One of my New Year’s resolutions was to explore New York City more. I think once you get comfortable you can forget how much there is to do and explore in the city. New World Stages, The old home of Rock of Ages before its move to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, is host to several Off Broadway theater’s as well as the TONY Lounge (Time Out New York is the sponsor of the lounge). The TONY Lounge is home to events every day of the week, from Karaoke to open mic nights. This is where I found The Set.

The Set NYC hosts a two hour open mic about once a month. It was founded about a year ago and the idea behind it is to bring together young professionals for a fun, entertaining night out where you can watch a variety of performances (singing, rapping, magic, comedy) and then hang out and meet new people and mingle with the performers. I went with my cousin from Ithaca who is really into these types of settings and I can see why. The Set currently features a group of artists that are extremely entertaining and funny. It is a light hearted evening with a relaxed atmosphere. The host Kai Raziq was fun and kept the audience interested between acts. The audience was a great mix of people and everyone was there just to relax and have a good time. It is activities like The Set that make New York unlike any other city.

Rock of Ages is about to pump some adrenaline into the Great White Way

Break out the Wine Coolers and studded jackets! Rock of Ages, the Off Broadway hit playing at New World Stages will be finding a new home this spring at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre! Previews begin March 20, 2009 with an official opening night of April 7, 2009. Top ticket price for Rock of Ages is $89.00 for weeknight performances, $99.00 for weekend performances (a full priced Broadway ticket under $100? amazing).

Tickets go on sale Monday, January 5, 2009 and are available through Ticketmaster.com. Don’t forget to visit www.rockofagesmusical.com for more information on the Broadway Transfer!