A backstage look at SNL’s 1975 beginnings, where nine comedy legends reshaped television forever.
... Read moreSet in 1975, the year Saturday Night Live first hit the airwaves, Not Ready for Prime Time tells the story of nine rising comedy talents — Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Lorne Michaels, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner — on the brink of transforming television. The play captures the backstage mayhem, the intensity of live performance, and the fiery clashes in the writers’ room that fueled the show’s groundbreaking comedy. Its Off-Broadway premiere arrives in celebration of Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary, shining a spotlight on the origins of an entertainment revolution.
The only living non-Japanese Master of the art of comic storytelling, brings Rakugo to New York.
... Read moreKatsura Sunshine's 'Rakugo' features a lone storyteller dressed in kimono on a minimal set. He uses a fan and a hand towel for props to tell a comic monologue followed by a traditional story.
Rakugo is the 400-year-old Japanese traditional art of comic storytelling. Katsura Sunshine, who is originally from Canada, is the only Western Rakugo Master of the 800 Rakugo Masters. Sunshine's show bridges the gap between the East and the West.
The show was nominated for an Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Unique Theatrical Experience. Sunshine was also the bilingual MC for the opening reception of the G20 Summit in Osaka.
Whimsical ensemble comedy set in a magical tenement during the sixth mass extinction.
... Read moreIn a crumbling tenement building suspended somewhere between whimsy and ruin, a group of eccentric neighbors attempt to coexist as the world outside edges closer to collapse. Their strange but stable rhythms are upended when a mysterious, glowing figure—part human, part celestial body—crash-lands through their roof. As this enigmatic visitor disrupts and connects their lives in unexpected ways, the tenants confront the absurdity, grief, and possibility that coexist at the end of the world.
Inspired by the dreamlike visual language of Joseph Cornell’s shadow boxes, the stylized worlds of Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amélie), and the quiet physical comedy of Jacques Tati (Mon Oncle), this magical-realist ensemble piece blends theatrical invention, visual storytelling, and absurdist humor. The production invites audiences into a richly imagined universe where extinction, connection, and hope all share the same stage.
Celebrate Broadway's musical geniuses by beautiful candlelight.
... Read moreExperience the timeless magic of musical theatre’s greatest composers in Strings by Candlelight: A Tribute to Sondheim & Rodgers & Hammerstein. This breathtaking concert event brings the iconic melodies of Stephen Sondheim and Rodgers & Hammerstein to life, performed by a talented string quartet in the glow of candlelight.
From Sondheim’s intricate and poignant masterpieces (Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story) to the sweeping romantic scores of Rodgers & Hammerstein (The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, Carousel), this enchanting evening is a must-see for theatre lovers. Whether you adore Sondheim’s lyrical brilliance or the lush harmonies of Rodgers & Hammerstein, this event offers an unforgettable musical journey.
Let the candlelit ambiance and exquisite string arrangements transport you through Broadway’s golden era and beyond.
Musical improv Beautiful Dreamers' improvised murder mystery musical.
... Read moreBeautiful Dreamers (Jillian Vitko and Maggie Lalley) are back with this one-of-a-kind show, where they get an audience suggestion of a victim, a murder weapon, and a location - from which they completely improvise a musical right before the audience's eyes! Get to the bottom of this never-before-seen-and never-to-be-seen-again murder case.
This all-ages musical spectacle tells the untold true story of the Witches of Oz.
... Read moreBased on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy crash lands her house in Oz, there is another young woman, Elphaba, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly and popular blonde, Glinda, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”
The score by Stephen Schwartz ('Godspell,' 'Pippin,' 'The Prince of Egypt') includes the songs 'Defying Gravity,' 'Popular,' and 'The Wizard and I.'
'Wicked' opened in 2003 and in 2019 became the fifth-longest-running show in Broadway history.
Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba's rise to the throne.
... Read moreThe worldwide sensation and winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction and Best Costumes by Julie Taymor, is based on the beloved 1994 animated Disney movie. Simba will someday inherit the throne of the Pridelands, but he isn't quite ready. When his devious Uncle Scar murders King Mufasa, Simba flees to escape his guilt. Time and new friends keep Simba company until his past comes back to remind him of his rightful place.
The music is by international superstar Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The score includes 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' and 'Circle of Life.'
The musical is the third-longest-running show on Broadway - and the eighth longest-running show in the West End - and is notable for director Julie Taymor's concept which incorporates puppets to bring the animals to life.
A musical parody of TV's "Friends" from the 90s, featuring favorite moments from all seasons.
... Read moreFRIENDS! The Musical Parody is the hilarious, unauthorized musical lovingly lampooning the beloved TV series, celebrating the 1990s adventures of 20-somethings in Manhattan. Chaos ensues at Central Perk when a runaway bride disrupts their lives.
The musical recreates favorite moments from all 10 seasons of Friends through an uncensored, fast-paced, music-filled romp. Recommended for ages 13+.
An interactive new musical based on the popular hit TV series.
... Read moreIt’s a typical morning at Scranton’s third largest paper company until, for no logical reason, a documentary crew begins filming the lives of the employees of Dunder Mifflin. Step into Dunder Mifflin in this immersive parody experience and “work” with all your favorite officemates.
A parody of the hit 90s TV Show Seinfeld.
... Read moreSingfeld! A Musical About Nothing! is an unauthorized parody of the hit TV series Seinfeld. Join Jerry and his three closest friends as they face the highs and lows of living and loving in New York City.
Put on your detective hat and solve the longest running murder mystery show in New York City.
... Read moreThe longest running play in New York City history, “Perfect Crime” has run for over 12,000 performances. Notably, Catherine Russell has played the leading lady since its inception and has only missed four shows in the whole run. She holds the Guinness World Record for the most performances as a character in a play.
The murder mystery/thriller opens on the night a man is shot by a woman. The first detective on the scene assumes it must have been the wife. However, as the play continues to unfold, we are taken on a roller coaster ride of lies, deceptions, and false motives.
The play by Warren Manzi opened in 1987 at the Courtyard Playhouse in the West Village and has moved theaters nine times.
Recreates iconic Broadway dance numbers from stage and film choreographers past and present.
... Read moreThis production presents a curated selection of musical theatre dance numbers from both stage and screen, featuring detailed reconstructions from classic and contemporary musicals such as West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Pippin, Singin’ in the Rain, and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The performance traces the development of Broadway choreography through a range of styles and eras.
Works by prominent choreographers—including Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Gene Kelly, Michael Bennett, Susan Stroman, and Billy Wilson—are brought to the stage, with each piece reflecting the original artistic intent and historical context. The production highlights the contributions of these artists to the language of musical theatre dance.