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There’s probably nowhere else in New York City where you’d find comedic legends such as Dick Gregory, alongside popular break-out acts like Jo Koy and Jason Good. Featuring as one of the most prominent comedy and cabaret clubs in the Times Square District, 300 seater, Caroline’s is considered “America’s Premier Comedy Nightclub” due to the sheer class and diversity of acts showcased. Locals recommend getting in early to avoid the queues.

Considered the home of contemporary dance within New York City; the “City Center” venue presents an eclectic array of stage shows ranging from native American musicals, to dance troupe spectaculars, such as those of The Paul Taylor Company. If you love your dance shows with theatrical drama, bright lights and the glitz of Broadway; a show at the New York City Center is a must.

Sharing the limelight with the infamous New York City Opera, you’d think that The Met would have a hard act to follow, and yet from Verdi’s “La Traviata”, to Richard Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” The Metropolitan Opera just keeps on delivering. Whether you prefer the baritone bass of a tenor, or “The Magic Flute” brings a tear to your eye – New York’s favorite opera family will have something to suit.

One of the world’s earliest ballet institutions, the New York City Ballet now calls both the Koch Theater, and Saratoga Springs it’s home. When they aren’t practicing for one of the annual world tours, you can find the N.Y.C.B right here at New York’s newest performing arts center, showcasing a plenitude of popular ballet acts, including: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and The Magic Flute. When the N.Y.C.B aren’t in residence, the 2,500 seater David H. Koch Theater plays host to other world-touring ballet troupes, as well as the New York City Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra. If you are planning upon securing …continue reading