Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces 2018 Winter/Spring Season

Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy Of Music, today announced programming for the BAM 2018 Winter/Spring Season. The season runs from January 15 through June 23 and includes theater, dance, music, and other live events in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, BAM Harvey Theater, and BAM Fisher.

Melillo said, "BAM's Winter/Spring Season is one of global discoveries and triumphant returns. Qyrq Qyz, presented in partnership with the Aga Khan Music Institute, explores the little-known oral epic tradition of Central Asia from a feminist perspective while newly-minted Bessie-Award winner and DanceAfrica artistic director Abdel R. Salaam brings the complex history and dance tradition of South Africa to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House stage. An exceptional array of theatrical experiences this season includes the return of the RSC with Sir Antony Sher's unmissable take on King Lear; Russia's Maly Drama Theatre with a revelatory Schiller production; and Sir Richard Eyre directing Long Day's Journey into Night with Lesley Manville and Jeremy Irons. With music from masters like Meredith Monk and Abdullah Ibrahim it is truly a season rich with resonant offerings that we look forward to sharing with our always adventurous audiences."

BAM President Katy Clark said, "This exceptional programming wouldn't be possible without the ongoing support of our season sponsor, Bloomberg Philanthropies. I would like to thank all of our generous sponsors and donors who continue to support BAM--from our work on the stage to our work in the classroom. We value your consistent dedication."

Full programming information can be found at BAM.org.

2018 Winter/Spring subscriptions go on sale December 12 (November 28 for BAM Members). Single tickets for all Winter/Spring shows go on sale January 16 (January 9 for BAM Members). To purchase tickets visit BAM.org or contact BAM Ticket Services at 718.636.4100.