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Brooklyn, NY 11217
BUILT: 1904
SEATING CAPACITY: 1708
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Brooklyn Academy of Music History
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is a performing arts venue. It is known as a center for progressive and avant-garde performance.
Shows at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
DATES PRODUCTION 3/25/2020 - 4/19/2020 Lungs (2020) 1/12/2020 - 2/23/2020 Medea (2020) 12/3/2019 - 12/8/2019 Barber Shop Chronicles (2019) 5/8/2018 - 5/27/2018 Long Day's Journey Into Night (2018) 9/24/2015 - 10/4/2015 Antigone (2015) 12/10/2014 - 12/13/2014 The Ambassador (2014) 12/3/1985 - 12/3/1985 The Birth of the Poet (1985) 11/20/1985 - 11/20/1985 The Alchemedians (1985) 9/30/1980 - 9/30/1980 Really Rosie (1980) 12/30/1976 - 12/30/1976 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1976) 5/8/1975 - 5/8/1975 Polly (1975) 12/19/1973 - 1/20/1974 Candide (1973) 12/11/1970 - 12/11/1970 Tarot (1970) - The Gospel at Colonus (1983) - The Iceman Cometh (2015) - Ghosts (2015)
News
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club to Present The Sun Up Close: Community Chat & Telescope Viewing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the The Sun Up Close: Community Chat & Telescope Viewing in advance of the World Premiere of Birth + Carnage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the The Sun Up Close: Community Chat & Telescope Viewing in advance of the World Premiere of Birth + Carnage.
Full Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company's ALL IS BUT FANTASY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full company for All Is But Fantasy, a bold new work created by Whitney White at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full company for All Is But Fantasy, a bold new work created by Whitney White at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon.
UTA Theatre Arts And Dance To Present DANCE DECONSTRUCTED, New Works By Students And Faculty
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts and Dance will present Dance Deconstructed, November 21 through 23, at the University of Texas at Arlington Fine Arts Building in the Studio Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts and Dance will present Dance Deconstructed, November 21 through 23, at the University of Texas at Arlington Fine Arts Building in the Studio Theatre.
Gamelan Kusuma Laras To Present 2025's KLENÈNGAN: CLASSICAL JAVANESE MUSIC IN AN INFORMAL SETTING
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025
Gamelan Kusuma Laras will present an evening of Javanese music for the public in the klenengan format, which features musicians who gather for a kind of jam session, often arranged by a family for a special event.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025
Gamelan Kusuma Laras will present an evening of Javanese music for the public in the klenengan format, which features musicians who gather for a kind of jam session, often arranged by a family for a special event.
Full Cast Set For The World Premiere Of HIGH NOON
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Joining Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough are Billy Howle, Rosa Salazar, Simon Chandler, James Doherty, Misha Handley, Joshua Hill, Jonah Russell, Rebecca Lee and Tim Steed.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Joining Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough are Billy Howle, Rosa Salazar, Simon Chandler, James Doherty, Misha Handley, Joshua Hill, Jonah Russell, Rebecca Lee and Tim Steed.
New Cinema Screens Open At BAM KBH On November 7
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will open three new BAM Rose Cinema screens at the BAM KBH on November 7, expanding its footprint for film, education, and community engagement in downtown Brooklyn.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will open three new BAM Rose Cinema screens at the BAM KBH on November 7, expanding its footprint for film, education, and community engagement in downtown Brooklyn.
Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
La MaMa to Present BIRTH + CARNAGE Fusion Of Dance And Astrophysics
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the World Premiere of Birth + Carnage, a dance work by choreographer and director Marla Phelan. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the World Premiere of Birth + Carnage, a dance work by choreographer and director Marla Phelan. Learn more!
Lesi Mei - Chris Cortez Duo Comes to St. John's in the Village Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
Composers Concordance will present the Lesi Mei - Chris Cortez Duo in a concert of spirited music written for cello and piano. Learn more about the performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
Composers Concordance will present the Lesi Mei - Chris Cortez Duo in a concert of spirited music written for cello and piano. Learn more about the performance here!
Complexions Contemporary Ballet Returns To The Joyce Theater In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
Complexions Contemporary Ballet will return to The Joyce Theater for its annual two-week engagement, running November 18–30, 2025. The performances mark the company’s 31st season under the direction of Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson and will feature three world premieres alongside works from its repertory.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
Complexions Contemporary Ballet will return to The Joyce Theater for its annual two-week engagement, running November 18–30, 2025. The performances mark the company’s 31st season under the direction of Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson and will feature three world premieres alongside works from its repertory.
Listen: Boys Don't Fight Release Eponymous Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 17, 2025
Boys Don’t Fight, the latest project from American Utopia's Chris Giarmo, has released their eponymous debut album. Check out a music video and stream the full album here.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 17, 2025
Boys Don’t Fight, the latest project from American Utopia's Chris Giarmo, has released their eponymous debut album. Check out a music video and stream the full album here.
Michelle Obama to Launch Podcast Series and Book at BAM in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, will launch a special six-part limited companion series to its podcast IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, will launch a special six-part limited companion series to its podcast IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson.
The Entertainment Community Fund Reveals 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. Learn more about the fund and about the recipients here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. Learn more about the fund and about the recipients here.
HAMLET New York Transfer and More Set for National Theatre 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
The National Theatre has revealed further information about productions in 2026. The season will feature the New York transfer of Hamlet, and more! See the full season here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
The National Theatre has revealed further information about productions in 2026. The season will feature the New York transfer of Hamlet, and more! See the full season here.
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Sets Brooklyn Week with Tom Hanks, Emily Blunt & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025
ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will return to Brooklyn, New York, for a week of shows from Sept. 29, 2025, through Oct. 3, 2025, with guests that include Emily Blunt, Stephen Colbert, Tom Hanks, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025
ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will return to Brooklyn, New York, for a week of shows from Sept. 29, 2025, through Oct. 3, 2025, with guests that include Emily Blunt, Stephen Colbert, Tom Hanks, and more.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 9/25/2025; Jobs In Marketing, Ticketing, and More
by - Sep 25, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/25/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Sep 25, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/25/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
The Unusual Suspects Theatre Co. Appoints Entertainment Executive as Board Chair
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (USTC), now in their 32nd year serving Los Angeles youth, has appointed new executive board officers as of July 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (USTC), now in their 32nd year serving Los Angeles youth, has appointed new executive board officers as of July 2025.
Ros Brooke-Taylor Appointed New Executive Director Of The Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Ros Brooke-Taylor will succeed Denise Wood as Executive Director, joining the organisation in early 2026 alongside incoming Artistic Director Dominic Cooke.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Ros Brooke-Taylor will succeed Denise Wood as Executive Director, joining the organisation in early 2026 alongside incoming Artistic Director Dominic Cooke.
New Music USA Selects Lisa Bielawa and Mary Kouyoumdjian for its Amplifying Voices Program
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2025
New Music USA’s Amplifying Voices program has announced its next participating composers – Lisa Bielawa for the 2025-2026 season and Mary Kouyoumdjian for the 2026-2027 season.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2025
New Music USA’s Amplifying Voices program has announced its next participating composers – Lisa Bielawa for the 2025-2026 season and Mary Kouyoumdjian for the 2026-2027 season.
William Hooker Returns to Governors Island to Perform Jazz
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
An afternoon of experimental jazz with William Hooker is coming to Governors Island. Enjoy a Historic Nolan Park is the oldest 'neighborhood' on Governors Island with military houses dating back to the mid-19th century.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
An afternoon of experimental jazz with William Hooker is coming to Governors Island. Enjoy a Historic Nolan Park is the oldest 'neighborhood' on Governors Island with military houses dating back to the mid-19th century.
Brooklyn Academy of Music Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Brooklyn Academy of Music?
Brooklyn Academy of Music's current show is Lungs which began performances on 3/25/2020.
What when was Brooklyn Academy of Music built?
Brooklyn Academy of Music was built in 1904.
How many seats does Brooklyn Academy of Music have?
Brooklyn Academy of Music has 1708 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Brooklyn Academy of Music?
Really Rosie which ran from 9/30/1980 to 6/13/1981, Medea which ran from 1/12/2020 to 2/23/2020, The Iceman Cometh which ran from 2/12/2015 to 3/15/2015,
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