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US Premiere of Ivo van Hove's A LITTLE LIFE & More Announced for BAM's Next Wave Festival 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022

BAM has announced its 2022 Next Wave Festival, where some of the world’s most fascinating artists—both celebrated favorites and new faces—come together to lead audiences on a creative odyssey through performance.

Lynn Nottage & More to Take Part in the Launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022

Today, The Lillys announced the launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, which aims to honor the great American playwright and civil rights leader’s legacy while investing in those following in her footsteps.

The Lilly Awards Foundation Announces The Launch Of The Lorraine Hansberry Initiative
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022

Today, The Lillys announced the launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, which aims to honor the great American playwright and civil rights leader's legacy while investing in those following in her footsteps.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LEGALLY BLONDE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022

All new rehearsal images have been released from Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. 

BAM Introduces New President, Gina Duncan
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2022

BAM Board Chair Nora Ann Wallace today announced the appointment of Gina Duncan as the organization's new president. 

BAM Unveils Spring Music Series Curated by Hanif Abdurraqib
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 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.

Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Celebrates Broadway Re-Opening
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 14, 2021

Girl From The North Country is pressing on with Broadway performances! The new show by  playwright Conor McPherson boldly reimagines the songs of the legendary Bob Dylan in a soaring masterwork about the dreams we keep close, the people we hold dear, and the place we call home. It just reopened at the Belasco Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there for the big night!

BAM Announces 'A New York Season: A Celebration of Our City's Artists'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2021

BAM has announced A New York Season, a celebratory homecoming that brings together a league of artists who have made, and continue to make, New York City the culture capital of the world.

BWW Interview: Lena Hall On Bridging Musical Genres In Her SONGS FROM THE NIGHTCAR
by Gil Kaan - Oct 5, 2021

Tony and Grammy Award winner Lena Hall will return to the Bourbon Room October 11th with her latest cabaret act SONGS FROM THE NIGHTCAR. A steadily working actress, Lena will include some of her Snowpiercer covers combined with her own originals. Had the chance to throw out a few queries to the very game Lena.

BAM Announces 2022 Artist Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2021

For a second year, BAM will welcome a broad spectrum of artists across a range of disciplines and backgrounds to its artist residency program. Five compelling artists/artistic teams will receive space and unrestricted honorariums to use in the development of their work.

BAM Announces Performance Dates For WHAT TO SEND UP WHEN IT GOES DOWN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2021

BAM and Playwrights Horizons announce today the performance dates and updated location information for the spring presentation of Aleshea Harris's What to Send Up When It Goes Down, directed by Whitney White.

BAM Presents 1:1 CONCERTS at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Curated by Silkroad
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2021

Music lovers and adventurous listeners experience a world-class concert for one at the NY premiere of 1:1 CONCERTS at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Curated by Silkroad. Nestled in secluded corners of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, approximately 45 acclaimed New York musicians—including artists from the Silkroad Ensemble—play a ten-minute, one-to-one performance, creating an intimate and utterly unique concert experience.

BAM Announces Spring 2021 In-Person and Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2021

BAM today announced a new season—an ambitious mix of outdoor in-person programming and new virtual events—that is all about bringing live arts back to Brooklyn, and bringing Brooklyn’s creative spirit to the world. The season spans theater, dance, music, talks, visual arts, community events, and its annual gala.

BAM Announces Hanif Abdurraqib as Guest Curator at Large
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2021

BAM is pleased to announce Hanif Abdurraqib as guest curator at large. Abdurraqib will collaborate with BAM’s programming teams to curate music engagements and envision special, long-term projects. He brings a rich background transcending poetry, music, cultural criticism and Black performance.

BAM Announces Hanif Abdurraqib As Guest Curator At Large
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2021

BAM has announced Hanif Abdurraqib as guest curator at large beginning January 2021. Abdurraqib will collaborate with BAM's programming teams to curate music engagements and envision special, long-term projects. He brings a rich background transcending poetry, music, cultural criticism and Black performance.

Brooklyn Academy of Music Launches Seven Residencies in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020

In an effort to lay out a larger welcome mat to artists of many disciplines, BAM is offering residencies to seven artists/artistic teams to support the development of their work at a challenging time.

BAM Remembers Board Chair Adam E. Max
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2020

The Brooklyn Academy of Music is deeply saddened by the loss of its esteemed board chair, Adam E. Max (1958-2020), who died on July 27 of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), diagnosed last September. BAM chair since 2017, Max joined the board in 2003 and became co-vice chair in 2008. He led the institution with energy, humility, warmth, and humor.

James McAvoy-Led CYRANO DE BERGERAC Comes To BAM This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2020

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will present director Jamie Lloyd's bold revival of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergeraca?"in a new version by Martin Crimpa?"at the BAM Harvey Theater from May 8a?"31.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE VISIT at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2020

The Visit plays on the Olivier Stage at The National Theatre until 13 May.

BAM Announces YOURS THEIRS OURS - New Season Of 16 Engagements
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2020

BAM Artistic Director David Binder today announced programming for Yours Theirs Ours, a new season of 16 engagements by dynamic artists across the artistic spectruma?"with many making their BAM debuts. Engagements will run from March 23a?"June 30 and will be presented in all of BAM's venues and off-site.

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