TRT EVENTS

Tickets can be purchased online or in person at The Riverside Church Welcome Center/Gift Shop or the Theater Box Office.

The Theater Box Office is located in Cloister Lounge and opens ONE hour before house opens. To reach the Theater Box Office, please email rsvptrt@trcnyc.org.

For problems with your purchased tickets please email rsvptrt@trcnyc.org.

The Riverside Church Welcome Center/Gift Shop is located on 91 Claremont Ave and the number is 212-870-6792. The Visitor’s Center hours of operation are:

The Riverside Church Welcome Center/Gift Shop:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 10:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:30am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:30am – 4:00pm

For a Tour please call the Welcome Center and make a reservation with Raymond Rodriguez. Tours take place twice daily Thursday - Saturday at 11am and 2pm. A special Sunday tour at 2:30pm is also available, oftentimes featuring a live Carillon performance.

Upcoming Events

VISIONS Contemporary Ballet

Ranardo-Domeico Grays, Founder/Artistic Director  

presents

For Love’s Sake 

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7pm, 6:30pm House

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7pm, 6:30pm House

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3pm, 2:30pm House

VISIONS Contemporary Ballet, a Harlem based ethnically diverse company that celebrates contemporary dance rooted in the Black experience, returns to The Riverside Theater with For Love's Sake, four heartfelt works that share the theme of the power of love, choreographed by Founder/Artistic Director Ranardo-Domeico Grays. For Love’s Sake features the premiere of Heart is Home, an inspirational piece that explores the idea of making way for joy and love despite loss and heartbreak. Dedicated to Grays' Mom and all the mothers who have instilled love and a sense of home in their children, even though they may have often been far apart in the world. Also being performed are “Exile,” an excerpt from Through the Valley, “Graciousness,” an excerpt from Roots, and Backbone. 

Box Office will Open at:

Friday November 15 - Saturday November 16, 2024: 5:30pm

Sunday November 17, 2023: 1:30pm

General Admission: $30

Students/Seniors:  $25 (online advance purchase only)

Approximate Run time: 90 Minutes

There will be one 10-minute intermission and two 3-minute pauses.

For ticketing questions or problems please email rsvptrt@trcnyc.org

For Love’s Sake is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement and UMEZ Arts Engagement regrant programs supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, Howard Gilman Foundation, and Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation (UMEZ) and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC).

For Love’s Sake is funded in part by West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) 2024 CBG (Community Benefits Grants).

The Applause Dance Company Presents:

The Applause Dance Company proudly presents Get To Werk, a lively celebration of different careers where each dance number brings a new profession to life. Through this dynamic performance, we explore how we are all connected by the shared thread of hard work and passion. Join us as we highlight the dedication, creativity, and energy that drive the world around us.

A strobe effect and haze may be used in this performance.

Performers may be using the aisles throughout the show.

Projections may affect photosensitive audience members.

Friday November 22, 2024:

Scarlet Cast: 7:00pm Performance; 6:30pm House

Saturday November 23, 2024:

Scarlet Cast: 1:00pm Performance; 12:30pm House

Crimson Cast: 7:00pm Performance; 6:30pm House 

Sunday November 24, 2024:

Crimson Cast: 1:00pm Performance; 12:30pm House

Run Time: 60 Min without an Intermission

Box Office will Open:

Friday November 22, 2024: 5:30pm

Saturday November 23, 2024: 12:30pm and 4:30pm

Sunday November 24, 2024: 12:30pm

For ticketing questions or problems please email rsvptrt@trcnyc.org

Bridge for Dance Presents:

A postman embarks on a journey full of dance, to deliver a letter to Santa Claus to fulfill a little girl's Christmas wish to see her grandmother. The show features dancers from the Bridge for Dance Programs

A strobe effect and haze may be used in this performance.

Performers may be using the aisles throughout the show.

Projections may affect photosensitive audience members.

Sunday December 8, 2024:

5:00pm Performance; 4:30pm House

Run Time: 60 Minutes without an Intermission

Box Office will Open on Sunday December 8, 2024: 3:30pm

For ticketing questions or problems please email rsvptrt@trcnyc.org

Mooney/Cooley Dance and The Riverside Church

present

Come and join us for MCD’s The Nutcracker, a beloved holiday classic! After receiving the gift of a beloved nutcracker from her Uncle Drosselmeyer, the magic of this timeless ballet begins! Dolls come to life, battles ensue, and Clara travels through the Land of the Snowflakes to meet the Sugarplum Fairy and her guests in the Land of the Sweets. Featuring local young dancers alongside a cast of seasoned professionals, this family-friendly ballet is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

Performances: 

Friday December 13, 2024:

7:00pm Performance; 6:30pm House

 Saturday December 14, 2024:

2:00pm Performance; 1:30pm House

 Sunday December 15, 2024:

1:00pm Performance; 12:30pm House

Run Time: 90 Min with a 15 minute Intermission

Box Office will Open:

Friday December 13, 2024: 5:30pm

Saturday December 14, 2024: 12:30pm

Sunday December 15, 2024: 11:30am

For ticketing questions or problems please email rsvptrt@trcnyc.org

RIVERSIDE’S ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT CAROL FESTIVAL

This longstanding tradition at The Riverside Church has become an essential part of Christmas in New York City. This service of music and light combines carillon, organ, harp, and all of the choirs of The Riverside Church, culminating in a ritual sharing of candlelight illuminating the Nave. Musical prelude begins at 3:00 PM.

New this year! After the Candlelight Festival, join us for a festive buffet dinner with an open bar in Assembly Hall, where proceeds from the evening will support Riverside’s social services.

EVENT WILL BE HELD IN THE NAVE AND LIVESTREAM

PRESALE TICKET PRICES:

$45 General Admission for Candlelight Festival only

$35 Senior/Student General Admission for Candlelight Festival only

$125 General Admission plus Dinner and Donation in Assembly Hall

$100 Dinner and Donation Only in Assembly Hall

$20 Livestream Ticket

Presale prices are valid from now through Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Sunday December 15, 2024

4:00 PM Performance | 3:00 PM Prelude

Doors Open at 2:30 PM

Run Time: 2 hours and 30 Min without an Intermission

Box Office will Open at:

Sunday December 15, 2024: 11:30am

Tickets can also be purchased online and at the Riverside Visitor Center

For ticketing questions or problems please email rsvptrt@trcnyc.org