Howard Gilman Opera House

BAM Unveils DANCEAFRICA Festival 2026 Lineup and Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2026

BAM’s annual DanceAfrica Festival will return to Brooklyn from May 16-28, 2026. The long-running celebration of African and diasporic dance and culture will feature performances, films, dance classes, and community events across the BAM campus.

STEVIE: A LIFE IN THE KEY OF SONGS To Have World Premiere At BAM
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

BAM will present the world premiere of STEVIE: A LIFE IN THE KEY OF SONGS, a three-night concert series at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House performing all five of Stevie Wonder's landmark albums, coinciding with his 76th birthday.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Continues National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a series of performances and workshops in New York City and across the United States, starting March 2026. The tour will also introduce the 'Finding Grace' curriculum aimed at schools nationwide.

Jane Fonda Will Lead DEAR EVERYTHING: A Musical Uprising For The Earth at BAM
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

Academy Award winner and climate activist Jane Fonda will star in the New York premiere of Dear Everything: A Musical Uprising for the Earth at BAM on Earth Day, April 22, 2026.

Lena Dunham and Andrew Rannells to Discuss New Book at BAM
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

BAM will host an evening with Lena Dunham and Andrew Rannells on April 14, discussing Dunham's latest book, alongside a talk on AI and culture with Annie Dorsen and Dr. Safiya Noble on March 18.

BAM Adds Two New York Premieres to Winter/Spring 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

BAM announced two additional programs for its Winter/Spring 2026 season, as well as programming details for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, DanceAfrica, and BAM's Fisher Takeovers.

BAM To Present 40th Annual Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2025

On Monday, Monday, January 19, 2026, BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will present the 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Howard Gilman Opera House marking four decades of the city’s largest and longest-running public celebration honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy.

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.

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.

World Music Institute to Present Mariza in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

World Music Institute will present Mariza in the Peter Jay Sharp Building at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets here.

BAM's 2025 Trailblazers Gala to Honor Serge Laurent and Charles J. & Irene F. Hamm
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

On April 23 BAM will honor the transformative support of Serge Laurent, Director of Dance and Culture Programs for Van Cleef & Arpels, and Charles J. and Irene F. Hamm, namesakes of the BAM Hamm Archives. Learn more!

DanceAfrica 2025 At BAM Honors 50 Years Of Mozambican Liberation
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

DanceAfrica, BAM's longest-running program and the nation's largest festival of African dance and culture, returns for its 48th year with a full weekend of performances, films, dance classes, and community events over Memorial Day weekend.

BAM Will Host Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will present the 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., New York City’s largest celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Review: THE HARD NUT Brings Delightful Dance and Debauchery to BAM’s Stage This Holiday Season
by Carissa Chesanek - Dec 22, 2024

These days the Nutcracker can take many forms, from funny to sultry, and everything in between. That is the case with The Hard Nut presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn. Based on the book by E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, this dance performance is a fun and wacky time for all, including family and children even with those sexual innuendos thrown in there for the adults.

BAM and American Composers Orchestra Will Perform Interactive Performances of Austin Wintory’s Journey LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

The American Composers Orchestra, BAM, and Ode to Joy will present an original, interactive live performance featuring Austin Wintory’sGRAMMY®-nominated score for iconic video game Journey.

Paul Mescal in STREETCAR, Whitney White's MACBETH IN STRIDE & More Play BAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Rhiannon Giddens & Silkroad To Present AMERICAN RAILROAD Tour In November 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Rhiannon Giddens and Silkroad has announced their 'American Railroad' tour for November 2024, exploring the musical heritage of the American railroad system.

BAM to Present Stacey Abrams, The Hard Nut, Dance, And More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

BAM revealed a family-friendly lineup featuring Stacey Abrams, THE HARD NUT, and various dance performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

American Composers Orchestra Unveils 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

American Composers Orchestra revealed its 2024-2025 season, featuring works by Michael Abels, Kebra-Seyoun Charles, Curtis Stewart, Paul Novak, and Victoria Polevá. Learn more!

New York Live Arts Reveals Fall 2024 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2024

New York Live Arts has announced Fall 2024 programming. Learn more about the lineup here!