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Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. The Metropolitan Opera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,078 reviews
The Met opened in 1883 and is one of the most famous opera houses in the country today.
Reviewed By Rolshchikov-Dmitry - Moscow, Russia
We've attended Verdi's Requiem opening and loved it. Acoustic in Family Circle is awesome, seats are pretty comfortable, and subtitles machine helped to better understand the masterpiece. Also the interior of the theater and the concert hall is very impressive and worth visiting
2. The Lion King
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9,127 reviews
Experience the stunning artistry, the unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of this musical theater phenomenon-one of the most awe-inspiring productions ever brought to life on stage. A remarkable tale of hope and adventure, THE LION KING has found its way into the hearts of millions. As The New York Times says, "There is simply nothing else like it." Now is the time to join the circle of life at THE LION KING, The Award-Winning Best Musical, playing on Broadway eight times a week at the Minskoff Theatre. The show running time is 2 hours 30 minutes. Performance times vary by season, please visit our website for current performance dates and times.
Reviewed By Londontraveler921
The Lion King show was excellent! We had great seats that were orchestra row B. The ushers were very helpful, kind and friendly. I might attend the show again this time with my sister. Thank you!
3. Jersey Boys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7,223 reviews
Reviewed By JimboMalibu_CA - Malibu, United States
We thoroughly enjoyed this performance chronicling the careers of Franki Valli and the 4 Seasons. Great music, energy, and acting. This off Broadway show is totally first class and the venue was much more intimate than some of the big Broadway theaters. Go see it.
4. Steve Cohen's Chamber Magic
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,344 reviews
Previously at the Waldorf Astoria, now at New York's historic Lotte New York Palace hotel, Steve Cohen has distinguished himself as a state-of-the-art magician and mind reader. Performing for celebrities, royalty, government officials, and other VIP's, he pulls off his illusions with intensity and class-and has received widespread media recognition and praise.
Reviewed By mussermusic
Steve Cohen has his show perfected-and it is an incredibly memorable one! He combines a great mix of slight of hand and telepathic tricks, while engaging the audience and keeping everyone on their toes! This show was a "parlor" show, so very intimate, which I prefer. Steve has been at this for many years and it is clear he loves what he does. In addition to his magical talent, he is very charming and funny so attendees are fully entertained. Definitely a show not to miss!
5. Drunk Shakespeare
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 755 reviews
"The best thing to ever happen to the theater" Slate Magazine "A live action Drunk History" TimeOut Magazine "Zany, rowdy and debaucherous" New York Times. One actor has 5 shots of whiskey and then the show begins... ANYTHING. COULD. HAPPEN. There is a hidden library on the 2nd Floor of a building on 47th and 8th. With over 15,000 books, The Drunk Shakespeare Society meets every night to drink... and perhaps do a little Shakespeare. A mysterious bartender serves cocktails through a 10-foot high bookcase made entirely of black books. 100 prized novels are forever buried in an amber fluid in front of a royal throne. Other easter eggs are hidden throughout the room... Running Time: 90 minutes. Food & drink available. 21+ only. Photo ID required.
Reviewed By CynthiaRI1961 - Upper Providence Township, United States
It gave me the feeling as if I were transported to the Globe Theater of Elizabethan England and I was part of the rabble in the pit at the front of the stage. But more hilarious, closer, more fun, comfier, better service, and better drinks. DRUNK SHAKESPEARE WAS BY FAR THE BEST OF OUR FOUR DAYS in NYC!!! HANDS DOWN!!! EVERYONE IN OUR GROUP AGREED!!! GO! AND BE DELIGHTED. Josh Hyman is hilarious, yes, that's his real name, and I should know, I touched his butt. Myself and two of my fellow late 50's girlfriends attended the 6pm on Sat. 7/20/19. We had just arrived in NYC for a 4-day visit that afternoon. It was the first thing we did. Our four days were packed with seeing the Broadway Show Beautiful, a two hour pedi-cab ride around Central Park, A luxurious lunch at Tavern on the Green, attendance at a taping of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and attendance to Live with Kelly & Ryan, all that in addition to hours and hours of walking and seeing some of the quintessential Manhattan landmarks like the M&M Store, Times Square, etc. etc... Yet Drunk Shakespeare gave us all the most JOY of all our adventures. It will remain our favorite memory from our trip. Yes, it is racy. Yes, it is crazy, Yes, you should be ready to be involved to maximize your fun. But it's also fun to watch ;-)
6. Monday Night Magic
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 219 reviews
Monday Night Magic is New York's longest-running Off-Broadway Magic Show. Each week you'll find a different array of the finest stage magicians performing world-class magic in an intimate theatrical setting. The on-stage magic continues during intermission as sleight-of-hand magicians mingle with guests in the lobby as well as in the theater. Monday Night Magic performers have been featured on numerous television shows, including ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's Early Show, NBC's Today Show and on The Wall Street Journal Report. ~ The New York Press gave Monday Night Magic a "Best of Manhattan" award. ~ TimeOut NY says that Monday Night Magic is, "New York's Best Magic Venue." ~ The New York Post raved, "It was fascinating - more involving than many big-budget, magic shows I've seen!" Come and experience for yourself the non-stop amazement and amusement, wit and wonderment of Monday Night Magic.
Reviewed By jslefton
Went to Monday Night Magic last night. It was great. The acts were very high calibur from the comical emcee to the opening, middle, and closing act. The close-up magic during intermission was icing on the cake! There was a nice variety among the acts--a skillful, manipulative act to music; a knife throwing act that was very exciting & amazing, and a comedy magic act that was fun and astounding. Highly recommended.
7. The Magician at the NoMad Hotel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 288 reviews
The NoMad, in collaboration with theory11, presents THE MAGICIAN, an intimate evening of magic, mystery, and deception. Starring Dan White. Every Weekend. The Magician is an elegant, immersive adventure inspired by classical magic in the modern setting of The NoMad Hotel in New York City. "UNFORGETTABLE." - Jimmy Fallon "Here to make magic COOL again." - Vanity Fair "This magician will blow your mind." - Town & Country
Reviewed By michellelI9247JH - Redstone, United States
What a fabulous magical evening! Dan white was clever enough to create a wonderful virtual magic show that was as good as his performance at the Nomad Hotel. I loved that he mails everyone a black magic box that must sit unopened til the performance. The contents are all fun and mysterious, opened during the course of the evening. Dan is quite the Showman with an engaging personality and his magic is top notch!
8. Come From Away
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 543 reviews
Reviewed By reginad686 - Bethesda, United States
I was blown away by this show, which is based on a true story about a little town in Canada that rallied during 9/11 to host the stranded passengers from around the world. It is heart-warming & incredilbly uplifting!
9. Ain’t Too Proud
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By betsy1224
As a big fan of the Temptations and Motown groups in general, I was anxious to see Ain’t Too Proud. Those wonderful songs and talented cast made for an enjoyable experience. This is the fourth “jukebox musical” I’ve seen, and it’s much more dependent on the music than the acting of the other three. While everyone sings, the character of Otis does almost all the talking. Pretty thin plot, but if you’re going for the music, you won’t be disappointed.
10. New York City Ballet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By SeaDart23 - New Jersey, United States
The performers and the choreography in Swan Lake are amazing. Despite a minor stumble by one of the male dancers, the performance was practically flawless. We bought our tickets on StubHub, that deserves a seperate review. Face value for Orchestra Row M is $152. We payed $300 plus StubHub Fees. We had seats 119 & 120, 120 is an aisle seat. Orchestra has plenty of leg room compared to the rings above and the view is fine. The pitch of the orchestra is fairly mild so you run the risk of a tall person sitting in front of you and obstructing your line of sight. We arrived at 7:45 for an 8:00 show. This gave us time to use the bathroom and get seated. The attire for both men and women varies between jeans and sweater to tuxedos and gowns. Overall, we had a lovely evening at one of NY’s finest theaters. Bravo.
