The penultimate space in the “Manifesting Marilyn: The Making of an Icon” exhibition is a cinematic installation tracing the star’s evolution from Norma Jeane Mortenson. ( Photo: Madeleine Farr) “Manifesting Marilyn” Reintroduces the Woman Behind the Icon This summer, New York’s Genesis House is reintroducing Marilyn Monroe’s legacy in, “Manifesting Marilyn: The Making of an... City Arts 09 Jul 2026 | 04:12
Alex Hill’s one-man show, “Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England,” transforms the true act of a superfan into a story of belonging and friendship. ( Photo: Courtesy DARR Publicity) The World Cup of Comedy Comes To Soho Oh yes, he did. During the Euro 2020 final, super fan Charlie Perry went viral when he famously stuck a flare up his buttocks,... City Arts 01 Jul 2026 | 11:38
Seoyeon Im moved to the city eight years ago to pursue a Master’s degree at Queen’s College. Now, she is a mainstay in the jazz community and is releasing her first single on July 3. ( Photo: Courtesy of Seoyeon Im) Jazz Violinist Seoyeon Im Spreads Music Across City and Abroad When Seoyeon Im came to the U.S. to study jazz violin at Berklee College of Music, she planned on moving back to Korea, where... City Arts 29 Jun 2026 | 04:28
Red Door producers/actors Violet Levinson, who portrays Babe, and Ana Radice-Morras, who plays Meg, with “Crimes of the Heart” director Eve Bianco. ( Photo: Lorraine Duffy Merkl) Southern Charm: The “Heart” Of The Theater World Returns It’s a play after our collective heart. What gives “Crimes of the Heart” staying power is its reminder that family drama... City Arts 26 Jun 2026 | 09:52
Queer Window members Loie Plautz, Sarah Franco, Marisa Winckowski, Aran Abilock Clemmons, Seyoung Kim, Zoe Johnson and Matt Grote laugh together at the Upright Citizens Brigade. ( Photo: Michael Gebhardt) Queer Window’s Pride Month Show At UCB Is LGBTQ+ Joy Queer Window’s magical blend of absurdist humor, physical comedy, and creative storytelling left audiences laughing at their... City Arts 23 Jun 2026 | 02:04
The cast of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar in Central Park during its outdoor performance on June 5th. ( Photo: Colin Knapp) NY Classical’s “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”: a Play with No Stage If you’ve seen Julius Caesar roaming the northern hills of Central Park recently, you were not hallucinating. Its an outdoor... City Arts 15 Jun 2026 | 04:41
Heather Stein (author) takes a selfie with Shakespeare: Lucky again to enjoy the wonder of Shakespeare in the Park 2026. ( Photo: Heather Stein) Romeo, Juliet & the Great Central Park Ticket Quest There is something wonderfully New York about setting an alarm for the middle of the night, packing snacks like you are going... City Arts 02 Jun 2026 | 10:07
The EPIC Players cast of RENT, set in the East Village during the AIDS epidemic, during rehearsals before starting live performances on June 4. The show opens June 4 and runs until June 20 at the A.R.T/New York Theaters at 502 W. 53rd St. ( Photo: EPIC Players) A Neuroinclusive Theater Troupe Puts on Latest Production of “Rent” There were over 5,000 performances on Broadway of the rock opera “Rent” where it won a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize in... City Arts 29 May 2026 | 06:56
During the powerful finale of the launch ceremony, 25 players took to the pianos to simultaneously perform a resounding rendition of Bach’s prelude and fugue in C major. (Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) Sing for Hope Celebrates 25 Years with 25 Pianos, Bringing Music to the Streets of New York The public was allowed to tickle the ivories of twenty five dazzling pianos at the 25th annual celebration of Sing for Hope... City Arts 19 May 2026 | 03:56
Chelsea Music Festival Artistic Directors Ken David-Masur and Melinda Lee Masur ( Photo: Chelsea Music Festival) Chelsea Music Festival Artistic Directors Seek to Celebrate America The Chelsea Music Festival is hosting its week-long 17th season this summer with new and returning artists to take the stage,... City Arts 05 Jun 2026 | 04:07
Village Alliance Art Competition winner and Cooper Union student Ari Barash at Astor Place, where his winning series LONG LIVE YUL: NOMADIC COSMOLOGY is on display, adorning the area’s utility boxes. ( Photo: Ryan Muir/Village Alliance) Student Who Lost an Older Brother, Honors Him By Finishing First in Art Show For artist Ari Barash, a Cooper Union student who recently won the second annual Village Alliance Art Competition, the award... City Arts 16 May 2026 | 02:20
Community advocate and CB8 member Todd Stein is wrapping up an upcoming short film based on his battle with the guardianship system, which transformed his relationship to his family. ( Rendering: Todd Stein) “The Final Fight” to Turn Real-Life East Side Guardianship Saga Into Potent Drama Manhattanites may know Todd Stein for his membership on Community Board 8, or his run to be the Democratic District Leader... City Arts 12 May 2026 | 10:35
Penny Linn’s new New York location is in Chelsea on 10th Avenue at 28th Street in a unique space that was once an art gallery. ( Photo by Papi Fresca) Penny Linn: The New Chelsea Needlepoint Store Is A Stitch In Time It’s not just your grandma’s hobby anymore. Needlepoint is experiencing a resurgence, particularly among Gen Alpha, Gen Z,... City Arts 06 May 2026 | 10:18
The tour guide Katie Devin Orenstein insisted all the dozen or so people on tour of Nora Ephron’s haunts on the UWS say hello to their neighbors. ( Photo: Caroline Sommers) Walking Tour: Following In the Footsteps of Nora Ephron’s UWS It was straight out of a big-screen romcom: a middle-aged couple walking arm-in-arm, chatting and giggling like a pair of... City Arts 07 May 2026 | 02:14
