Sat May 03 12:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Broadway Memoir, New Prada Boutique, and a Blooming Rockefeller Center: New York Notes

**New York, NY** – Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller’s new memoir, *Theater Kid*, is receiving rave reviews, rivaling Moss Hart’s *Act One* as a captivating backstage account. The book details Seller’s challenging childhood, early career struggles, and coming out during the AIDS epidemic, culminating in his pivotal role in *Rent*’s phenomenal success. (Barnes & Noble, $29.99)

Meanwhile, Prada has opened a sprawling new men’s flagship boutique on Fifth Avenue, offering ready-to-wear, accessories, and bespoke tailoring services. The store aims to simplify gift-giving for men this holiday season. (prada.com)

Rockefeller Center is celebrating spring with “Fifth Avenue Blooms,” transforming its Channel Gardens and Summer Rink into an interactive art installation by Alexandre Benjamin Navet. Weekend events from May 3rd to 18th will feature poetry readings and contemporary dance performances. (vancleefarpels.com)

A new documentary, *Drop Dead City*, revisits New York City’s 1975 fiscal crisis, offering a broader perspective than the usual “Three Wise Men” narrative. The film highlights the contributions of ordinary citizens and the vibrant, if gritty, city life of the era. (ifccenter.com)

In the world of fragrance, Guerlain’s Habit Rouge celebrates its 60th anniversary with a new cognac-infused version, Habit Rouge Spirit, created in partnership with Hennessy. ($200, guerlain.com)

Finally, music supervisor Randall Poster, known for his work with Scorsese and Anderson, releases a new jazz album, *Birdly Serenade*, by David Murray, a follow-up to his Grammy-winning *For the Birds* project. The album is a tribute to birds and features eight new compositions. (Verve Records, $38.98)

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