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: Inter Alia in New York.

NT Live: Inter Alia

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TT Exclusive Dates!! This searing new play from the acclaimed team behind Prima Facie follows a high-ranking Crown Court judge whose meticulously balanced professional and private lives are thrown into sudden, destabilizing turmoil. Engage with a powerful cinematic screening featuring an Oscar-nominated lead performance that interrogates the tension between justice, family loyalty, and the survival of one's true self.

Poster of NT Live: The Fifth Step in New York.

NT Live: The Fifth Step

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TT Exclusive Dates!! Faith, truth, and accountability take center stage in this recorded production of a contemporary moral drama.

Poster of Selected Shorts: A First Time for Everything with Meg Wolitzer in New York.

Selected Shorts: A First Time for Everything with Meg Wolitzer

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This performance explores the profound and humorous milestones of life through a series of short stories that capture the transformative power of "firsts." Engage with a poignant literary showcase where actors of stage and screen breathe life into narratives about the pivotal moments that change us forever.

Poster of Dave Eggers, Contrapposto in New York.

Dave Eggers, Contrapposto

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This launch event for a sweeping new novel explores the intricate ties between friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of artistic expression. Engage with a brilliant literary discussion featuring a live reading and an interactive Q&A that delves into the creative process behind a modern master's latest work.

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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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 Inside The Interestings: An Evening with Sara Bareilles, Michael Arden & Meg Wolitzer in New York.

Inside The Interestings: An Evening with Sara Bareilles, Michael Arden & Meg Wolitzer

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For one night at Symphony Space, GRAMMY winner Sara Bareilles, Tony-winning director Michael Arden, and bestselling novelist Meg Wolitzer talk through the making of their upcoming musical adaptation of Wolitzer's The Interestings. The evening weaves in live selections from Bareilles's in-progress score, behind-the-scenes detail on the adaptation, and an audience Q&A.

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.