At Teatro Grattacielo, we are driven by a fundamental mission: to promote and preserve the performances of rare operatic masterpieces. This season, we are thrilled to align ourselves with the global celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary soprano, Maria Callas. These momentous celebrations are graciously supported by UNESCO.

We invite you to embark on a journey into history as we revive the remarkable opera, La Vestale, composed by Gaspare Spontini. This particular opera holds special significance in Callas’ career, as she mesmerized audiences during its performance on Teatro Alla Scala’s opening night in 1954, brilliantly directed by the renowned Italian film director Luchino Visconti, has only graced the stage of the Metropolitan Opera once, way back in 1926.

Now, almost a century later, Teatro Grattacielo proudly brings the historic 1954 version of La Vestale back to the vibrant city of New York.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the captivating performances of renowned artists, who will transport you back to the golden age of Baroque. Delight in the intricate melodies and elaborate compositions that defined this era.

The debate within psychoanalysis about the role of the sociopolitical in the treatment room exemplifies what defines the practice in the first place: the study of blind spots. The hidden “self” gradually manifests, becoming less alien to the other and less other to the alien. Narcissistic wishes both confront and meet the needs of society, but how does the individual reconcile narcissistic wishes with society’s claims? This conference proposes situating the unconscious in the sociocultural and the sociocultural in the unconscious — through an investigation of fantasies of otherness (as characterized by the factors that interfere with narcissistic gratification) and othering (as defined by the pathologizing of the narcissistic aims).

November 12th 2023
The Biggest Muslim Comedy Takeover Show in Support of our Syria Homes Program
For the second time this year we're taking over 6 cities across the USA with comedy giants Guz Khan, Azeem Muhammad, Jeremy McLellan, Yasmin ElHady, and Vik Pandya.

Gather your friends and family and get ready for a night of laughs, supporting a great cause - our Syria Homes Program. Take advantage of the early bird sale for a limited time!

The New York Choral Society presents Angel of Many Signs, an immersive production of choral music featuring the New York premiere of Angel of Light a new Shaker-inspired cantata by Kevin Siegfried and contemporary arrangements of the music of Hildegard of Bingen.

The New York Choral Society presents Angel of Many Signs, an immersive production of choral music featuring the New York premiere of Angel of Light a new Shaker-inspired cantata by Kevin Siegfried and contemporary arrangements of the music of Hildegard of Bingen.

Rock 101 is a fascinating new show that explores the rock 'n' roll experience. In a fun, fast -paced 90 minutes, we'll cover ten songs with incredible stories, a multimedia presentation, and all - star live band. You'll learn something new while listening to something familiar- and you'll have a blast. Rock 101 does what rock 'n' roll has always done: it makes us feel alive.

L'Acadco A United Caribbean Dance Force
returns to the ‘Big Apple’ for a gala performance

at the

The Gerald W. Lynch Theater
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
524 W 59th St, New York

AIDS Healthcare Foundation is putting a provocative spin on this timeless love story in celebration of safer sex. The show offers a blend of audacious condom-themed acts woven into the beloved drama of Tony & Maria. With moving dance numbers and a love tale as old as time, you’ll be on the edge of your seat all night. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win Apple Airpods Max.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation is putting a provocative spin on this timeless love story in celebration of safer sex. The show offers a blend of audacious condom-themed acts woven into the beloved drama of Tony & Maria. With moving dance numbers and a love tale as old as time, you'll be on the edge of your seat all night. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be entered for a chance to win Apple Airpods Max.

Don't miss this exciting performance. Tickets are free and going fast, so get yours today.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation is putting a provocative spin on this timeless love story in celebration of safer sex. The show offers a blend of audacious condom-themed acts woven into the beloved drama of Tony & Maria. With moving dance numbers and a love tale as old as time, you'll be on the edge of your seat all night. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be entered for a chance to win Apple Airpods Max.

Don't miss this exciting performance. Tickets are free and going fast, so get yours today.

Peking University Alumni Association of Greater New York and Fudan University Alumni Association of USA (New York) celebrate the 2024 Spring Festival with panel discussions on finance and medicine, a stage performance, and a reception.

Mannes Opera presents “Lysistrata or the Nude Goddess” inspired by Aristophanes’ comedy about the women of Athens and Sparta who, embittered by endless war between the two cities, refuse to have sex with their men until the fighting stops. The opera is not an adaptation but a fantastical riff on the ancient Greek play.

Mannes Opera presents “Lysistrata or the Nude Goddess” inspired by Aristophanes’ comedy about the women of Athens and Sparta who, embittered by endless war between the two cities, refuse to have sex with their men until the fighting stops. The opera is not an adaptation but a fantastical riff on the ancient Greek play.

Kizuna Dance's residency and performance at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College are supported by CUNY Dance Initiative.

For the company's 10-year anniversary in 2024, Kizuna Dance premieres a deeply personal work by Artistic Director Cameron McKinney. A way of processing his father’s death in 2022 – a man Cameron never met -- FATHER ABSENCE | MOTHER MA brings a hyperphysical focus to the Japanese concept of “ma,” or possibilities inherent in the empty spaces between objects and bodies. Through a movement language that blends street dance styles, capoeira, and contemporary floorwork, the work will explore the multiversity of loss and feelings of being left behind.

The White Feather is a Persian ballet tale that follows the inner child in all of us who yearn to express themselves freely and demand sovereignty. In tribute to Persian culture and ballet, through a child's eyes, we witness the evolution of Iran from its ancient roots to the present day. Act One, sheds light on the history of Iran's National Ballet and its untimely final curtain and unsung heroes of Iran’s first revolution. In Act Two, we behold a child's transformation into adulthood under an oppressive regime, and the fire within that sparked a nation's call to freedom, led by women. Original Music by Shahrdad Rohani.

Embracing the theme, "Together With One Heart", the Festival will be a joyful celebration in dance, music, and song, featuring generations of performers from across the United States, South America, and Israel. Together, they share the diverse styles and moods of music and dance that make up Israel’s evolving folk culture in an inspiring and uplifting stage production. Come early and enjoy participating in Israeli folk dancing for all ages before the show, from 12:30 PM.

Experience with us an unforgettable evening as FJK Dance proudly celebrates its 10th Anniversary performance, a testament to the resilience and triumph of cultural exchange through movement and visual art. Since its inception, FJK Dance has captivated audiences worldwide with its innovative blend of diverse dance styles and visual aesthetics, transcending boundaries and fostering meaningful cross-cultural dialogue. Through dynamic choreography and stunning visuals, this milestone performance promises to showcase the vibrant spirit and unwavering dedication that have propelled FJK Dance to the forefront of the global dance scene.

"It’s just like unraveling a tangle when you don’t know where the knots are, and you don’t know what the web looks like. But as you work on one section, it is connected to everything." ~ Kamailelauli’I Rafaelovich

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, an Enchantress turns a cruel, unfeeling Prince into a hideous Beast. The Beast meets Belle, and to break the spell, he must learn to love another and earn her love in return before the last petal falls from an enchante