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Rome 56 and Bees Deluxe to Reunite For One Night Show
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2025
Musicians that were at the heart of the 80's music movement in Brooklyn will reunite to play with their current bands at Sunset Stoop in Brooklyn. Learn more!
Felipe Tristán Appointed New Artistic Director Of The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2025
Following a worldwide search that attracted more than 100 conductors, the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra has appointed Felipe Tristán as its new Artistic Director, effective September 2025. Learn more!
brooklynONE Productions Announces Formation of Board of Trustees to Support Expansion and Future Growth
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2025
brooklynONE productions (bkONE), the South Brooklyn-based performing arts and events company known for championing original voices and alternative theatre, has announced the formation of its inaugural Board of Trustees.
Guitarist and Composer Marco Cappelli to Present 60th Birthday Celebration At Barbès
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Guitarist and Composer Marco Cappelli will present a two-night 60th birthday celebration at Brooklyn's creative hub Barbès. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
TINKERBELL LIVE Will Make its Brooklyn Premiere This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Frog & Peach Theatre Company has announced that the 2025 edition of TINKERBELL LIVE will be making its Brooklyn premiere at The Hart to Hart Community Garden located at 104-108 Hart Street.
Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre Rebrands as EXPAND THE CANON, a New Nonprofit Dedicated to Equity in Classical Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025
Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre has officially rebranded as Expand the Canon, marking a new era for the Brooklyn-based company and affirming its long-standing mission: to reshape the classical theatre canon through advocacy, research, and restoration of plays by women and gender-expansive playwrights.
Photos: THE KING'S MEN New York Premiere In Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025
Go inside rehearsal of the New York Premiere of The King’s Men, a farcical comedy by Javen Tanner inspired by the works of Shakespeare. Check out the photos below!
Nancy NoGood Brings IS DRAG ALL THERE IS? to Coney Island
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025
Drag Icon of the Brooklyn Underground Nancy NoGood brings a drag variety extravaganza to Sideshows by the Seashore, Coney Island USA with 'Is Drag All There Is?'.
The Bushwick Starr Reveals 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
The Bushwick Starr has announced its upcoming 2025-26 Season, which features premieres from three artists: David Cale, La Daniella and Michael Oluokun, and more.
Sophia Agranovich to Perform Free Recital at Bargemusic Following European Tour
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
Following a successful summer tour across Europe, internationally renowned pianist Sophia Agranovich will present a solo recital at Bargemusic’s newly launched venue in New York City.
Downtown Brooklyn to Return this Summer Season with Fun and Free Family Activities
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) has announced the summer and early fall season of its annual events series: Downtown Brooklyn Presents, a celebration of its people, sound, and culture.
The All Star Sluggers to Bring 18 Innings Of Sketch Comedy To The Vino Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
The All Star Sluggers, part fictional baseball team, part sketch comedy troupe, will take the stage at The Vino Theater in East Williamsburg for two nights only. Learn how to attend here!
Smurfs Join Paramount Pictures To Award $10,000 To Brooklyn Children's Museum
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Paramount Pictures has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) in celebration of the museum’s 125th anniversary and its SMURFS Summer event.
Photos: Broadway's Melissa Errico Takes the Stage At Cadogan Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
This past Saturday (July 12), Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress, singer, and acclaimed writer Melissa Errico made her dazzling London concert hall debut, bringing a packed Cadogan Hall audience to its feet with a standing ovation for her acclaimed tribute, Sondheim in the City Live!, celebrating the incomparable legacy of Stephen Sondheim. Check out photos from the show.
MARTHA@BAM – THE 1963 INTERVIEW Featuring Richard Move and Lisa Kron Returns in October
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
BAM has announced the return of Martha@The 1963 Interview as part of its 2025 Next Wave Festival, running October 28–November 1 at BAM Fisher in Brooklyn. Tickets start at $35 and are available now.
The Smurfs Take Over Brooklyn Children's Museum This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
The Smurfs are taking over Brooklyn Children's Museum on Sunday, July 13! For decades, the beloved Smurfs franchise has taught kids about cooperation and collective problem-solving, with each character contributing their unique skills to help their village.
Elf Power & More Confirmed for Inaugural BAZOOKA! FEST
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Brooklyn jangle-noise-pop band Sunshine Convention has announced their inaugural music festival BAZOOKA! FEST is taking place August 3rd at The Meadows in Brooklyn, NY.
FUN AND DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL Returns to Brooklyn Comedy Collective This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
The Fun and Dumb Improv Festival returns to Brooklyn Comedy Collective July 10–13 with 200+ shows, 750+ performers, and headliners like Chris Gethard and Padma Lakshmi. Festival and day passes available now.
THE-EXTRAORDINARIES Returns To Brooklyn With Fourth Edition Spotlighting Immigrant Artists
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
The Espejo Organization for the Arts will unveil the fourth edition of The Extraordinaries, a groundbreaking exhibition series that honors the creative excellence of foreign-born artists living and working in the United States. Learn more!
4th Annual FUN AND DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL to Return in July
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
The 4th annual Fun and Dumb is a 4-day improv festival will return to Brooklyn in July with 750 + performers. 200+ shows. Learn more and see how to attend!
THE EXPONENTIAL FESTIVAL to Return in January 2026
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
The Exponential Festival's annual performance festival will be returning for the eleventh year in January 2026. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend!
Twenty Somethings Productions to Present New York Premiere of THE KING'S MEN
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2025
A gender bending troupe of nine electrifying women take over a barge, in the New York Premiere of The King's Men. The farcical comedy written by Javen Turner who holds an MFA from The Old Globe was inspired by Shakespeare's plays.
POWERHOUSE: INTERNATIONAL Global Arts Festival Will Launch at Brooklyn's Powerhouse Arts This Fall
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2025
Powerhouse: International, a sweeping new festival celebrating global performance, will launch this fall at Brooklyn’s Powerhouse Arts, running from September 25 through December 13, 2025.
Cast Of Off-Broadway's TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN To Perform One Night Only In Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Featured cast members of Off-Broadway's Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty Sided Tavern will perform a special one shot adventure at the Crown Hill Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. Learn more and see how to attend.
TIME, DON'T TAKE IT AWAY By Justin Santory Comes to Mark O'Donnell Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
The Parsnip Ship and Latinx Playwright Circle has announced the live audio recording of Time, Don't Take It Away by Justin Santory, directed by Jorge Merced.

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