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THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL It's every parent's nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what's worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a "normal" boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, it's a shocking development that turns the Addams house upside down when they are forced to host a dinner for the young man and his parents. Starring and Brooke Shields. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances through 31 December. VENUE: Lunt Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

ANYTHING GOES MUSICAL This saucy and splendid new production of Cole Porter's musical romp across the Atlantic is the recipient of the 2011 for Best Musical Revival, Best Choreography and Best Actress Sutton Foster! When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including "I Get a Kick out of You," "You're the Top" and "It's De-lovely." Also starring Tony and Oscar winner . SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Theatre, 124 West 43rd St (between Broadway & 6th Avenue)

AVENUE Q MUSICAL Avenue Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to with dreams and a tiny bank account who settles into the only neighborhood he can afford, Avenue Q, and of his neighbors that he comes to know. “A thoroughly infectious musical that qualifies as a serious blessing." – Ben Brantley, The New York Times

SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday – Sunday. Dark Tuesday. VENUE: New World Stages / Stage 3, 340 West 50th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)

BILLY ELLIOT MUSICAL Millions of fans…Thousands of standing ovations…Ten Tony Awards® including Best Musical…One Broadway show shines above the rest. Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 50 and the Tony Award®-winning creative team – director , choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall – along with music legend , who has written what the New York Post calls “his best score yet!”

SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances through 08 January 2012. VENUE: Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

BLUE MAN GROUP EVENT Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience. Currently, their live stage shows can be seen in New York, Boston, , Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin and Tokyo.

SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette Street (between Astor Place & East 4th Street)

BONNIE & CLYDE MUSICAL At the height of the Great Depression, two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all of America. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. Unafraid, unashamed, and irresistible, their daring story of love and crime captured the imagination of a country. Today, the most infamous duo of the 20th century is Broadway's most-wanted musical. Starring Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan, with a score Tony nominee Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde) and direction by Tony nominatee Jeff Calhoun (Grey Gardens, Big River). SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

THE BOOK OF MORMON MUSICAL From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of South Park comes this hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. THE BOOK OF MORMON is written in collaboration with Robert Lopez, the Tony Award-winning writer of Avenue Q, and co-directed by Mr. Parker and three-time Tony nominee Casey Nicholaw (Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone). Winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Limited availability, please enquire. VENUE: Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 West 49th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue) WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2011-2012

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CHICAGO MUSICAL If you’re looking for pure Broadway… then look no further than Chicago ! A true New York City institution, Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards®, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations.

SCHEDULE: Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. VENUE: Ambassador Theatre, 215 West 49th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

CHINGLISH PLAY Direct from its sold-out run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, Tony and Pulitzer-prize winner 's sexy and romantic play comes to Broadway! An American businessman arrives in a bustling Chinese province looking to score a lucrative contact for his family’s sign-making firm. He soon finds that the complexities of such a venture far outstrip the expected differences in language, customs and manners—and calls into question even the most basic assumptions of human conduct. CHINGLISH will be performed in both English and Mandarin (with English subtitles). SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Longacre Theatre, 220 West 48th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

FOLLIES MUSICAL The lavish and landmark new staging of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award®-winning musical returns to Broadway, complete with a 28-piece orchestra and a cast including two-time Tony® winner and Olivier Award winner Elaine Paige. Past and present, dreams and reality collide, as a troupe of performers reunite for one triumphant, haunting and unforgettable night. This is the groundbreaking show that defined musical theatre for a generation. So come spend the night at FOLLIES, where you’ll live, laugh and love as never before. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances through 30 December. VENUE: Marquis Theatre, 211 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

GODSPELL MUSICAL Prepare ye for the beloved classic rock musical from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of WICKED and PIPPIN. Enjoy all the good gifts of one of the most enduring shows of all time as it comes to Broadway in a brand new, intimately staged, one-of-a-kind production.This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love, has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers all over the world. So come sing about love and raise your spirit with the Tony-nominated score filled with the hits Day By Day, Learn Your Lessons Well and Turn Back, O Man. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Circle In The Square Theatre, 235 West 50th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING MUSICAL With the aid of his trusty self-help book, wily window washer J. Pierrepont Finch (Daniel Radcliffe) enjoys a riotous rise up the corporate ladder. Can he get the promotion, the corner office and the girl, or will he learn balancing business and pleasure can be precarious—but hilarious and oh, so much fun? Nominated for eight 2011 Tony Awards and winner of a Best Featured Actor Tony Award for John Larroquette, in his Broadway debut. Glee star Darren Criss replaces Radcliffe for a limited run from 02 Jan to 22 Jan, followed by pop superstar Nick Jonas from 24 Jan. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45th Street (between 8th Avenue & 9th Avenue)

JERSEY BOYS MUSICAL How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history? Find out at Broadway’s runaway smash-hit, Jersey Boys . The 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Experience electrifying performances of the golden greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and more. The New York Times says, “The crowd goes wild!” SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Theatre, 245 West 52nd Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

THE LION KING MUSICAL More than 50 million people around the world have come to discover the thrill, the majesty, the truly one-of-a-kind musical that is . 's acclaimed staging of the Disney animated film has been hailed as a Broadway landmark. The story of a young lion cub's personal journey toward his destiny as king is enhanced by the lyrics of and the music of Elton John.

SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue) WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2011-2012

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MAMMA MIA! MUSICAL Mamma Mia!’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a tiny Greek island. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back 20 years later. You don’t have to be a fan of the super group ABBA, who provide the 23 hit songs for Mamma Mia! to fall in love with this unforgettable show. Here’s what the critics say about Mamma Mia !: “This show is terrific fun!” – Ben Brantley, New York Times ; “ Mamma Mia! brings happiness wherever it goes.” – Time Magazine . SCHEDULE: Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. VENUE: Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway (between West 50th & 51st Streets)

MARY POPPINS MUSICAL Based on P.L. Travers' cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney® film, Mary Poppins features the Sherman brothers' original Academy Award-winning songs, and Oliver Award®-winning director leads a team of vision and stagecraft, bringing to life the story of the Banks family and their magical nanny.

SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 West (between 7th & 8th Avenues)

MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL MUSICAL Winner of the 2010 Tony Award® for Best Musical. Memphis is the hot new Broadway musical with heart, soul and energy to burn. She's a black singer whose career is on the rise, but who can't break out of segregated clubs. He's a white radio DJ whose love of music transcends race lines and airwaves. When the two collaborate, her soulful music reaches radio audiences everywhere, and the Golden Era of early rock 'n' roll takes flight. But as things start to heat up, whether the world is really ready for their music - or their love - is put to the test. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

MILLION DOLLLAR QUARTET MUSICAL This new smash-hit musical is inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Featuring a score of rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and more. Don't miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! SCHEDULE: Wednesday – Monday. Dark Tuesday. VENUE: New World Stages / Stage 4, 340 West 50th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)

THE MOUNTAINTOP PLAY KATORI HALL's gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stars Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett. After delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious strangerarrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people. “Thrilling, inventive and provocative!” - Associated Press “Nothing short of a triumph!” - The Daily Telegraph SCHEDULE: Monday - Saturday. Dark Sunday. Limited Engagement through 15 January 2012. VENUE: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)

OTHER DESERT CITIES PLAY In 's "witty, deeply enjoyable family drama" (NY Times) Brooke Wyeth (Rachel Griffiths) returns home to Palm Springs after a six year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents (Stockard Channing and Stacy Keach), her brother (Thomas Sadoski), and her aunt (Judith Light). Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family's history - a wound they don't want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: , 222 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MUSICAL Winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and now the longest-running show in Broadway history, The Phantom of the Opera is based on the novel by Gaston Leroux. It tells the story of the hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants. The phantom falls in love with the young Soprano devoting himself to creating a new star for the Opera by nurturing her extraordinary talents and employing all the skills at his disposal. SCHEDULE: Monday - Saturday. Dark Sunday. VENUE: Majestic Theatre, 245 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue) WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2011-2012

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THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS MUSICAL In Charleston’s fabled Catfish Row, where the beautiful Bess struggles to break free from her scandalous past, and the only one who can rescue her is the crippled but courageous Porgy. Porgy and Bess’ relationship evolves into a deep romance that triumphs as one of theater’s most exhilarating love stories. This stunning new staging by Diane Paulus (Hair) features legendary songs as “Summertime,” plus a cast led by four-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald (, “Private Practice”), Norm Lewis (Les Miserables) and David Alan Grier (Race, ""). SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Tuesday. Performances from 17 December. VENUE: Theatre, 226 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT MUSICAL 2011 Tony Award winner for Best Costumes, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is the feel-good theatrical experience of the year! Based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance-floor favorites, this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS! SCHEDULE: Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. VENUE: Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway (between 46th & 47th Streets)

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR EVENT A tradition has been transformed! Experience the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR like you've never seen it before! In addition to beloved scenes like the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, New York at Christmas and the Living Nativity, this year's Spectacular features captivating new scenes, dazzling new ROCKETTE numbers and using cutting-edge technology, the audience will be part of an immersive experience, as the scenery extends beyond the stage and onto the ceiling and walls, transforming the interior of into a massive and magical canvas. SCHEDULE: Schedule varies, please enquire. Performances through 02 January 2012. VENUE: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Avenue of the Americas (Between 50th & 51st Streets)

RENT MUSICAL The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical returns to NYC after its groundbreaking 12-year Broadway run in a new production being hailed as "imaginative, sexy, energetic" (AP) once again helmed by its original Broadway director, Michael Grief. Set in NYC's East Village, this modern take on the classic Puccini opera, La Boheme, tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.

SCHEDULE: Wednesday – Monday. Dark Tuesday. VENUE: New World Stages / Stage 1, 340 West 50th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)

ROCK OF AGES MUSICAL The timeless rock of the 1980’s and the classic “hair bands” that filled the airwaves for more than a decade have inspired a theatrical experience depicting the rock scene in Hollywood circa 1987. Starring Constantine Maroulis from American Idol , Rock of Ages features big chords, big dreams and big hair – telling its story through hits from iconic groups such as Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Foreigner, Poison, Night Ranger, Twisted Sister, Asia, Whitesnake and rockers like Pat Benatar!

SCHEDULE: Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. VENUE: Theatre, 240 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

SEMINAR PLAY This provocative new comedy from Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck stars international stage and screen star , Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell and Hettiene Park. Four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience... SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Golden Theatre, 252 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

SISTER ACT MUSICAL Nominated for five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical! Based on the hilarious hit film, Sister Act features an original score by (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast) and direction by Tony winner . When disco diva Deloris witnesses a crime, the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look: a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice! SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: , 1681 Broadway (between 52nd & 53rd Streets) WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2011-2012

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SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK MUSICAL Be the first to see the brand-new version of Broadway's most talked about musical spectacular - with new music, new scenes and a whole new take on the mind-blowing theatrical adventure. 22-time Grammy Award winners Bono & The Edge of U2 have joined forces with a new team of artists to bring this sensation to even greater heights. Be there!

SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Foxwoods Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)

STICK FLY PLAY It was supposed to be a relaxing weekend at the family home on Martha’s Vineyard… until the baggage got unpacked. Set at the elegant summer home of the well-to-do LeVay family, two adult sons bring their significant others (one a fiancée, the other a new girlfriend) home to meet their parents for the first time. Soon, secrets are revealed, civilities are dropped and identities are explored in a harsh new light. Race and rivalry, class and family, all come together for sharply funny, endlessly surprising new comedy of manners about today’s complex world. SCHEDULE: Thursday - Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. VENUE: Cort Theatre, 138 West 48th Street (between 7th and 6th Avenue)

TRACES EVENT Performed by 7 artists, TRACES is a new form of circus artistry with high energy urban acrobatics fused with elements of contemporary dance, music, theatre, and poetry- no red noses or animals in this circus! Poetic and explosive, humorous and thoughtful. This hit show combines traditional acrobatic forms with street elements such as skateboarding and basketball, mixed in with some theatre and contemporary dance, it surprises, awes and delights at every turn.

SCHEDULE: Thursday - Monday. Dark Tueday and Wednesday with exceptions. VENUE: Union Square Theatre, 100 East 17th Street (between Park Ave South and Irving Place)

VOCA PEOPLE EVENT The YouTube sensations have taken New York by surprise – and delight – with a completely original, thrilling musical adventure unlike anything you’ve experienced before! Full of energy and bursting with fun, this international hit features over 70 a cappella and beat box versions of the songs you and your whole family will love, including favorites from Madonna, Queen and even Mozart! No instruments, no sound effects—just eight incredible talents breathing life into the greatest music on earth. Now is your chance to see this ingenious, entertaining show live! SCHEDULE: Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. Some variations - see online calendar. VENUE: Westside Theatre Upstars, 407 West 43rd Street (between 9th & 10th Avenues)

WAR HORSE PLAY Winner of six 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play! WAR HORSE is a magnificent drama, filled with stirring music and beautiful songs. But it is more than just a compelling tale. This is a show of indescribable grandeur and sheer inventiveness -- perhaps the most magical production ever staged for the Beaumont. There are breathing, galloping, charging horses on the stage - their flanks, hides and sinews built of steel, leather and aircraft cables. They are life-size puppets strong enough for men to ride. And that's just one element of this imaginative epic... SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: Vivian Beaumont Theatre, 150 West 65th Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue)

WICKED MUSICAL Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years. Music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin).

SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: , 222 West 51st Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue) WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2011-2012

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EVITA MUSICAL In its first Broadway revival, Olivier Award-winner Elena Roger stars as Eva Peron, along music superstar Ricky Martin and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris, in Tim Rice and 's landmark musical. tells Eva's passionate and tragic story through Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's most dazzling and beloved score, including "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" and "High Flying Adored," together with the Academy Award-winning "You Must Love Me." GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 15 OR MORE TICKETS. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 12 March. VENUE: Marquis Theatre, 211 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

GHOST MUSICAL Already a hit in London's West End, GHOST THE MUSICAL is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly, who he learns is in grave danger. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 15 OR MORE TICKETS. SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 15 March. VENUE: Lunt Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR MUSICAL This ground-breaking rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, which reinvented musical theatre for the modern age, tells the story of the last week of Christ’s life. The zeal with which Christ’s followers are hailing him as the Son of God becomes a source of dismay to his disciple Judas Iscariot. Fearing that this tide of religious fervor will provoke brutal repression by the occupying Romans, Judas must make his fateful choice between faith and . Directed by Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys). GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 15 OR MORE TICKETS. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 01 March 2012. VENUE: Theatre, 250 West 52th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

LYSISTRATA JONES MUSICAL New York's about to go Greek! The Athens University basketball team hasn’t won a game in 30 years. But when spunky transfer student Lysistrata Jones dares the squad's fed-up girlfriends to stop “giving it up” to their boyfriends until they win a game, their legendary losing streak could be coming to an end. In this boisterous new pop musical comedy, Lyssie J. and her girl-power posse give Aristophanes’ classic comedy a sexy, modern twist and take student activism to a whole new level. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 12 OR MORE TICKETS. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. VENUE: , 218 West 48th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

NEWSIES - THE MUSICAL MUSICAL NEWSIES is coming to Broadway! This breakout new American musical, based on the beloved film, will move to Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement, following its critically-hailed stint at Paper Mill Playhouse earlier this fall. The musical features a score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy). GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 15 OR MORE TICKETS. SCHEDULE: Friday – Wednesday. Dark Thursday. Performances from 15 March 2012. VENUE: Nederlander Theatre, 208 West 41st Street (between 7th & 8th Avenue)

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT MUSICAL Take two-time Tony Award® winner () and three-time Tony® nominee Kelly O Hara (South Pacific), give them a songbook of the greatest American standards ever sung, stir things up with a cast of bootleggers, chorus girls, playboys and politicians, set them loose in a glorious Long Island mansion in the rip-roaring 1920s and let the fun begin. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 12 OR MORE TICKETS.

SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 29 March 2012. VENUE: Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER MUSICAL Harry Connick, Jr. stars in this romantic musical playing a down-to-earth psychiatrist who finds himself suddenly swept off his feet by a beautiful woman—and swept into a world he never dreamed possible. Hopelessly and helplessly head over heels, the dashing doctor must find a way to make the love of a lifetime last forever. This newly imagined Burton Lane/Alan Jay Lerner musical features one of Broadway's most beautiful scores, delightful surprises, a remarkable cast and the kind of hope only true love can bring! GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 15 OR MORE TICKETS. SCHEDULE: Wednesday – Sunday. Dark Monday and Tuesday. VENUE: St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue) WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2011-2012

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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS PLAY This comedy sensation stars James Corden as the always famished and easily confused Henshall, who agrees to work for a local gangster as well as a criminal in hiding, both of whom are linked in a web of schemes, extortions and romantic associations...none of which Francis can keep straight! Falling trousers, flying fish heads, star-crossed lovers, cross-dressing mobsters and a fabulous on-stage band are just some of what awaits at the most “deliriously funny” (The Daily Telegraph) new play to cross the pond in decades. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 20 OR MORE. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 06 April 2012. VENUE: Music Box Theatre, 239 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

NEW YORK CLASSICAL

METROPOLITAN OPERA THE 2011-2012 SEASON EVENT The Metropolitan Opera’s 2011-12 season will feature the world’s leading singers, conductors, and stage directors in seven new productions, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and the first complete performances of a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Robert Lepage.

SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 26 September, 2011 to 12 May, 2012. VENUE: Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, Broadway and West 65th Street

* denotes matinee performance Aida 09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 28 Feb; 03* Mar Anna Bolena 1-Feb Il Barbiere di Siviglia 04, 08, 09, 15, 18* Feb Billy Budd 04, 10, 12 May Don Giovanni 21, 24, 29 Feb; 03, 07, 10*, 14, 17 Mar L'Elisir d'Amore 01*, 05, 09, 12, 16, 21, 24, 27 Mar The Enchanted Island 31 Dec; 04, 07, 12, 14, 17, 21*, 25, 28, 30 Jan Ernani 02, 06, 10, 14, 18, 25* Feb Faust 03, 06, 10*, 13, 17, 20, 23, 28 Dec; 05, 09, 13, 16, 19 Jan La Fille du Régiment 12, 15, 19, 24*, 29 Dec; 02, 06 Jan Götterdämmerung 27, 31 Jan; 03, 07, 11* Feb Hansel and Gretel 16, 21, 24, 26, 29*, 30* Dec; 03, 07* Jan Khovanshchina 27 Feb; 01, 06, 10, 13, 17* Mar Macbeth 15, 20, 24*, 29 Mar; 02, 05, 09 Apr Madama Butterfly 05, 09, 14, 17*, 22, 27, 30 Dec; 17, 22, 25 Feb; 02, 08 Mar The Makropulos Case 27 Apr; 01, 05 *, 08, 11 May Manon 26, 31 Mar; 03, 07*, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23 Apr Das Rheingold 04 Apr Tosca 10, 14*, 18, 21, 24, 28* Jan La Traviata 06, 10, 14*, 18, 21, 25, 28 Apr; 02 May

Please enquire about booking the complete Ring Cycle, with Maestro James Levine at the podium. CYCLE 1 Das Rheingold, 07 Apr | Die Walküre 13 Apr | Siegfried 21 Apr | Götterdämmerung 24 Apr CYCLE 2 Das Rheingold 26 Apr | Die Walküre 28 Apr | Siegfried 30 Apr | Götterdämmerung 03 May CYCLE 3 Das Rheingold, 05 May | Die Walküre 07 May | Siegfried 09 May | Götterdämmerung 12 May

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER DANCE Don't miss Robert Battle's first season as Artistic Director, filled with a rich array of premieres and new productions. Highlights include Home, a bold new work by hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris, and Ohad Naharin's phenomenally inventive Minus 16. And for the first time, the extraordinary Ailey dancers take on the choreography of Paul Taylor with his romantic masterpiece Arden Court. Among the many returning repertory favorites, including the beloved Revelations -- which can be seen at select performances with live music or an expanded cast of 50 dancers. SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances 01 December to 01 January 2012. VENUE: New York City Center 130 West 55th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenue) WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2011-2012

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NEW YORK CITY ESSENTIALS

ALL LOOPS / ALL LOOPS PLUS LIBERTY TOUR TOUR Enjoy 48 hours of Hop-On, Hop-Off double-decker fun that includes over 50 stops and connecting transfer points along their Downtown Loop, Uptown Loop, Brooklyn Loop and Night/Holiday Lights Tour (Please note Brooklyn and Night/Holiday tours are not Hop-On, Hop-Off). Our exclusive ALL LOOPS PLUS LIBERTY includes 48 Hours of Hop-On, Hop-Off Loops, Brooklyn and Night Tours with a Ferry Ticket for independent visit to Liberty Island and/or Ellis Island!

SCHEDULE: Daily, except 25 December and 01 January VENUE: Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)

BROADWAY JOE STEAKHOUSE DINING A Manhattan landmark restaurant with a world-wide reputation for serving the ultimate in prime meats & seafood for more than fifty years. Centrally located in a charming townhouse in the heart of New York City's glittering Broadway Theatre District — BROADWAY JOE is steps away from the most exciting performances Broadway has to offer. With scrumptious food and gracious service that is second to none, their tantalizing variety of foods have met with rave reviews from international visitors as well as from New York clientele who have been dining with them for years! SCHEDULE: Dinner Monday – Sunday. VENUE: Broadway Joe Steakhouse, 315 West 46th Street (between 8th Avenue & 9th Avenue)

NEW YORK EAT AND PLAY CARD EXTRA New York’s only discount card for leisure travelers provides exclusive access to savings across the full range of in-destination expenses: dining, attractions, shopping and more. The card works on “show and save” basis at any participating location. From McDonald's to Macy's, from Central Park bike rentals to NY Skyride, with exclusive access to discounts of 10% - 50% off the entire bill, your savings potential is unlimited and unmatched. You can easily save over $100 every day and double your money back with just one use! SCHEDULE: No advanced reservation required. Valid up to 4 people, up to 30 days from 1st use. VENUE: Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)

FREESTYLE NEW YORK TOUR Enjoy 72 hours of Hop-On, Hop-Off double-decker fun that includes over 50 stops and connecting transfer points along their Downtown Loop, Uptown Loop, Brooklyn Loop and Night/Holiday Lights Tour. Then choose from three (3) Top NYC Attractions of your choice, including the Empire State Building Observatory, Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Metropolitan Museum of , Lincoln Center Tour, Radio City Music Hall Behind the Scenes Tour, Guggenheim Museum, the Liberty Island/Ellis Island Ferry and much more! SCHEDULE: Daily, except 25 December and 01 January. Attraction schedules may vary. VENUE: Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)

HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A SUNDAY TOUR Take a guided tour through Harlem's charming tree-lined streets and historic districts, seeing such famous sights and landmarks such as Columbia University, City College, Morningside Heights, the Morris Jumel Mansion, Sylvan Terrace, Strivers Row and the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Cotton Club, the Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sugar Hill, Duke Ellington's apartment, and the famous 125th street. Finally, you'll join a local congregation for the Sunday worship service and experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music! SCHEDULE: Sundays TOUR BY: Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)

HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A SUNDAY WITH BRUNCH TOUR Learn about Harlem, from its start as a rural Dutch community to its transformation into a summer retreat for New York's most prominent families. Journey into the past, and see the African-American Mecca for writers and artists at the turn of the century. Hear about Harlem's troubled past and its present day community beam in its new renaissance. Then, join a local congregation for the Sunday worship service and experience the soul-stirring power of Gospel music, and, afterward, enjoy a Soul Food brunch at one of Harlem's local restaurants. SCHEDULE: Sundays TOUR BY: Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)

HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A WEDNESDAY TOUR This tour will take you past some of Harlem's most famous landmarks, such as the legendary Apollo Theater, and the Abyssinian Baptist Church. You will learn about the many achievements and history of its people, and see the charming enclaves of Sugar Hill - where famous musicians like Duke Ellington once lived, and Hamilton Heights and Striver's Row - nostalgic reminders of Harlem's Golden Age. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir during our mid- week hour of power. Hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience. SCHEDULE: Wednesday TOUR BY: Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street) WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2011-2012

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HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A WEDNESDAY WITH LUNCH TOUR Join us for an unforgettable tour of Harlem's historic sights and sounds! Learn about the many achievements and history of its people, passing some of Harlem's most famous landmarks, such as the legendary Apollo Theater, and the charming enclaves of Sugar Hill, Hamilton Heights and Striver's Row. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir during our mid-week hour of power. Hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience. End your tour with a tasty lunch at SYLVIA'S famous Soul Food restaurant. SCHEDULE: Wednesday TOUR BY: Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)

HARLEM SOUL FOOD AND JAZZ TOUR TOUR Come and relive the high-stepping, fun-loving nights of the 1920s! Tour the neighborhood with one of our professional city guides, and learn about Harlem's role in the history of jazz and the roles of its noted jazz musicians in giving New York its musical edge. Savor some of the best Soul Food at the world-famous SYLVIA'S. Then discover one of Harlem's hottest clubs, with your first two drinks included! On Mondays, swing dance the night away with a twelve-piece band, free dance lesson included! Thursday and Sunday, enjoy the sounds of a jazz or rhythm & blues band. SCHEDULE: Monday, Thursday, Saturday TOUR BY: Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)

MANHATTAN COMPREHENSIVE TOUR A fully escorted city tour by motorcoach covering all of Manhattan from Uptown to Downtown. Includes lunch at Grotta Azzura, a ticket to Top of the Rock and a 1-hour Statue of Liberty New York Harbor Cruise! Accompanied by a professional tour guide, see all of Manhattan including Harlem, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, and Battery Park, where you will enjoy a Lady Liberty Harbor Cruise with close-up views of the Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island and Brooklyn Bridge. SCHEDULE: Daily, except 25 December, 31 December and 01 January VENUE: Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)

NIGHT ON THE TOWN TOUR TOUR This night tour package includes a dazzling, fully guided tour in the comfort of an air-conditioned motorcoach. Also included in this amazing tour package: a guided walking tour of the new Highline Park in the Meat packing district, a romantic dinner at one of Little Italy's oldest restaurants, a cruise on board NY Watertaxi where you'll stop for a champagne toast at close-up view of the Statue of Liberty and a ticket for a jaw dropping view of the city skyline from the Top of the Rock Observatory.

SCHEDULE: Daily, except 25 December, 31 December and 01 January VENUE: Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)

SARDI'S DINING Located in the heart of New York's Theater District, no Broadway experience would be complete without dining at Sardi's, the toast of Broadway for 82 years. Not only do theatre-goers enjoy the wonderful cuisine and traditional ambiance of one of New York s most famous restaurants, they are also treated to an array of celebrity portraits, past and present that line the walls, welcoming patrons to find their favorite stars. Sardi s is a treat for theatre-goers of all ages. Your purchase includes a three course meal and coffee or tea. Tax and gratuity not included. SCHEDULE: Dinner Tuesday to Friday and Sunday. Lunch Wednesday and Saturday. VENUE: Sardi's, 234 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)

WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS TOUR At the world-famous Woodbury Common Premium Outlets you can shop at 220 designer and brand-name outlet stores. You'll find impressive savings of 25% to 65% everyday from leading designers and name brands including Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, J.Crew, Lacoste, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, and much more. Includes bus transportation to and from Woodbury Common Premium Outlets from New York's Port Authority includes a complimentary VIP Coupon Book (value $10) with hundreds of dollars in additional savings. SCHEDULE: Departures daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. VENUE: Gray Line Visitors Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal (8th Avenue and 42nd St.)

WORLD YACHT DINING CRUISES DINING WORLD YACHT is a true New York City experience, offering American cuisine in an elegant setting with exceptional views of the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop. Each yacht offers a two-level dining room, a spacious outdoor sundeck, music and dancing. Choose from the three-hour multi-course Dinner Cruise , sailing daily from May through December; Saturday Buffet Lunch and Sunday Brunch Cruises available through October; or special Mother's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve Cruises. SCHEDULE: Monday – Sunday VENUE: Pier 81, West 41st St. at Hudson River WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2011-2012

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NEW YORK CITY AIRPORT AND IN-CITY TRANSFERS

PRIVATE VAN SERVICE Authorized at the local airports to load on the inner curb just outside of baggage claim, passengers won't have far to walk to reach their luxury van. Private luxury van services cater to the needs of large parties from 4 to 11 passengers, and are very well suited to bring your family or business group in comfort to or from the airport with all of your luggage in tow. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

AVAILABLE: 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week

EXECUTIVE SEDAN SERVICE Experience Luxury Sedan service is a discreet and luxurious car service that provides a comfortable trip for up to 3 passengers. It is the vehicle of choice for executive travel for transportation to and from the airport. The Luxury Sedans accommodate one to three passengers with three standard size pieces of luggage. Ride in luxury in the latest model town cars, available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

AVAILABLE: 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week

LUXURY SUV SERVICE If you seek a taste of luxury along with comfort, reliability and ruggedness, the Luxury SUV service is exactly what you require. The Luxury SUV service is designed with the latest model equipment to handle up to 6 passengers through any weather condition, guaranteeing you a safe and pleasant ride. Three rows of seats with additional cargo room provide a luxurious journey to your destination.

AVAILABLE: 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week