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Symphony Space A multidisciplinary performing arts center on the Upper West Side offering programs in literature, music, theatre, film, dance and family entertainment.
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On this week’s episode of Selected Shorts, “Fitting In,” actors The Approved Kirsten Vangsness Page, Karen Pittman, and ...
10/14/2026

On this week’s episode of Selected Shorts, “Fitting In,” actors The Approved Kirsten Vangsness Page, Karen Pittman, and Joanna Gleason perform stories about the power and the price of “fitting in." These stories are by Diana Spechler, Uche Okonkwo, and Simon Van Booy. There is an interview with Van Booy after the story. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Images: Karen Pittman, Kirsten Vangsness, and Joanna Gleason stand in front of music stands and microphones, reading stories.

[Photos by Kevin Yatarola]

https://bit.ly/4B5hmkT

On Monday, Erin French was joined by Evie McGee Colbert at the New York launch of Erin’s new book, Seize the Supper. Th...
10/14/2026

On Monday, Erin French was joined by Evie McGee Colbert at the New York launch of Erin’s new book, Seize the Supper. Thank you to Erin, Evie, and everyone who joined us for a fantastic night. We all left hungry for more!

Photo credit: Nile Hawver

Images:
1. Evie McGee Colbert and Erin French sit on stage with microphones.
2. Erin French and Evie McGee Colbert pose in front of a step and repeat, smiling.
3. Evie McGee Colbert and Erin French pose on stage with flowers, smiling.

We're picking the perfect palette! Here's a sneak peek of the colorful fabric and carpet swatches we get to play with as...
10/14/2026

We're picking the perfect palette!

Here's a sneak peek of the colorful fabric and carpet swatches we get to play with as we begin designing our newly renovated theaters. We can't wait to see it all come to life!

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks as the transformation begins to take shape in 2027.

Image: Dark red and blue fabric swatches on top of multi-colored fabric sample books.

This week, our Manager of Education Programs, Regina, is Empire Falls by Richard Russo. Regina says, "I have read a fe...
10/13/2026

This week, our Manager of Education Programs, Regina, is Empire Falls by Richard Russo. Regina says, "I have read a few of Richard Russo's books. I like this one because it is elegantly constructed, humorous and shares a compelling and compassionate story of a small-town life in America.”

Image: a paperback copy of Empire Falls by Richard Russo.

Last week, The Lovestruck Balladeers kicked off our first Revelry show of the season! Thank you to the band for an amazi...
10/13/2026

Last week, The Lovestruck Balladeers kicked off our first Revelry show of the season! Thank you to the band for an amazing night of music, and to everyone who joined us!

Photo Credit: Nile Hawver

1. The Lovestruck Balladeers pose with their instruments in front of a step and repeat.
2. The Lovestruck Balladeers perform on stage.
3. The Lovestruck Balladeers perform on stage.

10/10/2026

Selling fast! Join us on October 23 for a night with SolomonHicks, a powerhouse guitarist, soulful vocalist, and dynamic songwriter who blends blues, jazz, soul, funk, and gospel into an electrifying sound that honors tradition while boldly pushing it forward. Get your tickets now at the link below!

https://bit.ly/4rVDASf

10/10/2026

Planning on doing some upstate leaf peeping in October? Why not join us at the The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture in Pine Plains, NY, for an afternoon of Selected Shorts?

Acclaimed actors Denis O'Hare, Griffin Dunne, Colby Minifie, and Bhavesh Patel bring to life funny, poignant, and surprising fiction revealing wonder in the most unexpected places. Hosted by public radio, WAMC's Joe Donahue.

Get your tickets now at the link below!

https://bit.ly/4hSo6cU

On Tuesday, an incredibly cool group of comedians took the Uptown Showdown debate stage! Both Team Hot and Cold had blaz...
10/09/2026

On Tuesday, an incredibly cool group of comedians took the Uptown Showdown debate stage! Both Team Hot and Cold had blazing hot arguments, but Team Cold ultimately prevailed. Thank you to the comedians and everyone who joined us!

Image: The comedians stand on the stage in front of a projection that says, “Uptown Showdown.”

This week, our Director of All Write, Madeline, is Whistler by Ann Patchett. Madeline says, "I just finished Ann Patch...
10/09/2026

This week, our Director of All Write, Madeline, is Whistler by Ann Patchett. Madeline says, "I just finished Ann Patchett's new book, Whistler. It's a story of family lost and found, love lost and found, alternately mournful and joyful, occasionally hilarious. Ultimately, you're left with the conviction that 'love is love is love.’ I loved it!”

Image: a copy of Whistler by Ann Patchett against a colorful patchwork background.

10/09/2026

Just announced! Actors Sanjit De Silva, Jessica Hecht, and Denis O'Hare join Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist and guest editor of The Best American Short Stories 2026, Viet Thanh Nguyen, on a spectacular journey of literature in performance on October 21, featuring stories by Nathan Blum, Sigrid Nunez, and Akhil Sharma. Join us person or via livestream. Get your tickets now at the link below.

https://bit.ly/3VFmWtU

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