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BABY BOY: Edward Teddy Hall's New Play Set for One-Night Show in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
BABY BOY, a new play exploring themes of memory, control, and survival, will have a one-night performance at The Vino Theater in Brooklyn on February 25, 2026. This production features a collaboration between playwright Edward Teddy Hall and director Martin Challinor.
Brooklyn Music School To Celebrate 100 Years Of Its Playhouse With Gala
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2026
Brooklyn Music School will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Playhouse with a gala on April 27. The event will feature live performances, a seated concert, and an afterparty at BRIC House.
David Gerard And Charlie Philips To Perform Magic Showcase At Littlefield
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2026
Littlefield will host a live magic showcase on Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00 p.m. at its Gowanus venue. The event will feature mind-reader David Gerard, appearing direct from San Francisco, alongside sleight-of-hand performer Charlie Philips.
AWKWARD SEX… AND THE CITY Returns To Friends And Lovers
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2026
AWKWARD SEX… AND THE CITY will return to Friends and Lovers in Brooklyn on February 27. Hosted by Natalie Wall, the comedy show features Emily Walsh, Amanda Melhuish, and additional performers.
Playful Substance to Present JERRY PALOOZA at South Oxford Space
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2026
Playful Substance will showcase 'Jerry Palooza: A Playful Plentitude of Plays from Jerry Polner' on March 6th at South Oxford Space, Brooklyn, celebrating playwright Jerry Polner's prolific work.
ZERO F*CKS Heads to Brooklyn Comedy Collective Ahead of Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2026
Zero F*cks will take the stage Sunday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective at Pig Pen in East Williamsburg (144 Boreum St., Brooklyn, NY 11206).
Puppetworks To Present ALADDIN & THE WONDERFUL LAMP in Park Slope
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2026
Puppetworks will present ALADDIN & THE WONDERFUL LAMP this winter at its Park Slope performance space. The marionette production is adapted by Artistic Director Nicolas Coppola and draws on one of the best-known stories from The Arabian Nights.
16 Black Artists Create A Living Archive At BLACK STARS, A Black History Month Exhibition At Make Manifest
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2026
BLACK STARS is a living historical archive of selected works from 16 Black New York-based artists. This exhibition will be housed at Make Manifest in the historically Black neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bedstuy), Brooklyn.
GRAMMY Debuts at The RAT NYC: A New Interactive Solo Show
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2026
GRAMMY, a new interactive solo show, explores the complexities of aging through humor and dance at The RAT NYC from February 18-21.
Ghost Light Collective to Host SCRATCH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2026
Ghost Light Collective will present SCRATCH NIGHT, written and performed by members of the collective. The production will be presented at Pine Box Rock Shop.
Francesca Mills , Alistair Petrie, Ayesha Dharker & More Join HAMLET at BAM
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2026
Kicking off a new multi-year partnership between BAM and the National Theatre of Great Britain, National  Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) brings his contemporary HAMLET to US audiences this spring at the Harvey Theater at BAM.  
GOOEY'S TOXIC AQUATIC ADVENTURE Extended at The Bushwick Starr Through February
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2026
The Bushwick Starr will partner with ¡Oye! Group to present the world premiere of Gooey's Toxic Aquatic Adventure, written and performed by La Daniella. Learn more here!
brooklynONE to Stage North American Premiere of NEW LOVE by Adam Szymkowicz
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2026
brooklynONE productions will present the North American premiere of NEW LOVE, a play by Adam Szymkowicz, exploring themes of romance and personal discovery.
Telos Ensemble Returns To Brooklyn With PURGATORY At Unit J
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2026
Telos Ensemble returns to Brooklyn with Purgatory, a developmental showcase of new stage and screen works by playwright Dan Blick. The program features excerpts from three works in progress performed by a rotating ensemble of professional actors.
BAX Opens Applications for 2026-28 Artist in Residence Program
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2026
BAX has opened of its application cycle for the Artist in Residence program for 2026-2. The program is designed as a process-oriented incubator, supporting artists who share BAX's commitment to racial and cultural justice.
Chalse Okeke, Sheldon J. Nicholas, Bryce Foley, & Celestine Rae Set for Benefit Reading of IS GOD IS
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2026
Terry Knickerbocker Studio has will present a one-day-only reading of IS GOD IS by Aleshea Harris at The Landing In Industry City, benefiting the Equity in Acting Excellence Project.
Center for Performance Research Unveils Spring 2026 Season Of Public Programs And Technical Residency
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2026
Center for Performance Research, which supports the development and incubation of new work in dance, performance, and time-based art, has announced its Spring 2026 Season of public programs featuring performances, installations, workshops, and special events.
Brooklyn Ballet to Debut SOFT POWER with Four Premieres This March
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2026
Brooklyn Ballet will present 'Soft Power', a blend of ballet and street dance, featuring four world premieres from March 12-15 at The Mark O’Donnell Theater.
brooklynONE Productions to Debut TOMMY CAS: A SOLO ART SHOW at Tom Kane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2026
BrooklynONE Productions will present the first-ever gallery exhibition by Brooklyn-born artist Tommy Cas, titled TOMMY CAS: A SOLO ART SHOW, on February 20 at the Tom Kane Theatre, Industry City.
Abigail Jensen to Debut One-Woman Show PARTY GIRL at The Rat NYC
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2026
Abigail Jensen, a celebrated playwright and actor, will present her new one-woman show PARTY GIRL at The Rat NYC on February 13. The show promises a night of fun, allure, and introspection, as Jensen's character seeks to reclaim her zest for life.
THE SAD TRUTH ABOUT COUNTRY SONGS and More Set for brooklynONE 2026 MainStage Season
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2026
brooklynONE productions has unveiled its 2026 Mainstage Season, marking the company's 20th anniversary with an ambitious lineup of contemporary plays that reflect its Brooklyn roots.
A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents To Host First-Ever Live Event (NO MORE) WIRE HANGRRR FEST At Trans-Pecos
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
A Grrrl's Two Sound Cents will present the inaugural (No More) Wire Hangrrr Fest at Trans-Pecos in Brooklyn, an abortion-rights fundraiser featuring feminist and queer artists. The event aims to combine music with activism, supporting the Texas Equal Access Fund.
MANIC! AT THE DISCO to Begin Previews at The Second City NYC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
The Second City New York will present the world premiere of Manic! at the Disco, an all-new hour-long original production at The Second City New York in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
CHASTITY Takes the Stage at Vino Theater, Written by Jess Eichen
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2026
Great Knave Theatre Co. will present CHASTITY, a new play written by Jess Eichen and directed by Blake Chrusciel, at the Vino Theater in Brooklyn. The production will run from January 30 through February 1 at the venue operated by Sour Grapes Productions.
EDGAR A. POE'S SMASHED VALENTINE to Explore the Final Days of Poe at The RAT NYC
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2026
Edgar A. Poe's Smashed Valentine, an intimate theatrical production delving into the last days of literary icon Edgar Allan Poe, is set for a workshop at THE RAT NYC.

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