There’s nothing like autumn in New York. Brimming with the world’s most sought-after cultural activities, NYC presents the very best theatrical performances, museum exhibitions, live concerts, and dance productions.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Al Hirschfeld Theatre
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and — above all — love. moulinrougemusical.com
Bella Bella – New York City Center Stage I
Four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song) makes a thrilling return to the stage in Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere of Bella Bella, a play he’s written and will be performing at New York City Center Stage I. bellabellaplay.com
Ain’t Too Proud – Imperial Theatre
Ain’t Too Proud traces The Temptations’ trajectory from Detroit quintet to global superstardom, with the group’s choreography shifting over the course of the show. Now playing at the Imperial Theatre. ainttooproudmusical.com
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Derren Brown: Secret – Cort Theatre
Behold a theatrical event of the mind in this “thrilling spectacle of psychological magic” (Entertainment Weekly). Derren Brown: Secret is something spellbinding, daring us to take a closer look at the stories and beliefs that guide our lives. Now playing on Broadway. derrenbrownsecret.com
The Sound Inside – Studio 54
Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp, The Sound Inside is a riveting and enthralling new American play where “the audience is stunned into silence.” “For 90 minutes you are dying to know what will happen.” (The New York Times). soundinsidebroadway.com
The Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera’s upcoming season includes electrifying new productions such as the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess and Philip Glass’s long-awaited hypnotic masterpiece Akhnaten. And with Sunday matinees now a regular addition to the lineup, opera lovers have more chances to see the works than ever before. metopera.org
Mean Girls – August Wilson Theatre
Directed by Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), the fiercely funny musical Mean Girls features a book by Fey (30 Rock, Bossypants), music by Jeff Richmond (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), and lyrics by Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde). meangirlsonbroadway.com
New York City Ballet
In anticipation of the eighth edition of the Fall Fashion Gala, which pairs choreographers Lauren Lovette and Edwaard Liang with famed New York designers Zac Posen and Anna Sui, NYCB has partnered with Intersect by Lexus for an exciting new exhibit — Design in Motion: A New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala Retrospective.
The Lion King – Minksoff Theater
Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, the musical theater phenomenon that is The Lion King showcases the talents of one of the most acclaimed creative teams on Broadway—directed by Julie Taymor. lionking.com
Oklahoma! – Circle in the Square
Broadway’s Best Revival is Oklahoma! as you’ve never seen or heard it before. This sexy, intimate, and totally fresh revival does not disappoint, from the powerhouse, Tony-winning voices to the intermission chili and cornbread. oklahomabroadway.com
Slave Play – Golden Theatre
Slave Play is an antebellum fever-dream as three interracial couples converge to rip open race, love, sex, and sexuality in 21st-century America. The new play from Jeremy O. Harris is on Broadway for a strictly limited engagement. slaveplaybroadway.com
The Inheritance – Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Profoundly touching and wickedly hilarious, Matthew Lopez’ The Inheritance asks how much we owe to those who lived and loved before us, and questions the role we must play for future generations. A new play on Broadway. theinheritanceplay.com
Betrayal – Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
Betrayal is the story of an illicit affair that unfolds in reverse. Starring Golden Globe and Olivier Award winner Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers), Zawe Ashton (Velvet Buzzsaw) and Charlie Cox (Daredevil), this stunning production features the daring vision of one of the UK’s most acclaimed directors. betrayalonbroadway.com
Hadestown – Walter Kerr Theatre
Winner of 8 Tony Awards® and performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, Hadestown intertwines two mythic love stories as it weaves together American songwriting traditions from indie folk to pop to blues and beyond. hadestown.com
The Rose Tattoo – Roundabout Theatre Company
The Rose Tattoo at Roundabout Theatre Company sizzles with humor and heart one sultry summer off the coast of Louisiana. Don’t miss Marisa Tomei’s quintessential performance — erupting from the depths of despair to the heights of passion in this Tony Award®-winning Best Play. roundabouttheatre.org
Antigone at Park Avenue Armory
Join Park Avenue Armory for the North American premiere of a thrilling
new take on Sophocles’ Antigone from renowned Japanese director Satoshi Miyagi and the Shizuoka Performing Arts Center (SPAC). armoryonpark.org
David Byrne’s American Utopia – Hudson Theatre
David Byrne’s American Utopia delivers “an experience unlike anything else” (Billboard) and marks a major cultural milestone in the worlds of music and theater. Innovative pop/rock icon David Byrne shares the spotlight with a diverse ensemble of 11 musical artists from around the globe. americanutopiabroadway.com
Richard III – Lincoln Center
Shakespeare’s Richard III is a chilling story of power and ambition. His ruthless monarch resonates through the ages in DruidShakespeare: Richard III, a darkly comic production from Tony Award-winning director Garry Hynes. Richard III joins the White Light Festival’s 10th anniversary celebration for a limited run November 7 - 23.