New York City Center

I have been attending Encores at City Center for several years now, usually one show per season. The shows, which were always top notch, have improved over the years, as they have become closer to full blown Broadway productions. There was a time when the actors stood at the front of the stage and read their lines from scripts in notebooks. The props were minimal and the scenery bare bones. Now, great attention to detail is part of the experience. Grand Hotel is very entertaining and perfectly cast. The choreography is amazing. Best of all, as in all Encore shows, the full orchestra, situated on stage, in full view, is the best part of the evening. You can attend this show for under $40, if you don't mind a balcony seat. The only negative comment I have is with City Centers Customer Service on the phone. They did not handle the recent issues with the last snowstorm very well. They disconnected me from the phone after a 25 minute wait, and then never responded to my email. I did have the situation rectified to my satisfaction, only after visiting the box office in person.
4 8 years ago (24-03-2018)

I went to see the Dance Theatre of Harlem, an I absolutely loved it. This experience was one of the best, after Alvin Ailey, which was in the same theatre. The seats are comfortable, and once you take off your jacket, it will fell much more cozy. I recommend this for adults and children. So Go today!
5 8 years ago (21-04-2018)

Gorgeous theater! The ceilings and the lighting throughout is beautiful. I don't know what the leg room is like in the Orchestra, but if you have particularly long legs you may want to sit in the Balcony regardless for a truly comfortable experience. I'm not a skinny mini and the seats are plenty roomy. Keeps your mind off your body and fully immersed in the show. The restrooms and coat check are on the mezzanine and is just as beautiful as the rest of the interior. Oh, and if you sit in the first row of the balcony, they are serious about you not putting anything on the ledge. They will let you know before you get seated and they will yell at you if you somehow forget everything you were told by the first intermission. So don't forget. I definitely want to come back to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater at this beautiful theater again.
5 8 years ago (24-02-2018)

This theater is gorgeous! It's also a really perfect size that allows for intimate-feeling closeness to the stage while being able to host famous names and shows. I've seen several shows here and haven't had a bad seat yet. I love this place. The variety of shows provides something for almost everyone and the schedules make it easy to find showtimes that work for me and my family/friends. The location is convenient and, because it's not in the theater district, there isn't a constant mob on the sidewalk.
5 8 years ago (10-04-2018)

6 of us have season tickets here for Encore music revivals. This year has been disappointing. Note: having a famous star doesn't make a bad revival good. Good sound even in the balcony.
3 8 years ago (02-06-2018)