Louis Cato spent years as bandleader on The Late Show before stepping out as a multi-instrumentalist in his own right, and here he builds a two-hour program around the Harlem Renaissance in an amphitheater perched on tulip-shaped concrete piles over the Hudson. Opening night means fresh arrangements and the sun dropping behind New Jersey through the first half. The best-value stage in the city.
What to expect
A two-hour set in the open-air Amph, where every seat looks out past the stage to the Hudson and the sky does half the lighting design. Little Island's food and drink kiosks are open before showtime, and the island's paths are worth arriving early to wander. Seats are on tiered stone-and-wood benches, so a cushion or jacket helps.
Good to know
- A/C/E or L to 14th St, then walk west to the Little Island entrance at West 13th Street
- Arrive 45 minutes early to walk the island's landscape before the show
- Every seat is the same flat price — there is no tiered pricing
- The Amph is open-air — bring a layer, the Hudson breeze picks up after dark
- Food and drink kiosks operate on the island before performances
- Fully accessible paths and seating; the island is step-free from the entry ramp
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Common questions
How long does the show run?
Performances run 8:30pm to 10:30pm, roughly two hours including any intermission.
Is the venue covered if it rains?
The Amph is an open-air amphitheater. Check Little Island's site the day of for weather-related updates.
Do I pay to enter Little Island itself?
Entry to the island is free during open hours; the $25 ticket covers the performance at The Amph.
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