Works by Caryl Churchill, Robert Lepage & More Slated for BAM's 2017 Season

Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy Of Music, today announced programming for the 2017 Winter/Spring Season. The season runs from January 11 through June 10 and comprises theater, dance, music, and opera in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House and the BAM Harvey Theater.

Melillo said, "This is a truly global season, with standout offerings from around the world, including South Africa's Isango Ensemble, with its peerless melding of music and theater, a rare one-night-only appearance by Pakistani Sufi singer Sanam Marvi, and the return of Japanese drumming superstars Kodo. We also welcome back our artistic colleagues, playwright Caryl Churchill, choreographer Ohad Naharin and his extraordinary Batsheva Dance Company, and iconic director Robert Lepage performing in a personal and powerful solo show. Acclaimed director Garry Hynes will make her BAM debut with a new production of the iconic The Beauty Queen of Leenane. And DanceAfrica, our longest-running program, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with some special surprises. We look forward to having audiences join us on this international artistic adventure."

BAM President Katy Clark said, "This season represents a breadth and depth of artistic diversity that reflects BAM's unique place in the cultural firmament. I would like to thank our major sponsors, particularly our season sponsor Bloomberg Philanthropies, all of our generous donors, and our board for their dedicated and passionate support."

2017 Winter/Spring subscriptions go on sale November 14 (November 7 for BAM Members). Single tickets for all Winter/Spring shows go on sale December 7 (November 30 for BAM Members). To purchase tickets visit BAM.org or contact BAM Ticket Services at 718.636.4100.