NYC Venue Bucket List in May 2025

What's on your list of must-sees in NYC? Even if you've lived here for years or decades, you probably haven't experienced every renowned landmark and attraction, and certainly not if you're visiting. The city's arts, history, and culture scene boasts plenty. Fortunately, you can discover bucket-list experiences on New York Theatre Guide — get tickets now.

The Metropolitan Opera House stands out as one of the city’s most historic performance spaces, hosting numerous magnificent productions annually. Alternatively, consider experiencing a dance show or a musical at New York City Center, a former church now serving as a theatre. St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, near the landmark bridge, stages bold new plays and features breathtaking views of the water and Manhattan skyline.

If you’ve already visited these major theatres, why not try a cozy Off-Broadway venue? New York Theatre Workshop in the East Village, a renowned incubator of blockbuster shows like Rent and Hadestown, and the nearby Public Theater, originator of Hamilton, Hair, and A Chorus Line, are just a couple worth exploring.

Discover performances at these and other notable venues listed here. Build and fulfill your New York City bucket list with New York Theatre Guide.