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Swept Away actor on show closing

Swept Away: Actors, fans of Broadway musical left heartbroken after show’s premature impending closure

Posted on December 24, 2024

The Magic Flute star Kathryn Lewek at Met Opera with daughter applying makeup

‘The Magic Flute’: Go backstage at the Met Opera with the ‘Queen of the Night’ Kathryn Lewek

Posted on December 24, 2024

Richard Kind, Renée Elise Goldsberry, John Mulaney, Fred Armisen as seen in "All In: Comedy About Love."

Theater

Review | ‘All In: Comedy About Love’ is surprising enjoyable but not worth the price

Posted on December 23, 2024

Sutton Foster in "Once Upon A Mattress"

Theater

2024 Year in Review: The best of New York theater

Posted on December 22, 2024

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Metro Philadelphia

‘The Fire Inside’: Inspirational film follows boxer Claressa Shields’ journey

Stella Cole prepares to stun at New York City holiday show on Dec. 22.

Stella Cole: A vintage voice on capturing modern hearts and preparing for holiday shows

Posted on December 20, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Art meets amusement: ‘Luna Luna’ returns with new soundtrack and extended run at The Shed

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QNS

Photos: Queensborough Community College holds annual Kwanzaa celebration

Audra McDonald in "Gypsy."

Broadway

Review | Audra McDonald stuns and soars in ‘Gypsy’

Posted on December 19, 2024

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

New York Family

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

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Brooklyn Paper

Poetica Coffee rolls into Prospect Park with new mobile coffee cart

POW performs at Z100 Jingle Ball in Midtown.

NYC Neighborhoods

Z100 brings holiday magic with free Midtown concert and giveaways

Posted on December 19, 2024

Flat lay from many books. Knowledge. Education. Student. Schoolboy.

These were the top books that were checked out of the NYPL in Manhattan this year

Posted on December 19, 2024

"Regents Park: The Runaway Donkeys" by Sir Peter Blake, 2012

Sir Peter Blake, the maestro of British pop art — and more than just the genius behind ‘Sgt. Pepper’

Posted on December 19, 2024

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Metro Philadelphia

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ cast and crew talk expanding a legacy

Singers at Tio Pepe in Greenwich Village on jazz night

Sunday jazz nights at Tio Pepe: A heartwarming mix of music, community and timeless vibes

Posted on December 18, 2024

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QNS

Paws and lanterns: Tianyu Lights Festival at Citi Field to host pet-friendly ‘Twinkle Tails Night’ with adoption opportunities next month

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Brooklyn Paper

Never-before-seen photos of James Baldwin surface at new BPL exhibit, ‘Turkey Saved My Life’

The ensemble of "Sunset Boulevard" at the St. James Theatre.

Broadway

amBroadway | Patti Lupone loves ‘Sunset Boulevard’ revival, ‘Jonathan Larson Project’ gets Off-Broadway run and more

Posted on December 17, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

What’s old becomes new again in ‘The Hard Nut’ at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

Robert Klein in a scene from Notice to Quit

Robert Klein is not quite ready to give his ‘Notice to Quit’

Posted on December 17, 2024

New true crime doc unpacks the complexities behind New York's parole system.

Movies

Filmmakers unpack New York’s parole system with new true crime documentary ‘Nature of the Crime’

Posted on December 16, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

A sign of hope: Dyker Heights’ ‘Believe’ house sparks joy this holiday season

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Brooklyn Paper

Iron Chef Morimoto to debut ‘fast-casual’ hand roll concept Mori Mori at Time Out Market

Elton John smiles while sitting at a piano.

Gay City News

‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ glimpses into gay rock icon’s life

NY:Groundbreaking Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Children’s Museum to celebrate 125 years with free weekend event

QNS

Sisters open Nabhya Indian Restaurant in Kew Gardens, bringing authentic North Indian flavors to the neighborhood

Zachary Quinto, Mare Winningham, Shailene Woodley and David Rasche in "Cult of Love" on Broadway.

Arts & Entertainment

Review | ‘Cult of Love’ reconceives the family holiday show

Posted on December 15, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Prospect Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a ‘spectacular light display,’ rather than fireworks, as drought continues

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Bronx Times

The Kid Mero looks to elevate local talent in his home boro: ‘I love the Bronx so f—-n’ much’

Roberta's Pizza is holding Scrooged, its first-ever holiday pop-up, through Jan. 10.

Roberta’s Pizza launches first-ever holiday pop-up at PENN 1 storefront

Posted on December 13, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Southeast Brooklyn shines bright at 10th annual ‘Christmas Corner’ celebration

M Social Times Square New York has teamed up with "Back to the Future: The Musical" for a karaoke pop-up.

NYC Neighborhoods

‘Back to the Future’ karaoke pop-up comes to M Social Times Square hotel rooftop

Posted on December 13, 2024

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New York Family

13 Coolest Places to Go Snow Tubing Near NYC

Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during an interview in New York on March 13, 2024.

Caribbean Life

Caribbean-American US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announces anticipated resignation

the brooklyn nutcracker rehearsals

Brooklyn Paper

In ‘The Brooklyn Nutcracker,’ a ballet classic becomes an ode to the neighborhood

"Kiss" by Harland Miller, 2022.

Harland Miller: Painting the world’s pages in charismatic chaos

Posted on December 12, 2024

Large group of people in Santa Claus costumes at SantaCon

SantaCon in NYC is back Dec. 14: What New Yorkers need to know

Posted on December 11, 2024

Trumpet player Chris Botti dazzles during his holiday residency at Blue Note on Dec. 10, 2024.

Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti kicks off annual holiday residency at Blue Note in Greenwich Village

Posted on December 11, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Where to see the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights: A guide to Brooklyn’s brightest holiday displays

The New York Nutcracker is back by popular demand on Dec. 20.

Holidays

‘The New York Nutcracker’ to return with burlesque twist on classic Christmas tale

Posted on December 11, 2024

KISS OF LIFE on stage

Music

K-Pop’s KISS OF LIFE talk breakthrough success and love for fans during North American tour

Posted on December 11, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

L&B Spumoni Gardens opens in Dumbo after five-year wait

Audra McDonald as seen in "Gypsy."

Broadway

amBroadway | A look back on ‘Gypsy’ from 1959 to 2024

Posted on December 10, 2024

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QNS

Italy’s C2C Music Festival comes to Queens in 2025 for its first U.S event in 23-year-history

Glastonbury Festival 2022 – Day Five

Brooklyn Paper

Diana Ross returning to Kings Theatre next year to mark a decade of revival

dyker heights christmas lights family

Brooklyn Paper

‘More is more’: This year’s Dyker Heights Christmas Lights dazzle, putting visitors in the holiday spirit

Company of "Swept Away" on Broadway

Broadway

Broadway | ‘Swept Away’ is latest flop to close, Betty Gilpin taking over ‘Oh, Mary!’ role from Cole Escola, and more

Posted on December 8, 2024

More from around NYC

The Middletown Road station was closed for seven months in 2013 - 2014 to make major renovations, including replacing the stairs, but the MTA refused to add ADA accessible elevators.

Middletown Road station to get elevators after decade-long legal battle over ADA compliance

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Homeless men charged in deadly 7 train subway brawl in Woodside: DA

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Between the Bookends: Here are the Brooklyn Public Library’s most popular books of 2024

Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl” revolves around the shifting nature of power between Samuel and Romy.

‘Babygirl’ explores power dynamics, but chokes on too much good taste