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Sparks & Wiry Cries To Present SPARKSLIVE SONG FESTIVAL At Symphony Space


by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2025

Sparks & Wiry Cries will present its sparksLIVE 2026 festival February 19–21 at Symphony Space, featuring three evenings of new art song performances and premieres. ...

Sparks & Wiry Cries To Present SPARKSLIVE SONG FESTIVAL At Symphony Space


by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2025

Sparks & Wiry Cries will present its sparksLIVE 2026 festival February 19–21 at Symphony Space, featuring three evenings of new art song performances and premieres. ...

Santino Fontana, Tony Shalhoub, and More Will Lead LIGHT UP THE SKY Reading at Symphony Space


by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2025

​​​​​​​A staged reading of Moss Hart’s Light Up the Sky is coming to Symphony Space next month. The one-night-only reading is set for December 16. Learn more about the production here!...

World Music Institute Announces New 'Sacred Sounds Of Healing' Series


by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2025

As part of its 40th anniversary season, World Music Institute will debut a new series, titled Sacred Sounds of Healing In a time of heightened turmoil, stress, and anxiety, WMI recognizes people's need for balance, healing, and community....

Santino Fontana and BD Wong to Star in A LIFE IN THE THEATRE by David Mamet at Symphony Space


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2025

Tony Award winners Santino Fontana and BD Wong will star in a one-night-only reading of David Mamet’s play A Life in the Theatre at Symphony Space. Learn more!...

BEFORE BROADWAY AND BEYOND, A Roger Rees Benefit Concert Set For This Month


by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2025

Steven Telsey (Harmony, Broadway) will host Before Broadway & Beyond to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. ...

The DANCE ON CAMERA Festival Announces 2025 Line-Up


by A.A. Cristi - January 17, 2025

Dance On Camera and Symphony Space are joining forces to present the 53rd edition of the Dance On Camera Festival, February 21 - 24, 2025. The four-day festival will feature 28 films spanning 13 countries....

Creative Stage Collective to Present CREATIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR 2025


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2024

Creative Stage Collective will present the Creative Stage Spectacular 2025: A Hilarious Musical Sketch Comedy Revue. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Creative Stage Collective Presents CREATIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR Musical Sketch Comedy Revue


by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2024

Creative Stage Collective will present the Creative Stage Spectacular 2025: A Hilarious Musical Sketch Comedy Revue on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 7:30pm at Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space....

HI, MY NAME IS SASHA ALLEN to be Presented at Leonard Nemoy Thalia at Symphony Space


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2024

Sasha Allen, known for her roles in HAIR and MJ, will present HI, MY NAME IS SASHA ALLEN, a one-night performance blending pop, rock, and soul at Symphony Space. Directed by Steven Cutts. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

Past Shows

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: Everybody Loves Pirates:TWO SHOWS!


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


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!


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


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


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


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!


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!


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


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!


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!


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!


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


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


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”


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


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”


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


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


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


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


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
Red Yarn
3/30


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


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


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!


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


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


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


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


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 ...

The Gustafer Yellowgold Show


February 2 at 11 amThe Gustafer Yellowgold Showhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-the-gustafer-yellowgold-showDescribed by the New York Times as Dr. Seuss Meets Yellow Submarine, two-time Grammy nominated artist,Morgan Taylor will ...

 Thalia Kids’ Book Club Rick Riordan Presents


Thalia Kids’ Book Club Rick Riordan Presents https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/tkbc-rick-riordan-presents Tickets: $17, $14 for Symphony Space members. Bestselling author Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) brings ...

The Remarkable Renaldo


Saturday, January 26 at 11 am The Remarkable Renaldo https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-meet-the-remarkable-renaldo Juggling, pranks, magic and humor abound in this interactive one-man show. This world-class ringmaster and ...

The Gottabees: ‘Go Home Tiny Monster’


Saturday, January 19 at 11 am and 2 pm The Gottabees: ‘Go Home Tiny Monster’ https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-go-home-tiny-monster Bonnie Duncan, the creator of the UNIMA Award winning ...

Beats, Rhymes and Breaking


Saturday, January 12 at 11 am and 2 pm Beats, Rhymes and Breaking https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-beats-rhymes-and-breaking From head spins to windmills, and from 6-step to the trusty ...

Stam-Pede - A Percussive Dance Showcase


Sunday, January 6 at 3 pm Stam-Pede - A Percussive Dance Showcase https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-stam-pede Expect a rollicking good time and a sensory feast of sight and ...

The Okee Dokee Brothers: A ‘Winterland’ Concert


Saturday, January 5 at 11 am: The Okee Dokee Brothers: A ‘Winterland’ Concert https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-the-okee-dokee-brothers Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander have been exploring the outdoors together ...

I Spy Butterfly


Saturday, December 15 at 11 am and 2 pm: I Spy Butterfly https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-i-spy-butterfly How does a nature-loving explorer become a bug’s best friend? Award-winning Boston-based ...

Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower


Saturday, December 8 at 11 am: Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-elizabeth-mitchell Join twice GRAMMY Award nominee and Smithsonian Folkways artist Elizabeth Mitchell ...

Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats - “It’s the Holidays” concert


Saturday, December 1 at 11 am: Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats - “It’s the Holidays” concert “Stomp in the Snow” with NYC based, nationally ...

Moona Luna in Concert


Moona Luna in Concert Join a joyous sing-along with the Brooklyn based kindie group which the New York Daily News says provides “the missing soundtrack ...

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: “Legend of the Banana Kid” 11 am and 2 pm


Saturday, November 10 Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: “Legend of the Banana Kid” 11 am and 2 pm Little Chucky heads to the Wild West to outwit ...

 Saturday, November 3 at 11 am and 2 pm:TWO SHOWINGS Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players


Saturday, November 3 at 11 am and 2 pm:TWO SHOWINGS Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players This three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist known as ...

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: “The Rainbow Fish”: 11 am and 2 pm


Saturday, October 20 at 11 am and 2 pm: Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: “The Rainbow Fish” This original glow-in-the-dark puppetry adaptation of some of ...

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