Symphony Space

09/01/2026

New cast added! Bobby Cannavale and Sonia Manzano join legendary New Yorker Cynthia Nixon as she hosts a literary stroll showcasing the diversity and breath of our city through voices from across our five boroughs. Join us on September 23 in person or over the livestream! THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2026 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT. Brooklyn Book Festival

Image: A rotation featuring Cynthia Nixon, Bobby Cannavale, and Sonia Manzano in front of a yellow background and text that reads, “Selected Shorts: The Five Boroughs with Cynthia Nixon, Bobby Cannavale, and Sonia Manzano Wednesday September 23 at 7pm. This is an official 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend event!”

09/01/2026

On this week’s episode of Selected Shorts, bestselling author N. K. Jemisin picks funny and gripping stories about imaginary worlds. Actors Jin Ha, Teagle F. Bougere, and Catherine Cohen perform stories written by John Scalzi, Alexandra Chang, and N. K. Jemisin herself. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Images: Jin Ha, Teagle F. Bougere, N. K. Jemisin, and Catherine Cohen stand on the stage in front of a music stand and microphone reading a story.

(Photos by Kevin Yatarola)

08/30/2026

Put on your dancing shoes! Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect at The Klezmatics & Friends: Celebrating 40 Years of Radical Joy, an evening featuring music from all fourteen of the GRAMMY-winning band's recordings, including Wonder Wheel with lyrics by Woody Guthrie. Part concert, part reunion, part celebration, this is a gathering of artists, communities, and voices united by a shared belief in the power of music to connect, inspire, and endure. Tickets are selling fast for this one-night-only concert on September 24th!

08/27/2026

We’re saddened to hear about the passing of Tim Curry. We’ve been lucky enough to work with him through our Selected Shorts program. He will forever be remembered for lighting up the stage and screen with his humor, flamboyance, and commitment to his craft.

The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Elizabeth Acevedo! Her upcoming book, Anger Is Only a Shadow, was just named as one of six Kirkus Prize finalists. Join her for a celebratory evening marking its release on September 16 at Symphony Space. We'll have signed copies available courtesy of Word Up Books!

08/26/2026

Janis Ian, Lavender Light Gospel Choir, Susan McKeown… what do they all have in common? On September 24th, They’ll be celebrating 40 years of radical joy with The Klezmatics! Join us for a one-night-only concert featuring special guests, longtime collaborators, and music spanning The Klezmatics' remarkable 40-year journey with a legacy unlike any other in contemporary roots music. Get your tickets now!

08/26/2026

Happy ! If you’re having a ruff day, these honorary Symphony Space staff pups will help cheer you up!

08/25/2026

This week, our Creative Director, Carolin Beine, is The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Caro says, "Over two decades ago, I first saw this book in design school while learning about Chip Kidd, who co-designed the cover. I am finally reading it and am so drawn into this dark academia story. It's probably a really good fall/winter book, but also a perfect page turner for summer."

08/25/2026

Symphony Space is in the news! We're thrilled to be featured in TimeOut New York. Read about our upcoming journey as we open our fall season in our beloved UWS home, then join us as we take the show on the road at venues across New York City for our Pop-Up Year! There is so much ahead to discover: musical milestones, talks with inspiring writers and thinkers, unforgettable stories, joyful sing-alongs, a starry gala, a historic renovation, our 50th anniversary, and much more.

Read the full article at the link below and browse the 26/27 season on our website. We're so excited to share what's to come!

https://bit.ly/4hP1JH3

08/21/2026

Just announced! Don’t miss an afternoon of lively conversation as R.F. Kuang and author Hua Hsu (Stay True) delve into questions of identity, memory, and the pull of home across continents. Actress Havana Rose Liu (Bottoms) will perform an excerpt from the novel.