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One-Night-Only Concert on May 30 

 “The New Big Thing on Broadway” - Lin-Manuel Miranda

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New York, NY (Tuesday, May 7, 2024) - The Lucille Lortel Theatre is thrilled to present Jaime Lozano & The Familia: Songs by an Immigrant unplugged, a one-night-only concert on May 30. Heralded by Lin-Manuel Miranda as “the next big thing on Broadway,” Jaime Lozano returns to the Lucille Lortel Theatre to perform acoustic versions of songs from his acclaimed albums, Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and a preview of his upcoming Vol. 3. Tickets, which start at $5, are currently on sale at www.lortel.org.

VisitNYC.com's new website aims to help individuals explore New York City like a local.

New York, N.Y. – The newly launched VisitNYC.com website is tailored to a diverse range of visitors, including solo travelers, couples, and families. This site enables individuals to plan and book an all-encompassing New York City adventure. They can conveniently secure a spot at the newest Broadway show or book a tranquil hotel room.

The newest one person show by the renowned comedian/political humorist

Previews begin May 2, Opens May 12, Performances run Thursdays - Sundays through June 2

An Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride 

New York. NY (May 1, 2024)  – Continuing its 50th Anniversary celebration, New York City’s oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) has announced its TOSOS@50 Pride Party. The event will be held on May 20, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Red Eye NY, 355 West 41^st Street (just East of Ninth Avenue) in New York City.

New York, NY (May 1, 2024) — Steps away from the High Line and Chelsea Market in New York City’s vibrant Meatpacking District, the Whitney Museum of American Art is the perfect destination for visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in art, culture, and all that NYC has to offer. The Whitney presents soaring views of the famous city skyline via four stories of outdoor balcony terraces and awe-inspiring architecture amid its collection of masterworks by leading American artists like Edward Hopper, Jacob Lawrence, and Georgia O'Keeffe, along with cutting-edge exhibitions featuring today's most celebrated contemporary artists.

Elephant Drops Take Place at 5pm and 7pm

DUMBO, Brooklyn (April 29, 2024) — One of Brooklyn’s most iconic experiences, the annual Dumbo Drop—a flying elephant fundraising spectacle—will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024 with two drops of thousands of parachuting toy elephants from the rooftops surrounding Washington Street at 5pm and 7pm.

New York, N.Y. - (April 25, 2024) - Musical Theatre Factory (MTF), a vibrant organization dedicated to developing new musicals for collective liberation, centering artists who love to party in the margins in a community free from commercial pressures, is thrilled to announce the Community Honorees and artist line-up for its upcoming 10th Anniversary event, The Factory Function. The event will take place on May 20th at THC NYC: The House of Cannabis, bringing together artists, industry professionals, and arts enthusiasts to celebrate creativity, inclusivity, and community over the past decade of development.

Dreams In Action: A Night of African Inspired Elegance

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Brooklyn Children’s Museum Rooftop

Will Honor Four Recipients with first Impact & Excellence Awards

Brooklyn, NY, (April 17, 2023) – K. Osei Williams, Executive Director of Brooklyn’s revered Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc., has announced they will host their inaugural fundraising Dreams In Action: A Night of African-Inspired Elegance Gala at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum Rooftop on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.