Historic Billie Holiday Theatre to Reopen Next Week
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017
RestorationArt, the 21st century creative complex in Central Brooklyn, reopens the AUDELCO and Obie Award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre that was founded in 1972 by Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, after completing its first major renovation in 45 years.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017
RestorationArt, the 21st century creative complex in Central Brooklyn, reopens the AUDELCO and Obie Award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre that was founded in 1972 by Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, after completing its first major renovation in 45 years.
Theater 2020 Goes Back to the Bard with a South Pacific MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights' professional theater company is pleased to announce their upcoming production of Shakespeare's MACBETH, set amidst the witchcraft and sorcery of the South Pacific. Directed and adapted my IT Award nominee David Fuller, and running 10 indoor & 2 outdoor performances in Brooklyn Heights, Thursday, May 25nd through Sunday, June 18th, 2017. Press is invited beginning Friday, May 26th.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights' professional theater company is pleased to announce their upcoming production of Shakespeare's MACBETH, set amidst the witchcraft and sorcery of the South Pacific. Directed and adapted my IT Award nominee David Fuller, and running 10 indoor & 2 outdoor performances in Brooklyn Heights, Thursday, May 25nd through Sunday, June 18th, 2017. Press is invited beginning Friday, May 26th.
Theatre of War presents FLYING DUTCHMAN
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
Experimental theater collective, Theatre Of War revives Amiri Baraka's fevered racial allegory for our abnormal times at The Brick Theater in Williamsburg
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
Experimental theater collective, Theatre Of War revives Amiri Baraka's fevered racial allegory for our abnormal times at The Brick Theater in Williamsburg
Amina Henry's DUCKLINGS to Tackle Personal Dignity at JACK
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
JACK presents the world premiere of Ducklings by Amina Henry, running May 25 - June 10, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
JACK presents the world premiere of Ducklings by Amina Henry, running May 25 - June 10, 2017.
MAGIC AT CONEY!!! Welcomes Gary Dreifus and King Henry this Week
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. "Magic at Coney!!!" is a magical variety show highlighting a vast array of magicians; featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists and close-up magicians from around the world.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. "Magic at Coney!!!" is a magical variety show highlighting a vast array of magicians; featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists and close-up magicians from around the world.
BAM presents Sweden's CIRKUS CIRKOR
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
In 2013, after reading about the mass drowning of Eritrean and Somali migrants off the coast of Lampedusa, Tilde Bjorfors, artistic director of acclaimed Swedish contemporary circus company Cirkus Cirkor (Wear it like a crown, 2012 Winter/Spring; Inside Out, 2009 Next Wave) was inspired to create a new body of work on the topic of borders.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
In 2013, after reading about the mass drowning of Eritrean and Somali migrants off the coast of Lampedusa, Tilde Bjorfors, artistic director of acclaimed Swedish contemporary circus company Cirkus Cirkor (Wear it like a crown, 2012 Winter/Spring; Inside Out, 2009 Next Wave) was inspired to create a new body of work on the topic of borders.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Announces Summer 2017 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce the lineup and sponsors for the 39th annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, which returns this year with 31 performances, June 7 - August 12. The programming, reflective of Brooklyn's eclecticism and diversity, will feature a wide array of free, world-class performances at the beautiful Prospect Park Bandshell.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce the lineup and sponsors for the 39th annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, which returns this year with 31 performances, June 7 - August 12. The programming, reflective of Brooklyn's eclecticism and diversity, will feature a wide array of free, world-class performances at the beautiful Prospect Park Bandshell.
Deborah Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie Named Mermaid Parade Queen and King
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
Coney Island USA's 35th Annual Mermaid Parade will begin at 1 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The parade starts at the corner of West 21st Street and Surf Avenue, and proceeds east on Surf Avenue to West 10th Street, where it turns south to the Boardwalk, and then north back to Steeplechase Plaza, where it concludes.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
Coney Island USA's 35th Annual Mermaid Parade will begin at 1 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The parade starts at the corner of West 21st Street and Surf Avenue, and proceeds east on Surf Avenue to West 10th Street, where it turns south to the Boardwalk, and then north back to Steeplechase Plaza, where it concludes.
Punk Rock Myth HISSIFIT to Make World Premiere at Moose Lab
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
The Cradle Theatre Company announces the World Premiere of 'Hissifit: A Punk Rock Myth With Snake Appeal' by playwright Krista Knight and composer Barry Brinegar.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
The Cradle Theatre Company announces the World Premiere of 'Hissifit: A Punk Rock Myth With Snake Appeal' by playwright Krista Knight and composer Barry Brinegar.
Bailey Nolan to Bring NAUGHTY DAUGHTYR to JACK This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
JACK presents: Naughty Daughtyr by Bailey Nolan, May 16 - 18, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
JACK presents: Naughty Daughtyr by Bailey Nolan, May 16 - 18, 2017.
Bushwick Starr Presents Royal Osiris Karaoke Ensemble's THE ART OF LUV (PART 5)
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
The Bushwick Starr is thrilled to present the world premiere of The Art of Luv (Part 5): Swipe Right / ROKE Cupid, created and performed by Royal Osiris Karaoke Ensemble ('ROKE').
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
The Bushwick Starr is thrilled to present the world premiere of The Art of Luv (Part 5): Swipe Right / ROKE Cupid, created and performed by Royal Osiris Karaoke Ensemble ('ROKE').
Pianist Yael Weiss Performs Beethoven and Premieres by Schoenfield and Chihara at Bargemusic
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
With an eye towards 2020, the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, award-winning pianist Yael Weiss has embarked upon 'A Beethoven Odyssey,' a project that combines the complete set of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas with newly commissioned compositions related to them.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
With an eye towards 2020, the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, award-winning pianist Yael Weiss has embarked upon 'A Beethoven Odyssey,' a project that combines the complete set of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas with newly commissioned compositions related to them.
Sherry Vine and Thorgy Thor Roasted by BOB THE DRAG QUEEN and More 5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017
Cruel, harsh, tasteless. And that's just the roasters. The rulers of NYC nightlife will join forces for DRAG ROAST as they read drag legends Sherry Vine & Thorgy Thor, to filth! Nothing will be held at the taped on May 3rd, 2017 from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM at Littlefield Theater (622 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217). Some of New York's most notorious and legendary queens, including RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 winner, Bob The Drag Queen, as well as Ruby Roo, Misty Meaner, Sutton Lee Seymour, Marti Gould Cummings, Grizzly Kiki, Miz Jade, and Tina Burner, all take their shots. And once all the dust has settled, a few special guests will stir things up again.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017
Cruel, harsh, tasteless. And that's just the roasters. The rulers of NYC nightlife will join forces for DRAG ROAST as they read drag legends Sherry Vine & Thorgy Thor, to filth! Nothing will be held at the taped on May 3rd, 2017 from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM at Littlefield Theater (622 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217). Some of New York's most notorious and legendary queens, including RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 winner, Bob The Drag Queen, as well as Ruby Roo, Misty Meaner, Sutton Lee Seymour, Marti Gould Cummings, Grizzly Kiki, Miz Jade, and Tina Burner, all take their shots. And once all the dust has settled, a few special guests will stir things up again.
BRIC's 'This Land Is...' Presents Contemporary Multimedia Art by 800 Brooklyn Students
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
BRIC is pleased to present This Land Is…, the 29th Annual Contemporary Art Exhibition developed by BRIC's Education team, Teaching Artists and students from throughout Brooklyn.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
BRIC is pleased to present This Land Is…, the 29th Annual Contemporary Art Exhibition developed by BRIC's Education team, Teaching Artists and students from throughout Brooklyn.
JACK Presents Performance Installation SANCTUARY
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
JACK presents Sanctuary, a performance installation by Wi-Moto Nyoka, Paul Leopold and Sadah Espii Proctor on May 20 - 21, 2017. Visceral, virtual, and meditative, Sanctuary is an interactive performance installation and an invitation for a ritual journey.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
JACK presents Sanctuary, a performance installation by Wi-Moto Nyoka, Paul Leopold and Sadah Espii Proctor on May 20 - 21, 2017. Visceral, virtual, and meditative, Sanctuary is an interactive performance installation and an invitation for a ritual journey.
MAGIC AT CONEY!!! Events Announced for 4/30
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2017
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. 'Magic at Coney!!!' is a magical variety show highlighting a vast array of magicians; featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists and close-up magicians from around the world.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2017
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. 'Magic at Coney!!!' is a magical variety show highlighting a vast array of magicians; featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists and close-up magicians from around the world.
Samira Wiley, Jumaane Williams and More to Perform MLK Speech for Theater of War
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
This upcoming Sunday April 30, Samira Wiley, Council Member Jumaane Williams (of Brooklyn's 45th District), and other prominent actors will give a powerful theatrical reading of Martin Luther King's final sermon 'The Drum Major Instinct' at the BRIC Open Festival in Brooklyn, New York.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
This upcoming Sunday April 30, Samira Wiley, Council Member Jumaane Williams (of Brooklyn's 45th District), and other prominent actors will give a powerful theatrical reading of Martin Luther King's final sermon 'The Drum Major Instinct' at the BRIC Open Festival in Brooklyn, New York.
Julie Menin Presents First of its Kind NYC Music Study at Brooklyn Newsmakers
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
The landscape of NYC's music industry took center stage as the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosted Julie Menin, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, at a special neighborhood edition of the Brooklyn Newsmakers speaker series on Monday, April 24, 2017. The event took place at concert venue/bowling alley/eatery, Brooklyn Bowl, in Williamsburg.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
The landscape of NYC's music industry took center stage as the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosted Julie Menin, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, at a special neighborhood edition of the Brooklyn Newsmakers speaker series on Monday, April 24, 2017. The event took place at concert venue/bowling alley/eatery, Brooklyn Bowl, in Williamsburg.
Kurt Boone to Celebrate Photo Exhibition Launch at Quimby's Bookstore
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
Kurt Boone's photographs of New York City buskers have been collected in a art photography book, Subway Beats (Schiffer Publishing) and over 50 of those photographs will be on view at the Photo Gallery at Quimby's Bookstore NYC until the end of July.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
Kurt Boone's photographs of New York City buskers have been collected in a art photography book, Subway Beats (Schiffer Publishing) and over 50 of those photographs will be on view at the Photo Gallery at Quimby's Bookstore NYC until the end of July.
TINDER LIVE Comes to Littlefield with Comedian Hari Kondabolu and Liz Plank
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Quick-witted host Lane Moore (The Onion, Cosmopolitan's former Sex & Relationships editor, HBO's GIRLS) is joined by a guest panel of comedian Hari Kondabolu (comedy album 'Mainstream American Comic' out on Kill Rock Stars) and Liz Plank (The Daily Show, MSNBC, Forbes 30 Under 30, Vox) for a night of unstoppably funny, Tinder-themed hilarity. Tickets ($15) are on sale now here.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Quick-witted host Lane Moore (The Onion, Cosmopolitan's former Sex & Relationships editor, HBO's GIRLS) is joined by a guest panel of comedian Hari Kondabolu (comedy album 'Mainstream American Comic' out on Kill Rock Stars) and Liz Plank (The Daily Show, MSNBC, Forbes 30 Under 30, Vox) for a night of unstoppably funny, Tinder-themed hilarity. Tickets ($15) are on sale now here.
Brooklyn Nonprofit CAMBA Showcases South African Shona Sculptures at Benefit Reception Exhibition and Sale
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Mary Broaden, CAMBA Communications ManagerBrooklyn-based nonprofit organization CAMBA showcased an extensive collection of sculptures from Zimbabwe South Africa and honored their dedicated volunteers and supporters as part of their 40th anniversary celebration - at a four-day exhibition and public sale at their Prospect Heights-Lefferts Gardens-based Shona Gallery on April 6-9 2017.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Mary Broaden, CAMBA Communications ManagerBrooklyn-based nonprofit organization CAMBA showcased an extensive collection of sculptures from Zimbabwe South Africa and honored their dedicated volunteers and supporters as part of their 40th anniversary celebration - at a four-day exhibition and public sale at their Prospect Heights-Lefferts Gardens-based Shona Gallery on April 6-9 2017.
MY BODY: NOT FOR CONSUMPTION Headed to Brooklyn for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Artist Yunique A. Saafir and curator Corinne Werder are collaborating for My Body: Not for Consumption to provide a counter narrative from the dominate normalization of sexual violence. With this unique collaboration between photographer, curator and community-we aim to show that a naked body is not an inherently sexual object.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Artist Yunique A. Saafir and curator Corinne Werder are collaborating for My Body: Not for Consumption to provide a counter narrative from the dominate normalization of sexual violence. With this unique collaboration between photographer, curator and community-we aim to show that a naked body is not an inherently sexual object.
7th Annual BIG GREEN THEATER Festival Kicks Off This Weekend in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
The Bushwick Starr will present the 7th Annual BIG GREEN THEATER (BGT), an annual eco-playwriting program and green theater festival celebrating environmental education, sustainability in the arts, and community enrichment.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
The Bushwick Starr will present the 7th Annual BIG GREEN THEATER (BGT), an annual eco-playwriting program and green theater festival celebrating environmental education, sustainability in the arts, and community enrichment.
Arts in the Armed Forces to Host JESUS HOPPED THE A TRAIN Benefit This April
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF) will present its first annual Spring performance in Brooklyn to celebrate and welcome the men and women serving at Fort Hamilton and their families, as well as veterans in the New York metro area.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF) will present its first annual Spring performance in Brooklyn to celebrate and welcome the men and women serving at Fort Hamilton and their families, as well as veterans in the New York metro area.
Treehouse Shakers Presents OLIVE & PEARL for Ages 2-5
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
Olive & Pearl, for ages 2-5 and their families, tells the story of a young girl, Olive, who is raised by her Granny, Pearl. Centered on thematic elements of home, and what a home means, young audiences are invited into a cozy and gentle world, rich with sensory experiences. The story follows Olive throughout her day, as she is affectionately taken care of by her grandmother. Granny Pearl builds fires, warms tea, makes meals, has a comforting lap to tell stories on and safe arms to rock Olive to sleep.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
Olive & Pearl, for ages 2-5 and their families, tells the story of a young girl, Olive, who is raised by her Granny, Pearl. Centered on thematic elements of home, and what a home means, young audiences are invited into a cozy and gentle world, rich with sensory experiences. The story follows Olive throughout her day, as she is affectionately taken care of by her grandmother. Granny Pearl builds fires, warms tea, makes meals, has a comforting lap to tell stories on and safe arms to rock Olive to sleep.
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