Symphony Space

Symphony Space

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A beloved Upper West Side venue where music, film, theater, and author talks all share the same stage. The calendar is always changing, so you might catch a literary reading one night and a live concert the next. A great place to discover something new.
Poster of NT Live: The Audience (Encore) in New York.

NT Live: The Audience (Encore)

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Helen Mirren’s performance as Elizabeth II is the real draw here, capturing the private, shifting dynamics of her weekly meetings with a rotating cast of Prime Ministers. This captured broadcast from the West End skips the typical dry history for a sharp, witty look at the person behind the crown.

Poster of NT Live: All My Sons in New York.

NT Live: All My Sons

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This filmed screening of a live stage production stars Bryan Cranston in a five-star Ivo Van Hove take on Arthur Miller's classic, with a supporting cast that includes Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths), Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake).

Poster of NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World in New York.

NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World

A captured screening of the National Theatre stage production, with Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment), and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's darkly funny tale of youth and self-discovery, full of secrets. Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin.

Poster of NTLive: Hamlet in New York.

NTLive: Hamlet

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A captured screening of the National Theatre stage production, with Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) in the title role. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) directs a sharp, contemporary take on Shakespeare's tragedy.

Poster of NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses in New York.

NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

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A captured screening of the National Theatre stage production, with BAFTA winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) and Aidan Turner (Rivals) in Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation. Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs a thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare in the glittering salons of the super-rich, where one misstep can mean ruin.

Poster of NT Live: All My Sons in New York.

NT Live: All My Sons

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Arthur Miller's 1947 drama gets the NT Live treatment from director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge), with Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths), and Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) in the cast. A factory owner's wartime decision to ship defective airplane parts comes home to roost, and the family that built itself on his money has to decide what they actually knew.

Poster of NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World in New York.

NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World

A young stranger stumbles into a remote Irish pub claiming he murdered his father, and instead of running him out, the village rolls out the welcome mat. Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment), and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) star in this NT Live screening of John Millington Synge's 1907 comedy, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin.

Poster of NTLive: Hamlet in New York.

NTLive: Hamlet

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Director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) reimagines Shakespeare's tragedy as sharp, stylish, and darkly funny, with Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) as the prince trapped between duty and doubt. Filmed live at the National Theatre, this is the NT Live screening (not the separate Robert Icke production playing at BAM this summer).

Poster of NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses in New York.

NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

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In the glittering salons of pre-revolutionary France, one wrong move can mean social ruin, and ex-lovers turn seduction into a weapon. BAFTA winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) and Aidan Turner (Rivals) star in this NT Live screening of Christopher Hampton's adaptation of the 1782 novel, directed by Marianne Elliott (Angels in America).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Symphony Space located?

Symphony Space is a performing arts venue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, located on Broadway at 95th Street. The space hosts music, film, theater, and author events under one roof.

What kinds of events does Symphony Space host?

Symphony Space programs music concerts, film screenings, theater productions, author talks, and dance performances. Regular series include NT Live screenings of London's National Theatre productions, Selected Shorts readings, and the Thalia Book Club.

What is NT Live at Symphony Space?

NT Live is a series of high-definition broadcasts of London's National Theatre productions, screened in cinemas and venues worldwide including Symphony Space. The series brings West End and National Theatre productions like Hamlet, The Audience, and All My Sons to New York audiences.

What is Selected Shorts at Symphony Space?

Selected Shorts is a long-running series at Symphony Space where actors read short fiction live on stage. Each event pairs literary works with prominent stage and screen performers reading aloud.

How do I get tickets to Symphony Space?

You can book Symphony Space tickets through TodayTix, including NT Live screenings, Selected Shorts, and Thalia Book Club readings. Events sell out, so booking ahead is recommended.