DK Travel : New York : Performing arts

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City Center Theater

The ornate, Moorish-style building with a dome of Spanish tiles was designed in 1924 as a Shriner’s Temple. Saved from developers by Mayor LaGuardia (see Fiorello LaGuardia), it survived after losing its companies to Lincoln Center, and has become a major venue for touring dance companies.
Comedy Cellar

Everyone from Robin Williams to Ice T has appeared in this Village landmark.
Dangerfield’s

One of the oldest and best; owner Dangerfield sometimes tries out material here.
Danny’s Skylight Room

Inside this Thai restaurant in the Theater District, there’s no quibbling with the entertainment on stage, from mellow jazz to Broadway favorites. Old timer Blossom Dearie is often featured.
Don’t Tell Mama

No telling who will be at this fun spot in the Theater District – singers, comics, or magicians. There are no big names, and abilities range from amateur to destined-for-stardom. Sometimes even the waiters get into the act.
Feinstein’s at the Regency

This is a swank spot to hear artists like guitarist John Pizzarelli, as well as Grammy-nominated vocalist and song writer, co-owner Feinstein.
Gotham Comedy Club

An intimate setting with comics from Comedy Central and other shows.
Joyce Theater

A 1941 Art Deco movie theater was carefully converted to become an intimate home for dance. Small and medium-sized modern dance companies from around the world present an exciting range of work that can’t be seen elsewhere in Manhattan. Question-and-answer sessions with the artists follow some Wednesday night performances.
Madison Square Garden

Home court for New York Knicks basketball and New York Rangers hockey, the 20,000-seat Garden is also used for rock concerts, ice shows, tennis, boxing, dog shows, and the circus.
Metropolitan Opera House

Lincoln Center’s most elegant performance venue shows off glorious oversize murals by Marc Chagall inside great arched windows. The interior boasts exquisite starburst chandeliers that are raised to the ceiling before each performance. The theater presents the American Ballet Theater and many traveling groups, as well as its famous opera company (see Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts).