Caught a comedy show. Intimate feel. Easy to get a drink at the bar. Nice accommodations and…read morepleasant ushers. Outside, it's a real attraction with well lit walkways and promenade. Who knew!

Beautiful performance center with a lot of small rooms for local community events, too - though the…read morecosts for running events can be high due to the union labor associated with security, cleanup, etc. Parking right across the street from the facility in Military Park garage underground.

After a mildly disappointing gospel brunch, and standing inline for 30min unsuccessfully to get…read moreunclaimed Hamilton tickets, we strolled to the Redbox ro see if there was a show we could catch before our 630p bus ride out of the city I noted a 430 show (which I honestly thought was Sister Act) and we decided "why not". It's only $45, it's an hour and 27min long, and within a block from our bus pickup! Talk about awesome and blessed timing!! The theatre is aside/under the Luke's church, which is about two blocks down from Times Square. Tiny intimate and no bad seats, we lucked up and chose the 7th row which actually is the first row of the first/only riser. It was a minimal crowd so no one was in the row in front of us anyway, but we would have had views a few inches above their heads (hint. Choose 7th row seats). Theatre was maybe 1/4 full for this 430p Sunday afternoon st Patty's day, but that didn't deter the performers. They were on point as though they were facing a crowd of 1,000 at the Kennedy center! The singing and dancing were great. The story interesting. Each character having their own demons to deal with and beautiful voice to push them out. Touching African American history and women's history and entwining it with jazz and blues and r&b was awesome! It was the highlight of the one day outing to NYC. A seriously unexpected pleasure. A highly recommended gem -affordable -convenient - intimate. The crowd was rocking and singing and all enjoyed. It's small. So don't expect orchestral accompaniment - there's one guy and he's in charge of pressing buttons to make sure the music comes on when it's supposed to. And he never missed a beat. The entire play is in ONE room/scene "grandmas attic". And there's no real costume changes. But despite this, one isn't "bored" nor anxious for a change. The conversations and song flow naturally and keep you engaged and interested. Not too slow nor fast. Not too conservative but not rancous either. Well rounded. Well written. Well acted. Well sung. I can only hope to stumble upon more "off Broadway" pieces like this one when I return on occasion this summer

This musical is NOT to be missed! It is the story of three generations of African American women…read moretold through music across the ages. This was my second time seeing the performance and I can't wait to see it again! The theater is small and intimate. And the talent is HUGE! Each member of this 5 woman cast pulls you into their personal story and every cast member blew me away with their own unique powerhouse voices! It is a history lesson rolled up in a celebration of family, heritage, and sisterhood. This time around I saw it with 3 generations of women in my family. We decided that next time we will be bringing all three generations of the men in the family

My recent NYC trip was made because of the NYC Ballet's $30 under 30 program. Our local friend had…read moretold us about it and I'm so glad to have learned about this amazing program. If you are 30 years old or younger, you are able to purchase tickets to the ballet for $30. You can register online ahead of time, but know that our IDs never seemed to get approved online, so we still had to go in person to purchase the tickets. You are able to only purchase two tickets under your name and you must have your ID with you for this program. We went for the Balanchine + Wheeldon show which was incredible. First of all, this theater is beyond beautiful. It was a really rainy night, but the beauty of this theater helped me forget how wet we were from the rain. You are able to take stairs or an elevator to your floor. The ushers were extremely kind and helpful. The seats themselves were pretty comfortable. I love how angled the seating was. As a shorter person, this can really obstruct my view, but the overly angled seating helped remedy this. The ballets themselves were incredible. Each one better than the next. It was such a magical night. I highly recommend visiting the this ballet.

I was here for The Nutcracker. The acoustics were excellent. The production was absolutely…read moremagical, with incredible dancers, high-quality costumes, and breathtaking sets that truly brought the performance to life. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. I sat in the First Ring, Row C. While I would've preferred Row A, those seats sell out very quickly, so I definitely recommend purchasing early. Overall, I felt the tickets were worth the price. The dedication and hard work these ballet dancers put in much of which we don't see behind the scenes make the final performance even more impressive. Truly a memorable night.

It's been decades since I've been to the opera. Living part-time in Manhattan with every cultural…read morevenue at my doorstep, there's no excuse not to. So I bought tickets to Puccini's La Boheme and turned my husband on to the Met. Years ago, you'd read the libretto and soak in the music without following the dialogue. No longer. Text appears at your seat. And I'm not sure I like that. Dialogue is often trite and not worthy of the music and the grandeur of their voices. On the other hand, the audience understands the story line blow-by-blow. Lincoln Center and the Met is spectacular. Performances are world-class. Many patrons still dress in gowns and suits. I even spotted several dapper gents in tuxedos. If you're in New York and willing to splurge, visit Lincoln Center. My husband, who didn't think he'd enjoy opera, asked me to buy tickets to another!

Being a native new Yorker I don't come to the Opera alot. It is a beautiful space when you walk…read moreinto where the staircase is and the beautiful chandelier. Getting inside through security and ticket was a bit of a mess but it was fine. What really annoyed me was the fact that the bartender did not tell me that I had to buy a different cup for my drink to bring inside. Yes I did see a sign on top of the bar but wasn't sure what it said maybe this is the sign that explained about the cups and I just missed it. Well anyways, I got just a cup of regular seltzer water. I got the check it was like 9 something. I know it's the Met opera and nyc but come on! I pay this for great tasting coffee. So he gave me the cup and than I asked for a lid and the bartender was rude about it he told me there were no lids and I asked if I could bring into the main theater he said no that i'd have to buy another cup. So I did.. A little over 5.00 for this cup which is pretty absurd if you ask me. Also, they don't have many food/snack options it is not like a regular broadway theater at all. I did see like sandwiches and chocolate bars. Which I am sure are also outrageously priced. The theater itself is beautiful and there are many levels to it. At every seat there is a subtitle little screen since some operas performed here are not in english. This is a good idea. I did not go see the bathroom so I can't talk about that. And as I was leaving I said thank you to one of the workers here and have a good night and he just looked at me and said nothing. For the price of tickets we pay the service just did not deliver.

What's the best way to get to Carnegie Hall? PRACTICE!…read more Rich in history since it opened in the late 1800's, it has been one of NYC's and our nation's most prestigious homes for musicians, singers, performers. Excellent acoustics, from all seats. Treat yourself, they have an extensive calendar... classical, broadway, modern, jazz, etc.

Last night we attended a Jacob Collier concert at Carnegie Hall…read more I love Carnegie Hall. And my five star reviews still hold. We always get fairly decent seats, but not last night. Literally last row. I could practically touch the ceiling. My daughter bought the tix -- they weren't cheap -- we could barely see Jacob (that's not so important) but there's an echo as you ascend. (And that IS important at a concert.) There was a guy in front of us, maybe 6', not huge, who was too tall for his seat. There was no room for his legs or feet. He stood for two hours. Then a corpulent gentleman plopped down in the vacated seat. He didn't fit. So --- a big NO to the top of Carnegie Hall. But a big YES to Jacob Collier. His talent is astounding and his covers of music I grew up with are innovative and simply fabulous.

Performing most often at Carnegie Hall, about four times a year, but also performing special events…read morearound New York, with some other events, NYCS is my favorite choral society. Some memorable events: - Performing with Andrea Bocelli My mom's short, so she's always in the front row, so you can see her on the Andrea Bocelli DVD... Cool huh? My mom's 10 seconds of fame, hehehe. - Background chorus for Twisted Sister - Xmas concerts - 16 bass drum event But I'm biased. My mother has been singing with this Choral Society for as long as I remember, and that means it gets an automatic 5 stars (^-^). Hi mom! I miss the free concert tickets.

In addition to great performances in major concert halls, NY Choral maintains quality by…read moreinteresting repertoire, adventurous gigs, and biannual reviews of singers ( this, perhaps, a bit controversial). Membership is totally diverse. Some have been in chorus for 50+ years but pass re-auditions, and some are recent college grads( many music majors!). This chorus is more than just a fun activity.....it requires a major commitment. A pleasant side perk is belonging to a interesting community of New Yorkers : life-long friendships are established and partnerships and marriages initiated!!!!!

An excellent off-off Broadway theatre space, The Living Theatre in the East Village is what most…read morevenues try to be but never achieve. The performance area is excellent with a great lighting grid and room for versatility. The 'stadium seating' provides everyone with a good view of the stage. It is clean, simple and a perfect black-box space. The stairs that take you underground to their performance space may prove to be too precarious for some...but it really is a special place and a vital venue for theatre.

Such off-off Broadway theatre such as this one I remember seeing in Warsaw, Poland - had a very…read moresimilar vibe. A very small theatre, with regular chairs set up and a small stage, with an adjacent bar (behind a wall\curtain) serving beers, and wine. Came here for a Fringe NYC Festival play, "The Spider", put on by a friend of mine - a two person show. The stage is simple - black with lighting and great sound. Just enough space for your imagination to run its course during the show. They also seem to be renting the space out to anyone interested, in private parties or events.

I visited the Majestic Theatre in May 2026 and saw the musical 'Beaches'. The Majestic is truly…read moremajestic with its ornate boxes, velvet curtains and stunning ceiling. It opened in 1927 and was recently renovated in 2024. The Phantom of the Opera ran at the Majestic for 35 years, the longest running Broadway show at the time. Ushers were helpful, directing patrons to their seats. I was in row G I could see the stage clearly and the acoustics were good

I recently visited Majestic Theatre to see the broadway show Beaches. Overall it was a great…read moreexperience. The production itself didn't rely on major stage changes. But they made smart use of the space. The theater is well laid out for the audience. Restrooms are located downstairs in the basement. Multiple floors had refreshments and snacks available for purchase. Merchandise was also sold throughout the different floors too. One of the features that I appreciated was that the orchestra section had stadium style seating. So, you're not stuck staring at the back of someone's head. Overall, the theater offers a comfortable and well organized environment for broadway shows.