Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl star in Harvey Fierstein's iconic "Torch Song". Hilarious and heart-wrenching, the story follows Arnold Beckoff's odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is... [more+]

Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl star in Harvey Fierstein's iconic "Torch Song". Hilarious and heart-wrenching, the story follows Arnold Beckoff's odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child and a pair of bunny slippers that fit. But a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect. Join Arnold on this all-too-human journey about the families we're born into, the families we choose and the we fight battles to bring them all home. After a smash-hit run off-Broadway, the Tony-winning play heads to the Hayes Theater. [less-]

The grandest of grand operas, Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida" strikes a brilliant balance of spectacular pageantry and emotional intimacy. Composed at the request of the King of Egypt for the opening of the S... [more+]

The grandest of grand operas, Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida" strikes a brilliant balance of spectacular pageantry and emotional intimacy. Composed at the request of the King of Egypt for the opening of the Suez Canal in 1871, the opera tells the tragic tale of a love triangle in which an enslaved Ethiopian princess' love for the military leader Radames is doomed by his selection as the future groom of the Pharaoh's daughter. Nicola Luisotti and Plácido Domingo conduct, while commanding singers -- Anna Netrebko, Anita Rachvelishvili, Sondra Radvanovsky, Dolora Zajick, Aleksandrs Antonenko and Yonghoon Lee -- perform on stage. "Aida" is sung in Italian with Met titles in English, German, Italian and Spanish. [less-]

Long before Carole King became a chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, a girl from Brooklyn. Beloved for penning such iconic pop classics as "You've Got a Friend" and "I Feel the Earth Move... [more+]

Long before Carole King became a chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, a girl from Brooklyn. Beloved for penning such iconic pop classics as "You've Got a Friend" and "I Feel the Earth Move," she fought her way into the record business as a teenager and ultimately flourished, writing hits for some of the biggest acts in rock 'n' roll. But it wasn't until her personal life began to crack that she finally found her true voice. "Beautiful" is the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. It's no surprise that "Beautiful -- The Carole King Musical" won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album of 2015. See this unforgettable show at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City. [less-]

Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours explore the haunted past and unsolved mysteries of Brooklyn. Relive over 400 years of history as you ride in a vintage 22-seat trolley outfitted with chandeliers, curtain... [more+]

Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours explore the haunted past and unsolved mysteries of Brooklyn. Relive over 400 years of history as you ride in a vintage 22-seat trolley outfitted with chandeliers, curtains inspired by "Gone with the Wind" and a TV monitor screening mini documentaries about the area. Learn about alien abductions, notorious murders, battlefields, bloody accidents, mob hits and more from a knowledgeable guide attired in Victorian garb. You'll leave the tour a bit of a history buff after riding through this fascinating New York neighborhood. [less-]

Like seeing real-life superheroes in action, Big Apple Circus' latest show brings together some of the world's top circus acts and sets them lose in an intimate one-ring setting. What in the world cou... [more+]

Like seeing real-life superheroes in action, Big Apple Circus' latest show brings together some of the world's top circus acts and sets them lose in an intimate one-ring setting. What in the world could the impossible-sounding horizontal juggling be? Find out when Victor Moiseev debuts the dazzling feat for American audiences at NYC's Lincoln Center. What would it look like if Superman and Wonder Woman danced? Maybe something like the poetic aerial choreography of Desire in Flight. Is it possible for a person to pull off four somersaults midair "and" time it so perfectly that another guy dangling upside down on a swing can catch him? Just watch the Flying Tunizianis. Throw in beautiful horses, trick-performing dogs and hilarious clowns, and you've got one jaw-dropping, fun-filled show for the whole family. [less-]

Climb aboard the Manhattan, a 1920s-style motor yacht, for a leisurely weekend brunch while you cruise around the entire island of Manhattan, with narration from the captain. The yacht will be decked ... [more+]

Climb aboard the Manhattan, a 1920s-style motor yacht, for a leisurely weekend brunch while you cruise around the entire island of Manhattan, with narration from the captain. The yacht will be decked out in full holiday decor, and special seasonal treats will augment the abundant four-course brunch buffet, which also includes one Bloody Mary, mimosa, beer, wine or champagne. While you ride and dine, you'll be able to enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory. [less-]

The Harlem Repertory Theatre brings back its "bold new expressionistic interpretation" of the modern musical classic by "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, with a cast of 20 filling four performanc... [more+]

The Harlem Repertory Theatre brings back its "bold new expressionistic interpretation" of the modern musical classic by "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, with a cast of 20 filling four performance areas and getting up-close-and-personal with the audience. Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, "In the Heights" captures the hopes and hustle of a tight-knit Dominican-American community with authenticity and joy thanks to the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, not to mention Miranda's infectious score of vibrant hip-hop, pop and Latin music. [less-]

EastVille Comedy Club, at it's new home in Brooklyn, prides itself on featuring the funniest and most experienced comics in the biz for a sure-fire night of laughs. The 125-seat retro club regularly h... [more+]

EastVille Comedy Club, at it's new home in Brooklyn, prides itself on featuring the funniest and most experienced comics in the biz for a sure-fire night of laughs. The 125-seat retro club regularly hosts comedians seen in film and on television's Comedy Central, HBO, "The Tonight Show" and "Late Show". Janeane Garofalo, Judah Friedlander, Jim Gaffigan and Todd Barry are among the top comics who've recently played the EastVille, and up-and-comers often share the bill, so you can see the comedy stars of tomorrow, too. [less-]

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environm... [more+]

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment. This museum of living plants lets you step into one of the oldest and most visited Japanese-inspired gardens outside Japan and even get a glimpse of the diverse plant communities in the New York Metropolitan area that existed here hundreds of years ago. There's plenty to see all year long -- from winterberries to spring heath, sunflowers to red maple. [less-]

Experience hidden Central Park locations only a true New York City historian can help you find. Visit some of Central Park's least-trafficked, truly historic and most scenic locations above 100th Stre... [more+]

Experience hidden Central Park locations only a true New York City historian can help you find. Visit some of Central Park's least-trafficked, truly historic and most scenic locations above 100th Street. Learn the history of the park and its creators, find out what was there before, visit forts from the Revolutionary War, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's Adirondack Mountains and much more. This fascinating, educational and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience. [less-]

One step at a time, "Anastasia" transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursue... [more+]

One step at a time, "Anastasia" transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score including the song favorites from the hit animated film, "Journey to the Past" and "Once Upon a December," "Anastasia", at the Broadhurst Theatre, is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you're meant to be. [less-]

Puccini's story of love, loss and the artistic world of 19th-century Paris comes to vibrant life in this stunning production at New York's Metropolitan Opera House. Featuring strikingly designed sets ... [more+]

Puccini's story of love, loss and the artistic world of 19th-century Paris comes to vibrant life in this stunning production at New York's Metropolitan Opera House. Featuring strikingly designed sets and costumes, not to mention an exciting cast of singers, "La Bohème" finds the poor poet Rodolfo and the painter Marcello drawn into a tangle of love and jealousy after the frail Mimi knocks on their door. These youthful dreamers navigate the complicated maze of romance amid the colorful Bohemian enclaves of the city and its snowy streets, until they realize they can no longer hide from the world's harsh realities. The cast features Nicole Car (in her Met debut), Ailyn Pérez, Vittorio Grigolo, Michael Fabiano, Angel Blue, Etienne Dupuis and Simone Piazzola. A huge hit when Puccini premiered it in 1896, the opera's popularity and power hasn't dimmed since. [less-]

That's right, zip up that bomber jacket, put on your aviator shades, and start humming "Take My Breath Away," because you're boarding the aircraft carrier known as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum... [more+]

That's right, zip up that bomber jacket, put on your aviator shades, and start humming "Take My Breath Away," because you're boarding the aircraft carrier known as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. And oh yeah, they also happen to have a space shuttle, a British Airways Concorde, 27 authentically-restored aircraft and a guided missile submarine (so maybe practice your "Space Oddity" and "Yellow Submarine," too?). Walk in the footsteps of WWII sailors, from the anchor chain room to officers' staterooms. Get up an up-close look at the world's first space shuttle while eavesdropping on an actual conversation between mission control and the Enterprise. See how you'd do in the close quarters of the Growler as you explore the torpedo room and more. From the bottom of the sea to the twinkling lights of outer space, you're in for one heck of a journey. [less-]

"What You Can and Cannot Say During Interracial Sex!" delves into the real-life story of husband-and-wife comedy duo Epstein and Hassan. The outspoken couple is known throughout the comedy and theater... [more+]

"What You Can and Cannot Say During Interracial Sex!" delves into the real-life story of husband-and-wife comedy duo Epstein and Hassan. The outspoken couple is known throughout the comedy and theater scenes for their hilarious, razor-sharp insights on topics others would consider taboo. This provocative show explores the couple's 31-year marriage, during which they've grappled with issues of race, sex, money and spirituality in their own unique way. Be there as the pair puts politeness on the shelf and gets down to brass tacks at New York's Alchemical Theatre Laboratory. [less-]

Grab your best friends and head over to Drag Brunch. Spice up your Sundays and unleash your inner diva at Voss Events' Drag Brunch with boozy brunch and a fabulous drag show starring the city's top fe... [more+]

Grab your best friends and head over to Drag Brunch. Spice up your Sundays and unleash your inner diva at Voss Events' Drag Brunch with boozy brunch and a fabulous drag show starring the city's top female impersonators. Drag-queen royalty like Shequida, Bootsie Lefaris, Pattaya Heart, Jada Valenciaga and Sugga Pie Koko, along with special guests from "RuPaul's Drag Race", are set to be among those providing plenty of quality entertainment at this all-inclusive event at New York's Highline Ballroom. Tell all the boys, Sunday mornings are about more than football this year. [less-]

It's not often that you hear the phrases "family friendly" and "improv comedy" in the same sentence, but that's exactly what you get with this fun and funny show. "Improv 4 Kids" comes to the Broadway... [more+]

It's not often that you hear the phrases "family friendly" and "improv comedy" in the same sentence, but that's exactly what you get with this fun and funny show. "Improv 4 Kids" comes to the Broadway Comedy Club with an entertaining production that has impressed audiences of all ages in New York City and nationwide. No two versions are ever the same as the high-energy troupe Eight Is Never Enough creates songs and skits on the spot based on audience suggestions. Lots of audience volunteers get to join the action on stage, too. The troupe has played off-Broadway at the Lambs Theatre in New York City and presented more than 1,000 performances at the Laugh Factory in Times Square and the New York Improv. [less-]

Nutcracker Rouge, Goldstar's 2017 Nutcracker Award winner, returns to Brooklyn's Theatre XIV. Dubbed "dazzling and genius" by "The New York Times", "the perfect hot date" ("TimeOut NY") and "the great... [more+]

Nutcracker Rouge, Goldstar's 2017 Nutcracker Award winner, returns to Brooklyn's Theatre XIV. Dubbed "dazzling and genius" by "The New York Times", "the perfect hot date" ("TimeOut NY") and "the greatest holiday homage ever" ("Huffington Post"), "Nutcracker Rouge" features a burlesque-inspired blend of theater, cirque and dance from creator Austin McCormick and his gender-bending troupe Company XIV. Nominated for a Drama Desk Award in 2014, "Nutcracker Rouge" uses erotic, sensual and opulent flair to satisfy adults searching for edgier holiday entertainment. If the thought of a Nutcracker prince in a sparkling thong puts you in a festive mood, then this dark and decadent vaudeville version of the famed Christmas ballet is sure to knock your stockings off. [less-]

Celebrate the holidays with friends, family and loved ones while gazing out at the sparkling New York City skyline from the yacht Manhattan, decorated in festive seasonal decor. One round of beverages... [more+]

Celebrate the holidays with friends, family and loved ones while gazing out at the sparkling New York City skyline from the yacht Manhattan, decorated in festive seasonal decor. One round of beverages is included, with your choice of hot cocoa (spiked if you please), beer, wine, champagne, soda, coffee or tea, plus house-made cookies. Listen or sing along to classic holiday songs with a live band and enjoy the Statue of Liberty and New York City's greatest sights from the yacht's cozy solarium. [less-]

The worldwide phenomenon known as Blue Man Group is a wildly outrageous and engaging theatrical experience combining music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to create a totally unique form of entertain... [more+]

The worldwide phenomenon known as Blue Man Group is a wildly outrageous and engaging theatrical experience combining music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to create a totally unique form of entertainment. Plus, there's a lot of fun audience interaction, as well as a pulsating finale with an original score. Audiences across the globe have experienced and loved this imaginative stage show for all ages and its exuberant nonverbal combination of comedy, art and science, not to mention the fabulous visual effects and Grammy-nominated music. The Astor Place Theatre production continues to reinvent itself, too, combining classic moments with exciting and fascinating new pieces that you have to see to believe. [less-]

Genessa Escobar embodies Tejano superstar Selena as she and her band re-create the sound and look of this musical legend live in concert at the Highline Ballroom in NYC.... [more+]

Genessa Escobar embodies Tejano superstar Selena as she and her band re-create the sound and look of this musical legend live in concert at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. [less-]