The Trinity Irish Dance Company was awe inspiring! What energy. Drive. Enthusiasm. Professionalism…read more Moving music selection. Great evening of pure joy. They surprised the audience with two encores!

Situated in the Chelsea area of NYC, you'll have the opportunity to see a show here. It's an alcove…read moreof beautiful unique shows.

I saw Eddie Izzard here last night…read more Yay!! Eddie!! He took us on a 2 hour rollercoaster of laughter including an encore. The show was a riot. The venue is smallish and we were up close and personal with him. Cake or Death? I wanna live 'til I die, no more, no less. What detracted from the experience was the seats. Boo!! Seats!! The theater itself is lovely, albeit in need of an update. Quite a lot of peeling paint and all that. The seats are. a. KILLER. Yes. Ass trauma. Sooo uncomfortable. I'd be hard pressed to return no matter who the headliner was (And I love Eddie Izzard).

Was here the other night to see the Traces show. The theater itself is on the small side, the…read moreseating is a little worn, and the bathrooms need an update. In fact, the whole place can use a major renovation. That being said, it is still a comfortable and intimate venue to catch a show. Terrific ceiling and gorgeous chandelier. Concessions are easy to find right outside the back of the theater. Since it is small there is a good view from most all seats, even in the mezzanine. Easy to get to by the 4,5,6 subway stop in Union Square. Every time I leaned on my arm rest it kept falling off. Held together by tape. Too funny.

LOVE IT HERE!! I…read morecame here foe several shows. Most recently the Black Girl Magic Ball. The show was awesome and the venue helped to facilitate that. It was GA and we sat in the front balcony on the left. Best seat in the house. Seeing the entire stage and feeling the music. We were able to take cocktails inside as long as you had the sippy cup. Red or white wine...or a gin and tonic. Will definitely be back for another show.

A Warm, Hilarious Holiday Treat! Oh What Fun! Delivers Joy and Heart…read more "Oh. What. Fun." is everything I hoped for from a holiday movie -- clever, heartfelt, and uproariously funny. Michelle Pfeiffer absolutely shines as Claire Clauster, the exhausted but loving mom who always makes Christmas magical for her family... until this year, when they literally forget to take her along. What follows is a riotously liberating -- and unexpectedly touching -- adventure that reminds us why the holidays should be about joy, connection, and maybe a little bit of chaos. Pfeiffer's performance is the heart of the film. She brings warmth, vulnerability, and comedic timing to Claire, making it impossible not to root for her as she trades holiday perfection for freedom and self-discovery. Her journey becomes a powerful celebration of self-care and putting yourself first -- a message that lands beautifully without ever feeling preachy. The ensemble cast is outstanding. Denis Leary delivers laughs as Claire's befuddled husband Nick, and it's great to see Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Eva Longoria, Jason Schwartzman and others bring color and warmth to the Clauster family's holiday chaos. Together, they create a believable (and wildly entertaining) portrait of a dysfunctional family scrambling to salvage Christmas. Director Michael Showalter has found his holiday groove once again -- the film is loaded with festive spirit, chaotic energy, and real heart. Its pacing is spot-on, mixing laugh-out-loud comedy with touching emotional beats in ways that hit just right. And as a bonus, the soundtrack -- including new music from Gwen Stefani -- adds a cheerful, modern vibe that complements the movie beautifully. In a sea of predictable "Hallmark-style" holiday films, Oh. What. Fun. stands out for being honest, funny, and surprisingly moving. Whether you're sipping hot cocoa, trimming the tree, or just looking for a joyful escape this season -- this movie is a perfect pick. Grab the popcorn, cozy up under a blanket, and get ready to laugh, maybe shed a few tears, and absolutely fall in love with Claire's holiday revolt.

Attended a 7pm Tuesday performance with pie tasting beforehand…read more I've seen many live performances, from big names on Broadway to small productions, but this experience will forever hold a special place in my heart! To start, the Barrow Theater is a small, intimate space. At a first glance, the performance area reminds you of an old fashioned cafeteria--heavy, wooden tables and benches situated in rows across the entire space. You get very close and personal with your neighbors, as the public is sat in a way that allows close interaction with performers during the show. There is a mezzanine with additional seats as well. That seating is somewhat uncomfortable. The wooden benches reminded me of church pews--very narrow seats that will ensure your posture is straight and rigid throughout the entire performance. Not the most comfortable of seats, so those with back issues, consider this when reserving seats. It's not a problem for younger audiences. For older folks or anyone with back/neck/leg problems, recommend reserving a seat in the main (orchestra?) seating area. The show lasts 2.5 hours with one 20 minute intermission, so prepare your behind for a lot of seating on rigid, wooden benches. Before seeing the performance, you have an option to try their famed pies. The website mentions that a former White House chef is responsible for those pies. After trying them, I became a believer! My expectations were pretty low [I'm not a fan of pies], but the vegetable pie blew my mind. Seriously spectacular! Better than meat ones. Do your taste buds a huge favor and order the vegetable pie. The dough was flaky and flavorful. Crispy shell (with shaved, golden parmesan baked on top), chewy texture on the inside. The vegetable medley was fantastic--sooooo much flavor, I couldn't believe cooked veggies could be that delicious! Rainbow carrots, marsala, shallots, artichokes, brussels, wild mushrooms, cheddar cauliflower and parmesan make up the pie filling. Every pie is served with potato mash with shaved truffles. I don't eat mash, but that one was delicious--shaved truffle was a perfect touch to add fragrance and that extra punch to creamy potatoes. The portion filled me up. Very hearty. Consider this for your dinner--you won't regret the experience! The show takes place on the first floor, where you were just eating your pies. The actors make perfect use of the limited space. Live band is playing in the corner. Actors get close and personal with the audience, dancing on tables and engaging you throughout the entire two and a half hours. Definitely didn't expect such intimate experience! Honestly preferred it to the big Broadway theater layout, because I got much more enjoyment out of being so close to (and almost in!) the performance. Nothing beats being in the same space as the performers--you feel engulfed in the atmosphere. Totally captivated. Like you are living through the story along with the actors. The performers were brilliant. Just spectacular--the sheer talent in that small space was overwhelming in the most magnificent way. I left without words--I was so impressed with what I've experienced that I couldn't even express my delight. Every performer was a true character. The songs, the live music, the acting, the masterful use of small space and décor--everything was top notch. Some scenes almost made me cry, some spooked me to the bone. Traveling back home around 11pm, I felt a chill running down my spine as I remembered some powerful and dark moments from the performance. Hours after the show I still felt its' after effect. Now, that's what an absolute success of a show feels like! A must for any and all live performance enthusiasts!!!

Accessible via the 1 train to Christopher St. or A/C/E/B/D/F/M to W 4th St…read more Barrow Street Theatre, which is located inside the Greenwich House, is small in size but big on heart. The same building also houses a nursery school, among other things. The front desk in the center of the lobby has a check-in clipboard for visitors as well as some publications. The right wall has glass cases of memorabilia on display and for sale and a corner office that serves as the box office. The opposite wall has a staircase to the upper mezzanine, as well as another corner room that serves as both bar and coat check. After I picked up my ticket, I was able to use the men's room upstairs (two sinks, two toilets, and two urinals). The lobby employees dressed as pie-shop workers are pretty friendly: not sure if they were in character or just being cordial. The Sweeney Todd seating arrangement consists of five (six?) wooden tables & benches (seating 12 each) positioned perpendicular to the stage, and 3-4 rows of tiered upper and lower mezzanine seats in the back of the room. I was fortunate enough to score a seat at one of the benches, and my neighbors and I were instructed to keep the tabletops clear at all times because "anything could happen". As you have probably heard, the actors move all around the room during the course of the show, even appearing in the balcony a few times. Regardless of where your seat is, you'll need to turn your head to see all of the action. Despite being closer to the action, I confess that I found the table seating extremely awkward: I spent the entire show with my torso twisted 45 - 90 degrees and trying to avoid direct eye contact with the girl sitting across the table from me. People sitting at the tables closest to the front will be the primary and most obvious targets of audience participation, e.g. when I saw the show, Mr. Todd screamed at an audience member in the front to move so that he could sit the beggar woman down and properly fake-murder her. This and two other instances were the only I observed where a direct response from an audience member was required. If you get serenaded by the beggar woman or Mr. Todd himself, you can for the most part just enjoy the eye contact without having to do much else. To give you an idea of how close the actors get to the audience: I got to see Anthony's boots up close and feel the fabric of Johanna's dress (not by choice) while they were at my table. The pit is a 3-man group of clarinetist, violinist, and pianist (who also blows the tin whistle when a character is murdered). The lobby is just barely large enough to contain the entire audience during the 15-minute intermission, so I recommend walking around the block (away from the smokers and construction) instead of slowly suffocating inside. I didn't have to pee during intermission, so I can only guess how horrible the lines for the restrooms must have been. Interestingly, programs (non-Playbills) are placed on tables the lobby at the end of the performance, rather than given out before the performance. I was fortunate enough to see most of the original company (minus Brad Oscar). Most of the principals in the current cast will be departing the show later this month, starting with Norm Lewis on 8/14, so if you still want a chance to be within spitting distance of any of them while they're still together you have about 2 weeks before the cast gets reshuffled.

The Orpheum is an iconic off-Broadway theater. Years ago -- many years ago! -- I'd seen "The Me…read moreNobody Knows" and "Little Shop of Horrors". More recently "Stomp" had an unusually long run at the Orpheum. The theater is comfortable with good seats and ample leg room ... but if you sit behind someone tall, you're screwed. Luckily nobody was next to us, so we were able to slide over. As others pointed out, bathrooms are limited, with only two stalls in the lady's room. You have to climb a steep stairway to reach the restrooms, which is problematic for people with mobility issues. (One needs to temper expectations since the theater dates back to the early 1900s.) We saw a fabulous five-star dance production called "11 To Midnight" that had me smiling throughout. A friend said, "I only go to Broadway shows." I personally love the intimacy of off-Broadway and the promise of productions that may take more risks than what you'd see on B'way.

What a beautiful theater! I had never been here before, but it's so easy to get to and it's such an…read moreintimate space. If you're looking at the seat map, and see balcony seats in the front row, I would maybe avoid the very end seats just because of the poles that may be in the way. But otherwise the seats are pretty standard and comfortable and the staff was friendly.

Shakespeare in the Park is such an amazing free experience in New York. The upgrades at this…read moretheatre this year are really top notch--good seats, stage design, lighting. Saw a mesmerizing production and am watching the lottery already for the next one. Get the picnic dog at concessions!

Long time fan of Shakespeare in the Park! We've been coming for years! The revitalized Delacorte is…read morewonderful!!

I've only seen 2 shows at the Hayes theater thus far: Becky Shaw and Marjorie Prime…read more These two shows were both small productions with limited use of stage lighting and minimalistic designs. The Hayes Theater is pretty small, with bathrooms on lower levels. I was always seated in the Orchestra, so I had a really good view of the stage. Of these two shows, I found Becky Shaw to be extremely lackluster compared to Marjorie Prime.

Classic Broadway Theater, steeped in ambience and history. View and acoustics were great. I can…read moreforgive them the tight seating, but for $200 per ticket it would be nice to have cushions fro the 21st century. Major detraction.

The best value for Classical music in New York. Great performers for those on a budget. I've been…read moregoing for many years & never disappointed.

I went to two concerts so far. Both were excellent. As soon as you walk in they check your…read morevaccination card and id. Fill out the health screening questionnaire. If you don't have your ticket yet you go to the next table to get it. Then they let you sit basically anywhere that is crossed out by tape. The show is about 60-90 minutes long. There's no intermission but if you need to go to bathroom you can go out the back side door to your left facing stage. It's not a far walk from the subway. It's about 1block, around the corner. Very close to union square. Tickets are about 17.00 dollars for one show, $52 for 6 shows. Definitely would go again.