New York City Opera
Founded in 1946, New York City Opera established affordable ticket prices and a commitment to education and outreach, which have all made opera more popular and accessible to a wide audience. Known for its innovative productions of new and non-standard work and its strong commitment to American composers, singers and repertory, New York City Opera plays a central role in the country’s cultural life.
City Opera is the place to see the stars of tomorrow with nearly 20 young singers making their crucial New York debuts in its productions each year. New York City Opera is constantly introducing new repertory style and maintain a commitment to the highest artistic standards.
For tickets/information, call: 212-870-5570
Hours to call: 11 AM - 6 PM, Monday - Saturday; 12 PM - 6 PM, Sunday
Joyce Theater
The mission of The Joyce Theater Foundation is to serve and support the art of dance and choreography, to promote the richness and variety of the art form in its fullest expression, and to enhance the public interest in, and appreciation of, dance and the allied arts of music, design and theater.
The Joyce serves a broad-based national international dance community and its audiences by providing: an affordable, state-of-the-art performance venue; an informal rehearsal/performance venue with subsidized programs; optimal technical, administrative, and financial support for dance companies; and educational programs that enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of dance. Today, The Joyce is considered one of the premier performance venues for dance and attracts an annual audience of more than 140,000.
For tickets/information, call: 212-242-0800
Hours to call: 12 PM - 6 PM, Monday; 12 PM - 7 PM, Tuesday - Friday; 12 PM - 1 PM and 2 PM - 7 PM, Saturday; 12 PM - 6 PM, Sunday
Museum of Modern Art
Founded in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art was the first museum to devote its programs and collection entirely to the modern movement, and the quality and diversity of the Museum’s collection offers an unparalleled overview of modern and contemporary art. The collection encompasses more than 100,000 works in a variety of mediums, divided into six collecting areas: architecture and design; drawings; film and video; painting and sculpture; photography and prints; and illustrated books. The works in the collection date from the 1840s for photography and from the 1880s to the present day for other media.
For tickets/information, call: 212-708-9400
Hours: Monday, Thursday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM - 7:45 PM, closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Metropolitan Opera
From its opening in 1883, the Metropolitan Opera has been one of the world's leading opera companies. Today, the it’s prestige position rests on the elements that established its reputation: high quality performances with many of the world’s most renowned artists, a superior company of orchestral and choral musicians, a large repertory of works, and the resources to make performances available to the public.
Each season the Metropolitan stages more than two hundred performances of opera in New York. Be sure to get your tickets!
For tickets/information, call: 212-362-6000
Hours to call: 10 AM - 8 PM, Monday - Saturday; 12 PM - 6 PM, Sunday
Merkin Concert Hall
This concert hall is where you can hear an acclaimed string quartet, live jazz, an internationally renowned soprano, and a cutting-edge electronic ensemble all in the same week. Many of the most interesting concerts in New York City take place on the stage of Merkin Concert Hall, a 457-seat theater just north of Lincoln Center. The Hall is a favorite venue for classical chamber music, vocal and instrumental recitals, as well as a popular performance space for jazz, cabaret, world and new music of all kinds. More than 200 events take place at Merkin Hall each year.
For tickets/information, call: 212-501-3330
Hours to call: 12 PM - 7 PM, Sunday - Thursday; 12 PM - 3 PM, Friday
New Victory Theater
The New Victory Theater, a New 42nd Street project, is New York City's first year-round theater for kids and families. With its dynamic mix of theater, circus, dance, new vaudeville, and puppetry, The New Victory presents outstanding works by professional artists from around the world at affordable prices.
For tickets/information, call: 212-239-6200
Hours to call: 12 PM - 7 PM, Tuesday - Saturday; 11 AM - 5 PM Sunday & Monday.
