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2018 New York City Summer Activities Descriptions

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JUNE 2018 American Ballet Theatre: Harlequinade Thursday, June 7 @ 7:30PM Metropolitan Opera House 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023

$55.00

Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky brings this lost classic to life with a bold new staging, inspired by the archival notes of Marius Petipa. Experience pure comedic joy as Harlequin fights for his true love, Columbine, against her father who plans to marry her to a wealthy suitor. Full of madcap humor, incorrigible servants, and unforgettable characters, this tribute to the Italian commedia dell’arte tradition is not to be missed.

Empire State Building Saturday, June 9 @ 10:00AM Empire State Building 350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10118

$45.00

Part of the majestic Manhattan skyline for 80 years, the 102-story Empire State Building stands over 1,200 feet and is the second tallest building in Manhattan. Visitors may enjoy spectacular views from both the 86th floor and 102nd floor observatories. For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

American Ballet Theatre: Romeo & Juliet

Tuesday, June 12 @ 7:30PM $70.00 Featuring: Misty Copeland, Herman Cornejo, Jeffrey Cirio Metropolitan Opera House 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023

Kenneth MacMillan’s masterful interpretation of Shakespeare’s enduring romantic tragedy has become one of ABT’s signature productions. Against the sumptuous setting of Renaissance Italy, MacMillan weaves a dance tapestry rich in character nuance and sensuality, and Sergei Prokofiev’s unforgettable music underscores the lyric beauty and passion of this beloved ballet’s star-crossed lovers.

Broadway Musical: The Phantom of the Opera Thursday, June 14 @ 8:00PM Majestic Theatre 247 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

$52.00

The Phantom of the Opera, winner of 7 1988 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and now the longest-running show in Broadway history, is based on the novel by Gaston Leroux. It tells the story of the hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants. The phantom falls in love with the young Soprano devoting himself to creating a new star for the Opera by nurturing her extraordinary talents and employing all the skills at his disposal.

For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

Wicked: Behind the Emerald Curtain Saturday, June 16 @ 10:00AM Gershwin Theatre 222 West 51st. New York, NY

$50.00

A magical journey behind the scenes at smash hit musical, Wicked. Visit the exclusive "Behind the Emerald Curtain" Museum, including an an intimate look at the Tony Award-winning sets and costumes, as well as some of the actual props and wigs from the show. The ultimate insider experience!

Best of NYC Cruise Saturday, June 16 @ 1:30PM Pier 83 W.42nd & 12th Avenue. New York, NY 10036

$50.00

You heard right - this is a complete Manhattan Island tour, and our Best of NYC cruise is the only way to see all five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx – in one trip. Plus, you’ll see all three NYC rivers, all the major bridges and the rest of the city’s best sights, including the full Manhattan skyline, the growing Brooklyn waterfront, the legendary Yankee Stadium, the hip Harlem Heights waterfront, the lush greenery of upper Manhattan and the stately George Washington Bridge All of that plus an up-close with the Statue of Liberty! Our world-famous tour guides tell the story of New York City as you journey around the full island and enjoy the best sightseeing tour NYC has to offer! For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

Broadway Musical: SpongeBob SquarePants Tuesday, June 19 @ 7:00PM Palace Theatre 1564 Broadway New York, NY 10036

$60.00

A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and Tony Award®-winning design team. One of the world’s most beloved and unforgettable characters. Turn them all loose on Broadway and what do you get? SpongeBob SquarePants! Stakes are higher than ever before as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. Get ready to dive to all-new depths of theatrical innovation at SpongeBob SquarePants, where the power of optimism really can save the world!

American Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake

Friday, June 22 @ 7:30PM $60.00 Featuring: Gillian Murphy, Alexandre Hammoudi Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023

Of all the great classics performed by ABT today, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet. The one that defines the standards of the Company, tests its dancers, and ennobles the spirit of its audience. This romantic fable of ill-fated passion, dreamlike transformation, and ultimate forgiveness is set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score. With breathtaking choreography and visually magnificent sets evoking a Renaissance court, the fabled lake of the swans rises into view, inspiring awe for generations to come. For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

Coney Island *Dancers can attend all three activities |

Beach Only ($5) | Luna Park Only ($45) | Aquarium Only ($20) |

Beach+Luna Park ($50) | Beach+Aquarium ($25) | Luna Park+Aquarium ($65) | Beach+Luna Park+Aquarium ($70) | Time may be constricted for three activity combo)

Saturday, June 23 @ 10:00AM Luna Park 1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

$45.00

Luna Park is an experience-a unique amusement park destination where the real and the fantastical blur together, where history blends with innovation under a patina of bright lights. Come and experience the adventure with us. NY State Aquarium $20.00 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States. Since 1957, it has been located on the boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The facility occupies 14 acres and boasts 266 species of aquatic wildlife. Beach $5

Coney Island is bursting with activity throughout the summer and even during the off-season. Walk along the famous boardwalk, enjoy swimming or sunbathing on its nearly three miles of sandy beaches, or check out the courts for beach volleyball, handball, and basketball.


Broadway Musical: Anastasia

Tuesday, June 26 @ 7:00PM Broadhurst Theatre 235 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

$70.00

Inspired by the beloved films, Anastasia transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score including the song favorites from the hit animated film, “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December,” Anastasia is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright TerrenceMcNally, a lush, new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens(lyrics), and direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak.

American Ballet Theatre: Don Quixote

Thursday, June 28 @ 7:30PM $55.00 Featuring: Isabella Boylston, Daniil Simkin, Blaine Hoven Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023

Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ sweeping tale of romance and chivalry, this classic ballet features the misadventures of the titular knight-errant of la Mancha and his devoted squire, Sancho Panza. These beloved characters are positively heroic when it comes to aiding the spirited maiden Kitri and her charming amour. From the bravura dancing of the fiery toreador Espada to the colorful caravan of gypsies, the stage explodes with one show-stopping performance after another in this feast of choreographic fireworks. For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

Aladdin: Behind the Magic

Saturday, June 30 @ 9:00AM $55.00 New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Everyone who sees Aladdin wonders at some point or another, “How’d they do that?” This backstage tour of the Amsterdam Theatre, the host theatre for Disney’s new stage musical Aladdin, will answer some of your “how did they do that” questions, as you are taken on a tour of one of Broadway’s most historically rich stages. Built in 1903, for many years the New Amsterdam offered audiences the magnificent Ziegfeld Follies. Learn about one of Broadway’s most storied show palaces, the stage musical Aladdin, and the magic of Broadway. This tour includes an intimate look at Disney Theatrical Productions prop studio where you will see original props, costumes, and set pieces that are instrumental in bringing the world of Disney Theatrical to life on stage.

Joyce: BalletX

Saturday, June 30 @ 8:00PM $50.00 The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10011

BalletX, Philadelphia's premier contemporary ballet, unites distinguished choreographers from around the world with an outstanding company of dancers to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. The company has been featured in residency at the Vail Dance Festival, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, and the Joyce Theater to name a few, and was hailed as "top 10 of the year in dance" by The Boston Globe in 2016. Under the direction of Christine Cox, BalletX has commissioned over 60 world premiere ballets by 35 different choreographers. BalletX will present a diverse program from some of today's leading choreographic voices for the company's return to the Joyce Ballet Festival. For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

JULY 2018 Joyce: Ashley Bouder Project

Thursday, July 5 @ 7:30PM The Joyce Theater 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10011

$50.00

The Ashley Bouder Project (ABP), dedicated to promoting women and diversity within the performing arts world, will premiere new works for The Joyce’s Ballet Festival. The program will include the premieres of a solo work performed by Ashley Bouder, created by Lauren Lovette, principal dancer with the NYCB; and a piece by Abdul Latif, current resident at the Broadway Dance Lab. Rounding out the program is the remounting of Ms. Bouder’s In Pursuit of… which premiered in 2017 at Peter Norton’s Symphony Space. As part of ABP’s mission to work with women, the program will feature music by female composers, including a piece by New York Jazzharmonic’s (NYJ) co-director Miho Hazama, performed live by the NYJ, headed by Ron Wasserman.

THE RIDE Saturday, July 7 @ 11:00AM 42nd S & 8th Ave

$55.00

THE RIDE is an one-of-a-kind interactive entertainment experience where the streets of New York City are the stage, and you’ve got front row seats! Let our award-winning comedic hosts welcome you aboard our moving theater which navigates a 75 minute route through Midtown Manhattan and Times Square. Our hilarious hosts are trained in improvisation so that each performance is fresh depending on what’s happening on the street that day. For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

American Ballet Theatre: Whipped Cream

Saturday, July 7 @ 8:00PM $55.00 Featuring: Jonathan Klein, Cassandra Trenary Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023

A dollop of delightful whimsy, this thoroughly inventive full-length premiere springs from the imagination of Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky and pop surrealist visionary, Mark Ryden. In this fantastical confection, a young boy overindulges at a Viennese pastry shop, and falls into a delirium. To help the boy escape from his attending physician, the boy dreams of his triumphant rescue by Princess Praline and her court, replete with Princess Tea Flower, Prince Coffee as well as marching Marzipan, concluding in a festive celebration! As light as meringue, Richard Strauss’ score is the perfect inspiration for this all-new production destined to delight ballet fans of all ages.

Broadway Musical: Aladdin

Tuesday, July 10 @ 7:00PM New Amsterdam Theatre 214 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

$78.00

Discover a whole new world at Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It's an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!), this "Fabulous" and "Extravagant" (The New York Times) new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (An American in Paris).

The Beast Speedboat Cruise

Saturday, July 14 @ 10:00AM Chelsea Piers Pier 83 - W.42nd Street & 12th Avenue

$42.00

Hold onto your hats for 30 fun-filled minutes! The Beast leaves all others in its wake as the Captain takes this custom-built 70-foot offshore racing powerboat up to 45 mph on a ride down to the Statue of Liberty.

Top of the Rock Saturday, July 14 @ 5:00PM 30 Rockefeller Plaza - between 5th and 6th Ave

$45.00

The Top of the Rock offers visitors a spectacular 360-degree view of the city. The indoor decks on the 67th and 69th floors and outdoor observation deck on the 70th floor provide unobstructed views of the entire region, from the amazing city skyline to the lush green carpet of Central Park. Group rates are available for those who plan ahead. You’ll feel as if you’re at the top of the world when you’re at the Top of the Rock.


Joyce: Bataheva - The young Ensemble

Tuesday, July 17 @ 8:00PM $66.00 The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10011

Batsheva – The Young Ensemble performs Ohad Naharin's Bessie Award-winning dance, Naharin's Virus, inspired by the great Austrian writer Peter Handke's play, Offending the Audience. Originally created in collaboration with Batsheva dancers, the work employs Naharin’s coolly seductive aesthetic to explore the boundaries of language. Naharin's Virus features a varied soundtrack which includes classical music, original music by Karni Postel, and adaptations of traditional Arabic music by Habib Alla Jamal and Shama Khader.

Broadway Musical: Mean Girls

Wednesday, July 18 @ 8:00PM August Wilson Theatre 245 West 52nd StreetcNew York, NY 10019

$82.00

Mean Girls is now a ferociously funny new Broadway musical from director Casey Nicholaw (Aladdin, The Book of Mormon), composer Jeff Richmond (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock, Bossypants). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

Paramount Pictures, Mean Girls gets to the hilarious heart of what it means to be a true friend, a worthy nemesis, and above all, a human being.

Coney Island *Dancers can attend all three activities |

Beach Only ($5) | Luna Park Only ($45) | Aquarium Only ($20) |

Beach+Luna Park ($50) | Beach+Aquarium ($25) | Luna Park+Aquarium ($65) | Beach+Luna Park+Aquarium ($70) | Time may be constricted for three activity combo)

Saturday, July 21 @ 10:00AM Luna Park 1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

$45.00

Luna Park is an experience-a unique amusement park destination where the real and the fantastical blur together, where history blends with innovation under a patina of bright lights. Come and experience the adventure with us. NY State Aquarium $20.00 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States. Since 1957, it has been located on the boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The facility occupies 14 acres and boasts 266 species of aquatic wildlife. Beach $5


Coney Island is bursting with activity throughout the summer and even during the off-season. Walk along the famous boardwalk, enjoy swimming or sunbathing on its nearly three miles of sandy beaches, or check out the courts for beach volleyball, handball, and basketball.

Broadway Musical: SpongeBob SquarePants Tuesday, July 24 @ 7:00PM Palace Theatre 1564 Broadway New York, NY 10036

$60.00

A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and Tony Award®-winning design team. One of the world’s most beloved and unforgettable characters. Turn them all loose on Broadway and what do you get? SpongeBob SquarePants! Stakes are higher than ever before as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. Get ready to dive to all-new depths of theatrical innovation at SpongeBob SquarePants, where the power of optimism really can save the world!

Joyce: Momix

Thursday, July 26 @ 8:00PM $60.00 The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10011


Full of “beguiling, eye-filling and often impressive visual and movement theatrics” (The Wall Street Journal), Momix delights both young and old, year after year. Seamlessly blending illusion, physicality, magic and whimsy, this dazzling company returns with a compilation of company treasures from the beloved Botanica, Alchemia, Remix, Opus Cactus, and Lunar Sea.

Best of NYC Cruise Saturday, July 28 @ 10:00AM Pier 83, W.42nd & 12th Avenue. New York, NY 10036

$50.00

You heard right - this is a complete Manhattan Island tour, and our Best of NYC cruise is the only way to see all five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx – in one trip. Plus, you’ll see all three NYC rivers, all the major bridges and the rest of the city’s best sights, including the full Manhattan skyline, the growing Brooklyn waterfront, the legendary Yankee Stadium, the hip Harlem Heights waterfront, the lush greenery of upper Manhattan and the stately George Washington Bridge All of that plus an up-close with the Statue of Liberty! Our world-famous tour guides tell the story of New York City as you journey around the full island and enjoy the best sightseeing tour NYC has to offer! One World Observatory Saturday, July 28 @ 5:00PM 285 Fulton St, New York, NY 10007

$45.00

One World Observatory sits atop what is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center. The skyscraper rises 1,776-feet above Manhattan. One World Observatory, which includes a 360-degree walkway and three-story observatory, is perched at 1,250-feet. The views are magnificent and overpowering, as visitors can see landmarks, waterways, and the majestic and always promising For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

skyline. Look towards the invitingly soothing horizon, pick out the many green parks that dot the cement and steel framework of the City, and gaze at the far-reaching waters that surround the island.

Broadway Musical: Kinky Boots Tuesday, July 31 @ 7:00PM Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

$68.00

Kinky Boots is Broadway’s Tony®-winning Best Musical, featuring music by Tony and Grammy®-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony-winning theater legend Harvey Fierstein and direction and choreography by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie Price, who inherits his father's shoe factory. Looking to save the family business, Charlie turns to a fabulously fashionable new friend – cabaret star Lola –who gives him an outrageous idea that could change both of their destinies. An exuberant story about finding friendship, inspiration and passion where you least expect, proves that you change the world when you change your mind.

AUGUST 2018 Broadway Musical: Waitress

Thursday, August 2 @ 8:00PM Brooks Atkinson Theatre 256 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

$73.00


Based on the 2007 motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, the new Broadway musical, Waitress, has a book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer songwriter Sara Bareilles and direction by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must weigh her commitments against a rare shot at freedom and recognition. Her customers, co-workers, and the town’s handsome new doctor all offer her conflicting recipes for happiness – but Jenna must ultimately decide for herself.

Museum of Natural History Saturday, August 4 @ 10:00AM Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024

$35.00

Take a tour of the human brain, get to know dinosaurs up close and personal, experience the Butterfly Conservatory, or marvel at the gems and minerals on display. A visit to the museum is an adventure to be sure. The permanent exhibits feature dinosaurs, gems and minerals, biodiversity, human origins, ocean life and African mammals. Harbor Lights Cruise Saturday, August 4 @ 7:00PM Pier 83, W.42nd & 12th Avenue. New York, NY 10036

$50.00


Nothing quite compares to a NYC sunset cruise with city lights glistening like diamonds on the dark water. So grab some friends, family, coworkers or even a totally random stranger and enter the magical twilight scene of so many famous movies. Experience the Instagram potential as you watch the sunset and glide under the majestically lit Lady Liberty. With a drink in your hand (from our fully stocked bar), the breeze in your face and the NYC skyline shimmering before you, how could you possibly go wrong? It’s a happy hour (well, two) of sightseeing! And not only that, but we double your photo ops by turning our tour around so you can catch that perfect pic.

Broadway Musical: Wicked

Tuesday, August 7 @ 7:00PM Gershwin Theatre, 222 West 51st. New York, NY

$70.00

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” Time Magazine cheers, “if every musical had the brain, the heart, and the courage of Wicked, Broadway really would be a magical place.” The Gershwin Theatre on 50th Street and Broadway is that magical place. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. It will send your spirits soaring to heights you’ll never forget.

Joyce: The Sarasota Ballet For any questions concerning 2018 Summer Activities contact: Hanro Janse van Rensburg; Head RA & Activities Coordinator: [email protected]

Thursday, August 16 @ 8:00PM $65.00 The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10011

Following the success of its 2016 Joyce engagement, The Sarasota Ballet returns with a special program comprised of selections from its vast repertoire by world-renowned choreographers like Sir Frederick Ashton, George Balanchine, Dame Ninette de Valois, Twyla Tharp, Sir David Bintley, Christopher Wheeldon, and Sir Matthew Bourne. Audiences are certain to delight in this marvelous company’s “meticulous, juicy performance” (The New York Times) of ballet classic.

Radio City Music Hall Saturday, August 18 @ 10:00AM Radio City Music Hall 1260 6th Ave New York, NY 10020

$45.00

Radio City Music Hall is one of New York’s iconic performance venues. Known as “the showplace of a nation,” Radio City has thrilled millions with its special performances and grand events. Famous for its precision dance corps The Rockettes, the venue plays host to the annual Christmas show, the Tony Awards, and concerts and shows by some of the world’s biggest names in entertainment. Groups are welcome to take the Radio City Stage Door Tour. You’ll be able to explore the theatre, lounge and corridors. You’ll also go backstage and meet a Rockette. If you’re looking for a guided tour you’ll long remember, then this is it.

Top of the Rock Saturday, August 18 @ 5:00PM 30 Rockefeller Plaza - between 5th and 6th Ave

$45.00


The Top of the Rock offers visitors a spectacular 360-degree view of the city. The indoor decks on the 67th and 69th floors and outdoor observation deck on the 70th floor provide unobstructed views of the entire region, from the amazing city skyline to the lush green carpet of Central Park. Group rates are available for those who plan ahead. You’ll feel as if you’re at the top of the world when you’re at the Top of the Rock.

Broadway Musical: The Phantom of the Opera Wednesday, August 22 @ 8:00PM Majestic Theatre 247 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

$52.00

The Phantom of the Opera, winner of 7 1988 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and now the longest-running show in Broadway history, is based on the novel by Gaston Leroux. It tells the story of the hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants. The phantom falls in love with the young Soprano devoting himself to creating a new star for the Opera by nurturing her extraordinary talents and employing all the skills at his disposal.
