Symphony Space

2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
New York, NY

Past Shows

Selected Shorts: A First Time for Everything with Meg Wolitzer

Jun 10

First steps, falling in love, heartbreak...life is full of firsts. Join novelist and Selected Shorts host Meg Wolitzer for an evening of hilarious and poignant short stories...

Selected Shorts: Generation Gap with Asian American Writers’ Workshop

May 20

Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Selected Shorts and AAWW join forces to present an evening of Asian American fiction...

Stéphane Wrembel's Django a Gogo

May 16

Join internationally acclaimed guitarist Stéphane Wrembel—hailed by The New York Times as “perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today”—for a thrilling tribute to the legendary...

Stéphane Wrembel's Django a Gogo

May 15

Selected Shorts: Spring Training with Brian Lehrer

Apr 29

Spring is coming, which means the Major Leagues are in Florida and gardeners everywhere are coaxing their seedlings to sprout. Peabody Award–winning radio host Brian Lehrer takes...

Squirrel Nut Zippers: Jazz From the Back O' Town

Apr 23

Get ready for a rollicking night as the Squirrel Nut Zippers return with a high-energy tribute to the birthplace of jazz. Set against the vibrant...

Selected Shorts: A Passport to Ireland with Colum McCann

Mar 18

Ireland has one of the most iconic literary histories and that tradition of excellence continues to this day. Selected Shorts celebrates a new generation of...

Selected Shorts: Too Hot for Radio with Jeff Hiller

Feb 25

The always delightful Emmy-winning actor Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) hosts a special live edition of the Selected Shorts spinoff podcast, where actors take the stage to perform...

Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano

Feb 18 – Feb 21, 2026

Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. This concert presents the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert...

Selected Shorts: O. Henry Prize Stories with Edward P. Jones

Jan 28

Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Known World and guest editor of the 2025 O. Henry Prize StoriesEdward P. Jones presents an evening of fiction curated from his selections for...

Sunny Jain's Love Force

Jan 9

Don’t miss this bold, new, multimedia work by Sunny Jain (trailblazing percussionist, composer, and bandleader of the electrifying band Red Baraat). Joined by an ensemble...

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: Everybody Loves Pirates:TWO SHOWS!

Mar 28

Saturday, March 28 at 11 am and 2 pm: Two Shows!Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: Everybody Loves Pirateshttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-frogtown-mountain-puppeteers-everybody-loves-piratesA trio of sibling puppeteers from Maine presents this zany...

Aaron Nigel Smith

Mar 21

Join this reggae rocker and the NYC branch of his One World Chorus for some of his best-known childrens songs, featuring island rhythms that inspire...

Squirrel Stole My Underpants (The Gottabees)TWO SHOWS!

Mar 14

Saturday, March 14 at 11 am and 2 pm: Two Shows!By popular demand, Bonnie Duncan and The Gottabees return to Just Kidding to reprise their...

Sonia De Los Santos

Mar 7

Saturday, March 7 at 11 am Sonia De Los Santoshttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-sonia-de-los-santosThe 2019 Latin GRAMMY nominee and her bilingual band will perform tunes from their newest album...

Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats

Feb 29

Saturday, February 29th at 11 amLucy Kalantari and the Jazz Catshttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-lucy-kalantari-and-the-jazz-cats-1Lucy Kalantari is a songwriter, composer and producer based in Brooklyn, making jazz age inspired...

The Gustafer Yellowgold Show

Feb 22

Saturday, February 22nd at 11 amThe Gustafer Yellowgold ShowA Symphony Space favorite, Morgan Taylor returns with his full band to the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre...

Stevens Puppets: Goldilocks and the Three Bears:Two Shows!

Feb 15

Saturday, February 15th at 11 am and 2 pmStevens Puppets: Goldilocks and the Three Bears:Two Shows!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-goldilocksThis classic tale is brought to life in a fresh...

Doktor Kaboom: Look Out! Science is Coming!

Feb 8

Saturday, February 8th at 11 am and 2 pm:Two Shows!Doktor Kaboom: Look Out! Science is Coming!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-doctor-kaboomNothing says science like KABOOM! Doktor Kaboom is an over-the-top...

David Darwin: One-Man Sideshow

Feb 1

Saturday, February 1st at 11 am David Darwin: One-Man Sideshowhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-david-darwin The Thalia Theatre will erupt with raucous whip-cracking, plate spinning, lassoing, unicycling, impossible contortions, and...

Karagoz Theatre Company: “The Forest of the Witch”:Two Shows!

Jan 18

Saturday, January 18th at 11 am and 2 pm:Karagoz Theatre Company: The Forest of the Witch:Two Shows!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-karagoz-the-forest-of-the-witchWhen Karagoz, the hero of traditional Anatolian shadow plays,...

Jungle Book:Two Shows!

Jan 11

Saturday, January 11th at 11 am and 2 pm:A NYC premiere! This new theatrical production adapts Rudyard Kiplings classic Mowgli Stories for modern family audiences....

Beats, Rhymes and Breaking: Two Shows!

Jan 4

Saturday, January 4th at 11 am and 2 pm:Beats, Rhymes and Breaking: Two Shows!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-beats-rhymes-and-breakinFrom head spins to windmills, and from 6-step to the trusty pop...

Suzi Shelton’s Winter Solstice Concert

Dec 21

Saturday, December 21 at 11 am:Suzi Sheltons Winter Solstice Concerthttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-suizi-sheltonSuzi and her NYC based band will perform kid-favorite tunes and songs that celebrate the winter...

Falu’s Bazaar

Dec 14

Saturday, December 14 at 11 am:Falus Bazaarhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-falus-bazaarFalus Bazaar is a Grammy-nominated musical journey through South Asian, and around the globe. Falus show celebrates the instruments,...

Puppetkabob’s “Dirty Gerts”

Dec 7

Saturday, December 7 at 11 am and 2 pm:Puppetkabobs Dirty Gertshttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-puppetkabobHave you ever heard the phrase: "She thinks she's Queen Elizabeth, but she's Dirty Gerts...

Thalia Kids’ Book Club: Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Boyce: The Magic Tree House

Nov 10

Sunday, November 10th at 1 pmThalia Kids Book Club: Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Boyce: The Magic Tree House The best-selling creator of the wildly...

National Dance Institute: The Celebration Team “Voices of Change”

Oct 26

Dancers ages 9 to 15 will be performing for kids in Just Kidding’s annual high-energy show, featuring original choreography and live music. This year’s performance...

Thalia Kids’ Book Club: R.J. Palacio: White Bird

Oct 20

Sunday, October 20th at 1 pm Thalia Kids Book Club: R.J. Palacio: White Bird The New York Times bestselling author of Wonder makes her graphic...

The Remarkable Renaldo

Oct 19

This world-class clown and one-man circus astonishes audiences around the world with juggling, pranks, magic and lots of humor. This is his return visit to...

Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights

Oct 12

Joanies tuneful melodies and rich, funny lyrics give irresistible zip to songs about sunglasses at the beach, goodnight hugs, and popcorn popping. The Brooklyn based...

Oran Etkin and Timbalooloo

Oct 5

This internationally touring jazz clarinetist and educator will perform songs from his new globe-spanning album Finding Friends Far from Home: A Journey with Clara Net....

Red Yarn

Mar 30

March 30 at 11 amRed Yarnhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/red-yarnPortland's leading kindie-folk artist Red Yarn and his full cast of puppet critters, plus special guests, celebrate his recent album...

Papa Siama and Auntie Dallas

Mar 23

March 23 at 11 amPapa Siama and Auntie Dallashttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/papa-siama-and-auntie-dallasGo global with Siama Matuzungidi, an acclaimed Minneapolis-based musician originally from Democratic Republic of the Congo ("Papa...

Jedi Academy

Mar 16

March 16 at 11 amJedi Academyhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/jedi-academyYoung intergalactic adventurers are invited to learn the ways of the Jedi with Panniken Moonjumper, a true Master of Intergalactic...

Beauty and the Beast National Marionette Theatre: Two Shows!

Mar 9

Saturday, March 9 at 11 am and 2 pmBeauty and the BeastNational Marionette Theatre: Two Shows!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-national-marionette-theatre-beauty-and-the-beastThis classic tale of the ferocious looking Beast with a...

Boogaloo Familia

Mar 2

March 2 at 11 amBoogaloo Familia https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-boogaloo-kidsA wild and upbeat bilingual musical journey through the history, musical style and worldwide cultural impact of Latin Boogaloo,...

Doppelskope: "The Amazing Story Machine"

Feb 23

February 23 at 11 am and 2 pm:Two ShowsDoppelskope: "The Amazing Story Machine"https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kiddingdoppelskope-the-amazing-story-machineIn this delightful puppetry romp, which The New York Times calls "endlessly inventive,"...

123 Andrés

Feb 16

February 16 at 11 am123 Andrs https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-123-andresThis Latin GRAMMY winning duo Andrs and Christina (plus special musical guests) will bring beats and rhythms from all...

Liz Joyce and a Couple of Puppets: "The Doubtful Sprout"

Feb 9

February 9, at 11 am and 2 pm: Two Shows!Liz Joyce and a Couple of Puppets: "The Doubtful Sprout"https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-liz-joyce-and-a-couple-of-puppets-the-doubtful-sproutThis underground puppet adventure invites kids to...

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Central New York SHOWS

	OFC Creations Theatre Presents: The Osmonds: A New Musicals OFC Creations Theatre (4/08-4/25)
	Stranger Things: The First Shadow at The Marquis Theatre The Marquis Theatre (11/10-6/28)
	A Dream (Role) Come True Don’t Tell Mama NYC (1/10-12/05)
	THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower The Museum of Modern Art (7/09-7/12)
	Freestyle Feast: TKA Catholic Health Amphitheater At Bald Hill (7/25-7/25)
	OFC Creations Theatre Presents: Hairspray! OFC Creations Theatre (9/24-10/11)
	Just in Time Proctors Theatre (6/01-6/06)
	The Notebook Proctors Theatre (12/01-12/06)
	OFC Creations Presents: Kiss of the Spider Woman OFC Creations Theatre (1/28-2/14)
	Sunday in The Park with George Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education (6/19-6/28)
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