New York City Center

New York City Center

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A cornerstone of the city’s performing arts scene, uniting audiences through groundbreaking productions and unforgettable live experiences.

Encores! La Cage Aux Folles

from $63

Experience a historic revival of Encores! La Cage aux Folles at New York City Center, starring EGOT winner Billy Porter and Wayne Brady. This limited engagement features an all-star cast and the lush original 1983 orchestrations, bringing the glamour of the French Riviera back to the NYC stage for a legendary musical comedy celebrating love and drag excellence.

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Hugo Marchand | Artists at the Center

from $48

Experience the unparalleled star power of Hugo Marchand, the world-renowned Étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, in a virtuosic dance performance at New York City Center. As part of the prestigious Artists at the Center series, this limited engagement features a rare staging of Maurice Béjart’s iconic Boléro and seductive contemporary ballet masterpieces, making it the premier NYC ticket for classical dance enthusiasts this summer.

The Unbelievers

This sharp new play skips the usual historical-drama tropes for a high-stakes, intellectual standoff that feels both urgent and deeply human. It’s an "insider secret" pick that trades big theatrical spectacles for a claustrophobic, "can’t-look-away" tension that will have you debating the ending long after the house lights come up.

In the Heights

Seeing this score back in its New York element reminds you why the music changed the genre, trading massive Broadway sets for a concert-style focus on the high-energy choreography. It’s a loud, multi-generational celebration of Washington Heights that captures the specific heat and grit of a city summer.

Are You Now or Have You Ever Been

from $87

Every word in Eric Bentley's docudrama is verbatim from the 1940s House Committee on Un-American Activities transcripts: the actual testimonies of Arthur Miller, Jerome Robbins, Paul Robeson, Elia Kazan, Lillian Hellman, and others under pressure to defend their integrity, protect their careers, or betray their peers, alongside the committee's own probing, chilling questions. A rotating all-star cast performs across the 15-week run on Stage 1.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New York City Center located?

New York City Center is a performing arts venue in Midtown Manhattan, on West 55th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The landmark theater is best known for its Encores! musical theater series.

What is the Encores! series at New York City Center?

Encores! is New York City Center's flagship concert-staging series, presenting rarely revived Broadway musicals in semi-staged productions with full orchestra. The 1996 Encores! production of Chicago famously transferred to Broadway and remains running today.

What shows are at New York City Center?

Recent productions at New York City Center include the Encores! La Cage Aux Folles staging, In the Heights, The Unbelievers, Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, and the Hugo Marchand Artists at the Center performance.

What kinds of performances does New York City Center host?

New York City Center hosts musical theater, dance, concerts, and special performance events. Programming spans the Encores! series, ballet engagements, contemporary dance, and visiting artist residencies.

How do I get tickets to New York City Center?

You can book New York City Center tickets through TodayTix, including Encores! season productions, dance performances, and special events. Many productions are limited engagements, so booking ahead is recommended.