Category: Artist Snapshot

December 05 2018

The Nutcracker: A New York City Ballet Christmas Tradition

The year was 1892, and the St. Petersburg audience had packed into the theater on a frigid December evening to see Iolanta, a new opera by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Also on the program was the composer’s latest ballet, which, by all contemporary accounts, turned out to be mediocre at best. Today, The Nutcracker is universally recognized as one of the finest ballets of the 19th century and a tradition virtually synonymous with Christmas. Now through December 30, you have the … Read More

December 30 2016

Steve Cohen Casts His Spell at the Palace This Spring

One of the city’s most beloved acts has chosen Lotte New York Palace as his stage this spring. After two decades of astounding crowds with his hypnotizing performances, the legendary Steve Cohen is carrying Chamber Magic to Lotte New York Palace, with new acts ready to defy the imaginations of our guests. Chamber Magic has taken the spotlight in New York, with good reason. The original intention behind Cohen’s show was for spectators to indulge in tasteful night out dressed … Read More

August 27 2013

Artist Snapshot: Dror Heymann

As we’ve continued to keep our readers updated with insider information about our renovations, there are a few areas we have been keeping secret at The New York Palace. With the help of Brooklyn-based designer and sculptor Dror Heymann, we are looking forward to creating an atmosphere in a secret area of The Palace that will surprise and inspire our guests. Who: Dror Heymann, founder of Dror Heymann Collections, is a designer and sculptor whose penchant for turning solid, resistant … Read More