Condiment Wars: A Wrestling Match featuring EWA and Choke Hole TSq Plaza 45-46 Broadway betweenW 45th & 46th Street,
Experience athletic theater and the art of aggression in the most absurd fashion — a wrestling extravaganza at the foot of the Hot Dog in the City! EWA wrestling group pits toppings against toppings in the ultimate tongue-in-cheek smackdown. Headlining the pageantry are the drag wrestling queens of Choke Hole, who take down masculinity, corporate…
Sail Away: An Immersive Discovery Play for Toddlers The Ailey Studio Theater 405 W 55th Street,
Journey with Treehouse Shakers on an oceanic discovery play for toddlers ages 18-24 months. Specifically tailored to the very early walkers, this mobile exploration experience piece is for toddlers who want to wiggle, move, walk and run, in a fully immersive first-time play experience. Three performers - dancers, puppeteers and play-makers - lead an exploration…
🎟 $42/toddler + caregiver
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello Kings Theatre 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street sing and dance with fun surprises along the way in a new musical with costumed characters. Say hello to your favorite Sesame Street Live characters with an add-on Meet & Greet photo opportunity (+$50).
🎟 $45–$68
Vital’s The Wizard of Oz Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,
Enjoy a new take on a classic tale adapated by acclaimed Vital Theatre Company. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and munchkin puppetry, as they travel through a re-imagined world of Oz.
🎟 $59.50-$69.50
Mother’s Day Celebration Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Join students from Calpulli Community in a festive dance celebration for Mother's Day and Cinco de Mayo. Learn about the traditions and cultures of Mexico, listen to live Mariachi music, and dance along.
Fancy Nancy The Musical Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,
Elegant, energetic book character Fancy Nancy comes to life in an hour-long musical from Vital Theatre Company. Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, "Deep Sea Dances." Nancy is positive, that's fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be…
🎟 $49.50
Young People’s Concert: Celebration Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Celebrate 100 years of Young People’s Concerts with madcap sounds, humor, and surprises — and discover how composers throughout the ages have used these tools to comment on important issues of their day. Featuring cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Arrive early for YPC Overtures, on the Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade and Hearst Tier 1, where…
🎟 $38-$57
Viva el Cinco de Mayo: Festival of Son Kupferberg Center for the Arts 153-49 Reeves Ave, Flushing
Join a second annual Cinco de Mayo family celebration featuring world-renowned ensembles such as Mariachi Real De Mexico with special guest José Adán Pérez, Tlen Huicani from Veracruz, Mexico, and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Nueva York showcasing the vibrant traditions of Mexican music and dance. Experience lively rhythms, colorful costumes, and the rich cultural heritage…
🎟 $20
Ice Theatre of New York Chelsea Piers Pier 62 - 23rd St. & Hudson River Park Chelsea/Meatpacking,
Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY) glides into the Chelsea Piers Sky Rink for its 2024 home season performances. Pieces include In Flight Entertainment, an exploration of the circles created in dancing both on the ice and in the air, and Neurocircle, an aerial skating piece is created by an autistic artist, working with the…
🎟 $25-$50
The 24 Hour Plays The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd St,
See a showcase of original short plays conceived, written and rehearsed over a single day and night by seven young playwrights working with professional actors and directors. Earlier this year, New York City students in Grades 5 – 12 applied for Speak Up, Act Out: Celebrating Student Voices, a creative writing program aimed at uplifting…
The Tempest 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue between 91st & 92nd Street,
Join an original musical retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play created just for young audiences. Told through music and dance, 92NY’s retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless story of uncovering family bonds on an enchanted island is funny, playful, approachable, and moving for children and adults alike. This magical 45-minute performance is the perfect introduction to the Bard…
🎟 $20-$35
Playscape Performs: Sova Dance & Puppet Theater Battery Park & Playscape State Street & Battery Place,
Enjoy outdoor music, dance, puppetry and more at a destination playground. Performers change weekly. Join performances at 10:30 am & 12:30 pm.
Children’s Day: Kodomo No Hi Japan Society 333 E 47th Street,
Hang up your koinobori (carp streamers), don your kabuto (samurai helmet) and join Japan’s special holiday where all children are stars and their happiness takes center stage. Enjoy the captivating tale of Momotaro (Peach Boy) through a thrilling theatrical performance filled with storytelling, music, dance, and lots of audience participation. Try fun and traditional Kodomo…
🎟 $18
Aladdin Autism Friendly Performances New Amsterdam Theatre 214 W 42nd Street,
Based on the 1992 animated film, the Disney Theatrical Productions musical tells the story of a street-smart commoner whose life changes when he meets a magical genie that can grant him three wishes. Hear all the classic songs, plus new ones that deepen the main character’s stories. Abu has been replaced by a trio of…
🎟 $40-$79
Galli Theater: Beauty & The Beast Galli Theater 72 Warren St,
See an updated version of a classic fairy tale in an intimate theater. Lost in the woods, a wealthy salesman stumbles upon an enchanted castle inhabited by a once handsome prince now cursed to take the form of a beast. The beast allows the man to enter his castle. Desiring to fulfill his youngest daughter’s…
🎟 $25/adults, $20/kids
CrossCurrent AAPI Arts Festival Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Flushing Town Hall reflect on the years past and pay tribute to the festival founder, Nai-Ni Chen. The event celebrates the vibrant AAPI arts community of Flushing, Queens, and since its inception, the festival has featured many emerging talents. This year, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will present the…
🎟 $20, $15/students & seniors
The Crack-a-lackin’ Classical Concert United Palace of Cultural Arts 4140 Broadway at 175th Street,
The United Palace of Cultural Arts (UPCA) joyfully presents a multi-genre musical performance made for the community, by the community. “Crack-a-lackin’” is old-time (as far back as the 1990s!) urban slang for what’s new, relevant, and happening. We think it is a great description of how people should feel about classical music. The program celebrates…
And Then, Now Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn
Traverse Green-Wood’s spring landscape to experience moments of music, dance, and reflective conversation. An immersive performative walk explores the significance of reliance—be it on each other, the environment, or our collective humanity. Choreographed by Jody Oberfelder, in collaboration with Glass Clouds Ensemble, Price: This interactive site-specific work is inspired by the Cemetery itself, a historic…
🎟 $30, $18/students & seniors
Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show New York City College of Technology 186 Jay Street Brooklyn,
City Tech presents a monthly open mic for variety artists, where emerging performers and seasoned pros alike hone new acts in front of a live audience, hosted by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Keith Nelson.
🎟 $15 suggested donation
Molière in the Park: The Miser Lakeside Prospect Park 171 East Drive, Brookyln
Step into a world of biting absurdity and timeless truths with a free full production of Molière’s most successful play, re-imagined for today's world. Harpagon, a newly widowed geezer, consumed by fear of losing his wealth, will do anything to save his fortune. When he announces that he has found love again and is ready…