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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In honor of Toni Morrison's birthday, here is a favorite recording of Morrison from our archives when she hosted Selected Shorts in 1986. We celebrated Morrison's powerful body of work at both Selected Shorts and at our Thalia Book Club. Her words continue to inspire and endure.
February 18, 2026 at 10:12 PM
In honor of Toni Morrison's birthday, here is a favorite recording of Morrison from our archives when she hosted Selected Shorts in 1986. We celebrated Morrison's powerful body of work at both Selected Shorts and at our Thalia Book Club. Her words continue to inspire and endure.
Just announced! Lindsay Mendez, Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana, and more! Experience the transcendent magic of Rumours like never before as Broadway’s brightest stars bring Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album to life on stage. Join us! Concert-only tickets start at $100. bit.ly/4aq9qzR
February 18, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Just announced! Lindsay Mendez, Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana, and more! Experience the transcendent magic of Rumours like never before as Broadway’s brightest stars bring Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album to life on stage. Join us! Concert-only tickets start at $100. bit.ly/4aq9qzR
Sold out in-person, but livestream tix avail! @boomboomhiller.bsky.social hosts a live edition of the Selected Shorts spinoff podcast of short fiction that’s funny, bold, & just a bit too naughty for radio. W/ Will Brill, Eden Espinosa, @jennymudge.bsky.social, & Madeline Weinstein. bit.ly/3ZHjhuA
February 17, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Sold out in-person, but livestream tix avail! @boomboomhiller.bsky.social hosts a live edition of the Selected Shorts spinoff podcast of short fiction that’s funny, bold, & just a bit too naughty for radio. W/ Will Brill, Eden Espinosa, @jennymudge.bsky.social, & Madeline Weinstein. bit.ly/3ZHjhuA
This past weekend, we had a trio of Valentine's-themed Selected Shorts shows at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, and The Bankhead LVA in Livermore. Thank you to these wonderful actors, and to everyone who joined us!
February 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM
This past weekend, we had a trio of Valentine's-themed Selected Shorts shows at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, and The Bankhead LVA in Livermore. Thank you to these wonderful actors, and to everyone who joined us!
Limited seating available! You don't want to miss Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano next week! Join Patinkin for a powerful, passionate evening of song on Feb 18 and 21. bit.ly/4kUjane
February 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Limited seating available! You don't want to miss Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano next week! Join Patinkin for a powerful, passionate evening of song on Feb 18 and 21. bit.ly/4kUjane
Happy Valentine's, Galentine's, and Palentine's weekend from all of us at Symphony Space! Whether you're looking for a romantic night at the movies or an exciting book launch with your best friends, we love creating memorable moments for you and your loved ones.
February 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Happy Valentine's, Galentine's, and Palentine's weekend from all of us at Symphony Space! Whether you're looking for a romantic night at the movies or an exciting book launch with your best friends, we love creating memorable moments for you and your loved ones.
Submit for the 2026 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize with guest judge, Simon Rich! Winning work will be performed by an actor in spring 2026 and published on @electricliterature.com. Winning writer will receive $1000 and a free 10-week course w/ @gothamwriters.bsky.social. bit.ly/3GE3N0b
February 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Submit for the 2026 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize with guest judge, Simon Rich! Winning work will be performed by an actor in spring 2026 and published on @electricliterature.com. Winning writer will receive $1000 and a free 10-week course w/ @gothamwriters.bsky.social. bit.ly/3GE3N0b
We were excited to see the news that a date has been set for the world premiere of The Interestings, a new musical adapted from our friend and Shorts radio host Meg Wolitzer's novel! Meg will be co-writing the musical's book with Sarah Ruhl, and Sara Bareilles will write the music. bit.ly/3Om4CSU
Sara Bareilles Musical The Interestings Will Make World Premiere in 2027
Michael Arden will direct the musical based on Meg Wolitzer's novel at Berkeley Rep.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
We were excited to see the news that a date has been set for the world premiere of The Interestings, a new musical adapted from our friend and Shorts radio host Meg Wolitzer's novel! Meg will be co-writing the musical's book with Sarah Ruhl, and Sara Bareilles will write the music. bit.ly/3Om4CSU
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, I Contain Multitudes, actors Anna Uzele and Justin Bartha perform stories by Cherline Bazile and Grace Paley. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4qE5gbX
(Photos by Kevin Yatarola)
(Photos by Kevin Yatarola)
February 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, I Contain Multitudes, actors Anna Uzele and Justin Bartha perform stories by Cherline Bazile and Grace Paley. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4qE5gbX
(Photos by Kevin Yatarola)
(Photos by Kevin Yatarola)
Just in time for Valentine's, Galentine's, and Palentine's weekend, Selected Shorts returns to The Bankhead in Livermore, CA this Sunday! Join us for an afternoon of short stories, featuring readings by Geoffrey Arend, Wendie Malick, and @joshuamalina.bsky.social. bit.ly/46pgNED
February 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Just in time for Valentine's, Galentine's, and Palentine's weekend, Selected Shorts returns to The Bankhead in Livermore, CA this Sunday! Join us for an afternoon of short stories, featuring readings by Geoffrey Arend, Wendie Malick, and @joshuamalina.bsky.social. bit.ly/46pgNED
Still figuring out your Valentine's Day plans? Selected Shorts returns to Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, NH this Saturday! Join us for two shows with readings by Molly Bernard, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Peter Francis James. bit.ly/4rHO5r5
February 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Still figuring out your Valentine's Day plans? Selected Shorts returns to Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, NH this Saturday! Join us for two shows with readings by Molly Bernard, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Peter Francis James. bit.ly/4rHO5r5
It's your last chance to get tickets for Selected Shorts at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA this Friday! Featuring Lauren Ambrose, David Costabile, Jane Curtin, and Sonia Manzano. Be our Valentine and join us! bit.ly/4qoqMlD
February 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM
It's your last chance to get tickets for Selected Shorts at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA this Friday! Featuring Lauren Ambrose, David Costabile, Jane Curtin, and Sonia Manzano. Be our Valentine and join us! bit.ly/4qoqMlD
Earlier this week, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. Thanks to @vinsoncunningham.bsky.social, @mirajacob.bsky.social, @minjinlee.bsky.social, Colm Tóibín, and Jay O. Sanders for an enlightening evening, and to everyone who joined us!
(Photo by Nile Scott)
(Photo by Nile Scott)
February 6, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Earlier this week, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. Thanks to @vinsoncunningham.bsky.social, @mirajacob.bsky.social, @minjinlee.bsky.social, Colm Tóibín, and Jay O. Sanders for an enlightening evening, and to everyone who joined us!
(Photo by Nile Scott)
(Photo by Nile Scott)
Just announced & selling fast! Caro Claire Burke, beloved co-host of Diabolical Lies, comes to Symphony Space w/ Claire Parker & Ashley Hamilton, hosts of Good Noticings, to celebrate her debut novel. Yesteryear is an electrifying & darkly funny book about tradition, fame, and faith. bit.ly/4aB1viw
February 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Just announced & selling fast! Caro Claire Burke, beloved co-host of Diabolical Lies, comes to Symphony Space w/ Claire Parker & Ashley Hamilton, hosts of Good Noticings, to celebrate her debut novel. Yesteryear is an electrifying & darkly funny book about tradition, fame, and faith. bit.ly/4aB1viw
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, On the Couch, Troy Iwata and BD Wong perform stories by @jrobertlennon.com and Charles Yu. With comments by comedian Gary Gulman, who hosted the live show where these stories were presented. bit.ly/4ahSPMG
(Photos by @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social)
(Photos by @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social)
February 5, 2026 at 11:14 PM
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, On the Couch, Troy Iwata and BD Wong perform stories by @jrobertlennon.com and Charles Yu. With comments by comedian Gary Gulman, who hosted the live show where these stories were presented. bit.ly/4ahSPMG
(Photos by @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social)
(Photos by @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social)
Just announced and selling fast! The #1 New York Times bestselling author Abby Jimenez comes to Symphony Space March 30 with her brand-new novel, The Night We Met. In conversation with Broadway producer and author Brisa Carleton. Get your tickets before they're gone! bit.ly/3MdEgSv
February 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Just announced and selling fast! The #1 New York Times bestselling author Abby Jimenez comes to Symphony Space March 30 with her brand-new novel, The Night We Met. In conversation with Broadway producer and author Brisa Carleton. Get your tickets before they're gone! bit.ly/3MdEgSv
Tmw! Step into a century-spanning showdown as our comedians compare the glitz, chaos, & culture of the 1920s & the 2020s. W/ @frodoblackins.bsky.social, Janeane Garofalo, @myqkaplan.bsky.social, @bobpowers.bsky.social, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, Natasha Vaynblat, & @silkyjumbo.bsky.social. bit.ly/4qgCU7C
February 4, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Tmw! Step into a century-spanning showdown as our comedians compare the glitz, chaos, & culture of the 1920s & the 2020s. W/ @frodoblackins.bsky.social, Janeane Garofalo, @myqkaplan.bsky.social, @bobpowers.bsky.social, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, Natasha Vaynblat, & @silkyjumbo.bsky.social. bit.ly/4qgCU7C
New tickets released! Legendary folk-rock star and feminist icon Ani DiFranco joins us for an intimate conversation on her life, work, and latest book, The Spirit of Ani. Get your tix for March 25 - selling fast! bit.ly/4q30S5Z
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
New tickets released! Legendary folk-rock star and feminist icon Ani DiFranco joins us for an intimate conversation on her life, work, and latest book, The Spirit of Ani. Get your tix for March 25 - selling fast! bit.ly/4q30S5Z
Last week, Selected Shorts celebrated the O. Henry Prize Stories with Edward P. Jones, Jenny Minton Quigley, @yetide.bsky.social, Sonia Manzano, and Morgan Spector. Thank you to everyone who joined us in the theater and over the livestream!
(Photos by Nile Scott)
(Photos by Nile Scott)
February 3, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Last week, Selected Shorts celebrated the O. Henry Prize Stories with Edward P. Jones, Jenny Minton Quigley, @yetide.bsky.social, Sonia Manzano, and Morgan Spector. Thank you to everyone who joined us in the theater and over the livestream!
(Photos by Nile Scott)
(Photos by Nile Scott)
Congratulations to our friends Cynthia Erivo and Chick Corea on their GRAMMY wins! See the full list of winners here: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/a...
Grammys 2026: Winners List
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February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Congratulations to our friends Cynthia Erivo and Chick Corea on their GRAMMY wins! See the full list of winners here: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/a...
Earlier this week, George Saunders returned to Symphony Space in honor of his captivating new novel, Vigil. Thank you to George, Suleika Jaouad, and Samantha Bee for an uplifting evening of conversation, and to everyone who joined us! What a great night.
(Photos by Sean Sime)
(Photos by Sean Sime)
January 30, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Earlier this week, George Saunders returned to Symphony Space in honor of his captivating new novel, Vigil. Thank you to George, Suleika Jaouad, and Samantha Bee for an uplifting evening of conversation, and to everyone who joined us! What a great night.
(Photos by Sean Sime)
(Photos by Sean Sime)
Selected Shorts returns to the Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hanover, NH this Valentine's Day! Join us for two shows featuring stories about surprising romances, competing desires & unexpected encounters. With readings by Molly Bernard, Ato Blankson-Wood, & Peter Francis James. bit.ly/4rHO5r5
January 30, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Selected Shorts returns to the Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hanover, NH this Valentine's Day! Join us for two shows featuring stories about surprising romances, competing desires & unexpected encounters. With readings by Molly Bernard, Ato Blankson-Wood, & Peter Francis James. bit.ly/4rHO5r5
This past weekend, @gofactyourpod.bsky.social came to Symphony Space for a memorable night of laughs! Thank you to Dorinda Medley, Jackie Cox, J. Keith van Straaten, Helen Hong, and everyone who joined us.
(Photos by Nile Scott)
(Photos by Nile Scott)
January 29, 2026 at 10:32 PM
This past weekend, @gofactyourpod.bsky.social came to Symphony Space for a memorable night of laughs! Thank you to Dorinda Medley, Jackie Cox, J. Keith van Straaten, Helen Hong, and everyone who joined us.
(Photos by Nile Scott)
(Photos by Nile Scott)
Sub for the 2026 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize w/ guest judge Simon Rich! Winning work will be performed by an actor in spring '26 & published @electricliterature.com. Winning writer will receive $1000 & a free 10-week course with @gothamwriters.bsky.social. Sub by 3/6! bit.ly/3GE3N0b
January 29, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Sub for the 2026 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize w/ guest judge Simon Rich! Winning work will be performed by an actor in spring '26 & published @electricliterature.com. Winning writer will receive $1000 & a free 10-week course with @gothamwriters.bsky.social. Sub by 3/6! bit.ly/3GE3N0b
Our cast for Uptown Showdown: 1920s vs. 2020s is complete! @frodoblackins.bsky.social, Janeane Garofalo, Peter Grosz, @myqkaplan.bsky.social, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, & Natasha Vaynblat decide whether to live in an era of flappers or influencers. Hosted by @silkyjumbo.bsky.social. bit.ly/4qgCU7C
January 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Our cast for Uptown Showdown: 1920s vs. 2020s is complete! @frodoblackins.bsky.social, Janeane Garofalo, Peter Grosz, @myqkaplan.bsky.social, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, & Natasha Vaynblat decide whether to live in an era of flappers or influencers. Hosted by @silkyjumbo.bsky.social. bit.ly/4qgCU7C