1 Best Performing Art in New York City, New York

Designed by master architect Philip Johnson and considered one of the world's top theaters for dance, the David H. Koch Theater is the home of the formidable New York City Ballet ( www.nycballet.com), which has a roster of more than 90 dancers, a 62-piece orchestra, and an unmatched repertory of modern masterpieces, including landmark works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and Peter Martins. NYCB performs at the theater for 21 weeks each year, including fall, winter, and spring repertory seasons, with Thanksgiving through New Year’s devoted to the annual production of Balanchine's The Nutcracker. The theater also hosts other internationally famous dance troupes throughout the year, as well as White Light Festival performances.