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NYC Tourism + Conventions Names Julie Coker President and CEO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

The New York City Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced its selection of Julie Coker as President and CEO. She will begin the role on December 9, 2024.

88Rising's Head in the Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival Returns in May
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024

88rising, the pioneering and internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture, and The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter, set the second-annual Head In The Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival.

Mayor Adams Convenes NYC's First-Ever Live Performance Industry Council To Discuss Issues Plaguing Industry
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

Mayor Adams convenes NYC's first-ever live performance industry council to discuss issues plaguing industry. Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative.

NYC Will Light Up Pink For SEX & THE CITY and AND JUST LIKE THAT
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2023

New York City holds a special place in the hearts of the beloved series, SEX AND THE CITY, its next chapter, AND JUST LIKE THAT…, and its passionate fanbase. The vibrant metropolis has been intricately woven into the fabric of the show, becoming an essential character in its own right. Find out how NYC is celebrating the series!

NYC & Company Rebrands as New York City Tourism + Conventions
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

At its Annual Meeting, President and CEO Fred Dixon debuted the new name and brand identity of the City's official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City: New York City Tourism + Conventions.

Photos: Inside the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Museum of Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 15, 2022

Earlier today, the highly-anticipated, first ever permanent Museum dedicated to the storied history and legendary artistry of Broadway musicals, plays, and theatres, officially opened to the public. The Museum of Broadway just hosted its ribbon cutting ceremony and we have photos from the big day!

NYC & COMPANY'S “Savor NYC” Culinary Programming is Now Underway
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 4, 2022

NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, has launched Savor NYC: a yearlong celebration of New York City’s dynamic culinary offerings, encouraging visitation to neighborhoods and dining enclaves across all five boroughs. 

NYC Broadway Week Is Now Live, Offering 2-For-1 Tickets for the Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

NYC & Company's fall iteration of NYC Broadway Week has officially returned for the first time since 2019, offering 2-for-1 tickets to 21 Broadway shows, available for purchase now. The popular biannual program, now in its 11th year, will run September 6-25, 2022.

Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Is The Place For Those With A Song In Their Heart!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2022

Every Monday, showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle on the Birdland stage. Showman Jim Caruso guides the entire affair with razor-sharp humor. Musical director Billy Stritch holds court at the ivories, along with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums. But the real fun starts when the audience participates in the onstage festivities. Broadway legends, jazzers, cabaret divas, starry-eyed tourists, and kids right off the bus storm the stage to entertain each other. If you have a voice, a dream, and some sheet music, your Cast Party moment awaits. See photos from the show!

Broadway Week Returns, Offering 2-For-1 Tickets Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2022

NYC & Company has announced that the fall iteration of NYC Broadway Week will return for the first time since 2019, offering 2-for-1 tickets to 21 Broadway shows, available for purchase now.

Mayor Eric Adams and NYC & Company Kick Off 30th Anniversary of NYC RESTAURANT WEEK�® and Launch of “Savor NYC” Culinary Programming
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 18, 2022

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, along with NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, today kicked off the 30th anniversary of NYC Restaurant Week®.

RiseNY�"One-Of-A-Kind NYC-Focused Attraction With Theme Park-Style Soaring Ride Opens March 2
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2022

RiseNY, a first-of-its-kind new attraction combining museum exhibit galleries with a majestic theme park-style soaring ride where visitors experience the ultimate feeling of flight as they soar high above New York City, will open in the heart of the city (160 West 45th Street) on December 17. A uniquely immersive, exhilarating and entertaining experience, RiseNY will uplift, inspire and connect audiences to the Big Apple's most famous sites and moments. 

Off-Broadway Week Begins Today, Offering 2-For-1 Ticket Deals
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2022

NYC Off-Broadway Week is now live, offering 2-for-1 tickets to 17 Off-Broadway productions through February 27.

Broadway Week Extends Through February 27th
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2022

NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau, today announced the extension of NYC Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets to 15 participating shows for an additional two weeks, through February 27.

Tickets Now On Sale For Off-Broadway Week, Running February 14-27
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022

NYC & Company today announced that NYC Off-Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets are officially on sale to the public. This year's participating shows are offering 2-for-1 tickets for nearly two weeks beginning February 14 through February 27.

NYC & Company Launches NYC Winter Outing Program With 2-for-1 Broadway Tickets This January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2021

NYC & Company today announced details of NYC Winter Outing, presented by preferred payment partner Mastercard, running from January 18 through February 13, 2022, offering visitors and locals an opportunity to enjoy vibrant wintertime experiences at an attractive price point across hotels, dining, Broadway, museums, cultural institutions, attractions, performing arts and tours.

VIDEO: LACKAWANNA BLUES Celebrates Its First Broadway Preview!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2021

Manhattan Theatre Club reopened its doors today with the first preview of Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Lackawanna Blues, which reopens MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre!

Ruben Santiago-Hudson's LACKAWANNA BLUES Reopens MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Tomorrow Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2021

Manhattan Theatre Club will reopen its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, September 14, when the Broadway premiere of Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues begins performances at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Museum of Broadway Will Open in Times Square in Summer 2022
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2021

At the heart of the experience, guests will travel through a visual history of Broadway from its birth to the present day highlighting theater's pioneers, landmark moments of social change, and many of the most beloved plays and musicals of all time.

New York Comedy Festival Announces 2021 Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2021

The New York Comedy Festival announced today, the official return of the highly anticipated, week-long celebration of laughs, set for November 8-14, 2021. Caroline Hirsch, the founder and owner of the NYCF, made the official announcement of the festival’s 2021 edition, alongside Mayor de Blasio at City Hall in New York City.