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St. Ann's Warehouse & Supremacy Project Present Second Public Art Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2022
St. Ann’s Warehouse and Supremacy Project (Julian Alexander and Khadijat Oseni), just in time for Black History Month, have installed a new outdoor public art exhibition that goes to the heart of white supremacy, addressing “the systemic oppression and violence BIPOC communities are fighting to end through art.”
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble Come to the New Irish Arts Center This Week
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
The Irish Arts Center presents the U.S. debut of Martin Hayes’ Common Ground Ensemble, in which he has convened a range of musicians—acclaimed practitioners of traditional Irish music, jazz and improvisation, avant-garde and cutting edge contemporary classical—with roots in Irish trad music, the “common ground” of their name.
Black In Brooklyn: The Green-Wood Cemetery's Black History Month Tour Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
As the resting place of many historical and influential Black Americans, The Green-wood Cemetery provides a glimpse at the rich Black history of New York City through Black in Brooklyn, a trolley tour dedicated to honoring Black History Month.
Brave New World Rep Presents BNWorks 2022
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced the fifth edition of its annual new play reading series, Brave New Works 2022: Ditmas Park. In this yearly series, Brave New World Rep (BNW) looks for new plays that address specific hot-button issues of social justice ranging from Race in America and Diversity to Climate Change and Police Reform.
BAM Presents The North American Premiere Of SONG OF THE NORTH
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Brooklyn Academy of Arts presents the North American premiere of Hamid Rahmanian's newest large-scale cinematic live performance, Song of the North. Created and directed by Rahmanian and produced by Melissa Hibbard, the show will employ shadow puppetry, animation, movement, an original music score by Ramin Torkian with lead vocals by Azam Ali, and voiced dialogue to interactively tell a tale adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh).
BAM Unveils Spring Music Series Curated by Hanif Abdurraqib
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Conceived by acclaimed author, poet, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib, BAM’s (Brooklyn Academy of Music) 2022 spring music series features an ebullient lineup of artists.
The Brick Presents EXQUISITE AGITATION by Lucyana Randall
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Lucyana Randall extends to you a warm invitation on a bleak winter’s evening to witness a stand-up act of intricate construction and uncanny implication— her EXQUISITE AGITATION.
Cedric The Entertainer to Play Kings Theatre
by Michael Major - January 24, 2022
Cedric currently stars in and executive produces the CBS comedies “The Neighborhood,” which was just renewed for a third season and “The Greatest #AtHome Videos” executive produced through his production company A Bird And A Bear Entertainment. Cedric also co-stars in the hit TBS comedy “The Last O.G.”, opposite Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish.
Beth Morrison Named One Of The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts' 'Next 50'
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Beth Morrison, founder of Beth Morrison Projects and co-Founding Director of the PROTOTYPE Festival has been selected to be a Next 50 honoree in The John F. Kennedy's Center for Performing Arts Next 50 initiative.
Juilliard Blueprint Fellowship Class of 2021 Performance Announced at National Sawdust
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
The Juilliard Blueprint Fellowship is an annual National Sawdust mentorship and commissioning initiative that connects Juilliard student composers with career and project mentorship, culminating in a concert of their commissioned projects.
Mark Morris Dance Group Launches Mark Morris Digital Dance Center Video-On-Demand Channel
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) is expanding its digital access programs to include a new video on-demand channel featuring dance classes geared toward beginner and intermediate dancers. 
BAM to Present the NYC Premiere of AN UNTITLED LOVE
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham will return to BAM, after seven years, with the evening-length dance work An Untitled Love set to the music of the neo-soul, Grammy Award-winning R&B artist D’Angelo.
BAM Announces New BAMkids Spring Programming
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) announces its 2022 BAMkids spring programming—a line-up of theater puppetry, music, and film for kids and families. The exciting new season features one-of-a-kind programs channeling the power of live performance. 
Take A Soundwalk Through Brooklyn with THEATRE IN THE TIME OF OMICRON
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
Coney Island Avenue is a free piece of audio theatre – available for folks to stream from wherever they are, but designed to accompany an individual listener's self-guided walk down the Brooklyn avenue's 5-mile span. Home to a rich multitude of cultures and communities, Coney Island Avenue connects Park Circle at Prospect Park to the boardwalk at Brighton Beach.
BAM and Triple Canopy Present BRAZILIAN MODERNISM AT 100
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
Co-presented by the magazine Triple Canopy, Brazilian Modernism at 100 commemorates the bicentennial of Brazil's independence and the 100th anniversary of the legendary 1922 Modern Art Week in São Paulo, which inaugurated a new, uniquely Brazilian sensibility.
XIV NUTCRACKER ROUGE Wins 2021 Nutcracker Award
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
Goldstar has announced Company XIV has won the Goldstar National Nutcracker Award, the “Nutty” for 2021. This year, they competed along with more than 60 companies to win the only award honoring live performances of The Nutcracker nationwide.  Company XIV previously won this honor in 2017.
Kings Theatre to Present AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
Kings Theatre will host An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor, on Thursday, June 2 at 8:00PM, following the release of his newest books The Best of Me and A Carnival of Snackery.
HAMILTON's Fergie L. Phillipe Joins SESAME STREET's Tyler Bunch In Conversation
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
Broadway's 'Hamilton' actor and budding puppeteer, Fergie L. Phillipe, interviews one of his revered creative influences, 'Sesame Street's' own, Tyler Bunch ('The Muppets', 'Bear In The Big Blue House', 'The Tick'). The conversation will revolve around creating and establishing characters.
Piper Theatre Productions Announces Winner Of 2022 Musicals Now Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
This year's musical will be Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead, a two act romantic-comedy with a contemporary rock/pop score juxtaposed against a 19th Century regency setting.
BAM to Present Tribute to Cicely Tyson
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
This February, BAM will pay tribute to groundbreaking actress Cicely Tyson, who passed away in 2021 and left behind a formidable legacy and a 60-year career that included several Emmys, a Tony Award, an honorary Oscar, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Brooklyn Arts Exchange Appoints Raine Martin To The Board Of Directors
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
Raine Martin has been elected to the BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange Board of Directors.
St. Ann's Warehouse & Supremacy Project to Present New Public Art Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
St. Ann’s Warehouse and Supremacy Project, led by Julian Alexander and Khadijat Oseni, will present a new outdoor public art exhibition that goes to the heart of white supremacy, addressing “the systemic oppression and violence BIPOC communities are fighting to end through art.”
Irondale Ensemble Project is Seeking Submissions for 2022 On Women Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2022
Irondale is currently seeking submissions for their fifth annual On Women Festival, July 11-31 to celebrate the lives and experiences of female-identifying artists. From mainstage performances to new media storytelling, the festival will offer artists and audiences in-person, live and digital events, in addition to moderated panel discussions.
RAGS PARKLAND SINGS THE SONGS OF THE FUTURE Postponed at the Space
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2022
The Lucille Lortel Award-winning and critically-acclaimed Ars Nova  production of Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future will postpone its return  engagement at the Space at Irondale (85 S Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY) until the 2022- 23 season.  
BAM Announces 2022 MLK Celebration In-Person and Virtual Offerings
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
BAM will host a series of events on Monday, January 17, 2022, in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Anchoring the celebration is the 36th annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which will take place in the Howard Gilman Opera House and also be available via livestream at 10:30am.

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