Murray Hill News

May is 'National Burger Month' and that means there's plenty of time left to indulge in one of America's favorite sandwiches. There are choices galore in the New York Metro area.

The first installment of GOLD Comedy's new monthly show featuring comedy's current best and brightest, the shining stars of tomorrow-and the funniest teens in town, who are coming to take our jobs.

Gilded Balloon announced that another 70 shows go On Sale today.

Audiences are invited into the live audiobook recording session of John Hill's memoir, #octobottom detailing his torrid, turgid life on the fringes of show business on both coasts. Together John and his director Broadway wannabe Ben Rimalower must battle their egos, demons and John's psychosomatic laryngitis in this epic meeting of the minds. You'll laugh with them, at them and despite them in a show that promises to leave you feeling great about your own mental health.

Joe's Pub at The Public is thrilled to announce a new showcase presented in association with Showtime Networks, called The SHOWTIME Salon Series, launching in May 2018. For nearly two decades, SHOWTIME and Joe's Pub have shared something significant: a commitment to producing and presenting groundbreaking programming that showcases and celebrates LGBTQ+ communities. SHOWTIME and Joe's Pub will present this yearlong initiative with monthly live shows that will feature artists ranging from Alan Cumming to Mx Justin Vivian Bond to Murray Hill to Ryan Raftery.

On Saturday, March 3, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey held its largest fundraising event of the year, the annual spring gala "Graffiti & Glam." The sold-out event, held at the Art Center in Summit, raised funds to support the Art Center's main programs, including community outreach projects and scholarships. The evening featured live music, a seated dinner, signature cocktails sponsored by Absolut, and both silent and live auctions.

Performers for the 2018 PERSISTICON include Michelle Buteau, Ophira Eisenberg, Bridget Everett, Negin Farsad, Jo Firestone, Jaclyn Friedman, Jon Glaser, Murray Hill, Sally Kohn, Aparna Nancherla, Angie Pontani, and more to be announced.

Chart-topping, three-time GRAMMY® nominated, seven-time Stellar Award-winning artist, global worshipper and pastor of Forward City Church, Travis Greene has announced additional tour dates and cities for the culture shifting Crossover Live Tour. After a sold-out first leg on his much-anticipated Crossover Live Tour, Travis kicked off the Crossover Live Tour Vol. 2 on March 2nd in Memphis, TN at the Memphis Grizzles Gospel Night. He continues to bring alive the musical experience throughout the U.S, with this tour making stops in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Birmingham, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa. In conjunction with the U.S. Crossover Live Tour Vol. 2, Travis will also engage fans internationally across the Caribbean. The Crossover Live From The Caribbean Tour will begin on April 2nd in Jamaica and make stops in Antigua, Trinidad, Barbados, and Grenada.

Persisticon presents an evening of comedy, music, and pitchfork-waving to benefit EMILY'S List, an organization committed to electing progressive, pro-choice women, and equalizing the representation of all genders in government.

On Sunday, March 25th at 7:30pm, Persisticon presents an evening of comedy, music, and pitchfork-waving to benefit EMILY'S List, an organization committed to electing progressive, pro-choice women, and equalizing the representation of all genders in government. Performers include Phoebe Robinson, Angie Pontani, Aparna Nancherla, Bridget Everett, Jaclyn Friedman, Jo Firestone, Jon Glaser, Murray Hill, Negin Farsad, Ophira Eisenberg, Sally Kohn and more to be announced. VIP seating is sold out, but standing room tickets can be purchased for $50. Additional donations are also gladly accepted. 

The Guides Association of New York City (GANYC) is honoring for the 4th year in a row the best of the best in New York City as voted by licensed tourist guides.

Whether you are celebrating 'Valentine's Day' or 'Galentine's Day' here are some spots that are ready to help you feel the love. Enjoy meals and drinks with your sweetheart or gather a group of your favorite people and raise a glass to this month's cherished holiday.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present Pinch and Squeal's WIZBANG! featuring multiple acts performed by world-class variety performers, onstage February 2 and 3 in CPT's Gordon Square Theatre.

Ben Rimalower will celebrate the recent release of his plays PATTI ISSUES and BAD WITH MONEY by Roven Records on Audible.com with a special performance of PATTI ISSUES at The Green Room 42 on Sunday, January 28. In Patti Issues, Rimalower explores the ways his lifelong obsession (and eventual working friendship) with Patti LuPone helped him navigate a tumultuous relationship with his volatile father. Since premiering in 2012, Patti Issues has garnered a tremendous amount of great press and word-of-mouth from attendees such as Tony Kushner, Alan Cumming, Laurie Metcalf and Ms. LuPone herself, who said, The show's fantastic. It's really wonderful. I was moved. Patti Issues is directed by Aaron Mark (Empanada Loca with Daphne Rubin-Vega, Squeamish With Alison Fraser).

Lincoln Center presents Women in Music/Mujeres en M sica: A Musical Dialogue between the United States and Spain. Music by Women Composers Inspired by Shakespeare and Cervantes. Wednesday, January 24 at 7:30 pm Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center 111 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

The Pink Room: David Lynch Burlesque presents The 7th Annual Miss Twin Peaks Pageant at Joe's Pub on Saturday, January 27, 2018. The Miss Twin Peaks title is the most coveted honor in this little town where a yellow light still means slow down, not speed up AND it is the most coveted honor in all of David Lynch Burlesque right here in New York City!

Award-winning Australian actor Catherine Alcorn will premiere her critically-acclaimed concert The Divine Miss Bette across the USA later in 2018. The show will be performed in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs and Arizona. Hailed by critics as a hit! (Time Out Sydney), masterful (The Courier Mail) and quite the package (The Australian), the Aussie artist has thrilled audiences with her magnificent voice and razor sharp wit. Inspired by Bette's early concerts, The Divine Miss Bette is a full-throttle fanfare that features numbers such as Friends, Delta Dawn, Hello In There and Stay With Me.

Ben Rimalower's one-man plays PATTI ISSUES and BAD WITH MONEY have been taking the country by storm, and now for the first time, they are available with this live recording.

Award-winning Australian actor Catherine Alcorn will premiere her critically acclaimed cabaret The Divine Miss Bette across the USA in 2018. The show will tour to Arizona, Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs and New York City.

New York City comes alive for the New Year's holiday and we have suggestions of restaurants that are ready to help you usher in 2018. Check out the fantastic variety of spots around New York City that are presenting their signature menus. Prices listed do not include taxes or gratuity and reservations are suggested for all of the venues.