The 1891 Italian Renaissance-style structure is well-known for its perfect acoustics & exquisite architecture & decor. It plays host to prominent orchestras & international performers. Its largest hall, dedicated the Isaac Stern Auditorium in 1996, has been the premier classical music performance space in the USA since its opening in 1891, showcasing the world's greatest soloists, conductors & bands. All over its century-plus history, it has also hosted important jazz events, historic lectures, noted educational forums & much more.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical of Gaston Leroux's novel is set in 19th century Paris. A beautifully produced show, Phantom is a melodramatic romance-novel operetta that is lavish and played well enough to get standing ovations 15 years into its run. It is one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. Hugh Panaro is the current Phantom.

Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.; Wednesday & Saturday at 2 p.m.

Based on the popular Disney movie, this inventive production, which won a slew of 1998 Tony awards, is wrought with joyful mastery by avant-garde director Julie Taymor. A cast of 46 sings the Elton John - Tim Rice score, which tells the story of Simba, the lion cub destined to become king.

Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.