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Directed and choreographed by York favorite Bill Castellino (Cagney, Storyville), and with music direction by Eric Svejcar (York’s Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), the 7-member cast will feature Ben Chavez (Bombshell), Morgan Cowling (The Phantom of the Opera), Jesse Manocherian (The Baker's Wife at Gallery Players), Claire Saunders (Barrington's Theatre's The Pirates of Penzance), Robin Skye (Parade), David Spadora (ValueVille), and Lenny Wolpe (York's Dear World).

The York Theatre Company continues its 2016-2017 season with the New York premiere of the new musical Marry Harry, a romantic comedy set in New York’s East Village, about two people on the verge of 30 whose family ties hold a little too tightly - Little Harry, a cook at his father’s failing neighborhood restaurant with dreams of becoming a great Italian chef, and Sherri, who works for her controlling mother’s real estate office but longs for something more. When their whirlwind romance sets their parents on edge, Harry and Sherri must attempt to find their own ways in life. Marry Harry cooks up ideas of family loyalty, marriage, love, and food with a side of humor, heart, and just the right amount of spice. 

Broadway.com had this to share: “exceptional...must-see musical theater at its very best!” The Examiner called it “a heart-felt love letter to musical comedy.”

The creative team includes James Morgan (set), Tyler Holland (costumes), and Paul Miller (lighting). The Production Stage Manager is Bethany Ellen Clark with Stage Manager Shanna Allison. Marry Harry will play the following performance schedule: Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Thursdays at 2:30 p.m., Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.* & 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. (*Audience discussion follow the matinee performance.)

Tickets for Marry Harry are priced at $67.50 - $72.50 and may be purchased by calling [phone], online at www.yorktheatre.org, or in person at the box office at the York Theatre at Saint Peter’s (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue), Tuesday through Friday (12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.). 

York Theatre Members receive priority booking and save almost 35% on matinee performances and 30% for regular performances. Student and Senior Rush tickets are available in-person beginning one hour prior to performances for $20 cash only. The York Theatre also offers $25 tickets for guests aged 35 years and under.

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Gulliver's Gate is the world's most technologically advanced, interactive display of miniatures.

“Massively miniature” sounds like an oxymoron, but that’s exactly what you will get from Gulliver’s Gate, now carrying out a soft opening in the heart of Times Square. It is named after Gulliver, a literary figure who famously found himself a giant among a tiny community in the middle of the ocean. 

At this attraction, see thousands of immersive scale models of destinations around the world, from Russia to France to our own Big Apple. A key that you receive with admission literally unlocks all the interactive features of this world. It all comes into being at 216 West 44th Street; the official unveiling will be May 9th!

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What to Do When It Rains on Your Parade, Pt. 3

See the United Nations Headquarters. 

How cool would it be to visit the center of operations for so much of the world today? Luckily, you can do just that, and spend a day feeding your brain with knowledge as you explore the UN. Most native New Yorkers haven’t even visited themselves, which would give you an advantage in your next foreign affairs debate, on top of being an amazing day trip. 

Take a class or workshop. 

Because New York City is known for its variety, why not spend your rainy day learning a new skill? There are plenty of places that take one-timers. From pottery to painting to spin cycling and beyond, take advantage of having the world at your fingertips in the city, and learn something new. Some things you might want to try would be a specific tour at the MET, a cooking class, or you can even take a class on glassblowing! 

Sit back with a cup of tea or coffee at the coolest café. 

What’s better than a warm mug of coffee or a cup of tea when it’s raining outside? And in NYC it’s even better, because there’s an offering of just about every type of café from every country around the world. You could even make an entire day out of trying cups of coffee from places all around the city—which has your favorite atmosphere, drink, and pastry on the side? Some of our personal favorite spots to hit are Tea & Sympathy in Greenwich Village, and Birch Coffee, which has a few locations all over the city.

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What to Do When It Rains on Your Parade, Pt. 2

Take a trip to Chelsea Piers. 

Right on the Hudson River sits quite possibly New York’s best place to play, Chelsea Piers. You can take a day trip here and break a sweat—in the most entertaining way possible. Offering over twenty-five different sports and a fully equipped gymnastic gym, you can play almost anything you can dream up, all from the comfort of inside a gym overlooking the water.

Speaking of Chelsea, why not head to Chelsea Market? 

If you’re looking for a trendy place to shop indoors in the city, Chelsea Market is the place to do it. Food, clothing, books and much more are all here, set up in cute shops and a great, rustic and cool atmosphere. Grab a sweet treat at Fat Witch Bakery, pick up a copy of your next favorite book at Posman Books, or try something on for size at Anthropologie. Don’t let the rain stop your from practicing your retail therapy in the best way! 

Go to a movie. 

Now hear us out—we’re sure you’re not interested in going to see the newest blockbuster that you can see anywhere, but New York City is home to plenty of indie movie theaters where you can see films you can’t anywhere else. Landmark Sunshine cinema, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Nitehawk Cinema are just a few of the indie theaters where you can see documentaries and films that wouldn’t normally hit your neighborhood multiplex. New York’s film scene is a great way to beat the rainy day.