Salvant is the most linguistically precise jazz singer working — a MacArthur fellow who reads a lyric like a scholar and delivers it like an actor — and Tin Pan Alley is her element: songs written for sheet-music sales, full of jokes and cruelties that most singers sand away. The Amph seats about 700 with the Hudson directly behind the stage and the sun setting over New Jersey during the first half. If you buy one $25 ticket this weekend, this is the one that will feel underpriced.
What to expect
An open-air amphitheater built into the artificial island, with tiered seating and river views past the stage. Sets are intimate despite the outdoor setting, with a small band and long stretches of near-silence from the audience. The island's food kiosks are open before the show for a pre-set picnic.
Good to know
- Enter Little Island at 13th Street and the Hudson River Greenway; the A, C, E and L to 14th Street are closest
- The Amph is uncovered, so bring a layer for the river breeze after sunset
- Arrive early to walk the island — the hills and viewpoints are the real pre-show
- Timed entry can apply to the island itself during peak hours even with a show ticket
- Food and drink kiosks on the island save you a trip back to the mainland
- The venue is step-free with accessible seating throughout
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Common questions
Where exactly is The Amph?
It's the amphitheater at the southern end of Little Island, the elevated park on the Hudson at 13th Street.
Is the show outdoors?
Yes, The Amph is open-air. Performances run rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe.
Do I need a separate pass to enter Little Island?
Your show ticket admits you for the performance, but the island can require free timed entry during its busiest hours.
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