Concert halls New York

For the past 20 years, some of the greatest blues musicians have played at the Terra Blues, an address designed for blues lovers: Little Milton, Johnnie "Clyde" Copeland, James Carr, Philip Walker or Moe Holmes... Decorated with authentic theatre seats, the space includes a bar, charming candlelit tables and many standing places. The night program begins with an acoustic set at 7pm followed by star artists at 10pm. Reservations are recommended and accepted until 9pm, but it is advisable to book earlier.

This adaptation of Disney's masterpiece has been performed on Broadway since November 13, 1997 and is now the most profitable musical in history with a profit of over $1.6 billion! A breathtaking show full of magic, rhythm and mystery. The Lion King will entertain both young and old. Tony Award winner Garth Fagan wrote the choreography and some of Broadway's best-known artists such as Elton John and Tim Rice put their talents to work composing the songs and music. Not to be missed!

This musical is freely inspired by the work of Gaston Leroux. It holds the record for the most performed show on Broadway (in terms of number of times and for the longest period of time). Opened in 1988, the play has been playing in the same theater for over thirty years, the Majestic Theatre. Imagine that! The show has won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. As spectacular as it is, you should know that the play is a bit long, it lasts 2 hours 30 minutes with the intermission.

This large, transparent, red-lettered kiosk in the center of Times Square - you can't miss it - has been selling unsold tickets for the day's performance (purchased tickets must be used the same day) for all Broadway shows at a 25-75% discount since 1977. TKTS now accepts card payments. Be prepared to wait in line, it's worth it.

The New Amsterdam Theatre is a landmark of the New York theater scene. It opened its doors in 1903 and has since become one of Broadway's leading theaters. After many ups and downs over the years, it regained its success in the 1990s when Disney Theatrical Productions signed a lease. Since then, it has hosted many successful productions, including The Lion King, Mary Poppins and its current show, Aladdin. The theater has 1702 seats and offers food stalls, merchandise stores, disabled access, air conditioning, a bar and checkroom.

The Marquis Theatre is a Broadway theater located on the third floor of the New York Marriott Marquis, in the Theater District, Manhattan, New York. Built in 1986, it has a capacity of 1,611. The theater is known for its contemporary architecture, designed by architect John Portman. It is owned by Vornado Realty Trust. The Marquis Theatre offers a varied program of Broadway shows, giving visitors the chance to enjoy high-quality theatrical productions.

After its long success, 42 nd Street was replaced in 1988 by the no less popular Phantom of the Opera, still in the poster.

Instantly recognizable by its green poster depicting a pretty witch with a pointed hat, this musical (winner of three Tony Awards) tells a story that is ancillary to the book The Wizard of Oz, inspired by the first novel in Gregory Maguire's book series. The costumes are enchanting, but the universe is not as childish as the poster suggests, the little ones may be a little scared by all these witch stories! Anyway, between the good and the evil witch, your heart will swing...

The Broadway Ticket Center is a must for all Manhattan showgoers. It offers a wide selection of tickets for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. The Broadway Ticket Center website is a valuable resource for finding tickets and information on current shows. You can also call their hotline for assistance.

Installed in these walls since 1875, this club is one of the most appreciated by jazz fans. In this intimate room nestled in the basement, excellent acoustics and an eclectic program. Monday evenings are dedicated to the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. On the walls, photos of Coltrane or Miles Davis show the great musicians who played there. An evening in this comfortable club remains a little luxury, but you will not regret it. Plan to arrive early as the most pleasant seats are at the tables at the front, near the stage.

A legend of black American music, this burlesque theatre built in 1913 was initially reserved for whites. In the 1930s, the Apollo became the performance centre for artists and black audiences. Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Dizzie Gillespy, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, etc.: all the greats have followed one another. The "amateur nights", reserved for beginner artists, saw the debut of James Brown or the Jackson Five. The principle is simple: at the end of each performance, the audience applauds or bows according to their appreciation.

This famous musical is a satire of the widespread corruption that prevailed in Chicago during prohibition. All this to very jazzy music. Certainly one of the most erotic Broadways shows. Filmmaker Rob Marshall adapted it in 2002 with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger and Richard Gere in the lead roles and six Oscars! After Phantom of the Opera, Chicago is the most performed play on Broadway - knowing that it was even inaugurated earlier, in 1977, before being interrupted for nearly 20 years.

It is the largest Art Deco theatre in the world - opened in 1932 - with a capacity of nearly six thousand seats, and is located within Rockefeller Center. A true New York icon, Radio City Hall, recognizable by its red neon lights, almost disappeared. Saved by the skin of its teeth, it now hosts music-hall shows, some important premieres and sometimes great rock concerts. Not to be missed: the magical show of the Rockettes. The Grammy Awards and the Tony Awards were also recorded here.

Jazz at Lincoln Center is a jazz club located near Columbus Circle in New York City. Part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts cultural center, its mission is to entertain and expand the jazz audience through concerts, education and outreach. The concert hall was designed by architect Rafael Viñoly and can accommodate up to 1,856 people. It has three different halls. Jazz at Lincoln Center also offers educational programs for children and adults, as well as album recordings under its own label, Blue Engine Records. Due to the current situation, the club also offers streaming concerts and digital programs. To get to Jazz at Lincoln Center, you can use public transport, including the metro and buses. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available, as are programs in Braille and infrared hearing systems. The club is supported by major corporate partners such as The Movado Group Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies and The Coca-Cola Company.

Active since 1861, this academy, located in a superb Fine Arts building in Downtown Brooklyn, is an institution, one of the most beloved and electric in New York. The programming and acoustics of its two stages are of exceptional quality. It is the headquarters of the Brooklyn Philharmonic which performs during the winter. There is also a 4-theatre film library (BAM Rose Cinemas) and a café-concert (BAM Café) with a majestic setting.

This concert hall opened in 2008 and has been an undeniable success. This is where the American and especially the New York independent scene is performing today. The program often revolves around rock or electro music. The room, which can accommodate about 650 people, has a few well-known bands thanks to the excellent soundproofing. There are usually between 5 and 7 concerts per week, check the website for the program.

Jewish Cultural Centre. Here are the concerts of American singers. The Y'S Chamber Symphony, created in 1977, has carved the reputation of being one of the best formations in Manhattan. The 92 nd Street Y is the prototype (New York version) of these culture houses, dreamed of by André Malraux. The largest American and foreign writers, poets, and artists come here to read and present their works in progress - since opening, in 1939. In the magnificent theatre hall, we saw and heard T.-S. Eliot, Pablo Neruda, Dylan Thomas, Allen Ginsberg, John Ashbery, Samuel Bellow, Anthony Burgess, Nadine Gordimer, Gunther Grass, Eugene Ionesco, Mario Vargas Llosa, Kenneth Koch, Doris Lessing, Norman He, Octavio Paz, Amos Oz, William Styron…

One can add a consistent list of activities, revealing the best American mindset when it comes to access to culture and personal development. 92 nd Street Y organizes evenings and parties, on site or in town, readings and encounters with young writers, presentations of authors'films, workshops of creativity for children, dance courses, shows, concerts, debates, brainstorming seminars on all ways to live the city (find a job, find a lover…).

Finally, a series of guided (and mostly cultural) tours in New York and surrounding areas are proposed.

Founded in 1940, the Company was managed in 1980 by Mikhail Baryshnikov, who joined it in 1974 after his departure from the USSR. It is the first American ballet company, with world tours and a classical and modern repertoire. ABT performs at the Metropolitan Opera House between May and June and then for ten days in October. It is considered one of the best dance companies in the world. At the end of the year, it is here that you can witness the magic of The Nutcracker.