Considered to be one of the world’s best ballet companies, the NYC Ballet has been astounding audiences for the past sixty years. Its productions star only the world’s top dancers and employ renowned choreographers for what is almost always a spectacular performance. For those who aren’t normally interested in ballet maybe watching the 2010 film Black Swan, which starred Natalie Portman as a dancer in a NYC Ballet production, will inspire a change of heart.

The NYC Ballet produces more than thirty shows a season, so it should be easy to find something for everyone’s tastes. Like the opera, budget seats start for as little as $20, while nice seats cost around $100.

Next to the NYC Ballet is the New York Philharmonic, which performs out of the elegant Avery Fisher Hall. Founded in 1842 this is the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, but of course the orchestra hasn’t been going strong for more than 170 years by being resistant to change. Instead the New York Philharmonic often performs groundbreaking contemporary shows that employ popular actors and singers.

Slightly more affordable than either the opera or the ballet, a decent seat at the philharmonic can be purchased for as little as $60.

Though none of the events at the Lincoln Center have an official dress code, it’s still best to dress appropriately. This means no jeans and no sneakers. A nice shirt for men and a cocktail dress for women is more than enough to fit in with the stylish patrons.

After your thrilling night out at the Lincoln Center have a nice stroll on the Upper West Side before returning back to The MAve boutique hotel in NYC’s Flatiron District, which is only a 10-minute taxi ride from the Lincoln Center.

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As it’s located on the Upper West Side, the Lincoln Center is only a quick 20-minute subway ride from our NYC boutique hotel The MAve. Of course a more stylish entrance might be appropriate in way of a town car service, in which case the Lincoln Center would only be ten minutes from the hotel.

Far from the snooze fest that some might imagine, taking in an opera at the Metropolitan Opera is a thrilling experience that’s steeped in luxurious charm. One of the world’s premier opera houses, the sets are stunning and the vocal performances are inspiring. Only the world’s best opera singers perform at the Met and they’re often accompanied on stage by dozens of actors and backup singers who fill the set with color and movement in a mesmerizing assault on the senses.

While there is no official dress code, it’s still best to come dressed to impress as a good part of the fun is mingling with the well-dressed patrons over cocktails and champagne during intermission. The days of tuxedos may be a bit behind us, but a suit or evening gown is still very much appropriate.

Each season the Metropolitan Opera puts on dozens of different shows and each week there is a rotation of several different operas. Tickets run the gamut from budget ($25) to splurge ($250).

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