Though I’m certainly not a theater critic nor do I know much about comic opera, modern dance or classical music, what a fantastic program of free performances I discovered by accident last night on my way to Grand Central Station. Running from my office to make the 7:08 train to Stamford, I stumbled upon the most amazing production of Gilbert and Sullivan numbers, performed live in Bryant Park, right behind the library. Mesmerized by the brilliant singing and acting, I found a seat, stayed for the rest of the performance and can’t wait to go back tonight (for a little while anyway, before an event at Saks Fifth Avenue) for a performance by Young Artists from the Metropolitan Opera.

For all of us lucky enough to work in New York City, head right from the office to Bryant Park (bring a jacket) any weekday evening from now through October 9th from 6:00 to 7:30. Future performances include Carnegie Hall, The Joyce Theater, Ailey II, Brooklyn Philharmonic and Jazz at Lincoln Center. You will thank me!

For more information, go to www.bryantpark.org/.