Symphony Space
@symphonyspace.bsky.social
A multidisciplinary performing arts center on the Upper West Side offering programs in literature, music, theater, film, and family entertainment.
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On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Just the Thing, actors Thom Sesma, Marian Seldes, and Mike Doyle perform stories by Shinichi Hoshi, Allan Gurganus, and Ray Bradbury. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/48yKuVk
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Just the Thing, actors Thom Sesma, Marian Seldes, and Mike Doyle perform stories by Shinichi Hoshi, Allan Gurganus, and Ray Bradbury. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/48yKuVk
Last Thursday night, YahZarah made a brilliant return to the Symphony Space stage for a captivating tribute to Roberta Flack. Thank you to YahZarah for a deeply moving and powerful night of music, and to everyone who joined us!
(Photos by Ester Segretto)
(Photos by Ester Segretto)
November 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Last Thursday night, YahZarah made a brilliant return to the Symphony Space stage for a captivating tribute to Roberta Flack. Thank you to YahZarah for a deeply moving and powerful night of music, and to everyone who joined us!
(Photos by Ester Segretto)
(Photos by Ester Segretto)
It was a delightful evening of friendship and fun celebrating Nate Berkus' new book, Foundations! Thank you to Nate, Jeremiah Brent, Tyler Cameron, Jessi Klein, Emma Choi, and everyone who joined us.
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
November 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It was a delightful evening of friendship and fun celebrating Nate Berkus' new book, Foundations! Thank you to Nate, Jeremiah Brent, Tyler Cameron, Jessi Klein, Emma Choi, and everyone who joined us.
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
Our Thalia Book Club with Allegra Goodman is only a couple weeks away! Join us Dec 3 to take a deep dive into her national bestseller Isola as we celebrate its paperback launch. In conversation with @annnapolitano.bsky.social & with a reading from the novel performed by Jodi Balfour. bit.ly/3K8Jz4s
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Our Thalia Book Club with Allegra Goodman is only a couple weeks away! Join us Dec 3 to take a deep dive into her national bestseller Isola as we celebrate its paperback launch. In conversation with @annnapolitano.bsky.social & with a reading from the novel performed by Jodi Balfour. bit.ly/3K8Jz4s
Audience favorites Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman return to Symphony Space Dec 4 for a foot-stomping, feel-good evening of music! This dynamic duo channels the spirit of another era while bringing their own joyful energy and storytelling flair to the stage. Get your tickets! bit.ly/48o7BBT
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Audience favorites Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman return to Symphony Space Dec 4 for a foot-stomping, feel-good evening of music! This dynamic duo channels the spirit of another era while bringing their own joyful energy and storytelling flair to the stage. Get your tickets! bit.ly/48o7BBT
On Dec 10, Selected Shorts joins forces with Slate’s hit podcast Death, Sex & Money for an evening of powerful storytelling about “the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more.” Hosted by Anna Sale, with readings by Richard Kind and more! bit.ly/4oPNEdb
November 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
On Dec 10, Selected Shorts joins forces with Slate’s hit podcast Death, Sex & Money for an evening of powerful storytelling about “the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more.” Hosted by Anna Sale, with readings by Richard Kind and more! bit.ly/4oPNEdb
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Classics with a Twist, Sara Bareilles, Mike Doyle, and Jim Parsons perform imaginative and funny reworkings of classic stories by authors @ginnyhogan.bsky.social, Anthony Marra, and Michael Cunningham. bit.ly/4pf07Xp
(Photos by Sean Sime)
(Photos by Sean Sime)
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Classics with a Twist, Sara Bareilles, Mike Doyle, and Jim Parsons perform imaginative and funny reworkings of classic stories by authors @ginnyhogan.bsky.social, Anthony Marra, and Michael Cunningham. bit.ly/4pf07Xp
(Photos by Sean Sime)
(Photos by Sean Sime)
Last week, we celebrated 250 Years of Jane Austen with a special evening of Selected Shorts! Thank you to host Hugh Dancy, @adellewaldman.bsky.social, Sophie Carmen-Jones, Wyatt Cenac, and Ann Harada, and to everyone who joined us in the theater and over the livestream!
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Last week, we celebrated 250 Years of Jane Austen with a special evening of Selected Shorts! Thank you to host Hugh Dancy, @adellewaldman.bsky.social, Sophie Carmen-Jones, Wyatt Cenac, and Ann Harada, and to everyone who joined us in the theater and over the livestream!
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
It's your last chance to get tickets for our event with Nate Berkus! The celebrated interior designer takes the stage next Tuesday with a stellar lineup of special guests in honor of his new book, Foundations. Featuring Jeremiah Brent, Tyler Cameron, Jessi Klein, and Emma Choi! bit.ly/4hAaVwV
November 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It's your last chance to get tickets for our event with Nate Berkus! The celebrated interior designer takes the stage next Tuesday with a stellar lineup of special guests in honor of his new book, Foundations. Featuring Jeremiah Brent, Tyler Cameron, Jessi Klein, and Emma Choi! bit.ly/4hAaVwV
Dec 11, @jelaniya.bsky.social leads a powerful evening marking the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X's birth and a new edition of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ilyasah Shabazz discuss the book and its mighty legacy, with readings by actors including Joe Morton. bit.ly/4nQ7pje
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Dec 11, @jelaniya.bsky.social leads a powerful evening marking the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X's birth and a new edition of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ilyasah Shabazz discuss the book and its mighty legacy, with readings by actors including Joe Morton. bit.ly/4nQ7pje
YahZarah returns to Symphony Space Nov 20 for a voice-and-piano tribute to the legacy of the legendary Roberta Flack! Join us for an incredible evening with reflections on love, Black womanhood, and the enduring power of Flack's music. bit.ly/4oTxC21
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
YahZarah returns to Symphony Space Nov 20 for a voice-and-piano tribute to the legacy of the legendary Roberta Flack! Join us for an incredible evening with reflections on love, Black womanhood, and the enduring power of Flack's music. bit.ly/4oTxC21
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, It’s About Time, actors Stockard Channing and @vangsness.bsky.social perform stories by Helen Phillips and @anitafelicelli.bsky.social about how time controls our past, present, and future. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4hUNIpi
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, It’s About Time, actors Stockard Channing and @vangsness.bsky.social perform stories by Helen Phillips and @anitafelicelli.bsky.social about how time controls our past, present, and future. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4hUNIpi
Wall to Wall Stevie Wonder is TOMORROW! This joyful, all-day tribute to the iconic Stevie Wonder is 2-10pm and completely FREE. Drop in for a bit or stay awhile, no tickets needed! Available in our theater and over livestream. bit.ly/4nSupik
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Wall to Wall Stevie Wonder is TOMORROW! This joyful, all-day tribute to the iconic Stevie Wonder is 2-10pm and completely FREE. Drop in for a bit or stay awhile, no tickets needed! Available in our theater and over livestream. bit.ly/4nSupik
There's still time to get your tickets for our event with Fareed Zakaria and @ezraklein.bsky.social! These two sit down for a fascinating discussion on Zakaria’s bestseller, Age of Revolutions, on Nov 17. Join us! bit.ly/45xKiUQ
November 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
There's still time to get your tickets for our event with Fareed Zakaria and @ezraklein.bsky.social! These two sit down for a fascinating discussion on Zakaria’s bestseller, Age of Revolutions, on Nov 17. Join us! bit.ly/45xKiUQ
Selling fast! Don't wait to grab your tickets for an hour of conversation that is sure to defy gravity with Cynthia Erivo! The globally renowned performer and Wicked superstar joins us Nov 19 to launch her latest book, Simply More. bit.ly/480zQ9x
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Selling fast! Don't wait to grab your tickets for an hour of conversation that is sure to defy gravity with Cynthia Erivo! The globally renowned performer and Wicked superstar joins us Nov 19 to launch her latest book, Simply More. bit.ly/480zQ9x
Our cast for Selected Shorts: 250 Years of Jane Austen is complete! This evening of fiction & letters inspired by or written by Austen will be hosted by Hugh Dancy, with commentary from @adellewaldman.bsky.social and readings by Sophie Carmen-Jones, Wyatt Cenac, and Ann Harada. bit.ly/4oU2QFG
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Our cast for Selected Shorts: 250 Years of Jane Austen is complete! This evening of fiction & letters inspired by or written by Austen will be hosted by Hugh Dancy, with commentary from @adellewaldman.bsky.social and readings by Sophie Carmen-Jones, Wyatt Cenac, and Ann Harada. bit.ly/4oU2QFG
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Accidental Revelations, actors Geoffrey Arend and @michaelurie.bsky.social perform stories by Kevin Brockmeier and Nick White. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3JvxciO
(Photos by Kyle Espeleta)
(Photos by Kyle Espeleta)
November 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Accidental Revelations, actors Geoffrey Arend and @michaelurie.bsky.social perform stories by Kevin Brockmeier and Nick White. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3JvxciO
(Photos by Kyle Espeleta)
(Photos by Kyle Espeleta)
It's Election Day! Your voice matters. Make sure to get out and vote today if you haven't already participated in early voting. Visit vote.nyc for more information.
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It's Election Day! Your voice matters. Make sure to get out and vote today if you haven't already participated in early voting. Visit vote.nyc for more information.
Check out this feature on our Wall to Wall celebration of Stevie Wonder in Time Out! We hope you'll join us on Nov 8 - it's FREE! Drop in for a bit or stay awhile. www.timeout.com/newyork/news...
A free all-day Stevie Wonder tribute hits NYC this November
Head to Symphony Space for a unique celebration of all that Stevie Wonder is about.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Check out this feature on our Wall to Wall celebration of Stevie Wonder in Time Out! We hope you'll join us on Nov 8 - it's FREE! Drop in for a bit or stay awhile. www.timeout.com/newyork/news...
Earlier this week, Cameron Crowe and @questlove.bsky.social joined us to celebrate the launch of Cameron's new memoir, The Uncool! Thank you to these two for a terrific conversation, and to everyone who joined us.
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
October 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Earlier this week, Cameron Crowe and @questlove.bsky.social joined us to celebrate the launch of Cameron's new memoir, The Uncool! Thank you to these two for a terrific conversation, and to everyone who joined us.
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
It's your last chance to get tix for Padma Lakshmi's book launch! Padma will be joined on Nov 3 by some of her funniest friends for a night of conversation & comedy. With Michelle Buteau, Marie Faustin, Ilana Glazer, @youngmimayer.bsky.social, Jaboukie Young-White, & Kerry Diamond. bit.ly/45Fn3Iw
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It's your last chance to get tix for Padma Lakshmi's book launch! Padma will be joined on Nov 3 by some of her funniest friends for a night of conversation & comedy. With Michelle Buteau, Marie Faustin, Ilana Glazer, @youngmimayer.bsky.social, Jaboukie Young-White, & Kerry Diamond. bit.ly/45Fn3Iw
Combo Daguerre takes the Revelry stage on Nov 13! French chanson tradition meets Latin rhythms and psychedelic flair, all wrapped up with vintage charm. Get your tickets for this bold, theatrical, and unforgettable night of gorgeous music! bit.ly/47qGnu9
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Combo Daguerre takes the Revelry stage on Nov 13! French chanson tradition meets Latin rhythms and psychedelic flair, all wrapped up with vintage charm. Get your tickets for this bold, theatrical, and unforgettable night of gorgeous music! bit.ly/47qGnu9
We celebrated The Best American Short Stories with captivating readings of a few of the stories from this year's anthology! Thanks to @cynthianixon.bsky.social, Ivan Hernandez, & Richard Masur, & to everyone who joined us in the theater & over livestream.
(Photos by @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social)
(Photos by @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social)
October 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We celebrated The Best American Short Stories with captivating readings of a few of the stories from this year's anthology! Thanks to @cynthianixon.bsky.social, Ivan Hernandez, & Richard Masur, & to everyone who joined us in the theater & over livestream.
(Photos by @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social)
(Photos by @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social)
Wall to Wall Stevie Wonder is next Saturday! So many talented artists will take the Symphony Space stage for a joyful, all-day tribute to the iconic Stevie Wonder. And it's FREE! Join us in the theater or over the livestream. If you'd like to receive an email reminder: bit.ly/4nSupik
October 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Wall to Wall Stevie Wonder is next Saturday! So many talented artists will take the Symphony Space stage for a joyful, all-day tribute to the iconic Stevie Wonder. And it's FREE! Join us in the theater or over the livestream. If you'd like to receive an email reminder: bit.ly/4nSupik
This past weekend, The Del McCoury Band took the stage for a wonderful evening of foot-stomping music. Thank you to Del and everyone who joined us for this sold out show!
(Photos by @qbertplaya.bsky.social)
(Photos by @qbertplaya.bsky.social)
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This past weekend, The Del McCoury Band took the stage for a wonderful evening of foot-stomping music. Thank you to Del and everyone who joined us for this sold out show!
(Photos by @qbertplaya.bsky.social)
(Photos by @qbertplaya.bsky.social)