Little Island's Amph is a 700-seat bowl built out over the Hudson on concrete tulips, and after dark the skyline behind the stage does half the work. Julio Torres, the surrealist mind behind Los Espookys and Problemista, is paired with Martine Gutierrez, whose photo and performance work bends identity and glamour into something genuinely strange. It is a billing that only makes sense outdoors on a pier.
What to expect
You cross onto Little Island from Hudson River Park and walk up through the planted hills to the amphitheatre, which sits open to the river and the New Jersey skyline. Seating is bench-style and unreserved within your section, and the show runs without an intermission. Expect a performance that mixes stand-up cadence, visual art and staging rather than a straight comedy set.
Good to know
- Little Island is entered from Hudson River Park at 13th Street; the A, C, E and L to 14th St and Eighth Ave is the closest subway.
- The Amph is open-air, so bring a layer even in late summer because the river wind picks up after dark.
- Seating is hard bench, so a light jacket to sit on makes a long show easier.
- Arrive early and walk the island's hills and overlooks before the performance starts.
- The island is fully accessible with step-free paths and dedicated Amph seating.
- Food and drink on the island is limited, so eat in the Meatpacking District beforehand.
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Common questions
Where exactly is Little Island?
It is the elevated park at Pier 55 in Hudson River Park, entered near West 13th Street in the Meatpacking District. You walk on across a gangway from the Hudson River Park esplanade.
Is the amphitheatre covered?
No. The Amph is fully open-air, so performances run rain or shine unless conditions are severe, and layers are worth bringing.
Do I need a separate ticket to enter the park?
General entry to Little Island is free during open hours; the Amph performance is separately ticketed and admits you to the venue for the show.
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