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Parade
Micaela Diamond and Ben Platt star in this revival of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry’s Tony-winning musical, directed by Michael Arden.
Nov 1 – 6, 2022
Studio 5: Fall for Dance Festival | Staging the Virtual
Watch on demand through Oct 2 for conversation and performance excerpts from Sara Mearns, Jamar Roberts, and Christopher Wheeldon.
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Dance
Twyla Tharp | In the Upper Room & Nine Sinatra Songs
Oct 19 – 23, 2022
Learn moreHistory-making choreographer Twyla Tharp revisits two iconic works.
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One Night Only
Pop-Up Magazine: Love Stories
Nov 9, 2022 at 7:30pm
Learn moreOriginal stories and journalism performed and accompanied by illustration, animation, film, photography, and an original live score by Magik*Magik Orchestra.
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Event
Encores! Subscriptions On Sale Now
Learn moreSecure your seats to a new season of Encores! musical revivals, starring Ruthie Ann Miles, Donna Murphy, and more.
There are no events planned for this week, take a look at our calendar for upcoming events.
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Dance
Twyla Tharp | In the Upper Room & Nine Sinatra Songs
Oct 19 – 23, 2022
Learn moreHistory-making choreographer Twyla Tharp revisits two iconic works.
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Dance
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Dance
Hong Kong Ballet | Romeo + Juliet
Jan 13 & 14, 2023
Learn moreShakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is given a fresh and thought-provoking retelling in Septime Webre’s new Romeo + Juliet.
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One Night Only
Natalia Osipova | Force of Nature
Jan 21, 2023 at 8pm
Learn moreThe ballerina dubbed “a supernatural tour de force” by The Guardian returns to New York for one night only.
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Dance
New York City Center and Flamenco Festival present
Flamenco Festival
Mar 23 – 26, 2023
Learn moreLiving legend Sara Baras presents her evening-length work Alma
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Dance
A co-presentation of New York City Center and The National Ballet of Canada
The National Ballet of Canada
Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2023
Learn moreOne of the world’s premier ballet companies presents works by David Dawson, Kenneth MacMillan, and Crystal Pite.
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Ayodele Casel | Artists at the Center
Apr 13 – 15, 2023
Learn moreTap dance sensation Ayodele Casel curates and performs in this new series.
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Dance
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Apr 19 – 23, 2023
Learn moreTwo dynamic programs display Dance Theatre of Harlem’s unique and significant vision for ballet
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Ballet Hispánico
Jun 1 – 3, 2023
Learn moreThe Company presents pieces by William Forsythe, Michelle Manzanales, Pedro Ruiz, and others.
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City Center Dance Festival | Street Dance Edition
Jul 20 – 22, 2023
Learn moreA high-octane showcase of street dance styles, featuring local, national, and international performers.
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Stage I
Manhattan Theatre Club
Where the Mountain Meets the Sea
Previews begin Tuesday, October 11
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2022 Annual Gala Presentation
Parade
Nov 1 – 6, 2022
Learn moreMicaela Diamond and Ben Platt star in Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry’s musical.
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Stage I
Manhattan Theatre Club
the best we could (a family tragedy)
Previews begin Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Stage I
Manhattan Theatre Club presents Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group’s production of
King James
Previews begin Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Encores! 2023
Dear World
Mar 15 – 19, 2023
Learn moreDonna Murphy stars as Countess Aurelia in Jerry Herman’s madcap musical fable directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.
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Theater
Encores! 2023
Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
Special two-week run
May 3 – 14, 2023
Learn moreEncores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet helms this classic, returning to a New York stage for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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Encores! 2023
The Light in the Piazza
NEW DATES: Jun 21 – 25, 2023
Learn moreDirector Chay Yew (Cambodian Rock Band) and Tony-winning actress Ruthie Ann Miles (The King & I) interpret the lush, romantic Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas musical.
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One Night Only
Pop-Up Magazine: Love Stories
Nov 9, 2022 at 7:30pm
Learn moreOriginal stories and journalism performed and accompanied by illustration, animation, film, photography, and an original live score by Magik*Magik Orchestra.
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Studio Event
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Studio Event
Studio 5 at City Center
Excerpts from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
Mon Dec 5 at 6:30pm
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Studio 5 at City Center
City Center Dance Festival | Street Dance Edition
Mon May 22, 2023 at 6:30pm
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More from City Center
Into the Woods on Broadway
Our Encores! production of Into the Woods has extended its run at The St. James Theatre through January 8, 2023.
Our Commitment to Anti-Racism
We are dedicated to making these actions a seamless part of our culture and to making this institution a welcoming and anti-racist environment.
Michael S. Rosenberg named City Center’s next President & CEO
With more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit arts sector—including leadership positions at San Diego’s La Jolla Playhouse and currently at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre Center—Michael S. Rosenberg will serve as City Center’s next President & CEO, succeeding Arlene Shuler after her extraordinary 19-year tenure.
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