New Historical Play UNION SPRINGS to Premiere at Residency Unlimited
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
A new historical fanfiction play, Union Springs, will premiere this week at Residency Unlimited in Brooklyn. Written and directed by Alma Pannier, the production reimagines life in 18th-century Union, Maine, drawing loosely from John L. Sibley’s 1851 chronicle A History of the Town of Union, Maine.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
A new historical fanfiction play, Union Springs, will premiere this week at Residency Unlimited in Brooklyn. Written and directed by Alma Pannier, the production reimagines life in 18th-century Union, Maine, drawing loosely from John L. Sibley’s 1851 chronicle A History of the Town of Union, Maine.
New Play THE EIGHT FACES OF ELLIE MORRISON Brings Mixed Martial Arts to Life
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2025
The Eight Faces of Ellie Morrison is the first play to bring Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) to life onstage in a unique and exhilarating way. Performed in a ring, the show fuses raw intensity with refined artistry.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2025
The Eight Faces of Ellie Morrison is the first play to bring Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) to life onstage in a unique and exhilarating way. Performed in a ring, the show fuses raw intensity with refined artistry.
KING LEAR at Theatre 2020 to Open in June
by Emmy Rice - May 24, 2025
THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights’ professional theater company has announced a modern production of William Shakespeare’s masterpiece Kind Lear starring David Fuller and running 10 performances (final performance outdoors) in Fort Greene & Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.
by Emmy Rice - May 24, 2025
THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights’ professional theater company has announced a modern production of William Shakespeare’s masterpiece Kind Lear starring David Fuller and running 10 performances (final performance outdoors) in Fort Greene & Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.
The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival To Celebrate 15th Anniversary with 55 New Films
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival will celebrate its landmark 15th anniversary with 55 new films by local and international filmmakers. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival will celebrate its landmark 15th anniversary with 55 new films by local and international filmmakers. Learn more here!
John Galsworthy's THE FIRST AND THE LAST Begins At American Theatre Of Actors In June
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors has announced its upcoming production of 'The First and the Last,' a compelling drama by Nobel Prize-winning author John Galsworthy.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors has announced its upcoming production of 'The First and the Last,' a compelling drama by Nobel Prize-winning author John Galsworthy.
Musical Theatre Factory to Launch the MTFxR Garage
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Musical Theatre Factory will launch the MTFxR Garage, a bold 6-day collaboration at the intersection of musical theatre and extended reality. Learn more and see how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Musical Theatre Factory will launch the MTFxR Garage, a bold 6-day collaboration at the intersection of musical theatre and extended reality. Learn more and see how to attend.
Brazilian Theater Company Brings FESTA JUNINA to New York With Immersive All-Day Celebration
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
This June, New Yorkers can experience Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina without leaving the city. Group Dot BR, New York’s only Brazilian theater company, is bringing the country's iconic midyear celebration to life with “Opa! Festa Junina”, an immersive 8-hour event featuring music, dance, theater, art, food, and fun for all ages.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
This June, New Yorkers can experience Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina without leaving the city. Group Dot BR, New York’s only Brazilian theater company, is bringing the country's iconic midyear celebration to life with “Opa! Festa Junina”, an immersive 8-hour event featuring music, dance, theater, art, food, and fun for all ages.
651 ARTS & The Soapbox To Co-Host WE OUTSIDE! A BROOKLYN JUNETEENTH, VOL. III
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
For its fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration, 651 ARTS - Brooklyn’s premier institution for the African Diasporic performing arts – will once again team up with The Soapbox Presents, the popular performing arts platform celebrating the brilliance of Black and brown people, for the third year to mark the national holiday with “We Outside: A Brooklyn Juneteenth, Vol. III.”
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
For its fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration, 651 ARTS - Brooklyn’s premier institution for the African Diasporic performing arts – will once again team up with The Soapbox Presents, the popular performing arts platform celebrating the brilliance of Black and brown people, for the third year to mark the national holiday with “We Outside: A Brooklyn Juneteenth, Vol. III.”
Chicha Libre To Return To NYC After 10 Years at Baby's All Right
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Chicha Libre, North America's psychedelic cumbia pioneers will return with their first NYC show in 10 years at Brooklyn venue Baby's All Right. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Chicha Libre, North America's psychedelic cumbia pioneers will return with their first NYC show in 10 years at Brooklyn venue Baby's All Right. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
brooklynONE Productions to Host Massive Site-Specific Arts Festival: TOTAL THEATRICAL TAKEOVER at Industry City
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
On May 24th & 25th from 11am–5pm, brooklynONE Productions is taking over Industry City with a two-day, sprawling, FREE performance festival: the Total Theatrical Takeover.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
On May 24th & 25th from 11am–5pm, brooklynONE Productions is taking over Industry City with a two-day, sprawling, FREE performance festival: the Total Theatrical Takeover.
28th BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL Announces Film Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) has announced the film lineup for its 28th edition, themed Pause. The 2025 edition will feature 36 World Premieres, 17 US premieres, 28 east coast debuts, and 44 first-time screenings in NY.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) has announced the film lineup for its 28th edition, themed Pause. The 2025 edition will feature 36 World Premieres, 17 US premieres, 28 east coast debuts, and 44 first-time screenings in NY.
2025 Herb Alpert Award In The Arts Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) given to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists - experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) given to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists - experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.
Piper Theatre's Alumni-Led REWIND FESTIVAL To Debut This June
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
The artists leading Rewind Festival 2025 were once the kids in the wings. Now they return, not to look back, but to push forward-with new musicals, soul-deep plays, and a raw, riotous energy that feels unmistakably Piper. Learn more about the festival!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
The artists leading Rewind Festival 2025 were once the kids in the wings. Now they return, not to look back, but to push forward-with new musicals, soul-deep plays, and a raw, riotous energy that feels unmistakably Piper. Learn more about the festival!
bergenPAC To Hold 3rd Annual New Jersey High School Musical Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
For the third consecutive year, bergenPAC's Performing Arts School will present the High School Musical Awards Ceremony. This event celebrates and showcases the exceptional talents of students and staff involved in musical theater from high schools across New Jersey.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
For the third consecutive year, bergenPAC's Performing Arts School will present the High School Musical Awards Ceremony. This event celebrates and showcases the exceptional talents of students and staff involved in musical theater from high schools across New Jersey.
Superposition House to Present THESE ARE THE RULES Double Bill
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2025
Superposition House, a new production company led by theatre-makers Emilia Littin-Egaña, Abigail Rhyne, and Rohan Padmakumar, will present These Are the Rules, a double-bill of original plays by rising playwright Caylie Filipa, premiering at Brooklyn Art Haus.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2025
Superposition House, a new production company led by theatre-makers Emilia Littin-Egaña, Abigail Rhyne, and Rohan Padmakumar, will present These Are the Rules, a double-bill of original plays by rising playwright Caylie Filipa, premiering at Brooklyn Art Haus.
DAMBUDZO by Nora Chipaumir and More Set for BAM Fall 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
BAM has revealed its programming for Fall 2025 and Next Wave…an expansive slate of dance, music, theater, visual art, family events, holiday fare, and more. See full programming and learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
BAM has revealed its programming for Fall 2025 and Next Wave…an expansive slate of dance, music, theater, visual art, family events, holiday fare, and more. See full programming and learn more!
Asase Yaa's Annual Children’s Summer Arts Camp Sets 2025 Return
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation has announced the return of its popular Children’s Summer Arts Camp, hosted by the organization’s School of the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation has announced the return of its popular Children’s Summer Arts Camp, hosted by the organization’s School of the Arts.
Dialogue With Three Chords Goes Pulp Fiction May 22 At Industry City
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Dialogue with Three Chords (D3C) will continue their Spring 2025 season with three plays involving the authors and characters from the pulp genre. Written by Stephen Gracia and directed by Michael LoPorto, the show features a live musical performance by St. Sparks and starts at 8pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Tom Kane Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Dialogue with Three Chords (D3C) will continue their Spring 2025 season with three plays involving the authors and characters from the pulp genre. Written by Stephen Gracia and directed by Michael LoPorto, the show features a live musical performance by St. Sparks and starts at 8pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Tom Kane Theatre.
Dance For Paws To Host GRACE TO THE RESCUE Inaugural Gala To Benefit Homeless Animals
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2025
Dance for Paws, a new non-profit organization dedicated to using the power of dance to raise funds and awareness for homeless animals, has announced its inaugural fundraising event, Grace to the Rescue, on June 2, 2025, at Symphony Space in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2025
Dance for Paws, a new non-profit organization dedicated to using the power of dance to raise funds and awareness for homeless animals, has announced its inaugural fundraising event, Grace to the Rescue, on June 2, 2025, at Symphony Space in New York City.
Brave New World Rep Brings Eugene O'Neill'S MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN To Park Slope This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2025
Brave New World Repertory Theatre is presenting Eugene O'Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten for eight immersive outdoor performances using the exteriors of two historic Brooklyn houses as backdrop.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2025
Brave New World Repertory Theatre is presenting Eugene O'Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten for eight immersive outdoor performances using the exteriors of two historic Brooklyn houses as backdrop.
World Premiere of Site-Specific RIVEN Sets New Performances Dates
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2025
Sure We Can will host the World Premiere of RIVEN, a play based on the reality of waste pickers. This site-specific production will be staged at an actual recycling center in Brooklyn. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2025
Sure We Can will host the World Premiere of RIVEN, a play based on the reality of waste pickers. This site-specific production will be staged at an actual recycling center in Brooklyn. Learn more!
Brooklyn Bridge Park Unveils 2025 Season Lineup Featuring More Than 50 Events
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Brooklyn Bridge Park has unveiled its 2025 Summer Programming Calendar, featuring over 50 free and low-cost events from May through October that bring arts, culture, fitness, film, and family fun. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Brooklyn Bridge Park has unveiled its 2025 Summer Programming Calendar, featuring over 50 free and low-cost events from May through October that bring arts, culture, fitness, film, and family fun. Learn more!
IN ABSENTIA to Have World Premiere at St. Lydia's in June
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
In Absentia, a new play by Naomi Goodheart will have its world premiere production, directed by Sarah Shapiro and produced by Viraj Shriwardhankar at St. Lydia's in June. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
In Absentia, a new play by Naomi Goodheart will have its world premiere production, directed by Sarah Shapiro and produced by Viraj Shriwardhankar at St. Lydia's in June. Learn more!
MODEST MALE EXPOSURE 2: I DREAM OF GENES Part Of DOUBLE FEATURE At Brooklyn's Lucky 13 Saloon
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
The Brooklyn rock palace will be showing a double feature of Jed Ryan's MODEST MALE EXPOSURE 2: I DREAM OF GENES and Adrian Esposito's SPECIAL NEEDS REVOLT!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
The Brooklyn rock palace will be showing a double feature of Jed Ryan's MODEST MALE EXPOSURE 2: I DREAM OF GENES and Adrian Esposito's SPECIAL NEEDS REVOLT!
Smith Street Stage Celebrates 15 Years of Free Shakespeare With HENRY V All June Long
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Celebrating fifteen years of making Shakespeare's classic stories new and accessible for Brooklyn audiences, Smith Street Stage, will return to Carroll Park this summer.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Celebrating fifteen years of making Shakespeare's classic stories new and accessible for Brooklyn audiences, Smith Street Stage, will return to Carroll Park this summer.
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