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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Earlier this week, an all-star group of artists took the stage for our one-night-only reading of Moss Hart's Light Up the Sky! It was an unforgettable evening with lots of laughs. Thank you to the performers and everyone who joined us!
(Photos by Sean Sime)
(Photos by Sean Sime)
December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Earlier this week, an all-star group of artists took the stage for our one-night-only reading of Moss Hart's Light Up the Sky! It was an unforgettable evening with lots of laughs. Thank you to the performers and everyone who joined us!
(Photos by Sean Sime)
(Photos by Sean Sime)
Join us in the new year for the world premiere of Sunny Jain's Love Force! You don't want to miss his bold, new, multimedia work and musical memoir. Presented in partnership with Under The Radar Festival. bit.ly/3XKaxmo
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Join us in the new year for the world premiere of Sunny Jain's Love Force! You don't want to miss his bold, new, multimedia work and musical memoir. Presented in partnership with Under The Radar Festival. bit.ly/3XKaxmo
You've heard of Spotify Wrapped; now it's time for Symphony Space Wrapped! Take a listen to our soundtrack to 2025, featuring the songs our staff loved listening to this past year. bit.ly/3MJ5Gj2
December 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
You've heard of Spotify Wrapped; now it's time for Symphony Space Wrapped! Take a listen to our soundtrack to 2025, featuring the songs our staff loved listening to this past year. bit.ly/3MJ5Gj2
Last Thursday night, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X's birth and a new edition of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Thank you to host Jelani Cobb, Nikole Hannah-Jones, James Ijames, Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, Hampton Fluker, Dion Graham, and Joe Morton.
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
December 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Last Thursday night, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X's birth and a new edition of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Thank you to host Jelani Cobb, Nikole Hannah-Jones, James Ijames, Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, Hampton Fluker, Dion Graham, and Joe Morton.
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
Looking for new additions to your TBR? Here are some of the books our staff read and loved in 2025. What books did you love this year? Let us know in the comments!
December 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Looking for new additions to your TBR? Here are some of the books our staff read and loved in 2025. What books did you love this year? Let us know in the comments!
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, The Quiet Part Out Loud, actors Michael Imperioli and Dylan Baker perform stories about the idea of communing with something “other" by Etgar Keret and Elizabeth Stix. bit.ly/495d4gh
(First photo by Sean Sime, second photo by Kevin Yatarola)
(First photo by Sean Sime, second photo by Kevin Yatarola)
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, The Quiet Part Out Loud, actors Michael Imperioli and Dylan Baker perform stories about the idea of communing with something “other" by Etgar Keret and Elizabeth Stix. bit.ly/495d4gh
(First photo by Sean Sime, second photo by Kevin Yatarola)
(First photo by Sean Sime, second photo by Kevin Yatarola)
Last Thursday, Isle of Klezbos made their Symphony Space debut with a delightful evening of music! Thank you to everyone who joined us - it was a great night.
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Last Thursday, Isle of Klezbos made their Symphony Space debut with a delightful evening of music! Thank you to everyone who joined us - it was a great night.
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
In 2025, our staff listened to a wide range of podcasts that educated us, inspired us, and made us laugh. What podcasts did you listen to this past year?
December 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In 2025, our staff listened to a wide range of podcasts that educated us, inspired us, and made us laugh. What podcasts did you listen to this past year?
Just announced! Selected Shorts returns with six incredible shows! We look forward to welcoming you for another exciting lineup of unforgettable stories and mesmerizing performances with hosts @boomboomhiller.bsky.social, Edward P. Jones, Brian Lehrer, Colum McCann, and Meg Wolitzer! bit.ly/4iZ8l4f
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Just announced! Selected Shorts returns with six incredible shows! We look forward to welcoming you for another exciting lineup of unforgettable stories and mesmerizing performances with hosts @boomboomhiller.bsky.social, Edward P. Jones, Brian Lehrer, Colum McCann, and Meg Wolitzer! bit.ly/4iZ8l4f
New date announced! Revelry with Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman has been rescheduled to Jan 30. Join us for a foot-stomping, feel-good evening with two masters of early American music. bit.ly/4oQAN9A
December 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
New date announced! Revelry with Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman has been rescheduled to Jan 30. Join us for a foot-stomping, feel-good evening with two masters of early American music. bit.ly/4oQAN9A
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Intervention, @ophirae.bsky.social, Pauletta Washington, and Parker Posey perform stories by Simon Rich, Langston Hughes, and Miranda July. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4pyPe3x
December 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Intervention, @ophirae.bsky.social, Pauletta Washington, and Parker Posey perform stories by Simon Rich, Langston Hughes, and Miranda July. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4pyPe3x
Join us Dec 16 for a screening of Great Art on Screen: Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza da Volpedo! Exploring the places he lived in as well as his artistic sensitivity, the film reveals Giuseppe Pellizza's emotions and his vision of reality. bit.ly/4oTx23j
December 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Join us Dec 16 for a screening of Great Art on Screen: Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza da Volpedo! Exploring the places he lived in as well as his artistic sensitivity, the film reveals Giuseppe Pellizza's emotions and his vision of reality. bit.ly/4oTx23j
Congratulations to our friends Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Hawke, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Paul Giamatti, Carrie Coon, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, and Claire Danes on their Golden Globe nominations! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/m...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Congratulations to our friends Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Hawke, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Paul Giamatti, Carrie Coon, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, and Claire Danes on their Golden Globe nominations! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/m...
Last Thursday, Krista Tippett and poets Joy Harjo and Tracy K. Smith sat down for a wonderful conversation that was recorded for Krista's podcast, @onbeing.bsky.social. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring evening!
(Photos by Sean Sime)
(Photos by Sean Sime)
December 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Last Thursday, Krista Tippett and poets Joy Harjo and Tracy K. Smith sat down for a wonderful conversation that was recorded for Krista's podcast, @onbeing.bsky.social. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring evening!
(Photos by Sean Sime)
(Photos by Sean Sime)
Our celebration of The Autobiography of Malcolm X is next Thursday! @jelaniya.bsky.social leads this powerful evening. Luminaries Nikole Hannah-Jones, James Ijames, and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz discuss the book and its mighty legacy, with readings by actors Joe Morton and Hampton Fluker. bit.ly/4nQ7pje
December 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Our celebration of The Autobiography of Malcolm X is next Thursday! @jelaniya.bsky.social leads this powerful evening. Luminaries Nikole Hannah-Jones, James Ijames, and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz discuss the book and its mighty legacy, with readings by actors Joe Morton and Hampton Fluker. bit.ly/4nQ7pje
Last chance to get tickets for next week's Selected Shorts with Anna Sale! We're joining forces with Slate’s hit podcast Death, Sex & Money for an evening of powerful storytelling. With readings by Peter Francis James, Richard Kind, Phoebe Robinson, Amy Ryan, and Michael Stuhlbarg. bit.ly/4oPNEdb
December 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Last chance to get tickets for next week's Selected Shorts with Anna Sale! We're joining forces with Slate’s hit podcast Death, Sex & Money for an evening of powerful storytelling. With readings by Peter Francis James, Richard Kind, Phoebe Robinson, Amy Ryan, and Michael Stuhlbarg. bit.ly/4oPNEdb
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Now You See Him, Now You Don’t, actors Jill Eikenberry, Michael Tucker, and Emily Skeggs perform stories about fictional disappearing acts by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, Claire Fridkin, and Anita Felicelli. bit.ly/48PohSY
December 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Now You See Him, Now You Don’t, actors Jill Eikenberry, Michael Tucker, and Emily Skeggs perform stories about fictional disappearing acts by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, Claire Fridkin, and Anita Felicelli. bit.ly/48PohSY
Isle of Klezbos takes the Revelry stage next Thursday! This powerhouse all-women klezmer sextet celebrates Yiddish musical traditions with equal parts chutzpah and heart. Make sure you have your tickets! bit.ly/3Y2EqhL
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Isle of Klezbos takes the Revelry stage next Thursday! This powerhouse all-women klezmer sextet celebrates Yiddish musical traditions with equal parts chutzpah and heart. Make sure you have your tickets! bit.ly/3Y2EqhL
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)