THE 10 BEST New York City Theaters (Updated 2024) - Tripadvisor
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THE 10 BEST New York City Theaters

Theaters in New York City

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  • TILLT RADIO /VINYLBAR
    Pristina, Kosovo1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best radio station and broadcaster I’ve been to is on the morning, and I like it so much , thnx the amazing staff and other people….
    Written March 7, 2024
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  • king Bean
    New York City, NY22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    When you visit nyc take a look at the amazing Lincoln center on the west side of the city
    Nice restaurants near Central Park
    Written April 19, 2024
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  • disgustorama
    98 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Here for a dance show, we headed all the way upstairs and admired the wonderful pictures of famous jazz musicians and singers. The space we were in for the performance was absolutely stunning ( Rose theater) ; the staff was helpful and professional. The lower floors in this building are home to a beautiful mall, restaurants and cafes. Great place to spend time and grab dinner and a show.
    Written March 3, 2024
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  • Christopher R
    Baltimore, MD16 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My thoughts on Aladdin. It was very good, the costumes were amazing. The set was unique, versatile and well thought out. The performers were wonderful, the lead, currently a fellow Peabody Conservatory alum, Michael Maliakel was outstanding. Princess Jasmine had a lovely voice. There was great chemistry among the cast, especially with the wonderful performance of Aladdin's three friends Kassim, Omar and Babkak. The magic carpet "whole new world" was to say the least magical and brilliant as only Disney could have done.

    I only had 3 complaints: Bathrooms, holy cow the Bathrooms are a joke, far too few no way to meet demand.

    The Genie, while his entertainment value and showmanship do the character justice, and were very good, his singing voice was meh at best (sure that's harsh I know but it was cringe inducing) to be fair it was a matinee performance and maybe he rocked it last night.

    Finally, the biggest sin, it was over amplified. I made it about 1/2 way through the opening number barely understanding a thing or note played before putting in my ear plugs. By doing that I suddenly had vocal and orchestral clarity. Everything it seems is being amped, every instrument every voice and not in a good way, if I were Disney I'd hire some new sound people.
    Written March 30, 2024
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  • Michael C
    Olathe, KS153 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful theater. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience.
    We had tickets 8th row orchestra, right in the middle. I don’t think that you could have better seats then we had, though there is a bad seat in the house.
    The cast of Wicked was incredible. The set was amazing, the costumes outstanding. I can’t imagine how it could possibly been any better. A throughly enjoyable evening at the theater. We left the stunned and overwhelmed at the experience.
    Written January 28, 2024
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  • ogb
    Wilmington, DE76 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The great gatsby was awesome Go see this show. Very exciting Can not wait to see again. Going to win Tony’s for sure
    We loved it o
    Written April 7, 2024
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  • Jeanette Y
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a fantastic time watching Michael Jackon the musical at the Neil Simon Theatre. It was a full house but was guided to my seat by the usher immediately. Loved the stage door experience. Overall I love Broadway and would recommend to others.
    Written February 10, 2024
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  • LarsieB
    Denver, Colorado, USA1,540 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We saw Moulin Rouge at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in NYC and I'd say this is one of my favorite theaters in NYC it is so beautiful and a great space to see a performance like Moulin Rouge. Our seating in the orchestra area was excellent (apart from very tall people sitting in front of us). I was going to buy a glass of bubbly before the show but could not bring myself to pay $29/glass. I like to indulge when traveling to NYC but I thought this price was simply ridiculous, at another theater the next night it was $20/glass which is still extravagant but not as bad as $29!! Anyway this is wonderful theatre and worth seeing a show here for sure!!
    Written April 13, 2024
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  • Renee J
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lion king was indescribable. Broadway is an absolute must if you visit New York City. This theatre was lovely and staff were great.
    Written April 19, 2024
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  • debbiekO2258LA
    Bayonne, NJ3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely intimate theatre, completely done over for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" which is totally awesome and fantastic - go see it! The theatre is comfortable and the staff really get their patrons. Go Luxe and add on the Ambassador Lounge. Nice refreshments for free, and specialty cocktails to purchase. Dedicated coat check and restrooms. We didn't try the cocktails, but the other amenities were very cool. If you are at all a Wizarding world fan you are going to absolutely love this show and theatre.
    Written February 17, 2024
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  • CathyP1953
    Myrtle Beach, SC1,457 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved the Theater!!! Phantom of the Opera was fabulous! The chandelier!!!! So beautiful! I felt so lucky to get tickets to this final week of the Phantom performance! Sad! Love it!
    Written April 18, 2023
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  • therichastill
    Stevenage, UK2,768 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had seen and heard lots of information about the fabled Studio 54 nightclub and the things that used to go on there and the people who could and could not get into the club.

    It is no longer a night club and is now a theatre. It's located on 54th Street which is appropriate ;)

    It's worth checking out for a nostalgia trip to show that it was once a place where people met to dance and have a good time.
    Written October 18, 2023
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  • RebeccaMinn
    Houston, TX99 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a lovely theater! We were seated in the orchestra - the seats were comfortable and had ample legroom.
    The show was amazing - sets were fantastic, and the performance was fantastic! Both kids (15 & 8) thoroughly enjoyed it as did my husband and I. Great experience getting to meet some of the cast at the stage door afterwards, too
    Written March 15, 2024
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  • Sophie
    Lowestoft, UK5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hamilton was incredible. The toilet situation is a hot mess though.

    There’s only one set of bathrooms and that’s on the bottom floor. You’ve got 20 minutes to use the bathroom and literally everyone is descending to the bottom floor, it’s chaos.

    I got up as soon as the intermission started and the queue was already backed up into the stalls. The line just kept getting longer because every time you were near the back, more people from the stalls were feeding in.

    I just about made it back. A lot of people came in late and missed the opening of act 2. I thought they’d wait for everyone but they didn’t. Bit of a shame.
    Written February 25, 2024
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  • scotland89
    London, UK159 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful theatre with good view, sound dynamic and staging.
    Performances from actors excellent.
    Visitors from U.K. should be mindful that experience is different in US theatres. Audience claps all way through which must put actors off ( they did have to pause mid song at 2 points). Also many of the audience rushed out before the final bow which was disrespectful and off putting. Theatre should maybe tell people to wait before leaving seats before production ends?
    Bar prices are high and service expected too.
    Written March 8, 2024
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