Concert halls New York

The genius is back on Broadway! It took 22 years for Disney's famous cartoon to become a musical. Launched in March 2014, the show has already won a Tony Award for its lead actor, James Monroe Iglehart, who brilliantly plays the role of genius. It should be noted that most of the songs were written especially for the musical. It all starts with a magic lamp.... Aladdin takes us on a journey through an exotic world filled with exhilarating adventures, classic humour and eternal romance.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical, based on the hit film released in 2001, made its Broadway debut in July 2019. It takes viewers to Belle Epoque Montmartre and follows the adventures of the beautiful Satine, star of the Moulin Rouge. The actors reinterpret songs from the 1940s to the present day, including some recent hits. In 2021, Moulin Rouge! The Musical won 10 Tony Awards (the record for that year), including Best Musical.

At Duane Park, you don't just come for dinner! In the evening and on Sunday afternoons, burlesque shows (understand cabaret) follow one another on stage during two hours with jazz interludes. Very kitsch, sometimes sexy, the show is above all a fun show that doesn't take itself too seriously. The establishment is inspired by New Orleans cabarets in both the décor and the food, and serves rather refined soul food. Remember to book in advance and ask for a table close to the stage, to enjoy the show.

On Broadway since 2005, this show traces the history of the famous rock group of the year 1960 The Four Seasons. The ideal music fans of good old - roll! Winner of the Tony Award of the best musical in 2006.

An irreverent piece about two Mormon missionaries sent to Uganda. The musical was directed by the creators of South Park, and you can feel it! We won't tell you any more.... Winner of nine Tony Awards (the equivalent of the Oscars for musicals), including Best Musical of the Year in 2011 and a Grammy Award in 2012, Book of Mormon has become a Broadway must-see. However, it is better to be comfortable in English to understand all the subtleties, especially since the actors speak and sing fast!

Inaugurated in 1891 by the Russian composer Tchaikovsky, the Carnegie welcomes the world's leading orchestras. It is highly appreciated by musicians for its curved structure which gives it exceptional acoustics. Major events took place there, such as the first performance of Un Américain in Paris in 1923, as well as concerts by jazz legends Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday. Even today, the programming still gives pride of place to classical music virtuosos, but leaves a few dates to artists like Jay-Z or Elton John.

Opened in March 2016, Metrograph has become the new rallying point for auteur film fans. This living space organized around the seventh art was designed in the image of the great Hollywood golden age film studios and houses not only two very beautiful cinemas, but also two bars, a restaurant, a bookstore and a candy and popcorn stand. Not to be missed, on the first floor, a window allows you to see the projectionist and the 16 mm camera, a format favoured by Metrograph, which leaves digital to multiplexes.

All superlatives were used to evoke the second most crowned musical in history with 11 Tony Awards. Created by composer, dancer and rapper Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton tells the story of the founding fathers of America, mainly Alexandre Hamilton, all on hip-hop and R'n'B songs. An amazing mix of genres that works. All the stars have moved to the Rodgers Theatre! To have a chance to see it without paying the high price, try the lottery: www.luckyseat.com/hamilton-ny

Diner, bar, live music venue, Baby's All Right is a bit of all of the above. For dinner, the establishment serves rather high-quality Mexican-inspired cuisine. But Baby's All Right is first and foremost a concert venue for the new pop-rock and electro scene. The bar is renowned for its excellent acoustics and attracts bands looking to make a name for themselves in New York, even though the venue is rather small. It's a great opportunity to discover new talents who may be filling stadiums in a few years' time!

This prestigious music school regularly gives free concerts. On this occasion, the students of the school, whatever their field of study (violin, piano, singing, percussion...) perform. The level is very high, which is largely explained by the fact that the school has an admission rate of less than 7%! The school houses Alice Tully Hall where the New York Chamber Music Orchestra, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the jazz orchestra conducted by Wynton Marsalis perform.

The David Rubenstein Atrium is the building where you can buy tickets for dozens of events held at the Lincoln Center, and have a coffee while discussing the latest opera or ballet. It is also a meeting place for music lovers: several times a week, free performances and concerts take place there. Eclecticism is required and jazz groups, classical music, salsa or even poetry readings follow one another.

This theatre, created in 1941 under the name of Elgin Theater (then a cinema) and renovated in 1982, mainly hosts dance performances. It is best known to New Yorkers, who appreciate its very eclectic programming. You can see contemporary dance shows as well as flamenco or swing. If you want to attend quality performances at a reasonable price, the Joyce Theater will make you happy. There are shows every day (twice a day on weekends), except on Mondays.

So shall we dance? This is the temple of world music. Crunk, jazz, blues, reggae, soul, roots, gospel... all genres are represented at the Shrine, and it is essentially independent artists who perform on its stage. Don't try to sit at the few tables, here we move to the rhythm of the music! Admission is free on weekdays and generally charged on weekend evenings, but the prices are not excessive given the quality of the programming. You will certainly discover new talents!

Every night, folk-rock bands follow one another on the stage of the Rockwood Music Hall. And you rarely leave disappointed, especially since there are three rooms. One is paying, the two others are free, but you have to buy something to drink. The rooms are neither too big nor too small, perfect for an intimate concert. The prices are quite reasonable. A very good address to discover talented bands or to see recognized artists. Lady Gaga and Mumford & Sons have performed on its stage.

This speakeasy, opened in the early 1920s, undergoing prohibition, no longer sells alcohol today, but it is possible to return home with its bottles. So it's not for the drinks that we go to Bill's Place, but for the quality of the jazz concerts that take place every Friday and Saturday night. During the heyday of New York jazz, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller were regulars. Between each performance, the master of the place, Bill Saxton, a saxophonist born in 1946, reviews the history of the place.

Comedy Cellar's eternal rival has been welcoming actors from all walks of life to his stage since 1996. Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock, Lewis Black and other kings of black humour have passed in front of his audience... and still pass there regularly, without warning. The club has appeared several times on the small screen, including in the successful series Curb your Enthusiasm. If you speak and understand English well, go for it! You may have the chance to see a well-known actor... knowing that young talents are sometimes the funniest!

This very nice café in Park Slope is run by French people, hence its evocative name! The place is taken over by the inhabitants of the neighbourhood whatever the day of the week, but on weekends, the atmosphere is really wild! Every Tuesday evening, the brass band plays in a small room at the back of the bar, in an atmosphere close to that of the guinguettes on the banks of the Marne. Jazz, world and gypsy music on the other days in this bobo place which also serves good food. Local atmosphere.

Do you dream of attending a recording of an American show, such as Good Morning America, or a talk show hosted by a star presenter like Stephen Colbert or Seth Meyers? Iota.com is THE good plan to know. Remember to check the site about a month before your stay in New York, and register on the lists of events that interest you. In addition to the programs mentioned above, which often receive prestigious guests, you will be able to obtain free tickets to film premieres, concerts, etc.