Fiorello! launched the Encores! musical theater series in 1994. It tells the story of Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia's rise from an immigrant's son to the feisty congressman whose guts and determination to fight corruption brought down the crooked Tammany Hall political machine. (He's also the man singularly responsible for saving City Center from the wrecking ball and transforming it into Manhattan's first performing arts center.)
The life and legacy of Pulitzer Prize winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick will be celebrated at 54 Below. See who is starring in the concert and learn how to purchase tickets!
The Beautiful City Project has revealed the cast of its interactive March cabaret. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets!
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that tickets go on sale Thursday, Feb. 15 for Chicago Sings Broadway Pop II, the return of its annual fundraising concert, Monday, April 15, at the House of Blues Chicago.
Ballet Hispánico, the nation's largest Latine/x/Hispanic dance organization recognized as one of America's Cultural Treasures, continues their 2023/24 season.
The National Black Theatre, in partnership with Chelsea Factory, has announced the public presentation of the latest body of work commissioned as part of its I Am Soul Playwright Residency, Packages O’ The Things We Deliver by playwright Oya Mae Dxtchxss-Davis (Skin, Wade in the Water (The Great Divide), Grandmother’s Gift (C.A.P.)) and director Daniel Boisrond (ShopTalk (ArtYard), Roots (Dixon Place & La MAMA), that will take place at the Chelsea Factory from March 27th - 31st for a limited engagement of six performances.
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George, starring Tony Award-nominated Sean Allan Krill and Broadway’s Kathy Voytko.
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.
NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced additional casting for Encores! Titanic, the final production of the 30th Encores! series. Check out who has joined the star-studded line-up!
This Spring, Charles Court Opera makes a welcome return to Wilton’s with a sizzling production of Rossini’s comic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville.
BUGLISI DANCE THEATRE, Jacqulyn Buglisi, Artistic Director, has announced Leaping into the Future with Visions of Spring - a Celebratory 30th Anniversary Season, February 29 through March 2 at the Chelsea Factory, 547 West 26th St. Learn more about the season here!
New York City Opera presents Caruso and His Songs, a recital by tenor Mark Milhofer and pianist Marco Scolastra, paying homage to the legendary Enrico Caruso. The program features songs written for Caruso, including compositions by Caruso himself.
Ballet Hispánico's En Familia Matinee Kick-Off Celebration at New York City Center was a success. The event announced new programming and featured a performance by Ballet Hispánico Company dancers.
At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.
North Carolina Opera (NCO) will present Gioachino Rossini's rom-com opera, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, on Friday, February 2 and Sunday, February 4 in downtown Raleigh. The production is currently the fastest-selling opera in company history.
North Carolina Opera will present Gioachino Rossini's rom-com opera, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Returning to the London Coliseum this February is Jonathan Miller’s much-loved production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, first staged by English National Opera (ENO) in 1987.
Award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh (Love Quirks) will present cabarets featuring the songs of Sheldon Harnick on Tuesday, January 23rd & Friday, January 26th at 7PM at renowned cabaret venue Don't Tell Mama.
New York City Opera will present a presentation of Pedro Halffter's opera KLARA, an operatic and dance performance about artificial intelligence this month.
Baritone Justin Austin will be performing a solo recital at Carnegie Hall on March 5, 2024. Don't miss this impressive performance by the award-winning artist.
The New York Philharmonic will be joined by Gustavo Dudamel in a weeklong celebration of music education, part of the Orchestra’s 2023–24 activities marking the centennial of the beloved Young People’s Concerts.
The Beautiful City Project presents MICKEY'S JAZZ CLUB, a fundraising cabaret featuring songs from Mickey Mouse's songbook with a jazz twist. Tickets on sale now.
THE SATIN DOLLZ currently playing their Holiday Show at the Brooklyn Deli on West 43rd Street in Times Square every Friday and Saturday night at 8 pm and Sundays at 5 pm took a night off this week and went Christmas Caroling to all the Fireman Group restaurants in Manhattan. Check out photos here!
NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed additional casting for Jelly’s Last Jam the second production of the 30th Encores! series.
Ballet Hispánico will present En Familia Matinee, a special program for young audiences and their families.
Ballet Hispánico presents En Familia Matinee, a special program for young audiences and families, featuring classic pieces from their repertoire. Tickets are $20 and available through the RBC Foundation USA and New York City Center. Don't miss the chance to meet the dancers, learn dance moves, and enjoy Caribbean beats after the show.
1959 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
1962 | West End |
London Revival West End |
1994 | Off-Broadway |
Encores! Concert Off-Broadway |
2013 | New York |
New York City Center Production New York |
2016 | Off-Broadway |
Berkshire Theatre Group Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
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