Symphony Space

Symphony Space traces its beginnings to a free marathon concert, Wall to Wall Bach, held in 1978 and organized by Isaiah Sheffer and Alan Miller. Today, this multidisciplinary performing arts institution presents more than 600 events during a year in its two theaters—Peter Jay Sharp Theatre and Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre—including music, dance, comedy, theater, film and literary readings. Some of its best known programs include Selected Shorts, a reading of short stories hosted by Isaiah Sheffer, one of the most popular series on the airwaves; the Thalia Follies, one of the funniest and most engaging political cabarets presented in the City; the Thalia Film Club, a trendy film club hosted by Marshall Fine, featuring pre-release screenings and behind-the-scenes conversations with film stars; and Just Kidding, one of the most popular family programs around town and, more recently, The Music of Now, presenting an eclectic range of music in all styles and sensibilities, focusing on emerging artists, unusual work and much more.