Fun and entertainment New York (Manhattan)

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.

The most famous rooftop in New York, you will meet more tourists than New Yorkers. The panoramic terrace of this bar offers a magnificent view of Manhattan and especially the Empire State Building, located only 10 blocks away. The best time to go to 230: sunset to take nice pictures and enjoy the Happy Hour. In winter, if you wish to enjoy the terrace, we will provide you with a blanket! If you arrive early, you may have room in one of the transparent, heated bubbles, of course.

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.

Located at the corner of NoHo, SoHo and the West Village, the Zinc Bar is a nice little club in the basement: Latin music, reggae, but especially world music with an African tendency, samba and jazzy. The place owes its name to the long zinc bar it houses! The glasses are well dosed, the show is rhythmic, the atmosphere is warm, in short a good evening, whatever the evening you go. On weekends, there are usually several concerts a night. Check the calendar on the website to make sure you don't miss any of the events.

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.

In this large old second-hand bookstore (there are 45,000 of them) there is a café where it is good to read, to escape the hustle and bustle of Soho. The place is particularly warm, with its large wooden staircase and shelves up to the ceiling that overflow with structures. The café library also organizes events, readings and book signings. She donates the profits to an association, Housing Works, which helps homeless people with AIDS.

Salsa, blues, jazz, rock... Whatever the program, people flock to the entrance of this nightclub. From Wednesday to Sunday, Café Wha's resident band plays hits from the 1970s to the 1990s. On Monday and Tuesday, two very popular special evenings take place: the Brazilian Dance Party and Tuesday Night Funk. This bar has been around for 40 years, a veteran of the New York scene that holds its own. Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan played here in their early days!

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.

One of the most popular bars on the Lower East Side. All you have to do is see the line to enter the establishment on weekends. Once in the bar, you can drink your beers quietly towards the entrance or walk to the back of the room to attend concerts where DJs and young New York bands, who mainly play alternative rock, perform. If you're single, dress up: an evening at Piano's is an opportunity to meet your soul mate, the place is famous for attracting New York singles!

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.