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The Billie Holiday Theatre Opens 2026 Season with TWELVE ANGRY BLACK WOMEN
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2026
The Billie Holiday Theatre will present a staged reading of TWELVE ANGRY BLACK WOMEN, an unflinching, experimental, and richly speculative theatrical work from award-winning playwright and storyteller Andrea Ambam.
Yaya Bey, Paul Beaubrun, Anika Berry, and More Join BAM's 2026 Free Music Lineup
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2026
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will present a free music series from February to May 2026, featuring artists like Yaya Bey, Paul Beaubrun, and Anika Berry. This series aims to provide accessible cultural experiences to the community.
Piccione Arts To Host Open-Mic Fundraiser For State Assembly Candidate Josh Arnon
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
Piccione Arts will host an open-mic fundraiser in support of State Assembly candidate Josh Arnon on January 31 at 7:00 p.m. The event is produced by Piccione Arts, the production company founded by autistic writer and producer Anthony J. Piccione.
Emily Nolan to Present EMILY NOLAN & FRIENDS Series at The Brooklyn Music Kitchen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2026
Emily Nolan will continue her Emily Nolan & Friends series at The Brooklyn Music Kitchen, featuring a mix of original songs, Broadway classics, and pop covers with various artists.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company 2026 Year Of The Horse At Carmine Carro Community Center In Marine Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2026
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will present a free Lunar New Year celebration at Carmine Carro Community Center, Brooklyn, featuring interactive dance and cultural activities.
HMID & Friends to Present IMPROVISED ROMANTASY at Brooklyn Comedy Collective
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2026
This Valentine's Day, HMID & Friends are inviting you to enter the world of Romantasy - where fantastical beings, lustful desires and magical adventures all collide onstage.
Molière in the Park To Present THE LUDICROUS LADIES: A Benefit Staged Reading in Support of Accessible Theater for All
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026
Molière in the Park (MIP), Brooklyn's home for free world-class theater, invites audiences to The Ludicrous Ladies, a benefit staged reading celebrating the enduring brilliance of Molière while supporting the company's mission to expand free access to theater for all. 
Tickets on Sale for La Daniella's GOOEY'S TOXIC AQUATIC ADVENTURE at The Bushwick Starr
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2026
​The Bushwick Starr and ¡Oye! Group will present the world premiere of Gooey's Toxic Aquatic Adventure, written and performed by La Daniella, with music and lyrics by Ben Langhorst and directed by Sammy Zeisel.
Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto Come to the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
After the critically acclaimed release of Instant in 2022, celebrated West African kora artist Ablaye Cissoko has once again partnered with French diatonic accordion virtuoso Cyrille Brotto to present their latest collaboration, Djiyo.
Angela Hewitt And Jeneba Kanneh-Mason to Perform in Shriver Hall Concert Series This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2026
Shriver Hall Concert Series will continue its 60th anniversary and 2025-26 concert season with the return of pianist Angela Hewitt. Hewitt will return to Shriver Hall to present a program of Baroque brilliance.
Coney Island USA Launches First-Ever Film School with Dylan Mars Greenberg
by Josh Sharpe - January 05, 2026
Coney Island USA has launched a film school in partnership with cult filmmaker Dylan Mars Greenberg. Weekly classes begin on January 25 and enrollment is open now. 
A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents Will Launch (NO MORE) WIRE HANGRRR FEST In Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents will launch (NO MORE) WIRE HANGRRR FEST, a queer- and feminist-led music festival and abortion-rights fundraiser in Brooklyn. The festival brings together independent artists to support reproductive justice through live music.
Cast Set for Molière in the Park's DON JUAN Part of Winter Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
Molière in the Park has revealed the next presentation in its winter reading series of Don Juan. The reading is  translated and adapted by Stephen Wadsworth and directed by Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien.
Center for Performance Research Names Artists for Artist-in-Residence Program
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
Center for Performance Research has announced the artists selected for its Artist-in-Residence Program, a year-long residency supporting New York City–based practitioners working in contemporary dance and performance.
American Mavericks Project Vl. 1: QUEST Premieres in January
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
The American Mavericks Project (AMP) will present the world premiere of American Mavericks Project Vl. 1: Quest. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Theatre For A New Audience To Present THE TRAGEDY OF CORIOLANUS
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
Theatre for a New Audience will present THE TRAGEDY OF CORIOLANUS by William Shakespeare, directed by Ash K. Tata, at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn.
Twin Flames Brings WINTER WONDERLAND SPECTACULAR To The Elysian Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
Twin Flames will return to The Elysian Theater with Twin Flames: Winter Wonderland, a one-night-only seasonal edition of the surrealist variety show. Created and hosted by Geri Courtney-Austein and Emily Maverick.
BAM To Present 40th Annual Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
On Monday, Monday, January 19, 2026, BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will present the 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Howard Gilman Opera House marking four decades of the city’s largest and longest-running public celebration honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy.
TAKE ROOT And FERTILE GROUND Unveil January Programs At Green Space
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
Dance Entropy’s Green Space will present Take Root and Fertile Ground, two performance programs featuring contemporary dance artists in Long Island City. Both programs are part of Green Space’s ongoing performance series supporting dance artists in New York City.
Interview: Kat Cartusciello of HARD TACK at Breaking Sound NYC
by Peter Danish - December 17, 2025
Breaking Sound NYC specialize in showcasing the hottest emerging artists from premium locations in and around New York.  It was founded with the belief that artists deserve more. · Breaking Sound is kinda like your favorite Discover Weekly playlist but in real life.
Molière In The Park To Present Winter Reading Series of DON JUAN
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Molière in the Park has announced the cast for its Winter Reading Series presentation of DON JUAN, translated and adapted by Stephen Wadsworth. The free public reading will take place at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library and is directed by Lucie Tiberghien.
The Bushwick Starr To Present World Premiere Of GOOEY'S TOXIC AQUATIC ADVENTURE
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
The Bushwick Starr will present the world premiere of GOOEY'S TOXIC AQUATIC ADVENTURE, a new puppet musical by La Daniella with music by Ben Langhorst. The production explores themes of belonging and imagination in a changing New York City and is presented in association with ¡Oye! Group.
The Love Show NYC Returns With GL’AMOUR! A FESTIVE FROLIC At The Hidden Jewel Box
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
The Love Show NYC will present a final run of GL’AMOUR! A FESTIVE FROLIC, an immersive cabaret experience staged at The Hidden Jewel Box. The BroadwayWorld Award–nominated production blends dance, theater, burlesque, and song in a site-specific setting.
Photos: Das Besties Shares First Look At DAS RAUSCHGIFT
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Das Besties have released new images from their current production, Das Rauschgift, now running at Box of Moonlight in Brooklyn. The play explores themes of apathy, addiction, and belonging through an ensemble story centered on friendship and social pressure. The production blends pop culture, movement, and theatrical collage to examine how people navigate desire and identity.
Eno River Players Announce World Premiere of TWELVE MINOR PROPHETS
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2025
The Eno River Players announced the world premiere of Twelve Minor Prophets, a new play by Charlie Mayhew and Leo Egger, which will be part of the company's 2025-2026 season.

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