New York City Theater Guide
No trip to New York City is truly ever complete without experiencing a New York City Theater or music production. Do this at least once in your life at one of the famous New York City Theaters and you'll create lasting memories of your trip. Here's some of the best and most popular New York City Theaters to choose from.
Lincoln Center of Performing Arts
Broadway at 64th St 212-546-2656
New York's premier institution where prestigious art companies perform.
Metropolitan Opera
30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York 212-362-6000
One of the world’s top opera houses featuring the finest singers, a fantastic orchestra and spectacular sights.
New York City Opera
20 Lincoln Center, New York 212-870-5570
A superb, more adventurous opera company. Prices are more reasonable.
New York City Ballet
20 Lincoln Center, New York 212-870-5570
Known annually for the production of the Nutcracker.
New York Philharmonic
132 W 65th St., New York 212-875-5299
The oldest professional orchestra in America, they are an exceptional symphony.
Jazz at Lincoln Center
212-875-5299
Led by the remarkable Wynton Marsalis.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
212-875-5788
Performances include some very high-merited guests.
Carnegie Hall
881 7th Ave., 212-247-7800
The most famous performance location.
The Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY 718-636-4100
This is the city’s most famous contemporary arts institution, presenting cutting-edge theater, opera, dance and music.
City Center
131 W. 55th St. 877-581-1212
Audience friendly theater of modern dance.
Joyce Theater
175 8th Ave. 212-242-0800
NYC's prime venue for modern dance.
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Ave., 212-247-4777
A stunning art deco venue where the theater itself adds style to any performance.
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Portugal's custard doughnuts that sell like hot cakesSunday the 2nd, 2017
Bolas de berlim are creamy filled confections that sell out twice a day in the small Portuguese port town of Viana do CasteloLate afternoon in the pretty town of Viana do Castelo on the north Portugal coast and a long queue of people wait patiently outside Pastelaria-Confeitaria Manuel Natário,...
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10 of the best new cycling holidays in EuropeMonday the 26th, 2017
This pick of pedal-powered tours for riders of all abilities takes in some of the continent’s best scenery, from Sweden’s forests to the lagoons of the eastern Algarve – and Provence’s iconic climbThe summer heat would make southern Portugal particularly challenging for cycling, but...
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‘People are dreaming big in Brno – the city has a real buzz’Friday the 23rd, 2017
World champion rock climber Adam Ondra started climbing when he was three, and is still inspired by the outdoors community of his home townMy mother and father met through climbing and it was totally natural that I would become a climber too. Everyone we knew climbed, hiked and biked – it was...
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Just chillin': welcome to Iceland’s wild, wild WestfjordsWednesday the 21st, 2017
Iceland’s popularity with tourists doesn’t mean that solitude is hard to find. Head west to its fjords and splendid isolation and nature are close at handThere were no boats in the bay, no ships on the horizon. Underneath my feet was black sand that stretched a few hundred metres either side....
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10 top tips from our Los Angeles correspondentThursday the 22nd, 2017
Stars in the sky and on the silver screen, trips to the beach and a cemetery, plus a stroll with a local actor who calls himself ‘the people walker’ … LA delivers the goods for our west coast writerWatch a movie at the Aero in Santa Monica, or the Egyptian in Hollywood: both are part of...
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Top 10 forgotten British beauty spotsSaturday the 17th, 2017
From crumbling ruins to holy wells and butterfly-filled forests, some of the country’s loveliest spots have been all but forgotten. Our experts name their favouritesI found the fairytale tower of Dolbadarn Castle near Llanberis quite by chance as I climbed the hills behind the Dinorwic slate...
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France road trip: Lyon to NiceSaturday the 17th, 2017
This two-week route through some of France’s most beautiful landscapes takes in gorgeous farmhouse stays, camping and kayaking, lavender fields and finally the Med• See the La Rochelle-Cognac, and Perpignan and the Spanish border tripsThe capital of French gastronomy and birthplace of cinema,...
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Venice world heritage status under threatFriday the 26th, 2017
While the local population dwindles, passengers from giant cruise ships continue to flood into La Serenissima. So how are locals trying to save the city?A monster cruise ship meets a giant octopus and crashes into the Rialto bridge, provoking a tsunami. It’s an apocalyptic vision of Venice. The...
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Kazakhstan calling: a jaw-dropping trip to AstanaSunday the 21st, 2017
As the country gears up for its Expo 2017, the astonishing architecture in its capital blows Sankha Guha’s mindAs my plane descends into the pre-dawn darkness of this vast country, the flight map shows us landing in a void. Where the new capital city of Kazakhstan should be, the map displays...
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Goats, bonfires and eggs: four city slickers head for the farmSaturday the 22nd, 2017
Bonnie Malkin and her family road test three New South Wales farm stays over four days on a 1,000km trip that surprised everyone It is a tall order: three farm stays, two kids and 1,000km in four days. We are city people. I still remember my daughter’s first encounter with mud. Continue reading...
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10 of the best wild camping sites in ScotlandMonday the 8th, 2017
Scotland offers idyllic wild camping, with spaces beside some of the UK’s loveliest beaches, lochs and mountains. We pick 10 of the best from Wild Guide ScotlandScotland is famous for its scenic wild places and uplifting sense of remoteness. With the exception of the recent bylaws banning wild...
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Top 10 beaches in MaineFriday the 20th, 2013
For beautiful sandy beaches, great lobster and amazing seascapes, the Maine coastline is hard to beat – especially for familiesJust 20 minutes south-east of Portland, this 1.6km crescent-shaped, dune-backed beach is a favourite with young families, who appreciate the gentle surf, lifeguards,...
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The best beaches in Portugal: readers' travel tipsMonday the 12th, 2014
From the best stretches of sand for families in the Algarve to the beach with a starring role in a James Bond scene, readers pick their favourite spots on Portugal's dramatic Atlantic coastline• To add a tip for next week and be in with a chance of winning a £200 hotels.com voucher, go to...
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20 of the best family campsites in EuropeSaturday the 28th, 2017
With great restaurants, beautiful locations and lots of activities and entertainment, these sites offer all the fun but none of the hassle of traditional campingScroll to the end for booking guidanceAll prices are for seven nights, for two adults and two kids in a mobile home or chalet for the...
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25 of the best yoga holidays and retreatsSunday the 1st, 2017
Yoga trips can change lives but finding the right one may sap your core strength before you’ve even started. Our picks – from Goa to Greece via Yorkshire – will make your quest more relaxingYou can’t move for downward dog opportunities these days. The explosion of yoga in western...
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The high life: a weekend at GoodwoodSunday the 23rd, 2017
A country break at the West Sussex estate offers everything from flying lessons to gin tasting‘Good morning! This is your captain speaking. We are cruising at 115mph and at an altitude of… er, I think it says 1,000ft. Sorry, I’ve forgotten my reading glasses.’ I’m at the controls of a...
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InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Unveils 10 Pool Overwater VillasTuesday the 11th, 2017
The Pool Premium Overwater Villas offer horizon infinity views and the Pool Overwater Villas feature scenic sights of the lagoon and beach. Modern and luxurious, the one-bedroom villas feature sleek, contemporary décor with Polynesian touches, each encompassing 1,345 square-feet including...
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Turneffe Island Resort Redefines Private Island AdventureThursday the 10th, 2016
World-class private island concept resort marks 15th anniversary with resort-wide renovation and relaunched experience-based website
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