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HBO & House of the Dragon To Bring Limited-Time Activations To NYC This Week
As we await for season 2 of HBO’s House of the Dragon to debut this Sunday (June 16), there’s been a full NYC takeover that’s even seen some banners fly across the Big Apple! Whether you’re #TeamGreen or #TeamBlack, there’s plenty of ways for fans to support their side as many NYC businesses are offering collaborative specials leading into the new season. Check out all of the amazing limited-time activations that are happening this week…including food and drink specials and interactive experiences.
1. The Empire State Building
From now until June 18, the Empire State Building is inviting fans to experience a House of the Dragon takeover…and a chance to choose their alliance. With the World’s Most Famous Building choosing allegiance to Team Green, fans are welcome to come take a photo on the iconic Iron Throne as well as experience Zynga’s “Game of Thrones: Legends” mobile game and transport themselves into the “Game of Thrones” universe. Plus, all 21+ guests will get to try out a House of the Dragon-inspired dragon fruit sorbet with tequila and orange liquor, included in admission. Learn more about the massive ESB takeover and how to book a spot here!
2. Gray’s Papaya
Pledge your allegiance to the Rightful Queen at Gray’s Papaya, who’s serving up the Dragonstone Dog from now until June 16. The special menu item “topped with a little extra dragon heat” is their classic hotdog topped with a spicy jalapeño crunchy topper.
Where: 2090 Broadway
3. Leon’s Bagels
Get your House of Dragons-themed bagel fix at Leon’s Bagels, where they’re serving a funky green Bacon, Aegon & Cheese bagel through June 16! It comes served on a green bagel and topped with Zab’s hot sauce for $13. You can also upgrade it to a Green Council Breakfast for $2 more by adding a matcha (iced or hot)
Where: 169 Thompson St Suite B
4. Roberta’s
Roberta’s is #TeamBlack and from now until June 16, you can try out their A Slice of the Seven Kingdoms, which is a pizza topped with smoked mozzarella, calabrian chili, basil, and tellicherry pepper. It’s happening at both of their locations this week!
Where: 261 Moore St & 6 Grand St, Brooklyn (2 separate locations)
5. Mile End Deli
Mile End Deli is offering a trio of special menu items this week, including an All Must Cheese burger which is deemed “a cheeseburger worth raising your banner for.” There’s also some Team Green Fire Poutine, which are hand cut fries topped in cheese curds, smoked chicken, salsa verde, and cilantro. And for dessert, there’s Valyrian Cheesecake…served with some tasty allegiance badges.
Where: 97A Hoyt St, Brooklyn
6. Murray’s Bagels
For our bagel fans supporting #TeamBlack, stop by Murray’s Bagels and order the Dragonstone’s Delight, a midnight everything bagel with smoked lox, kairn scottish salmon, a achemear of plain creem cheese, beefsteak tomatoes, red onions, and black tobiko “Dragon Egg” caviar. It’s available through June 16.
Where: 500 6th Ave
7. John’s of Bleecker Street
Feast on Vhagar’s Pie at John’s of Bleecker Street, which is a pie of mozzarella, cherry peppers, pepperoni, garlic, and red pepper! It even comes served in a limited-edition House of Dragons-themed box! It’s available on their special menu until June 16.
Where: 278 Bleecker St
8. Ray’s
Lower East Side staple Ray’s is serving a speciality cocktail this week in honor of the Season 2 launch, dubbed the Team Black Targa-Ray-Ta…a twist on Ray’s Marga-Tay-Ta paying homage to House Targaryen. It’s tequila, lime, blackberries and thyme, and it’ll run you $18.
Where: 177 Chrystie St
9. The Flower Shop
The Flower Shop is serving up a #TeamGreen cocktail called the Team Green Targarita...consisting of mezcal, cucumbers, fresh lime with fiery jalapenos and a dragon burnt lime wheel. It’s available this week and will cost you $16!
Where: 107 Eldridge St
10. Citi Field / New York Mets
The New York Mets are hosting House of the Dragon Night on Friday, June 14 against the San Diego Padres! Fans can purchase themed ticket packages for the game which include collectibles like a limited-edition t-shirt and access to take a photo on the Iron Throne! Learn more here.
Where: Citi Field
11. Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is #TeamBlack as they’ve hoisted physical House of the Dragon Banners along the iconic facade of the Midtown building from now through the weekend! Stop by and snap a picture if you’re in the area.
Where: Rockefeller Center
See also: The Best Things To Do In NYC This June
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Idina Menzel is making her Broadway comeback in a new musical next year
Idina Menzel is (finally!) coming back to Broadway. The iconic actress is set to make her return in 2025 at a yet-to-be-announced theater in Redwood, a new original musical that she herself conceived alongside Tina Landau, who is also credited as the writer and director of the production.
The show, which premiered earlier this year at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, will be Menzel’s first Broadway role since her time on If/Then in March of 2014.
According to an official press release, Redwood stars Menzel as Jesse, “a successful businesswoman, mother and wife who seems to have it all but, inside, her heart is broken.” At a turning point in her life, Jesse gets in her car and drivers thousands of miles to the forests of Northern California, “where a chance meeting and a leap of faith change her life forever.”
“I’m so thrilled to be returning to Broadway, and the fact that I get to do it with Redwood, a musical that means so much to me, makes it even more special,” Menzel said in an official statement. “This show has lived in my bones for fifteen years, from the very first time Tina and I discussed working together. Finally getting to do it on Broadway is really a dream come true.”
In addition to her upcoming theater work, Menzel is also gearing up for her upcoming North American tour, which includes a stop at the Beacon Theatre on August 15. If you just can’t wait to catch the star in Redwood, you might want to snag tickets to her upcoming concerts, where she’ll be performing some of her songs from the upcoming musical.
Details regarding additional Redwood cast members have not been disclosed yet but, regardless of who will join Menzel on stage, we suspect the musical will be highly scrutinized for a variety of reasons: Menzel is a Broadway darling and the show is completely new material, a breath of fresh air given the countless adaptations and revivals that have come to define the industry in recent years.