History of New York, New York

New York City—a promise, a myth, a point of reference. But how did it become what it is today? Who had the decisive visions? Who was given space, and who had to make way? How did a swamp turn into a metropolis, a wall into a street, and at whose expense was the Empire State Building built in just 410 days?

Shaped, grown, and constantly transformed by the up to 12,000 people who arrived there every day. They brought with them their stories, languages, worries, and dreams.

“New York, New York” is a diverse revue about the fascinating history of a unique city, featuring legendary and whimsical moments, with music ranging from jazz to Broadway to folk.

It sparkles, it burns, it pulsates—we peer into the kaleidoscope of a city that is constantly reinventing itself, experiencing glamour and misery, dreams and tragedy, and so much more… “New York, New York”!