Abril: On Rape and Institutional Failure, which was first exhibited during the galvanizing #MeToo upswell of 2020. The show weaves together images, testimonies, archival materials, objects, and installations that use sound and video to address ongoing issues of accountability. 84 Ludlow St. (btw. Delancey & Broome Sts.), icp.org
5. New Jewish Museum exhibition
Sacred Splendor: Jewish Ritual Art and Christian Treasures from St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague brings Jewish and Christian sacred art from medieval to early modern Europe into dialogue, illuminating interconnected histories across six centuries. Among the exquisite treasures on display is a page from a prayer book of the Workshop of Valentine Noh, Prague 1470–80, seen above on the lower left. 1109 Fifth Ave. (92nd St.), thejewishmuseum.org
6. The intricate, paradoxical works
of Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher (1898–1972) have entranced viewers for decades. Mathematics and the Art of M.C. Escher, on view now at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), is the first major exhibition that reveals the math behind the work, bringing together more than 60 prints that reflect symmetry, infinity, perspective, transformation, and impossible spaces. 635 Sixth Ave. (btw. 19th & 20th Sts.), momath.org » See page 74 for credits
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Part ride. Part museum. All New York. Soar over the city at RiseNY, a three-part, one-of-a-kind experience in Times Square. Step back in time to 1904 as you visit NYC’s very first subway station at City Hall and watch an immersive film by documentarian Ric Burns, voiced by actor Jeff Goldblum, showcasing how NYC became the crossroads of the world. From there you can journey through seven exhibits including Fashion, Music, Movies, and more. After excellent photo ops, you’ll take flight on a first-ever soaring ride through the sights, sounds, and smells of Big Apple icons. 160 W. 45th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 718-701-4998, riseny.co 30 Everything To Do NYC
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To truly appreciate the scale and craftsmanship of the Statue of Liberty you have to see it up close. Statue City Cruises is the only way to get here, leaving from the southern tip of Manhattan for a short but spectacular ride through New York Harbor. In addition to amazing perspectives on Lady Liberty, Liberty Island also holds its own dedicated museum. Breathtaking views join a $100 million destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and intimate looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame. Statue City Cruises also provides access to Ellis Island, America’s famed immigrant gateway. It’s home today to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, with its historic dormitories, baggage room, and soaring Great Hall. Ferry departs from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, 877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849), cityexperiences.com
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We all deserve a laugh these days. Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Chappelle have dropped in on this classic setting in Chelsea. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars. As part of the New York Comedy Festival (November 6th through the 15th), check out New York City’s own Peter Revello on Wednesday the 11th, fresh off his Tonight Show debut. That same evening, the later set belongs to Lynne Koplitz, a regular on Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best and co-host of StarTalk. Sunday the 15th features another NYCF show, with comedy vet Royale Watkins hosting his monthly The Mixtape Comedy Show, bringing in standup comedians and a live band. 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com cityguideny.com/events 31
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NYC is a global shopping capital, with small-scale boutiques that are every bit as intriguing as big-name department stores and shopping centers. Here’s our guide to some highlights, with our all-time favorites marked in bold.
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MIDTOWN Herald Square near Penn Station remains a major draw for shoppers, highlighted by the block-long flagship Macy's Herald Square, America’s largest department store. You can find whatever you’re looking for here, including activewear, dresses, handbags, jewelry & watches, kidswear, and luggage. Neighborhood options include faves like Crocs and Uniqlo. Luxury brands and stylish boutiques can be found at The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, with a worldclass selection of fashion, home goods, and more. Directly across the street from Central Park are the premium retail offerings of The Shops at Columbus Circle.
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NEW JERSEY Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find The Avenue at American Dream, a luxury shopping and dining experience with a curated collection of world-renowned fashion brands. The mall also hosts flagship locations of H&M, Zara, and Primark, in addition to leading brands Aritzia, Lululemon, Uniqlo, Apple, JD Sports, and the list goes on. It’s all just five miles from Times Square!
In action-packed Times Square, don't miss Pelé Soccer, The World’s Greatest Soccer Store. You can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world. Newcomer House of Spells is NYC’s first multi-fandom destination. This immersive retail experience is full of photo ops and officially licensed merchandise from all your film and fantasy faves. Nearby, Cockpit USA near Bryant Park has genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing. A few blocks up are the two locations of La Mode Royale, known for its chic, European-inspired looks. Across town, Madison Avenue is synonymous with high-style shopping. Davidoff of Geneva’s flagship here offers premium cigars and accessories, plus a walk-in humidor and a private lounge.
DOWNTOWN Perennially chic SoHo (“South of Houston”) is a low-rise neighborhood with a focus on the cutting edge. French fashion house Chloé is here, as are local label Rag & Bone and a Prada flagship. Moving up Manhattan, on the west side along the Hudson you’ll reach the upmarket shopping of the Meatpacking District—home to favorites like Alice + Olivia and the Diane von Furstenberg flagship.
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Need assistance planning your shopping route? Numbers correspond to the store’s location. OUR BEST PICKS! 1 American Dream 2 Brookfield Place 3 CityStore 4 Cockpit USA 5 Crocs, 34th Street 6 Crocs, SoHo 7 Davidoff of Geneva, Sixth Ave. 8 Davidoff of Geneva, Madison Ave. 9 Grand Central Terminal 10 House of Spells 11 Hudson Yards 12 Macy’s Herald Square 13 La Mode Royale, Broadway 14 La Mode Royale, Sixth Ave. 15 LEGO® Store NY— Fifth Avenue 16 MLB Flagship Store 17 Pelé Soccer 18 The Shops at Columbus Circle 19 Westfield World Trade Center
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1 : : House of Spells' Poe Raven Goblet is one item among a vast and highly satisfying fandom collection at this premier Times Square experience. Miraculous finds for your toughest gift list! 234 W. 42nd St., 646-396-0269, houseofspells.com
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3 : : Celebrate the Year of the Horse with the refined porcelain and brass pieces in this exclusive gift set ($1,888) from Davidoff of Geneva. 515 Madison Ave., 212-751-9060, davidoff.com
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shoes ($120) have evolved into a streetwear classic, but with a fresh, football-inspired identity. Suede uppers and soft gum soles complete the feel; at Pelé Soccer in Times Square. 1560 Broadway, 646-666-0025, pelesoccer.com
5 : : Bundle up in (military) style with La Mode Royale's Admirale full-length ultrasuede coat. Fashioned with contrasting gold piping on the cuffs, neckline, and around the buttonholes, it's a sure classic for many seasons to come. 1875 Broadway, 347-963-7762, lamoderoyale.nyc
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1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 833-263-7326, americandream.com Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. It’s all here, from Saks to sharks to Legoland. American. You’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium—all less than five miles from Times Square!
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1560 Broadway (46th-47th Sts.), 646-666-0025, pelesoccer.com The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, where you can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players. Limited-edition footwear from top brands like Nike, Adidas, New Balance, and Puma. Check out stadium bleachers for live soccer games on a huge TV screen.
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H&S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING
For over 45 years, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing, both in civilian and military design. You’ve seen their jackets across pop culture from Steve McQueen to Tom Hardy to U.S. Presidents. Visit their midtown showroom and find quality and craftsmanship unlike any other. Appointments encouraged but not required to ensure they have your jacket size when you arrive.
Open daily in Times Square, features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, Tarkay, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and sameday professional custom framing. They ship worldwide.
DAVIDOFF OF GENEVA
515 Madison Ave. (53rd-54th Sts.), 212-751-9060, us.davidoffgeneva.com Davidoff of Geneva’s Madison Avenue flagship has been a leading location for premium cigars and accessories for over 35 years. The store features an assortment of cigar and lifestyle accessories and a walk-in humidor with a wide selection of premium cigar brands. There’s also a private smoking lounge with a state-of-the-art exhaust system, beautiful, comfortable lounge seating, and entertainment.
112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160, hsart.com
SCHUMER’S WINES & LIQUORS
59 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940, schumerswines.com Trusted for more than 40 years, known for its excellent selection of the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy (lots of half bottles, too). Also vintage ports, single malts, cognac, American whiskeys and bourbons—including their own Barrel Picks. Large supply of cold wine and champagne always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm; Sat.,11am-8pm. Deliveries til 7pm.
HOUSE OF SPELLS
234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-396-0269, houseofspells.com NYC’s first multi-fandom destination is now open in Times Square. This immersive retail experience brings together officially licensed merchandise from popular fantasy, gaming, anime, and film franchises all under one roof, including MARVEL, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Super Mario, DC, and much more. Look for cinematic environments, fan-focused experiences, photo-worthy backdrops, and one-of-a-kind collectables.
LUGGAGEHERO
Locations citywide, including Penn Station, Grand Central, Times Square, JFK; luggagehero.com/newyork Safe and secure luggage storage through local businesses at only $1.19hour/$5.40day. All luggage sizes accommodated; it’s the only company offering both hourly and daily rates. 130+ locations all around NYC, easy and convenient. Book online or through the official LuggageHero App for Apple and Android.
LA MODE ROYALE
1875 Broadway (61st-62nd Sts.), 347-963-7762; 1335 6th Ave. (53rd-54th Sts.) at New York Hilton Midtown, 646-863-2024, lamoderoyale.nyc Specialists in exotic fashion and luxury. The most chic looks in New York City, carrying jackets, fur coats, belts, scarves, handbags, dresses, and more. Founder Mois Z brings over 40 years’ experience and personal connections with top designers from around the world to deliver signature functional pieces, full of elegance and fun.
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BROADWAY Broadway Your Way: A Visitor’s Guide By Griffin Miller
Blockbuster Hits + New Arrivals = Now! — prime time to indulge in the brilliance that is Broadway. Get ready for a scorecard filled with white-hot shows laced with jolts of celebrity voltage (see listings, p. 51), all taking place in the most celebrated theatre district in the world! As for the best of the best, read on for Broadway’s standout crowd pleasers! WHERE THE WILD ONES ARE A powder keg of energy and emotion packed into 2½ hours, 2024’s Tony-winning musical The Outsiders is a show that doesn’t just tell a story, it lets you feel it. The narrator is 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis (Noah Pacht) who, from the show’s opening moments, draws you into his world: Tulsa, Oklahoma, circa 1967, where the rivalry between the entitled “Socs” and working class “Greasers” is building to what will become a seismic showdown drenched in resentment, mud, and heartshattering repercussions. Based on S.E. Hinton’s holy grail of adolescent novels, the script by Adam Rapp is as much a study in solidarity and loss as it is heightened teenage recklessness. Backed by a haunting folk-rock score by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, the show’s direction by Tony winner Danya Taymor and Rick & Jeff Kuperman’s choreography come together, both Continued on p. 42
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Left to Right: Keri René Fuller as Elphaba; Emma Flynn as Glinda. All photos this page by Joan Marcus. Continued from p. 39 in dance numbers and fight scenes, to amplify the production’s fierce visual soul. A show unlike anything else on Broadway—this one’s a must-see. FUN FACT about the show’s message: based on the title of a Robert Frost poem, the lyrics of the song “Stay Gold” are a metaphor for innocence and goodness. BRILLIANTLY BEWITCHING Looking for a spectacular musical blockbuster/ fan fave with over two decades of Broadway street cred? Then what in the name of Oz are you waiting for? Wicked totally needs to be
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bumped to the head of your not-to-be-missed list And should you be among the millions who have already seen it, isn’t it time for a repeat visit to the Gershwin Theatre where this reenvisioned prequel to L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” continues to transfix theatregoers in surprising and unforgettable ways? Here, under the famous Dragon Clock perched atop the proscenium, the story of two unlikely BFF witches—independent, smart, green-skinned Elphaba (Keri René Fuller) and perky, party-loving Glinda (Emma Flynn)— evolves, beginning with their roomie days at Shiz University. Stephen Schwartz’s Grammy-
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Above: Tom Felton has returned to the role of Draco Malfoy. Photo by Manuel Harlan. winning score, together with the steampunk vibe that rocks the Ozian realm of elaborate visuals, touching moments, and yes, humor, converge to defy gravity! FUN FACT about the show’s famous anthem: NASA once used the song "Defying Gravity" as a wake-up call for astronauts in space. WIZARDING WORLD SORCERY In case you haven’t heard, 2018’s Best Play Tony winner Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a theatrical phenom designed to soar beyond
your wildest expectations. With a stacked roster of familiar characters from the books and films, this next-level Potterverse sequel zeroes in on Harry’s son Albus (Emmet Smith) and Draco Malfoy’s only child, Scorpius (Aiden Close), after they meet on the Hogwarts Express and find themselves caught up in a adventure zigzagging back and forth in time. It’s a show with mind-blowing special effects spanning everything from wand pyrotechnics and nightmarish Dementors to a killer Polyjuice illusion. And that’s just onstage. Before the show, wizard wannabes (ok, Muggles) get to flex their magical muscles in the Lyric Theatre’s enchanted lobby, where the ceiling, portraits, and Patronuses come to life a “swish-and-flick” of a QR code! FUN FACT about the current cast: Tom Felton, who grew up as Harry’s arch-rival Draco on screen, has returned to the role (through January 3rd). Now playing Scorpius’s dad, this is a definite not-to-be missed performance. A WHOLE NEW GENIE With swashbuckling hiinks and an Oscarwinning ballad that crescendos during a fantastical flying carpet ride, Disney’s Aladdin totally delivers the musical comedy goods, eight shimmering shows a week. The action unfolds in the fictional town of Agrabah where the title character (Rodney Ingram) has his life upended, first by infatuation—with the Sultan’s daughter, Princess Jasmine Continued on p. 47
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JAZZ AGE CONFIDENTIAL Broadway’s epic Roaring '20s bash, The Great Gatsby, is set in a world of haves and have-nots; wannabes and success stories. Here you’ll find the players to be stunning, sensuous, and fearless in their lust for the good life: Jay Gatsby (Ryan McCartan), new money millionaire whose nightly parties redefine extravagant; Daisy Buchanan (China Anne McClain), the lost love Gatsby obsessively seeks to recapture; her husband, Tom (Max Monnig), whose old-money status can’t hide the menacing cracks in his character; and the people who orbit this volatile love triangle. In this glittering musical take on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, Gatsby is driven and 46 Everything To Do NY
enigmatic, and a striking contrast to Daisy’s cousin, Nick (Corbin Bleu), a newcomer to the scene who finds himself caught up in a three-ring circus of excess and scandal. It's dramameets-glamour for the quintessential Broadway experience. FUN FACT about Gatsby's trademark expression: the phrase “Old sport” is spoken or sung 21 times within the show.
Above: Ryan McCartan and China Anne McClain in The Great Gatsby. Photos: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.
Above: the Aladdin ensemble stays "One Jump Ahead." Photo by Deen van Meer. Continued from p. 44 (Sonya Balsara)—then with danger, at the hands of the conniving villain Jafar (Dennis Stowe), and finally with supernatural hocus-pocus. The latter comes courtesy of femme-fabulous Genie (played by TV’s Sherri Shepherd), part MC, part mentor, all showstopper, once Aladdin arrives in the “Cave of Wonders,” home to The Lamp and
the pyrotechnically awesome production number “Friend Like Me,” which brings down the house with full-throttle magical panache. FUN FACT about the romantic flight out over the audience during “A Whole New World”: Aladdin’s cast and crew are sworn to strict secrecy (NDA!) regarding the mechanics behind how the carpet becomes airborne.
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Above: Kevin Clay and Diego Enrico in The Book of Mormon. Photo left: Paul Coltas. Photo right: Julieta Cervante. Below: Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi as Rafiki in Disney's The Lion King. Photo: Alessandro Pinna. LATTER DAY LOL Platinum-grade The Book of Mormon takes off as a rookie Mormon missionary appears ringing an invisible doorbell and uttering the show’s one-word catchphrase: “Hello!” This is Elder Price (Kevin Clay), whose charisma and radiant smile have made him a superstar among his colleagues and seemingly preordained his dream assignment: Orlando, Florida. Sad for him—but way happy for us— he’s assigned instead to a squalid Ugandan village alongside super gung-ho Elder Cunningham (Diego Enrico), whose conversion playbook is less scripture and more tall tales and pop culture. Unsurprisingly, this unholy concept was devised by three of the funniest writer/composers ever: South Park’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Avenue Q’s Bobby Lopez. It’s a setup filled with profanity, irreverence, bromance, redemption, and unfiltered hilarity as it celebrates 15 blissfully cheeky years at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. FUN FACT about costumes: actors wear Mormon-style undergarment onesies featuring a pre-tucked shirt design, so their shirts never come untucked. 48 Everything To Do NYC
PRIDE OF BROADWAY A year shy of its 30th Broadway birthday, Disney’s The Lion King remains a runaway stage sensation filled with wow factors guaranteed to dazzle, whatever your generation. Propelling reality into creative nirvana, the show’s game-changing puppetry, masks, costumes, and scenery are in a class of their own: unprecedented and unsurpassed. The Tony-winning musical opens on a literal high note (Rafiki’s “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba”), as the animals who make up the Pride Lands’ Circle of Life dazzle theatregoers as they move down the aisles to welcome newborn Simba, heir to the throne and hero of his own coming-of-age saga—a journey filled with light (humor, friendship, and love) and dark, marked by loss and Simba’s diabolical Uncle Scar (Tony nominee Gavin Lee) and his trio of hyena flunkies. And while the score and characters are legend, the memories you create will be newly minted! FUN FACT about two of the Tony-winning musical’s masks: Scar’s weighs only 9 ounces, while the one worn by Simba’s dad, Mufasa, weighs 11 ounces—the weight of a banana.
MASTERS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE After a year of sold-out performances in Australia, Singapore, London, and Las Vegas, Now You See Me Live is tantalizing New York audiences with cutting-edge magic and breathtaking theatrics. It's delivered by a quartet of internationally acclaimed illusionists known as “The Four Horseman”—a moniker plucked from the popular Lionsgate film franchise that inspired illusionists James More and Darcy Oake, escapologist Gabriella Lester, and mentalist Matthew Pomeroy to translate the movies’ cinematic electricity into mystifying onstage enchantment. Observes co-creator/creative producer Simon Painter, “Now You See Me Live pushes the boundaries of stage magic to the absolute edge, making the impossible possible in front of your very eyes. Together with Lionsgate we’ve created a show with truly mind-blowing artistry at epic scale”. FUN FACT about the production: It includes high-stakes and death-defying stunts featuring intense physical challenges. MAGICAL MOJO In his long-running hit show Amaze, Gen-Xer Jamie Allan—known for upending traditional magical expectations by turning everyday high-tech into cutting-edge illusions—takes theatregoers on a deep-dive into the 1980s and his childhood fascination with the remarkable, triggered by a Fisher-Price magic kit when he was five. Here, memories come with fascinating revelations, intermingled with jaw-dropping magic, audience interaction, and breathtaking skill. One minute you’re immersed in Allan’s compelling backstory, and the next you’re raising your hand, hoping to take part in his onstage hocus-pocus. It’s no wonder countless critics have fallen under Amaze’s spell…or that it manages to thrill every member of the family. FUN FACT about the performance: a post-show meet-and-greet with Jamie is built into every show. Above: The Four Horsemen of Now You See Me. Inset: Jamie Allen in Amaze. Photo: Danny Kaan. cityguideny.com/theater 49
ON TREND ON STAGE CASTING NEWS: Aladdin: Emmy winner Sherri Shepherd is Broadway’s newest Genie, thru 1/3/27. The Book of Mormon: Original cast members—Tony winner Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley—are back in the roles they introduced, thru 1/17. Buena Vista Social Club: Xolo Maridueña stars as Juan de Marcos 11/17 thru 1/3/27. He joins ex-MLB shortstop and recording artist José Iglesias, aka Candelita, who’s extended his run Above: Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City as the Narrator thru 11/29. Rockettes. Galileo: SVU alum Raúl Esparza returns to Broadway in this new musical’s title role Mary Todd Lincoln thru 1/17/27. beginning 11/10. The Outsiders: Daryl Tofa has taken over for The Great Gatsby: Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful) is SeQuoiia as Dallas Winston thru 11/15. covering the role of Myrtle for Linedy Genao thru EARLY HOLIDAY ARRIVALS: 11/15. Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Just in Time: Matthew Morrison plays Bobby Darin Rockettes runs 11/4 thru 1/4/27 (rockettes.com/ until Tony nominee Nicholas Christopher takes Christmas). over 11/10; Ariana Madix’s run as Connie Francis Blue Man Group — “A New Holiday Surprise” ends 11/22. runs 11/12 thru 1/3/27 (blueman.com). Maybe Happy Ending: Savy Jackson has taken It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play stars over female lead Claire, while jazz vocalist Stella Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess, Cole is playing singer Gil Brently thru 11/17. Harry Hamlin, and Lisa Rinna. Running 11/4 thru Oh, Mary!: SNL’s Bowen Yang has extended as 1/3/27 (itsawonderfullifebway.com). THRILLER NIGHTS—AND MATINEES! A card-carrying member of Broadway’s rarefied winners circle, the musical bio MJ the Musical resonates with a compilation of the hit songs that made Jackson a household name, from the Jackson 5’s youthful hits to the King of Pop’s extraordinary solo run of Billboard chart toppers and sold-out concerts. Following his acclaimed run as MJ in Australia, Ilario Grant has taken over the role on Broadway full-time, bringing insight—and a wealth of rave reviews—to the Big Apple. Built around rehearsals leading up to Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour
and an MTV verité documentary film crew, the production, by Lynn Nottage (book) and Christopher Wheeldon (director/choreographer), shines light onto Jackson’s backstory, humor, process, and perfectionism, all while showcasing the artist’s distinctive style (fedora/glove/military jackets), moves (moonwalk/anti-gravity lean), and uncompromising artistry. FUN FACT about MJ 's backstage washing machines: they’ve been given nicknames, including Bubbles, Billie Jean, Tina Turner, Thing One, and Thing Two.
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Above: Beat it! Ilario Grant as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 833-274-8497; andjulietbroadway.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This jukebox musical imagines what would happen if Juliet ditched Shakespeare’s tragic ending for a second chance at life and love—her way. Thru 1/3/27.
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Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; billycrystal860.com (100 mins., no intermission) Billy Crystal’s new solo show centers on the loss of his family home to 2025’s Palisades fires, and how laughter, humor, and memories help heal tragedy. Limited engagement thru 1/3/27.
Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 877-250-2929; bookofmormonbroadway.com 2011 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) From the hilariously irreverent minds behind South Park and Avenue Q comes this multi-Tony-winning musical centering on two newly minted Mormon missionaries assigned to a down-and-out village in Uganda. Unrepentantly naughty, BOM defies expectations—and honestly, it’s just too entertaining and too wildly funny not to share with your favorite people.
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ALADDIN
New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; aladdinthemusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved Arabian Nights tale comes to thrilling theatrical life in this swashbuckling Disney musical. A rub of the magic lamp, and voila, you’re swept into a world of adventure, comedy, and romance, backed by the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score and more made for Broadway. Add the jolt of wow you’ll experience once Genie gets a groove on during “A Friend Like Me”—totally epic!
BLUE MAN GROUP — “A NEW HOLIDAY SURPRISE”
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 844-753-7397; blueman.com (90 mins., no intermission) This hilarious Blue Man experience celebrates what brings us together and proves that holiday traditions don’t always have to go according to plan. Previews begin 11/4 for an 11/17 opening. Limited engagement thru 1/3/27.
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BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; buenavistamusical.com (2 hrs., 10 mins.) An ensemble of visionary performers tells the legendary story of the Cuban artists who recorded the original album.
CHICAGO
Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; chicagothemusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This showbiz tale of Roxie, Velma, fame, fortune, and all that jazz picked up six 1997 Tonys, including Best Musical Revival.
DOWNSTATE
Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; downstateonbroadway.com (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Disabled sex-offender Fred is visited by Andy, a prisoner of the trauma Fred inflicted on him as a child. In previews for an 11/15 opening. Limited engagement thru 1/10/27.
THE FANTASTICKS
Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-541-4516; 2st.com (2 hrs., 5 mins.) A gender-bending revamp of Off-Broadway’s iconic musical: two boys, two mothers, and a sly plan to make the young men fall in love. In previews for an 11/16 opening.
A FEW GOOD MEN
Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (2 hrs., 30 mins.) A military lawyer and a Lt. Commander’s defense of two young Marines accused of murder leads them to a major cover-up. Limited engagement thru 1/10/27.
GALILEO
Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; galileomusical.com
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(2 hrs., 40 mins.) Raúl Esparza stars in this new musical about the maverick scientist forced to defend his astronomical discoveries before the world’s most powerful religious institution. Previews begin 11/10 for a 12/6 opening.
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Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; broadwaygatsby.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) F. Scott Fitzgerald’s epic novel has slipped out of the library and onto Broadway as a mega-musical filled with splashy production numbers, Tony-winning costumes, and more than a little Jazz Age joie de vivre! The story follows mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby as he pursues his lost love, Daisy, but there’s so much more at stake. Passion, corruption, glamour, amazing songs…and life-size 1920s automobiles! So cool.
HADESTOWN
Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com 2019 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Greek mythology populates this jazz-infused musical, set in both a stylized New Orleans and The Underworld.
HAMILTON
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 55 mins.) The historical musical that redefined Broadway: the life of founding father Alexander Hamilton told through a score of musical theatre, hip-hop, jazz, and R&B.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; broadway.harrypottertheplay.com This thrilling, magic-fueled epic begins as Harry’s son, Albus, boards the Hogwarts Express and teams up with Draco’s son, Scorpius. Together their Time-Turner misadventures send them ricocheting to the past and future. Starring Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy through 1/3/27. A Wizarding World marvel, the magic is everywhere, including the lobby where even the portraits and ceiling are enchanted!
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES
Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; herethereareblueberries.com (90 mins., no intermission) This real story of unearthed Nazi-era photos tells what they reveal about Holocaust perpetrators and our own humanity. Previews begin 11/2 for an 11/9 opening. Limited engagement thru 1/10/27.
THE IMAGINARY INVALID
Todd Haimes Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 833-274-8497; roundabouttheatre.org (2 hrs.) Master of physical theater, Tony-winning actor Bill Irwin stars in his new adaptation of Molière’s comedy that proves hypochondria never goes out of style. Limited engagement thru 11/22.
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(105 mins., no intermission) Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) stars as a London Crown Court Judge determined to change a system that isn’t always just. Previews begin 11/10 for a 12/1 opening. Limited engagement thru 2/21/27.
(2 hrs., 20 mins.) Shakespeare’s romantic comedy with U.K. stars Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell. In previews for an 11/19 opening. Limited engagement thru 1/10/27.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; nowyouseemelive.com
Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; interaliabroadway.com
Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; itsawonderfullifebway.com
(90 mins., no intermission) An all-star cast brings Frank Capra’s timeless classic about George Bailey and Bedford Falls to life live-on-air in a 1940s radio studio. A limited engagement from 11/4 thru 1/3/27.
JUST IN TIME
Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; justintimebroadway.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jeremy Jordan stars in this musical bio, set against a nightclub backdrop, tracking the pop singer Bobby Darin’s meteoric journey from soaring highs to crushing lows.
THE LION KING
Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; disneyonbroadway.com
Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; muchadobroadway.com
NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE
(90 mins., no intermission) Four world-class illusionists unite as The Horsemen, transforming the magic of the blockbuster films into a live stage spectacle with never-before-seen feats of wonder. Collectively, these illusionists have performed thousands of shows across the U.S. and abroad, leaving audiences spellbound and questioning the very limits of possibility. Opening 11/11 for a limited engagement thru 1/3/27.
OH, MARY!
Lyceum Theatre, 145 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; ohmaryplay.com (80 mins., no intermission) A hilariously madcap portrait of a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to her husband’s assassination. Starring Bowen Yang.
1998 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This breathtaking stage adaptation of Disney’s animated hit begins in the rich African Pride Lands with the birth of the lion prince Simba, following him from precocious cub to King. His amazing journey of discovery includes loss, friendships, and his Uncle Scar’s evil plotting. Ingenious costumes, puppetry, music, and comedy plus a mind-blowing clash of good and evil.
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THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL
Hudson Theatre, 145 W. 44th St., 888-811-5040; otherdesertcitiesbroadway.com
Palace Theatre, 160 W. 47th St., 844-753-7397; lostboysmusical.com
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Two brothers move to a new town with their mother and discover it’s a haven for vampires. Limited engagement thru 7/3/27.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; maybehappyending.com 2025 Tony, Best Musical (105 mins., no intermission) In a small Seoul apartment, retired HelperBot Oliver lives a happily quiet life until an encounter with HelperBot Claire leads to a singular friendship, surprising adventure, and maybe...love?
MJ THE MUSICAL
Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; mjthemusical.com (2 hrs., 35 mins.) This electrifying musical bio zeroes in on Michael Jackson’s creative process leading up to his 1992 Dangerous world tour, flashing back to his childhood with the Jackson 5. Featuring over 25 of the King of Pop’s hits, along with his signature style and moves, the show is a knockout from start to finish. Christopher Wheeldon’s killer production numbers turn up the thermostat to sizzle, leading up to Act II’s showstopping “Thriller.”
John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; operationbroadway.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Award-winning musical about the hilarious true mission that won WWII. How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and Ian Fleming fool Hitler? Limited engagement thru 4/25/27.
OTHER DESERT CITIES
(2 hrs., 15 mins.) A daughter’s memoir revealing a deep family secret ignites a Christmas Eve in Palm Springs. Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, and Lily Rabe. Limited engagement thru 1/17/27.
THE OUTSIDERS
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; outsidersmusical.com 2024 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and their chosen family of “outsiders” are in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that may never accept them. This gripping hit musical reinvigorates S.E. Hinton’s timeless coming-of-age tale of “haves and have nots,” protecting what’s yours, and fighting for what could be.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: A NEW STORY LIVE ON BROADWAY August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 888-811-5040; paranormalbroadway.com
(2 hrs., 20 mins.) James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are. Limited engagement thru 2/28/27.
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Top, left to right: Emmet Smith and Aidan Close in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org
WANTED
James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; wantedmusical.com
(2 hrs.) An all-star cast takes part in Brad and Janet’s bizarre adventures at Dr. Frank-n-Furter’s mansion. Limited engagement thru 2/28/27.
(2 hrs., 15 mins.) Texas, 1893. Twin farmgirls, determined to save their family, take fate into their own hands, straddling the line between two Americas. In previews for an 11/8 opening.
SCHMIGADOON!
WICKED
2026 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This Golden Age musical follows a couple who end up in a magical town where everyone sings and the only escape is by finding true love. Limited engagement thru 4/4/27.
(2 hrs., 45 mins.) One of Broadway’s biggest success stories, this fantasy musical follows the unlikely friendship between coed witches Elphaba (smart, misunderstood, and green) and Glinda (beautiful, ambitious, and popular). A fan-fave, the show replants Oz’s fairy tale roots into an eyepopping prequel filled with new and familiar characters and spellbinding settings. Dynamic performances liberate and empower—you’ll leave the theatre “Defying Gravity”!
Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 844-753-7397; schmigadoonbroadway.com
SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com
(90 mins., no intermission) For queen bee Paulina, becoming Miss Ghana 1986 means everything, but a new transfer student from America kicks the competition into a far higher gear. Limited engagement thru 11/15.
SIX
Lena Horne Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; sixonbroadway.com
(80 mins., no intermission) Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII remix 500 years of historical heartbreak. Thru 1/3/27.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; broadway.strangerthingsonstage.com (2 hrs., 45 mins.) This prequel to the Netflix phenom, set in 1959, centers on a group of Hawkins, Indiana teens after mysterious new student Henry Creel moves to town. Limited engagement thru 1/3/27.
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; twostrangersmusical.com
(2 hrs., 15 mins.) British dude/estranged son of the groom and the no-nonsense sister of the bride navigate the Big Apple in this musical about timing, connections, and unexpected detours. Thru 11/29. 54 Everything To Do NYC
Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., 877-250-2929; wickedthemusical.com
off broadway AMAZE
New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; amazemagic.com (2 hrs.) After dazzling audiences in London, revolutionary magician Jamie Allan‘s record-shattering spectacle is a Big Apple sensation! Combining state-of-the-art technology with timeless conjuring techniques, this story-driven magic show puts the wonder directly into the hands of the audience, so that you are part of the magic. Touching, smart, and all kinds of “amazing,” this must-see show is recommended for ages five and up.
just off times square THE MUSEUM OF BROADWAY 145 W. 45th St., 212-433-3686; themuseumofbroadway.com
This interactive, experiential museum celebrates the rich history of theatre in New York. Hundreds of rare costumes, props, and artifacts let visitors experience Broadway like never before. Along the way you’ll get the stories of the pivotal shows that transformed the landscape of Broadway. In total, the museum highlights more than 500 individual productions from the 1700s through the present.
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f Where can I dine among the clouds? The simply stunning views from One World Observatory in Lower Manhattan are complemented by the seasonally inspired options at ONE Dine. The 101st floor menu serves up linguini with smoked pork belly, salads, branzino, and a bone-in Delmonico steak with braised leeks and peppercorn sauce. You can raise a toast with small production wines, local draft beers, and craft cocktails that take inspiration from NYC names and nabes.
i For a quick stop in the East Village or Times Square? Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is on e of the world’s fastest growing restaurant chains. They’re known for chicken finger meals, which come with creamy, tangy, peppery “Cane’s Sauce”—picked the #1 most craveable sauce in the restaurant industry. Cane’s uses only the highest-quality ingredients with a cook-to-order system, so it’s always fresh. NYC locations include Astor Place and Times Square.
h Where can I find authentic New York Italian near Times Square? The best Italian restaurant in Times Square/ Hell’s Kitchen is Mama Mia 44SW, family-run for more than half a century. Look for classic Italian fare made with recipes handed down for generations: chicken eggplant rollatini, lasagna, vongole di Napoli, spaghetti & meatballs “mama’s way,” and rich Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, shown here. 60 Everything To Do NYC
i NYC FOOD HISTORY: PIZZA Pizza was, of course, invented in Italy, but New York has been putting its own distinctive spin on the pie since 1905. That’s when immigrant Gennaro Lombardi opened his eponymous shop in Little Italy. Lombardi’s still serves up some of the city’s best pizza, thin crusted in the Naples style with a light char thanks to the house’s red-hot coal-burning oven. In 1929, Lombardi’s said ciao to employee John Sasso, who left to open his own place on Bleecker Street. You can still get a classic coal-oven pie there, or at the newer John’s of Times Square, which adds stained glass atmosphere inside a converted church. For a more modern slant, check out Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side. The Neapolitan pies here were awarded best in the U.S. by 50 Top Pizza in 2025 (and best in the world for 2024!).
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DINING KEY
Top prix-fixe steak frites at Tallow Steakhouse at Shaver Hall.
$ Inexpensive/Mostly $15 & under $$ Mostly $15-$35 $$$ Mostly $35 +
AMERICAN DREAM
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 833-263-7326, americandream.com | GLOBAL New Jersey Shops. World-class entertainment. Restaurants. The range of activities here is as jaw-dropping as the dining options, which run from bars and food halls to Little Sheep Hot Pot, Marcus Live! Bar & Grille by Marcus Samuelsson, Michelin-star chef Gastón Acurio’s Jarana, and YouTube sensation MrBeast’s first ever restaurant, MrBeast Burger.
DAVID BURKE TAVERN $$$
135 E. 62nd St. (Park-Lexington Aves), davidburketavern.com | AMERICAN Upper East Side
Modern American restaurant by award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. Occupying the first two stories of a stately townhouse on the Upper East Side, the restaurant showcases Burke’s creative and contemporary approach to classic fare—often with show-stopping presentations. Lunch and dinner seven days from noon. Brunch Sat.-Sun. Happy Hour daily 3:30-6:30pm. Keep up with all the latest NYC restaurant openings and news, visit cityguideny.com
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HAVANA CENTRAL $$
151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CUBAN Theater District/Midtown West Real Cuban cooking in the heart of Times Square. Come for the food—but stay for the party! Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour at the bar, Monday-Friday 3-7pm. Classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. Live Latin music, Friday 6-9pm, Sunday 5-8pm!
MAMA MIA 44SW $$
621 9th Ave. (44th St.), 212-315-4582, mamamia44sw.com | ITALIAN Theater District/Midtown West The best Italian restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen, bringing the flavors and hospitality of Italian New York. The story begins in 1971 with a one-window pizza shop bought on a handshake. Still family-run today, Mama Mia serves classic Italian dishes—think chicken eggplant rollatini, lasagna, vongole di Napoli, and meatballs, all made with family recipes—in a vibrant space just steps from Times Square and Broadway.
MIRU $$$
25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), mirunyc.com | JAPANESES Chelsea/Meatpacking District Japanese listening lounge with prime views atop Pier 57’s rooftop. Led by Executive Chef Rick Horiike, Miru celebrates purity of flavor and exceptional ingredients with hand-crafted sushi, shareable small plates, and artfully presented dishes that pair beautifully with sake and cocktails. Serving lunch and dinner Wednesday– Sunday, noon-11pm. DJ sets Thursday–Saturday.
OFCORSICA! $$$
25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), ofcorsicanyc.com | MEDITERRANEAN
NYC FOOD HISTORY
Chelsea/Meatpacking District
An NYC Icon
At ofCorsica!, every dish tells a story of the Mediterranean coast—no passport required. Led by Executive Chef Andrew Minitelli, the menu showcases handmade pastas, pristine seafood, and olive oil artistry, complemented by the largest Corsican wine collection in the U.S. A refined waterfront escape serving lunch and dinner Tuesday–Saturday, noon–10pm, and Sunday lunch noon–4pm.
The bagel came to NYC with Polish immigrants in the 19th century. The city’s “soft water” (low in calcium and magnesium) is the secret, creating a chewy bite and a distinctive crust.
PARK AVE KITCHEN BY DAVID BURKE $$$ 514 Lexington Ave. (48th St.), 646-847-4166, parkavekitchenbydb.com | AMERICAN Midtown East
Bringing together delicious, authentic American fare with top-notch service in a fun atmosphere. David Burke is one of the best known and most respected chefs in Modern American cuisine with his signature whimsical, boundlessly creative approach. Formal dine-in Brasserie on one side of restaurant and a tostay area with a take-out option concept on the other. Daily lunch/dinner. Bar open daily 11am-midnight.
RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS $
Times Square, 1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.); Herald Square, 1 Pennsylvania Plaza (7th Ave.); East Village, 20 Astor Pl. (Lafayette St.), raisingcanes.com | AMERICAN
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Theater District/Midtown West/East Village
One of the fastest growing restaurant chains, with over 800 locations and more on the way, known for its ONE LOVE® Craveable Chicken Finger Meals, which include their iconic “Cane’s Sauce”—named the #1 most craveable sauce. Uses only the highest-quality ingredients with a cook-to-order system that ensures a great-tasting chicken finger meal served hot and fresh every time.
SHAVER HALL $-$$$
424 5th Ave. (38th-39th Sts.), 646-653-5910, shaverhall.com | FOOD HALL Midtown West Shaver Hall has arrived, bringing serious food, great drinks, and live music to Fifth Avenue. Set inside the iconic former Lord & Taylor, this roomy, versatile space runs from a cup of joe in the morning to Mediterranean street food, handmade pasta, bagels, ramen, tacos, pizza, Indian comfort food, a classic steakhouse, a chef-led omakase experience, a cheese conveyor belt, and multiple bars.
The Hot Dog
Dozens of foods we love today were born in NYC, from the Rueben to the hot dog—the latter introduced by baker Charles Feltman on the Coney Island boardwalk in 1867. (Nathan’s Famous still serves millions of them there every year.)
Pre-Theater Dining A favorite NYC combination is dinner and a Broadway show. Restaurants all around the Theater District excel in getting you served with plenty of time to make that curtain. Mama Mia 44SW is a great pick for authentic Italian; Havana Central’s $49 Pre-Theater three-course prix fixe is available daily. cityguideny.com/restaurants 63
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AFTER HOURS Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps, where intimate jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs and neighborly pubs, all across the city.
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For worldclass musical experiences, head to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate Dizzy’s Club. There are performances nightly, in a space expressly designed for superior live jazz experiences— you’ll hear it in every show. Night owls can catch Late Night Sessions Thursdays through Saturdays, starting at 11pm. Intimate performances, locally made wine, and great food all come together under one roof at City Winery. Set on the Hudson at Pier 57, live music or comedy can be found on two stages nightly. You can also dine along the Hudson at CW Bistro, sample the Mediterranean flavors of ofCorsica!, and indulge in Japanese bites and a rooftop listening room at Miru. In Times Square, Havana Central serves home-cooked Cuban food in a lively setting. Fuel up with their festive Happy Hour, which includes half-price empanadas and classic margaritas and mojitos. Don’t miss live Latin beats, with bands performing Friday nights from 6-9pm and Sundays 5-8pm. Newcomer Shaver Hall is an NYC landmark,
reimagined. Set inside the elegant former Lord & Taylor building on Fifth Avenue, you’ll find a versatile food hall in addition to central bar Layaway. A modern take on the classic New York cocktail tradition sets the tone, with the same sophistication in the beer and wine selections. A top destination for catching the big game is Stout, with multiple locations boasting massive arrays of HD screens and traditional pub atmospheres that mirror the intensity of being there live. In Midtown, look for Stout outposts convenient to Penn Station, Grand Central, and Bryant Park. For an eclectic mix of talent, Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Chappelle have dropped in on this upscale, intimate Chelsea spot. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars. Look for tasty pub fare, spirits and beer, and an actual wine list. Celebrating three decades! Top: world-class jazz nightly at Dizzy’s. Left: the bustling scene at Miru. Inset above: favorite tropical drinks at high-energy spot Havana Central. cityguideny.com/nightlife 65
“ONE OF THE TOP TEN PLACES IN THE COUNTRY TO SEE STANDUP.” - USA Today
NIGHTLY JAZZ • CRAFT COCKTAILS • SKYLINE VIEWS
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208 West 23rd St. (7th & 8th Aves) New York, NY 212.367.9000 visit our site for upcoming shows
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NIGHTLIFE CITY WINERY NEW YORK CITY
25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork Chelsea
Indulge your senses at this Hudson River Park flagship, with intimate concerts, locally made wine, great food, and unforgettable events. Live music or comedy can be found on two stages most every night. Dine on the waterfront at CW Bistro and enjoy a wine-inspired, globally influenced, locally sourced menu. Sample wine made on premises in the wine bar; special pricing on bottles to go at the wine shop.
DIZZY’S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
10 Columbus Cir. (59th-60th Sts.), 212-258-9800, jazz.org Upper West Side In a prime Columbus Circle location, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s most intimate venue Dizzy’s Club invites you to experience world-class music in a casual setting. Breathtaking views of Central Park and a curated menu featuring craft and spirit-free cocktails. Nightly sets at 7 and 9pm; Sun. sets 5 and 7:30pm; Late Night Sessions 11pm Thurs.-Sat. Performers range from New York favorites to global legends.
GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB
208 W. 23rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com Chelsea Whether it’s date night, an evening with the boys, a girls night out, or even a good place to take your motherin-law, Gotham has a show for you. Great laughs from top-tier professionals are joined by delicious pub food, a huge liquor selection--including 30 kinds of vodka--and an actual wine list. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary, 2-beverage minimum. 66 Everything To Do NYC
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SOUTH COVE JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM
PACE UNIV.
A C Fulton St
4 5
PATH
R W
Rector 1 St
Little Syria
9
15
RO
5 6
BARCLAY ST
Rector W St
MES ST
W THA
R PA 4
ST
RIVINGTON
Delancey St
9
SBS
W
K
Z
Brooklyn Bridge City Hall
3
TRINITY PL
Cortlandt St
9
J
103
E
WEST
SOUT
Battery Park City
ST
R W
ERRY
WTC 1 Cortlandt
WORTH ST Chambers St
CITY HALL
City Hall
World Trade VESEY ST Center
WORLD WORLD FINANCIAL CTR TRADE CTR
CANAL ST
Five Points
21
STANTON
B
F
Z M
15
Chinatown
E 3 ST
E HOUSTO
15
N
Civic Center
22
ST RRAY MU Park Place 2
LIBERTY ST
55
Chambers St
A C
East Village 9
Essex St
ST
B D Grand St
Q
ST
9
PATH
NORTH COVE Ferries to: NJ Liberty State Park NY Water Taxi
3
BROOME
Little Italy
Z
TTE YE LAFA
NORTH END AV
WFC Ferries to New Jersey
22
2
MULB
ST
ST
1 Chambers St
WARREN ST
ST MOTT
K
T WES
ISON
BMCC
NELSON ROCKEFELLER PARK
ST
RR
HA
55
Franklin St
ST
J
6
RIC
PARK
20
W
J Z
Bowery
EAST RIVER PARK
Alphabet City
E 5 ST
SBS Southbound stop only
J
1
Canal St
R
1
KLIN
FRAN
CHAMBERS ST
Battery Park City
GRAND ST
VA
VER
N RI
Tribeca
6
Spring St
BROOME ST
A C E Canal St
Canal St
ST
NoLIta
8
N ST
Bowery
RY
1
RY
VEST
Broadway Lafayette St
BOWE
SO HUD
ICAS AMER
Spring St
20
ST
SPRING ST
THE
C E
ST
CANAL
SoHo
PL
2 Avenue F
103
B D F M R W
TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK
E 2 ST
21
Prince St
PRINCE ST
UE OF
21
ST NG
SPRI
1
Houston St
SBS E 11 ST
E 1 ST
6 Bleecker St
L
14D
SBS
THE COOPER UNION
NoHo
BLEECKER ST
14A
E 10 ST
ST MARKS
Greenwich 1 Village 55
AVEN
40
ST
PIER
N TO ING SH WA
PATH
L 1 Avenue
E 9 ST
6
Astor Pl
NYU
W HOUSTON ST
ON
DS
HU
55
L 3 Avenue
AVENUE C
ST
20
3
8 St-NYU R W
WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
W 4 ST
Christopher St Sheridan Sq
ST
C
W 8 ST
B D F
ER
PH
E
A C E M W 4 St
1
E 14 ST
5 6
14 St Union Sq
R
W
8 1 2
W 9 ST
ST
SBS
AVENUE A
S
LE
7 AV S
ST
TH PA
TO
20
ST
AR
ST
9
Stuyvesant Town
15
STUYVESANT SQUARE PARK
1 AV
WE
W
RIS
CH
Y RR
CH 10
4
N
L
PATH
IC AVH
23 SBS
E 20 ST
15
103
14A 14D
14 St Q Union Sq
NW
E 23 ST
Peter Cooper Village
15
2 AV
ST
8
PIER 45 NY Water Taxi
ST
11
PE
SBS
102
3 AV
ON
W
14A
6 Av
EE
ABINGDON SQ
E ST
UN
TH
BE
L
3 14 St
3
15 SBS
SBS SBS
W 14 ST
1 2
GR
SBS
23 SBS
GRAMERCY 101 PARK
PATH
Brookdale
U
14 St
UNION SQUARE PARK
Waterside Plaza
9
E 24 ST
2
V 4A
DS
HU
WHITNEY MUSEUM
3 55
AMTRAK
34A
1
23 St
Union Square
F M
L 8 Av
11
M15
6 23 St
R W
1 2
W 20 ST
LIRR,
Kips Bay
M34A
E 28 ST
BARUCH COLLEGE
E 25 ST
MADISON SQUARE PARK
PATH
7
14 St
HIGH LINE
Meatpacking District
MADISON AV
6 R
20
A C E
E 34 St PIER East River Ferry NY Water Taxi Ferries to NJ HELIPORT
E 34 ST
EN
T ST
LITTLE ISLAND PARK
SBS
E 42 ST E 41 ST
34A
W
23 St F M
SBS
12
34A
7
SBS
28 St
14D
W 14 ST
34 SBS
42
E 29 ST
AY DW
WES
PIER 57
6
28 St
Flower District
18 St 1
W 18 ST
33 St
Tudor City
Q
55
20
UNITED NATIONS
AV
11
15
32
W 31
23 St 1
11
MORGAN LIBRARY
N
15 SBS
5 NoMad
7
C E 23 St
Chelsea
EMPIRE STATE BLDG
BROA
12 AV
12
28 St 1
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECH NOLOGY
50
15 SBS
5 6
Grand Central 42 St
Murray Hill
4
PATH
W 32
Q
32
W 23 ST
23 SBS W 21 ST
CHELSEA PIERS
LIRR NJ TRANSIT
20 AMTRAK
7 AV
9 AV W 24 ST
R W 34 St Herald Sq
HERALD SQUARE
4
S
1 5 55
W 37
B D F M N Q
103
Metro-North LIRR
5 AV
W 24 ST
PIER 63 NY Water Taxi
10 AV
12 AV
W 26 ST W 25 ST
55
32 Penn
PENN STATION
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
GRAND CENTRAL
42
3 Station
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FOUR FREEDOMS PARK
E 48 ST
7
NEW YORK
Q
A C E
Turtle Bay 15
102
3 4
PUBLIC 5 LIBRARY
7
2 34 St
1
34 St Penn Station
SBS
W 30 ST
W 28 ST
W 37 ST
34A
8 AV
HIGH LINE 11 AV
HELIPORT
R
E M
Midtown East 101
5 Av 7
S
Q
Sutton Place
E M
E 50 ST
1 2
55 W 44
Bryant M Park
N W 41 ST
W 34 ST
SBS
34 St Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards
7
8 AV
7
W 33 ST
B
Times D Sq 42 St F
3
7 W Garment District 20
SBS
DYER AV
34
104 2
1
Q101 to Astoria 19 Av– Hazen St
E 55 ST
E 49 ST
Diamond District
47-50 Sts Rockefeller Ctr
W
Q60 to Jamaica 109 Av–157 St
E 57 ST
Lexington Av/53 St
51 St 6
Q
32
ROCKEFELLER CENTER
DWAY
12
JAVITS CENTER
F M
Times Sq 42 St
PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL
34A
W 34 ST
B D
31 57
32
101 60
ED KOCH QUEENSBORO BRIDGE
E 53 ST Q
R
SBS
42
MoMA
RADIO CITY
49 St N
32
Q
Q
Q
5 6
5 Av/53 St E M
Midtown 32
50
1
BROA
AMTRAK, NJ TRANSIT
E
50 St
Q32 to Jackson Heights 81 St–Northern Blvd N R W
ROOSEVELT ISLAND TRAM E 60 ST
E 57 ST
57 31 5 7
50 St
C
34A
PIER 81 WORLD YACHT
12
104
8 AV
9 AV
10 AV
W 42 ST
CARNEGIE HALL
B
Q
Q
Q
59 St
4
D
A C E
W 43 ST
5
F
42 St Port Authority 104 Bus Terminal
11
Hell’s Kitchen
42
7 Av
10
E
11
57 St
F Roosevelt F Island
101
E 59 ST
PARK AV SOUTH
W 54 ST
Midtown West
R W
57 St-7 Av
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
60
N R W
E 60 ST
5 Av/59 St N R W
Queens
E 67 ST
Lenox Hill
Lexington Av / 59 St
Lexington Av / 63 St
The Pond
F
N Q
Columbus Circle 12
W 50 ST W 49 ST
Q
CENTRAL PARK SOUTH
CHURCH ST
1
Q102 to Astoria 27 Av–2 St
Q
102
E 68 ST
66 E 65 ST
F Q
B D
20
W 53 ST
50
Ferries to: PIER 79 New Jersey PIER 78
WOLLMAN RINK 59 St Columbus Circle A C
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
E 71 ST
6
CENTRAL PARK ZOO
BROADWAY
63 ST
E 72 ST
72 St Q
98
72 66
Roosevelt Island
Upper East Side
72
SHEEP MEADOW
20
6 AV
12 AV
AMSTERDAM AV
WEST END AV
PIER 83 CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING
LINCOLN CENTER
57
PIER 86 PIER 84 NY Water Taxi
Central Park
10
W66 ST
66 St Lincoln Ctr
E 80 ST E 79 ST
68 St Hunter College
HUNTER COLLEGE
buses and subway.
CARL SCHURZ PARK
JOHN JAY PARK
31
ASIA SOCIETY
• Free transfers are available to all local
GRACIE MANSION
E 86 ST
SBS
E 72 ST
B C 72 St
1
JOHN JAY COLLEGE
11 AV
INTREPID SEA-AIR-SPACE MUSEUM
104
W 65 ST
12 31
DE WITT CLINTON PARK
PIER 90 PASSENGER SHIP TERMINAL
THE MET BREUER
3
5 AV
AY DW OA BR
M PL
HUDSON RIVER PARK PIER 92
AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM
GE
local bus ride.
Yorkville
4
5
W 66 ST
12
Q
77 St 6
FRICK COLLECTION
7
W 57 ST
86 St
E 79 7 ST
1 2
The Lake
W 72 ST
72
66
86 St
5 6
LEXINGTON AV
11 1 2 3
RID
stops are equipped with fare payment machines. Keep your ticket.
E 91 ST
79
79
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
YB
• You must pay before boarding. All SBS
E 92 ST
86 SBS
3 AV
SBS
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
72 St
HIGH LINE
1⁄4 mile
10 minute walk
1⁄2 mile; 0.8 km;
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
7
11 57
W 70 ST
Approximate North/South walking distance. East/ West distances are slightly longer.
Hudson River
7
104
57
GREAT LAWN BELVEDERE CASTLE NATURE CENTER
W 79 ST
1
NED
• Premium service for the cost of a
5 AV
B C
HAYDEN PLANETARIUM
79 St
72 W 66 ST
4
6 AV
SBS
SOUTH
Carnegie Hill
E 84 ST
79
79 ST BOAT BASIN
NORTH
MT MORRIS PK W
COOPER-HEWITT MUSEUM NATIONAL ACADEMY MUSEUM GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
86
81 St - Museum of Natural History
KEN
M14A&D, M15, M23, M34, M34A, M60 , M79, M86, Bx6, Bx12
E 96 ST 96 St
B C 86 St
W 81 ST
5
BER T F.
SBS
M60 SBS to LaGuardia Airport
96
Q
96 St 6
SBS
W 86 ST
60 RO
98
1
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN
103
106
JEWISH MUSEUM Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
86 SBS
86 St
106
3 AV
COLUMBUS AV
Upper West Side
102
E 96 ST
CENTRAL PARK W
BROADWAY
3
6
101
35
E 97 ST
B C 96 St
W 96 ST
2
5 AV
96 106
W 97 ST
1
AMSTERDAM AV
W 91 ST
NORTH MEADOW
MAC DOUGAL ST
I VE RIVERSIDE DR
Manhattan Valley
Wards Island 35
103 St
3 4
M35 stops at Manhattan Psychiatric Center
E 106 ST
106
E 105 ST
1 2
Central Park
10 W 100 ST
15 SBS
FDR DR
7 11
96 St
96 106
E 106 ST
15 SBS
35
ICAHN STADIUM M60 SBS Non-stop on Randall’s Island
JEFFERSON PARK
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
B C 103 St
W 103 ST
7
Randall’s Island
15
15 110 St 6
MUSEO DEL BARRIO
103 St
NY Water Taxi Ferry
116
E 116 ST
E 110 ST
Harlem Meer
LASKER RINK
(W 106 ST)
11
102
LEXINGTON AV
B C
1
98
DANA DISCOVERY CENTER
Central Park North (110 St)
Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
CENTRAL PARK NORTH
DUKE ELLINGTON BLVD
W 97 ST
116 St 6
East Harlem
103
1
116
104
E 120 ST
116 102
2
7
SBS
RIVERSIDE PARK
101
103
W 116 ST
W BROADWAY
60
E124 ST
101
PARK AV
CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE
4
1
2 3
B C
MARCUS GARVEY PARK
MADISON AV
Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
(110 ST)
MALCOLM X BLVD
MANHATTAN AV
MORNINGSIDE AV
Morningside Heights
116 St
116 St
FREDERICK
3
L PKWY CATHEDRAL C
5
DOUGLASS BLVD
AMSTERDAM AV
MORNINGSIDE PARK
Central Harlem
35
SBS
AV
1
116 St Columbia University
STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM
10
W 122 ST
35 60
ROBERT F. KENNEDY BRIDGE
E125 ST
O IN
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
SBS
125 W 125 ST
LV 100 D
M125 to The Hub
125
35
D
BROADWAY
GB
W BR ILL ID IS GE AV
98
E126 ST
Hell Gate
4 5 6
125 St
125
LA
W 120 ST
W 116
IN
11
60
SBS
101
1 AV
2 3
PA
4
104
GRANT’S TOMB
125 St
ER K
PLEASANT AV
MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
125 St
60
E127 ST
2 AV
APOLLO THEATRE
B D
3
LENOX AV
ADAM CLAYTON POWE
A C
TH
from The Hub
125
98 METRONORTH HARLEM 125 ST
MANHATTAN BUS MAP
E BLVD
33 Port Morris/ alnut Av2 St AV
104
LU
FREEDO
Blvd
MA RT IN
5
RIVERSID
al
Astor Row
W 129 ST
1 125 St
DR
RIVE R SIDE DR
2
Manhattan
Full-time Terminal Part-time Terminal
CE2
CHELSEA
PATH
LOWER MANHATTAN MAP FLATIRON DISTRICT
Discover the birthplace of New York City
BATTERY PL
Battery Park
Statue City Cruises
Heli NY New York City Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries
LIBERTY ISLAND STATEN ISLAND
GOVERNORS ISLAND
Bro okl yn Ba tt
ery Tun nel
Brid ge
MANGIN
FDR DR
AVE D
AVE C
ST
WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST
Fraunces Tavern Museum T ES IDG BR National Museum Downtown Heliport of the American Indian
Staten Island Ferry
ELLIS ISLAND
SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL
AVE B
AVE A
2ND AVE ERY BOW
ITE WH
L YP TER BAT
PINE ST WALL ST
T ST DS OA LL BR HA
3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL
NY Stock Exchange
Ma nha ttan
Brook lyn B ridge
PEARL ST
RECTOR ST
Museum of Jewish Heritage
WILLIAM ST
GREENWICH ST
GTON WASHIN
THE SEAPORT Westfield World Trade Center Brookfield Place Hoboken - WTC PATH One World Observatory DEY ST Mercer Labs FUL Newark - WTC PATH T O JO CO RTLANDT ST HN ST N S 9/11 Memorial T Museum LIBERTY
W THAMES PL
CH ER RY
MERCER ST
1ST AVE
3RD AVE
BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH
ST JAMES PL
ST SON HUD
City Hall City Hall Park Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)
R RD FD
PEA RL ST
R RIVE NORTH END AVE
CENTRE ST
T ST WES ACE TERR
WARREN ST MURRAY ST PARK PL BARCLAY ST VESEY ST
ST ON DIS A M
ST
ST
ST
MURRAY ST
OE NR MO
T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV
ICH ENW GRE
PARK PL
Museum at Eldridge St
ON INT CL
WALKER ST WHITE ST FRANKLIN ST LEONARD ST WORTH ST THOMAS ST DUANE ST Court READE ST Buildings
CHAMBERS ST
WARREN ST
CEY ST DELAN Y E ST ST BROOM WA LES GRAND AD Tenement O Museum BR ST ST EA HESTER
T N SS SO ER ER TG FF JE RU
LISPENARD ST
N RISO HAR
New Museum
E 8TH ST
TON ST E HOUS
ST ER RK MA
T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO DES TRY ST VES T ST H LAIG RT ST E HUB
BROOME ST Sloomoo Institute GRAND ST
E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST E 1ST ST
SPRING ST
GO LD ST
CANA L ST
SPRING ST
NOLITA PRINCE ST
CROSBY ST
ST
ST KING ON ST RLT CHA DAM ST N A V ST T ING SPR INICK S DOM
E ST OOR NM
E 5TH ST
NOHO
BROADWAY
ST
TON OUS WH
E 6TH ST
BLEECKER ST
WOOSTER ST GREENE ST
TON MOR Y ST LERO N ST KSTO CLAR
Tompkins Sq. Park
ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST
BE DF OR D
E 7TH ST
ERY BOW
W 3RD ST New York University
BROADWAY
JON CO ES RN ELI A
WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park
E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST
ST MARKS PL
Cooper Union
LAFAYETTE ST
5TH AVE
W 10TH ST W 9TH ST
W 8TH ST
N GTO HIN WAS
Y HWA E HIG T SID WES
New School
CA DO RMI WN NE ING ST ST
ST SON HUD
H OP IST ROW ST R A B R ST CH
ICH AV E
E 14TH ST
UNIVERSITY PL
W 13TH ST GR W 12TH ST EEN W 11TH ST W
SEV 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 PATH PE LES ST ST AR 0TH R E CH W 1
TH PA H St AT d tP r 3 S - 3 3rd n ke - 3 bo Sq o H nal ur Jo
PATH
W 14TH ST
CHURCH ST
MEATPACKING DISTRICT OORT ST
STUYVESANT TOWN
GRAMERCY
MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY
8TH AVENUE
Highline Park
East River Park
T R A N S P O R TAT I O N T I P S
GETTING AROUND NYC NYC has one of the most developed public transportation systems in the U.S. The subway runs 24/7 and tokens have been retired—you can access the train with your phone or credit card. Taxis and rideshares are popular alternatives; buses can be a good option for cross-town trips. NYC subway and bus fares are fixed at $3 per ride. Ferries are a lesser-known way of navigating the city and a good option for mild weather riding. In addition to free service between Lower Manhattan and St. George on the Staten Island Ferry, there’s also: • NYC Ferry: Extensive routes connecting Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Governors Island, and the Bronx for $4.50 per ride (or $2.90 with a 10-trip pack). Use the NYC Ferry app for tickets and real-time tracking.
A SHOPPING DAY TRIP Just north of the city, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is a world-renowned shopping destination that features top brands like Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Nike, and Coach among its 250 designer outlet stores. Woodbury Bus offers daily round trips from Midtown Manhattan. Round trips start at $45 + booking fee and the ride takes just one hour, with multiple daily departures. Seating is reserved and there’s free Wifi onboard. The tours are operated by Silver Star Transportation, a leading NYC transportation company with 35+ years of trusted luxury service across the Tri-State area. 212-901-3013, woodburybus.com
Continued from page 29—Culture Credits 1. Vincent Van Gogh. Tarascon Stagecoach, 1888. Oil on canvas. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of the Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation and Family. (Photo: Bruce M. White.) 2. Image: Bill Bernstein, Reflections, 40 East 58th Street, 1979. Photograph. © Bill Bernstein. Shoes: unidentified maker, Man’s high-platform disco shoes, 1973-75, United States. Black suede, gold tone metallic leather, gold glitter. Lent by the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Museum Purchase.
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4. Laia Abril, Ala Kachuu (Bride Kidnapping), Kyrgyzstan, 2019 © Laia Abril, courtesy Galerie Les filles du calvaire, Paris. 5. Workshop of Valentine Noh (artists, active in the 1470s). Prayer book, 1470–80 Prague. Tempera, shell gold, and gold leaf. J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. 6. M.C. Escher (1898-1972), Convex and Concave, 1955, Lithograph, (10 7/8 x 13 1/4”).