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    Also Sprach Zaranthusa!
    Melissa G.

    Also Sprach Zaranthusa was my second performance here in a month and first of 2025! I have sat on multiple levels and this venue truly does not have a bad seat for orchestral performances. The venue is well-designed and feels quite modern. There is a bar downstairs for pre-performance drinks as well as a bar on the first tier where you can pre-order drinks for intermission and avoid the lines. Pro-tip - get your drink first then use the restroom because the lines tend to be non-existent in the latter half of the intermission. Very much looking forward to my next opportunity to enjoy a performance here!

    Marianne W.

    New York Philharmonic has a lot to offer all year. They bring the performance to the citizens of New York City each summer in Central Park. This year they perform June 12 and afterward there is a firewood display. Bring your blanket, drinks and snacks to Central Park early to get a good view. Let's hope the weather cooperates!

    West Side Story!!!
    Vivienne C.

    Why was this the most amazing NY experience ever? Live music, especially a live orchestra truly hits different. I got to watch West Side Story and it was the most amazing experience ever. Some of the things I loved about this experience include: - I was able to snag less than $60 seats at the third row right in the center, which I was so stocked about. I think the only other areas at this price were in the third balcony, so I felt extremely lucky to be able to have this experience so close up. - What a treat to hear from the original orchestra that played the music for West Side Story! - West Side Story is an amazing movie, I can't believe I've never watched it to be honest. I know it came out during the pandemic so the number of people who watched wasn't a lot, but it seriously is so underrated. The story is so rich, heartbreaking, and every scene of the movie contributed to the storyline. I will say that the song "I Feel Pretty" was kind of jarring because it came right after the death scenes, but I guess that's the nature of the story. - Listening to the music be played live was so special as the singing of the actors on screen felt so much more vibrant and alive. It almost felt like the whole movie was done right before your eyes, almost like a musical. Also, the music allowed for the emotions to be that much more intense. Sure you can think about it as $60 to watch a movie, or $60 to see a very amazing concert. - The theatre itself is absolutely stunning! Genuinely cannot recommend this more and I'm super looking forwards to be able to hear the NY Philharmonic again. I will never want to watch movies any other way anymore.

    Rose N.

    We ordered tickets online and if you're planning on attending a concert, I would recommend signing up for their newsletter. They are always sending out discounts and promo codes for the upcoming month. We attended the Michael Tilson Thomas (Meditations on Rilke) and Schubert (Symphony No. 9, Great) concert. At the David Geffen hall. The space is beautiful inside and outside. A quintessential NYC experience. Be punctual. They request you attend 30 minutes prior to showtime. There's a lot of people. People that need their coats checked, slow walkers, different floors you need to climb or ride the elevator. The ushers were amazing people, great at giving directions and handing out the program to follow along. The concert itself was beautiful.

    New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
    Tamika V.

    I went to Cunningham Park on June 13th, 2024 to see the New York Philharmonic. I had an amazing time it was so relaxing. It was so many people out in the park with their families, friends, and pets. People had blankets on the grass and some had chairs. The weather was so beautiful the air was crisp, and huge bugs I had never seen before weren't funny at the moment, but I can laugh now. I will go again. You should too

    Go Bruins 1.

    Usually go to just couple of New York Philharmonic concerts per season, but this season went to most of them and enjoyed them all. Love the newly renovated Geffen Hall. Sound is so much better. One of the highlights for me this season was the 'Artist Spotlight' with the wonderful violinist Hilary Hahn. Wish NY Phil would do more of these 'Artist Spotlight'. It was also a treat to see Conductor Dudamel, who will take over the orchestra in 2026, conduct Mahler's Symphony No. 9. Looking forward to next season.

    Jonathan B.

    Went to my first concert from The NYPhil and it was Jurassic Park! Lovely performance and I can't wait to explore more from them this season!

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    Edward W.

    First time at the Geffen Hall and it was a blast. We came for 35 under 35 on a Friday night, which was a steal. We sat in the main orchestra on the far side and the acoustics were splendid. Stravinsky's Firebird was the highlight of the night. A 45 minute piece beautifully played from beginning to end. Really makes you appreciate the effort it takes to write an entire score. Zero amplification yet we could hear everything crystal clear. Even coughing or sneezing can be heard extremely well. Definitely recommend a visit!

    Lucien A.

    Cool Hand Lu says: A snowy evening of classical music is a great way to start off the holidays. I was lucky enough to be given some free tickets to see the NY Philharmonic perform Handel's Water Music at Lincoln Center. I hadn't been to Lincoln Center in over a decade so I jumped at the chance. To my pleasure, all of the staff I encountered were very pleasant and professional. I had a very smooth transition from picking up my tickets from will call, passing through security, getting a quick snack prior to the performance and then finding my seat. The drinks were discounted as well so that was a bonus. The acoustics within Lincoln Center were to me (admittedly a musical layperson...) excellent. I was seated three rows from the rear but I was never straining to hear the overall performance. I also physically felt the percussion sections of the compositions which throughly amazed me. Unfortunately it was a bit hard to hear the harpsichord, which to me, has one of the most interesting sounds. The tinniness it produces definitely make you immediately think of the Victorian era. I'm sure those sitting in the front were able to enjoy it. All in all, I had a great evening and will be including classical music into my Spotify station mix. I will be visiting Lincoln Center more often now I think...

    Mahsa T.

    My first time listening to the New York Philharmonic and they did a fantastic job. We attended a Wednesday evening performance and I really loved that the conductor had a passionate and colorful personality, otherwise the lengthy show would have been a bit more dry. Though I will admit, there were parts of the performance that I did not enjoy, but that just had to do with the particular show that I chose. So make sure that the performance you go to see is one that you're really interested in - they can be hit or miss. You can get reasonable $30-$40 tickets for performances. You can buy tickets at the theater box office to avoid some of the online fees.

    Sun H.

    As an Angeleno, I've been always thinking LAPHIL is the best. But I enjoyed NYPHIL more than LAPHIL this time. My family came here for traveling NY and my daughter reserved tickets for matinee because it was January and I didn't drive a car unlike living in LA, where most people driving cars to attend the concerts. It was wet and drizzling outside but for New Yorkers, it didn't matter the weather was good or not. The hall was very crowded and vibe. I put my heavy coat in the Coat Check ($3 for the coat and $3 for the bag)beside the main hall and I felt more free to focus on music. The hall itself is vary classic and each level has some lightings to be divided and to be decorative. The seat was very comfortable, even though we sat the third level. The patrons were all ages and enjoyed music equally. Following the hall, the toilet is also classic. I could flush the toilet by pushing the pedal by foot and there are some candies inside the washroom. The program had three parts. Philharmonic's chamber music:String quartet, symphony, and post-concert Q&A. Amazing string quartet. It's high quality music. And very adventurous. If someone does like symphony only, it should be boring. But they proudly made music and invited the patrons inside the epitome of luxury. In particular I really liked the cello. He had lots of inspiration to play the music. He is the best of my experience of chamber music in my life. He is the principal cello of the NYPHIL. Only l could hear his part while four players played the music. The symphony was also amazing. I've never heard the Jean Sibelius's Symphony No.4. That's why I expected that this music was gonna be boring but very inspiring and deeply imagined by conductor Alan Gilbert and symphony members. After the concert they gave us time to talk(aka post-concert Q&A), four panels explaining the concert and answering the questions. One of the panels also mentioned that she'd never played this music before. One of panels was Anthony McGill, the principal clarinetist, who played the clarinet at the Obama' inauguration ceremony. Time flew so fast and I did coat check and came out with some feeling left. We had chance to listen to amazing quartet, unbelievable symphony and comfortable talk. It was very memorable time of my life.

    Proof of NY Phil's Membership Office Aggressiveness
    Diana C.

    This review is for the New York Philharmonic Membership Office. I thoroughly enjoy having the NY Philharmonic in my backyard and sincerely appreciate the beautiful performances they put on. However, the NY Philharmonic Membership Office is absolutely relentless. They are the worst and most aggressive membership-seeking people I have ever encountered in my life. I previously called them to ask that I be put on the 'Do Not Call List.' However, for the past few days, they have called me at all hours of the day. I reached out to the organization on Facebook, via phone, etc. with no success. As a graduate student, I simply am not in the position to support them and I really hope they understand that. I have no idea how to get my phone number out of the grasp of the NY Philharmonic Membership Office. My recommendation is if you are to put a phone number down when purchasing tickets, do not put down your personal cell phone number. And after picking up one or two membership phone calls, you will understand what I mean!! I currently ignore all numbers coming from 212- 496- xxxx. This is just simply unprofessional and unwarranted harassment. Shame on you, NY Philharmonic! Edited: just found online that other people have had the same issue. http://observer.com/2012/11/stalked-by-the-philharmonic/

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    Maybe Leiber and Stoller aren't super famous but their music is! This is a really cool jukebox…read moremusical with no plot but a continuous flowing song and dance with a cast of about 8 people. Since it was one set, they did a good job going from area to area to keep things visually interesting without breaking from the singing. At one point the actors ran through the audience aisles, which I usually find really unsettling, but the music is so catchy why not get up and dance? So simple in concept but really well executed. Only critique was the one girl who wasn't a size 2 had on long sleeves and pants under a dress. Like...it's not that hard to dress an averaged size woman. She had a great solo number too, so shame the costume designers fell flat. But it was a high energy show and not too pricey! Definitely recommend!

    A MUST SEE!!! It is a most up lifting fun show/musical. 90…read moremin. of pure fun. Something that most of us could use in the world we are living in at the present. 90 min. without intermission. Just sit back relax. sink into the music and the songs. forget about everything else. You need not do anything, else. Just have a fabulous time and leave the theater with a big smile. I saw it twice already. Once during the previews and the second time, yesterday at opening night. I can go and see it many more times. It's one of those shows that because it's all singing one can go again and again and enjoy it the last time just as much as or more every time. Take a friend/s or go alone but don't miss it. Have fun!

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    Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Time: around 3:15pm…read moreParty of: 4 GUESTS THAT DAY - *Nicole Kidman *Luke Thompson *Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes & Hilary Knight *Chef Mario Carbone One of my friends has been wanting to go to a Fallon show for the past few years. We take a yearly trip to NYC, so he always signs up. This year, we scored and got tickets. We actually signed up for two days and got into both. Mon had the better guest lists (at least in our opinion) so we gave up the other tix. It's a process to get in, so nothing too surprising. The earlier you get there, the more of a chance you will sit closer. All in all, we were out by around 6:30pm. Tho they did add a game that was going to air on a another day with I believe the One Piece cast? A good experience if you are into talk shows. It's free, and we got a jar of carbone sauce due to mario carbone being a guest. What's there to complain about? REVIEW #4000

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    4.8
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    Come From Away was amazing! I got to sit in the second row in middle orchestra and I wasn't…read morestraining to see their legs/feet like it sometimes happens when you sit too close to the stage. I didn't really know what to expect since it's centered around a place called Gander, a Canadian province of Newfoundland during 9/11. It was heartwarming and sad, but also full of humor, so many emotions in 90 minutes! It's ending its run in October 2022 so try and see it before then. You won't regret it!

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