NYC Entertainment Venues for Visitors

New York City is a vibrant city with a thriving entertainment scene. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from Broadway shows to music concerts to sports events.

Here is a list of some of the most popular NYC entertainment venues for visitors:

Plays and Broadway Shows

Broadway: Broadway is home to some of the best theaters in the world. There are always a variety of shows to choose from, including musicals, plays, and comedies.

Some of the most popular Broadway shows include:

• The Lion King
• Hamilton
• Wicked
• Chicago
• Aladdin
• The Phantom of the Opera
• Come From Away
• Six
• Hadestown
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical
• Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
• Dear Evan Hansen
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Music Concerts

• Madison Square Garden: MSG is one of the largest and most iconic arenas in the world. It hosts a variety of concerts, including rock, pop, and country.
• Radio City Music Hall: Radio City is a historic venue that hosts a variety of concerts, including Broadway shows, pop concerts, and dance performances.
• Beacon Theatre: The Beacon is a smaller, more intimate venue that hosts a variety of concerts, including rock, folk, and jazz.
• Brooklyn Steel: Brooklyn Steel is a newer venue that hosts a variety of concerts, including rock, pop, and electronic music

Shows

• Comedy Cellar: The Comedy Cellar is a famous comedy club that has hosted some of the biggest names in comedy.
• Blue Man Group: The Blue Man Group is a performance art group that puts on a unique and entertaining show.
• Stomp: Stomp is a percussion performance troupe that puts on a high-energy and exciting show.
• Cirque du Soleil: Cirque du Soleil is a Canadian circus company that produces world-class acrobatic and circus shows.

Sports

• Yankee Stadium: Yankee Stadium is home to the New York Yankees baseball team.
• Citi Field: Citi Field is home to the New York Mets baseball team.
• Madison Square Garden: MSG is home to the New York Knicks basketball team and the New York Rangers hockey team.
• Arthur Ashe Stadium: Arthur Ashe Stadium is home to the US Open tennis tournament.

Off Broadway

Off-Broadway shows are smaller, more intimate productions than Broadway shows. They often feature new and innovative work, and they can be a great way to see the next generation of theater stars.

• New York Theatre Workshop: The New York Theatre Workshop is a non-profit theater company that produces new and innovative plays.
• Atlantic Theater Company: The Atlantic Theater Company is a non-profit theater company that produces new plays and musicals.
• Second Stage Theater: The Second Stage Theater is a non-profit theater company that produces contemporary plays and musicals.
• MCC Theater: MCC Theater is a non-profit theater company that produces new and innovative plays.

Some of the most popular off-Broadway shows include:

• Little Shop of Horrors
• Stomp
• Blue Man Group
• Sleep No More
• Avenue Q
• The Play That Goes Wrong
• Hamilton
• In the Heights
• Dear Evan Hansen
• Once
• Fun Home
• A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

Cabarets:

Cabaret shows are a great way to experience New York City’s nightlife. They often feature singing, dancing, and comedy, and they can be a lot of fun.

Some of the most popular cabaret venues in New York City include:

• Feinstein’s/54 Below- Feinstein’s/54 Below is a cabaret club that hosts a variety of performers, including singers, comedians, and magicians.
• The Carlyle Cafe: The Carlyle Cafe is a cabaret club that hosts a variety of performers, including singers, comedians, and magicians.
• The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel
• Birdland Jazz Club- Feinstein’s/54 Below is a cabaret club that hosts a variety of performers, including singers, comedians, and magicians.
• The Cutting Room
• Joe’s Pub
• The Duplex
• Don’t Tell Mama- Don’t Tell Mama is a cabaret club that hosts a variety of performers, including singers, comedians, and magicians.
• Laurie Beechman Theatre 
• The Metropolitan Room
• The Algonquin Hotel
• The Triad Theatre

Tips for Visitors

• Book tickets in advance: Tickets for popular Broadway shows and concerts can sell out quickly, so it is important to book your tickets in advance.
• Dress appropriately: The dress code for NYC entertainment venues varies depending on the venue. For Broadway shows and concerts, it is generally best to dress smart- casual. For sports events, you can dress more casually.
• Arrive early: It is always a good idea to arrive at the venue early, especially if it is a popular venue. This will give you time to find your seat and purchase any food or drinks that you want.

I hope this list helps you plan your next NYC entertainment adventure!