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Monday, February 9, 2026

Richard O’Neill and Garrick Ohlsson Deliver Musical Transcendence at the 92nd Street Y by Edward Kliszus

At the 92nd Street Y, Grammy-winner Richard O'Neill and Chopin Competition gold medalist Garrick Ohlsson delivered a transcendent evening spanning Schubert's intimate lyricism and Rachmanino…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 05:25PM

Sublime Schubert: A Radiant Immersive Masterclass by the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony by Edward Kliszus

The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony’s “Sublime Schubert” concert was a transcendent evening of immersive orchestral artistry. Under David Bernard’s visionary leadership and the InsideOu…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 05:24PM
Friday, February 6, 2026

Where Wonder Wears No Age: The Artistry Behind Broadway Magic Hour by Edward Kliszus

The Broadway Magic Hour, starring Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio, transforms weekend afternoons into luminous shared experiences where children levitate, adults rediscover wonder, and families …

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 05:50PM

Forging an American Musical Identity by the ASO and Bard Festival Chorale by Edward Kliszus

The American Symphony Orchestra’s Forging an American Musical Identity illuminated both forgotten paths and familiar landmarks, uniting scholarship, passion, and superb musicianship. Tonig…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 05:48PM

An Evening With Laura Benanti at 92NY: A Cabaret of Wit, Memory, and Musical Grace by Edward Kliszus

Laura Benanti’s luminous evening at 92NY reaffirmed the power of cabaret as storytelling, memory, and joy. With Todd Almond and a stellar ensemble, she reminded audiences why live performa…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 05:47PM

Arturo Sandoval at the 92nd Street Y: A Masterclass in Joy and Virtuosity by Edward Kliszus

At seventy-seven, ten-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval remains a blazing force of virtuosity, humor, and heart. His electrifying concert at the 92nd Street Y showcased bebop fire, Latin rh…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 05:44PM
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Falling Out: Where Heartbreak Finds Its Harmony in the East Village by Edward Kliszus

Falling Out at FRIGID's Under St. Marks delivers heartfelt storytelling through Josée Weigand-Klein's luminous score and an extraordinary cast who transform heartbreak into hope. This immer…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 11:20AM
Sunday, January 25, 2026

Shelter in Place: A Heartwarming Theatrical Triumph at the Players Theatre by Edward Kliszus

Shelter in Place delivers heartwarming comedy and profound emotional truth at the intimate Sgouros Theatre in Greenwich Village. Joan Kane's masterful direction guides a stellar ensemble thr…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 03:50PM
Monday, January 19, 2026

Morning Stars: American Classical Orchestra Illuminates with Radiance by Edward Kliszus

The American Classical Orchestra's "Morning Stars" at Alice Tully Hall delivered an evening of transcendent musicianship on period instruments. With Maestro Crawford's illuminating scholarsh…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 10:28AM
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The Eglevsky Ballet: A Triumphant Nutcracker with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony by Edward Kliszus

The Eglevsky Ballet's Nutcracker at Tilles Center with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony delivered an enchanting holiday experience featuring NYCB principal dancers Miriam Miller and Tyler …

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 12:28PM
Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Musica Sacra: A Luminous Evening of Sacred Splendor by Edward Kliszus

Musica Sacra's "Classics for Christmas" at Carnegie Hall offers a transcendent musical experience that celebrates the season's joy and contemplation. Under Kent Tritle's masterful direction,…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 10:31AM
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The Nutcracker: A Magical Family InsideOut Concert Experience with Park Avenue Chamber Symphony by Edward Kliszus

The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony's InsideOut Concerts® offer transformative musical experiences for audiences of all ages. Under the inspired leadership of Maestro David Bernard, this award…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 03:12PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Brentano String Quartet Illuminates Haydn, Bartók & Dvořák at 92NY by Edward Kliszus

The Brentano String Quartet’s radiant performance at 92NY offered a journey through the string quartet’s past, present, and emotional depths. With profound artistry and insight, they rev…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 11:43AM
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Egypt in Music and Art: A Journey Through Time and Sound by Edward Kliszus

In this radiant union of music, art, and history, The Orchestra Now and The Met transform ancient Egypt into a living presence. Through Botstein’s insight and transcendent performances, au…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 01:15PM
Monday, November 24, 2025

Scintillating Saint-Saëns: An InsideOut Revelation with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony by Edward Kliszus

The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony’s radiant Saint-Saëns program at the DiMenna Center blended immersive magic, dazzling virtuosity, and profound emotional resonance. With David Bernard’s…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 11:39AM

Requiem and Revelation: A Transcendent Evening at St. Bartholomew’s by Edward Kliszus

The American Symphony Orchestra's revelatory performance of Cornelius and Cherubini masterworks at St. Bartholomew's Church proved that forgotten musical treasures, when presented with passi…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 11:37AM
Sunday, November 23, 2025

Triumphant Resurrection: MasterVoices Breathes New Life Into “Sweet Smell of Success” by Edward Kliszus

MasterVoices has given New York a gift with this "Sweet Smell of Success"—a production that argues forcefully for the work's inclusion in the canon of great American musicals. For those se…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 04:06PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

A Feast of Souls: “Pop Up Dinner Theater @Barlume Downstairs” by Suite524.org by Edward Kliszus

Pop Up Dinner Theater @Barlume Downstairs blends food, story, humor, and philosophy into a soul-stirring ritual of connection. Suite524.org delivers an irresistible night of sensory richness…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 01:48PM
Friday, November 14, 2025

NOTHING LIKE BROADWAY at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater by Edward Kliszus

“Nothing Like Broadway” celebrates imagination, heart, and theatrical playfulness. With its spirited cast, clever score, and intimate staging, it rekindles everything audiences adore abo…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 04:40PM
Sunday, November 9, 2025

A Symphony of Soul: Holland-Dozier-Holland’s Timeless Tribute at the 92nd Street Y by Edward Kliszus

Experience the transformative power of Motown's most outstanding songwriting trio at the 92nd Street Y's spectacular celebration, featuring Broadway stars and world-class musicians. Two perf…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 11:13AM
Friday, November 7, 2025

Forever and a Day at UNDER St. Marks Theater by Edward Kliszus

Forever and a Day exemplifies the spirit of FRIGID New York—intimate, daring, and defiantly human. As the company unveils its 2025–26 season, expect stories that challenge convention and…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 08:37AM

A Conversation with David Bernard: Bringing Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony to Life by Edward Kliszus

The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony kicks off its 2025-2025 season at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music on November 22, 2025, with one of the most thrilling works in the orchestral reperto…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 08:36AM
Friday, October 31, 2025

Virtuosi Violini and the American Classical Orchestra by Edward Kliszus

The American Classical Orchestra's masterful period instrument performances, guided by Thomas Crawford's scholarly wit, create transformative experiences transporting audiences across centur…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 02:16PM

The Truth About Transylvania: A Gothic Triumph at the Mezzanine Theatre by Edward Kliszus

Experience the theatrical event of the season at A.R.T./New York's Mezzanine Theatre, where innovative productions challenge audiences with bold storytelling and intellectual rigor. This int…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 02:15PM
Sunday, October 26, 2025

American Lyric Theater’s Luminous Anniversary Gala by Edward Kliszus

American Lyric Theater's twentieth-anniversary gala showcased extraordinary artistry and visionary mentorship, featuring sublime performances that affirmed opera's vital contemporary relevan…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 04:28PM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

SurRound III: An Everlasting Journey of Hope by Edward Kliszus

Don't miss Musica Sacra's extraordinary upcoming season, featuring masterworks by Mozart and Handel, as well as world premieres. Under Maestro Tritle's visionary direction, these concerts pr…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 04:28PM

Oil & Whiskey: A Country Music Meditation on Modern Romance by Edward Kliszus

Oil & Whiskey delivers country-tinged wisdom about love's beautiful impossibilities with infectious energy, sharp wit, and genuine heart. This spirited ensemble transforms a Lower East S…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 04:20PM
Friday, October 10, 2025

The Mutables: Bodies That Speak & Minds That Listen by Edward Kliszus

The Mutables transforms movement, sound, and technology into a breathtaking meditation on voice and identity. Through Kat Mustatea's visionary choreography and BodyMouth invention, the dance…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 04:48PM
Friday, October 3, 2025

Park Avenue Chamber Symphony’s 2025-2026 Season: IMMERSIONS AND EXPLORATIONS by Edward Kliszus

The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony’s 2025-26 season invites you inside the orchestra with its groundbreaking InsideOut Concerts®. Maestro David Bernard curates composer-focused programs—S…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 02:19PM
Monday, September 22, 2025

New York in Five Voices: The ASO’s Bryant Park Summer Finale by Edward Kliszus

Under a starlit Manhattan sky that seemed to pulse with invisible harmonies, the American Symphony Orchestra transformed Bryant Park into a cathedral of sound. With Botstein’s guiding word…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 04:00PM
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Rococo Repast: Where Time Dissolves and Music Transcends by Edward Kliszus

The ACO's "Rococo Repast" at Manhattan's Metropolitan Club proved that period-authentic performance transcends mere historical recreation—it's sonic time travel. Under Thomas Crawford's wi…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 02:00PM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off