Kevin Crawford and Cillian Vallely return to Symphony Space May 7 for a night steeped in the beauty, spirit, and soul of Irish music! The two are joined by Alan Murray for a performance filled with dazzling tunes and intimate stories. bit.ly/4mVl0Hv
Restaurant glamour or couch comfort? From three-course meals to microwave magic, our comedians dig into the delicious debate of where dinner tastes best. Join us for Uptown Showdown next Thursday! With guest host Ophira Eisenberg. Tickets are going fast! bit.ly/4sMrWb3
Santino Fontana stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
Nathan Hinton stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
Maggie Siff stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Remakes and Replicas, actors Santino Fontana, Nathan Hinton, and Maggie Siff perform stories about scaling the outsized real world down to manageable proportions by @benloory.bsky.social, Kaitlyn Greenidge, and Shirley Jackson. bit.ly/3QsihsF
The artists backstage at the Stissing Center, smiling.
This past weekend Selected Shorts returned to The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture in Pine Plains, New York! Thank you to Jane Curtin, Deborah S Craig, Michael Emerson, Thelma Adams, and Carey Van Driest for a delightful afternoon of stories, and everyone who joined us!
The artists backstage in front of a pink background, smiling.
Katrina Lenk stands on the stage in front of a microphone, reading.
Caro Claire Burke, Claire Parker, and Ashley Hamilton sit on the stage, holding microphones and having a conversation.
Last week Caro Claire Burke joined us to launch her captivating debut novel, Yesteryear! Thank you to Burke, Claire Parker, Ashley Hamilton, Katrina Lenk, and everyone who joined us.
(Photos by Sean Sime)
Don't miss out on one-of-a-kind experiences, meet-and-greets with your favorite stars, and tickets to incredible events! The auction closes tonight at 7pm ET. Happy Bidding! bit.ly/4iI8DM1
Santino Fontana, Nikki Renée Daniels, Lindsay Mendez, Zachary Noah Piser, and Jenn Colella, and text that says, "A Celebration of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, Mon, April 13 at 8PM."
A Celebration of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours is tonight! Follow along on our Instagram stories (@symphonyspace) as we prepare for tonight's Gala Party and Concert.
There's still time to get your tickets for our celebration of Percival Everett's National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning novel James! Join us April 22 for a conversation with Everett and Marlon James with a reading from the novel by John Douglas Thompson. bit.ly/4lPOWnM
On June 9th GRAMMY-winning songwriter and actor Sara Bareilles, Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden, and New York Times bestselling author Meg Wolitzer pull back the curtain in this illuminating evening centered on their musical adaptation of Wolitzer's The Interestings. bit.ly/3NY4k54
Join us April 20 for an evening of monologues curated from oral history collections that vividly bring to life the vital role immigrants play in NYC's past, present, and future. Produced w/ Waterwell in collaboration w/ The NY Immigration Coalition as part of their NY Proud campaign. bit.ly/4d0ElUo
Marin Ireland stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
Michael Stuhlbarg stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
Andrea Martin stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, we go to the movies with the Tribeca Film Festival! Actors Marin Ireland, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Andrea Martin read pieces by Richard Matheson, Lewis Carroll, and Mary Orr. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/41iuSRw
(Photos by Kevin Yatarola)
Take a private tour of the New York art scene, host unforgettable parties for your guests, experience incredible performances, and attend exclusive meet-and-greets with phenomenal artists... all while supporting Symphony Space. Happy Bidding! bit.ly/4iI8DM1
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Last week, @annabellegurwitch.bsky.social and friends joined us for a fantastic celebration of her new memoir, The End of My Life Is Killing Me. Thank you to all of the artists and to everyone who joined us!
(Photo by Ahad Subzwari)
Just announced! Celebrating the publication of the companion book to the hilarious, groundbreaking, satirical series Documentary Now!, co-creators Alex Buono, Seth Meyers, and Rhys Thomas gather together for a delightful evening of conversation, film clips, and laughter. bit.ly/3PQm0A9
Abby Jimenez and Brisa Carleton on the stage, taking a selfie with the audience.
Lucas Iverson stands on the stage in front of a microphone, reading.
Abby Jimenez and Brisa Carleton sit on the stage, holding microphones and having a conversation.
Earlier this week, Abby Jimenez joined us to launch her new novel, The Night We Met! Thank you to Abby, Brisa Carleton, Lucas Iverson, and the very enthusiastic audience for a wonderful evening.
(Photos by Sean Sime)
Headshot of Cynthia Nixon.
Headshot of Ivan Hernandez.
On this week's Selected Shorts episode @cynthianixon.bsky.social and Ivan Hernandez perform two stories from the volume Best American Short Stories 2025, selected by guest editor @pronounced-ing.bsky.social. These stories are by Jessica Treadway and Julian Robles. bit.ly/41HOzCj
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The artists perform on the stage.
Last Thursday was the joyous conclusion to Tony Trischka's residency: Great Big World! Thank you to Tony and all of the artists for a vibrant, memorable night of live music.
(Photos by Sean Sime)
We loved this review of Lori Carlson-Hijuelos's new book A Writing Marriage. Check it out, and then join us at Symphony Space on May 12 for a conversation with Carlson-Hijuelos and Laurie Anderson. cms.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
A thrilling new chapter for Symphony Space begins! We have officially launched the public phase of our Building Together capital campaign—a $45 million investment in the future of this extraordinary home for art, artists, audiences, and ideas. bit.ly/41aJL8p
Ani DiFranco and Marielle Heller stand backstage in front of a pink background, smiling. Ani is holding a copy of The Spirit of Ani.
Ani DiFranco and Marielle Heller sit on the stage, holding microphones and having a conversation.
Last week, Ani DiFranco joined us to celebrate her captivating new book, The Spirit of Ani. Thank you to Ani, Marielle Heller, and everyone who joined us for this unforgettable evening.
(Photos by Ahad Subzwari)
Selected Shorts returns to The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture in Pine Plains, NY Apr 12 for an afternoon of funny and poignant tales about the people who live just beyond the next door. Featuring Jane Curtin, Deborah S Craig, Michael Emerson, and Joanna Gleason. Join us! bit.ly/4rZrdml
Our online auction is open! Meet your favorite artists, enjoy VIP treatment, and attend incredible performances, all while supporting Symphony Space. Every bid will help sustain our community of artists, audiences, students, and educators. Happy Bidding! bit.ly/4iI8DM1
A photo of Leonard Nimoy speaking into a microphone.
In honor of Leonard Nimoy's birthday, we're remembering our supporter, collaborator, and dear friend.
The artists stand backstage in front of a pink background, smiling.
Colum McCann stands on the stage, speaking into a microphone.
Last week Selected Shorts took our audience on a literary journey through Ireland! Thank you to our wonderful host Colum McCann, actors Nicholas Barasch, Crystal Dickinson, Santino Fontana, Jessica Lange, and Aedín Moloney for dazzling performances, and everyone who joined us.
(Photos by Sean Sime)
Headshot of Kristine Nielsen.
Headshot of Keir Dullea.
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Homewreckers, actors Kristine Nielsen and Keir Dullea perform stories about marriages not made in heaven by James Thurber and Louise Erdrich. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4uRqsi2
Last chance to get tickets for Abby Jimenez at Symphony Space next Monday! The #1 New York Times bestselling author joins us to launch her brand-new novel, The Night We Met. In conversation with Brisa Carleton and with a special reading from the novel by Lucas Iverson. bit.ly/3MdEgSv
New cast added! Percival Everett joins us April 22 to celebrate the paperback release of his National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning novel James. In conversation with Marlon James and with a reading from the novel by John Douglas Thompson. Get your tickets! bit.ly/4lPOWnM
Join us for this unforgettable evening with Tina Fey, interviewed by Alec Baldwin. From Fey’s groundbreaking work on 30 Rock to decades of pushing boundaries in the worlds of film, television, literature, and theater, Fey has shaped how we laugh. bit.ly/4bX8EdG
A headshot of Josh Radnor.
There's a new episode of Selected Shorts: Too Hot for Radio out now! Josh Radnor reads Paul La Farge's "Another Life" - a story from our archives. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4uE5Tpb
Headshot of Melora Hardin.
Headshot of Cindy Cheung.
On this week's Selected Shorts episode, What Are The Odds?, actors Melora Hardin and Cindy Cheung perform stories about unlikely scenarios by @naomikritzer.bsky.social and Ling Ma. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/41e6CzI
