Symphony Space

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A beloved Upper West Side venue where music, film, theater, and author talks all share the same stage. The calendar is always changing, so you might catch a literary reading one night and a live concert the next. A great place to discover something new.

Poster of NT Live: Inter Alia in New York.

NT Live: Inter Alia

TT Exclusive Dates!! This searing new play from the acclaimed team behind Prima Facie follows a high-ranking Crown Court judge whose meticulously balanced professional and private lives are thrown into sudden, destabilizing turmoil. Engage with a powerful cinematic screening featuring an Oscar-nominated lead performance that interrogates the tension between justice, family loyalty, and the survival of one's true self.

Poster of NT Live: The Fifth Step in New York.

NT Live: The Fifth Step

TT Exclusive Dates!! Faith, truth, and accountability take center stage in this recorded production of a contemporary moral drama.

Poster of Selected Shorts: Generation Gap with Wajahat Ali in New York.

Selected Shorts: Generation Gap with Wajahat Ali

A one-night-only AAPI Heritage Month event where Selected Shorts joins forces with the Asian American Writers' Workshop for short fiction about what families pass down and what gets lost in translation along the way. Host Wajahat Ali keeps things sharp and funny, with stage and screen actors (Conrad Ricamora among them) bringing the stories to life.

Poster of Selected Shorts: A First Time for Everything with Meg Wolitzer in New York.

Selected Shorts: A First Time for Everything with Meg Wolitzer

This performance explores the profound and humorous milestones of life through a series of short stories that capture the transformative power of "firsts." Engage with a poignant literary showcase where actors of stage and screen breathe life into narratives about the pivotal moments that change us forever.

Poster of Lori Carlson-Hijuelos in Conversation with Laurie Anderson in New York.

Lori Carlson-Hijuelos in Conversation with Laurie Anderson

This intimate dialogue brings together a legendary experimental artist and a distinguished author to explore the intersections of creativity, friendship, and faith. Engage with a deeply personal discussion centered on a literary tribute to a late Pulitzer Prize winner, offering rare insight into the shared lives of visionary minds.

Poster of Dave Eggers, Contrapposto in New York.

Dave Eggers, Contrapposto

This launch event for a sweeping new novel explores the intricate ties between friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of artistic expression. Engage with a brilliant literary discussion featuring a live reading and an interactive Q&A that delves into the creative process behind a modern master's latest work.

Poster of Thalia Book Club: Ann Patchett, Whistler in New York.

Thalia Book Club: Ann Patchett, Whistler

This electrifying book launch explores a narrative woven with memory and art, following the unexpected turns that shape a human life through the lens of an iconic Pulitzer Prize-nominated storyteller. Engage with an insightful literary conversation featuring the author of The Dutch House as she delves into her latest work alongside a fellow master of contemporary fiction.

Poster of NT Live: The Audience (Encore) in New York.

NT Live: The Audience (Encore)

Helen Mirren’s performance as Elizabeth II is the real draw here, capturing the private, shifting dynamics of her weekly meetings with a rotating cast of Prime Ministers. This captured broadcast from the West End skips the typical dry history for a sharp, witty look at the person behind the crown.

Poster of Stéphane Wrembel's Django a Gogo in New York.

Stéphane Wrembel's Django a Gogo

Stéphane Wrembel brings his annual celebration of gypsy jazz to the stage, turning the room into a transportive corner of Paris that feels more like a late-night hang than a formal concert hall. It’s the kind of evening where you can lose track of time watching world-class guitarists trade lightning-fast solos, making it a perfect pick for anyone who wants a sophisticated night out without the typical Broadway bustle.