Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God arrives at The Metropolitan Opera House on March 30 for a one-night NYC premiere featuring Jessie Mueller, Santino Fontana and a 135-voice BYU choir.

Doberman named Penny wins Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, edging out over 2,500 dogs and becoming the fifth Doberman to take the title.

Wynton Marsalis is set to step down as artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center after nearly 40 years, transitioning to an advisory role by June 2028.

Tom Felton's return as Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on Broadway has significantly boosted the play's ticket sales and popularity.

Harry Styles announces his "Together, Together" global residency tour, with a 30-show run at Madison Square Garden in NYC, featuring new music and special guests.

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté was found dead at 50 in his home, with no clear cause of death. He was a Fugees affiliate and had his sentence for drug trafficking commuted by President Bush.

Thousands braved the cold in Times Square on New Year's Eve, entrepreneurs sold diapers for convenience, security was tightened, and New York City swore in its first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani.

Times Square will have a second ball drop at the New Year's Eve celebration to mark America's 250th anniversary in 2026, featuring a patriotic-themed Constellation Ball.

Times Square will feature a red, white, and blue Ball Drop on New Year's Eve 2025 and an additional Ball Drop on July 3, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

SantaCon returns to NYC, a festive pub crawl supporting charities, starting from Broadway and 39th St. at 10 a.m. with guidelines in place and alcohol banned on certain trains.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in NYC was lit, drawing a crowd to kick off the holiday season. The 75-foot Norway Spruce, adorned with over 50,000 LEDs, will remain illuminated into the New Year.

The Big Apple Circus, featuring ringmaster Brett Alters, offers a blend of classic acts and modern spectacles, including the Flying Maluendas' rare quadruple somersault.

KATSEYE, an all-girl music group, played sold-out NYC shows on Nov. 21-22, followed by high secondary market ticket demand. They're known for their rapid rise and advocacy on social issues.