
New York City Guide
Exploring NYC
New York covers 12,000 square acres of land, has more than 8 million residents and hosts more than ... read more »
NYC Travel
Planning and implementing your New York City travel to and from the hectic ... read more »
NYC Maps
If you’re unclear about how New York is laid out, don’t worry: Many residents of the ... read more »
NYC Taxis
Yellow taxis are about as symbolic of New York as the Statue of Liberty, and if you’re in ... read more »
NYC Public Transportation
New York City has a fantastic public transportation system, run by the Metropolitan Transit ... read more »
Walking in NYC
With the combination of bad traffic and public transit that isn’t always door-to-door, many ... read more »
Driving in NYC
You can drive your car around New York City; whether you’ll want to is another story. If you ... read more »
Bike Riding in NYC
Bike riding in New York City draws many to the streets en masse for its ... read more »
NYC Hotels
New York is an expensive place to live, and it can be an even more expensive place to visit unless ... read more »
Apartment Search in NYC
An apartment search in New York City can be a hassle, but the sites below can help ... read more »
NYC Restaurants
The city that never sleeps, or the city that always eats? Although New ... read more »
NYC Shopping
New York City shopping is like shopping in ... read more »
NYC Entertainment
Why come to New York if you plan to stay in your room all day? Since ... read more »
NYC Theater
The earliest documented performance of a play in New York was on Dec. 6, 1732. Since then, there have been plenty of opportunities to see all levels of New York City theater. Use the sites below to research and book Broadway shows and underground productions, and to find comedy clubs, dance troupes and more.
Insight for NYC Theater
- The New York International Fringe Festival brings you roughly 16 days of shows from more than 200 companies around the world every August. Tickets are $15, and free if you’re a short-term volunteer (just two hours of your time gets you a free show). In the fall, explore the New York Musical Theatre Festival: “The biggest musical theatre event in the whole effing world,” at very small prices.
- There are plenty of sites out there that will try to scam you on the price of a Broadway ticket. If you’re buying a ticket to a Broadway show, whatever site you’re on will redirect to Telecharge or Ticketmaster when you elect to purchase tickets. (Smaller online vendors may service off or off-off Broadway shows.) If you need last-minute tickets and understand that you’ll pay more, purchase from a reputable third party.
Top Sites for NYC Theater
is a comprehensive resource for Broadway and off-Broadway shows. Check out their features, such as the “Week in Review” or “Broadway Grosses,” or view listings and buy tickets. Consider becoming a Playbill member and get special discounts, as well as e-mail updates on promotions.
provides listings and reviews for off-off-Broadway shows. The site isn’t too fancy, and you should adjust your standards appropriately when you choose a show. But if you’re looking for theater that’s fun, cheap and sincere, start here.
(Theatre Development Fund) allows members to buy tickets to Broadway shows for up to 70 percent off. Visit the membership page to find out if you qualify to join. If you don’t qualify, try the TDF-sponsored TKTS Discount Booths, where you can pick up same-day, half-price tickets.
NYC Music Venues
We all know how to get to Carnegie Hall: Practice, practice, practice. ... read more »
Movies and Film in NYC
Not only is New York City the backdrop for some of the greatest movies ... read more »
NYC Art Museums and Galleries
If a trip to Africa isn’t in the cards for you, perhaps ... read more »
NYC Nightlife
They call New York “the city that never sleeps,” and ... read more »
NYC Celebrity Sightings
Hang around in New York long enough and you’re bound to see ... read more »
NYC Family Events
For all of the sophistication and culture available in New York City, ... read more »
NYC Sports Teams
If you’re a sports fan, following New York ... read more »
NYC Sports Leagues and Fitness Centers
If New York only conjures up images of models in stilettos and ... read more »
NYC Parks
New York City’s skyline is its thumbprint and, in many ways, its ... read more »
NYC Pet Care
Sometimes, the best medicine for dealing with New York’s ... read more »
Finding NYC Doctors, Locksmiths or Other Help
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