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Brooklyn, NY 11231
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Waterfront Museum History
he Waterfront Museum was founded in 1986 to provide programs in education and culture aboard an historic vessel and to advocate for and expand public waterfront access in the NY Metropolitan area. The Museum relocated to Red Hook, Brooklyn in 1994 as a permanent homeport after operating in Liberty State Park in Jersey City & Hoboken, NJ; Piermont, NY; and South Street Seaport, NYC.
Shows at the Waterfront Museum
DATES PRODUCTION 9/26/2024 - 10/27/2024 The Wind and The Rain: A Story about Sunny’s Bar (2024) 9/12/2019 - 10/6/2019 A View From the Bridge (2019)
News
En Garde Arts Unveils 2025-2026 Season With Premieres By Hansol Jung & Dustin Wills and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
En Garde Arts has revealed its upcoming 2025-2026 Season that includes two world premieres and five projects in development including two new commissions. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
En Garde Arts has revealed its upcoming 2025-2026 Season that includes two world premieres and five projects in development including two new commissions. Learn more!
Photos: THE KING'S MEN New York Premiere In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
Go inside rehearsal of the New York Premiere of The King’s Men, a farcical comedy by Javen Tanner inspired by the works of Shakespeare. Check out the photos below!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
Go inside rehearsal of the New York Premiere of The King’s Men, a farcical comedy by Javen Tanner inspired by the works of Shakespeare. Check out the photos below!
Photos: First Look At Twenty Somethings Productions Of THE KING’S MEN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
The New York premiere of The King’s Men opens next week in Brooklyn. The farcical comedy written by Javen Tanner was inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. Check out photos from the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
The New York premiere of The King’s Men opens next week in Brooklyn. The farcical comedy written by Javen Tanner was inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. Check out photos from the show.
Twenty Somethings Productions to Present New York Premiere of THE KING'S MEN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
A gender bending troupe of nine electrifying women take over a barge, in the New York Premiere of The King's Men. The farcical comedy written by Javen Turner who holds an MFA from The Old Globe was inspired by Shakespeare's plays.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
A gender bending troupe of nine electrifying women take over a barge, in the New York Premiere of The King's Men. The farcical comedy written by Javen Turner who holds an MFA from The Old Globe was inspired by Shakespeare's plays.
THE ROYAL PYRATE Musical To Premiere At Waterfront Barge Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025
Polyphemus Productions will present the World Premiere of The Royal Pyrate, a new musical with Book by Chas LiBretto and Music & Lyrics by Jason Landon Marcus and (Pulitzer Prize nominees for Cyclops: A Rock Opera) at the historic Waterfront Barge Museum (290 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY 11231), August 16-31. Director and cast to be announced,
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025
Polyphemus Productions will present the World Premiere of The Royal Pyrate, a new musical with Book by Chas LiBretto and Music & Lyrics by Jason Landon Marcus and (Pulitzer Prize nominees for Cyclops: A Rock Opera) at the historic Waterfront Barge Museum (290 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY 11231), August 16-31. Director and cast to be announced,
The Indeterminacy Festival to Present A Preview Of INTO THE CHARMED CHURNED CIRCLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025
The Indeterminacy Festival will present a preview of Into the Charmed Churned Circle in March. This multi-discipline, multi-generational, immersive performance piece is created by Stanzi Vaubel. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025
The Indeterminacy Festival will present a preview of Into the Charmed Churned Circle in March. This multi-discipline, multi-generational, immersive performance piece is created by Stanzi Vaubel. Learn how to attend.
The Indeterminacy Festival Reveals 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
The Indeterminacy Festival has announced its 2025 Season. The season begins with Fourteen Porches in Concert this February. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
The Indeterminacy Festival has announced its 2025 Season. The season begins with Fourteen Porches in Concert this February. Learn more about the lineup here!
THE WIND AND THE RAIN: A STORY ABOUT SUNNY'S BAR Adds Three Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024
En Garde Arts and Vineyard Theatre will present three additional performances of THE WIND AND THE RAIN: A STORY ABOUT SUNNY’S BAR, exploring the vibrant history of a beloved Brooklyn establishment. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024
En Garde Arts and Vineyard Theatre will present three additional performances of THE WIND AND THE RAIN: A STORY ABOUT SUNNY’S BAR, exploring the vibrant history of a beloved Brooklyn establishment. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for THE WIND AND THE RAIN: A STORY ABOUT SUNNY'S BAR at the Waterfront Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
En Garde Arts has revealed details for the world premiere of The Wind and the Rain: A story about Sunny's Bar. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
En Garde Arts has revealed details for the world premiere of The Wind and the Rain: A story about Sunny's Bar. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
En Garde Arts & Vineyard Theatre to Present THE WIND AND THE RAIN: A STORY ABOUT SUNNY'S BAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024
En Garde Arts and Vineyard Theatre will present THE WIND AND THE RAIN: A STORY ABOUT SUNNY’S BAR. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024
En Garde Arts and Vineyard Theatre will present THE WIND AND THE RAIN: A STORY ABOUT SUNNY’S BAR. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Kyle Mazer's New Musical ORCA: The One-Whale Musical is Coming to Red Hook this Fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023
Move over Moby Dick! The next great whale coming to the stage is Gordon the Orca Rockstar, premiering in Kyle Mazer's new Orca-biographical musical coming to Red Hook, Brooklyn, this fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023
Move over Moby Dick! The next great whale coming to the stage is Gordon the Orca Rockstar, premiering in Kyle Mazer's new Orca-biographical musical coming to Red Hook, Brooklyn, this fall.
South Street Seaport Museum to Present History on the Harbor: A Voyage Through New York City's Maritime Heritage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2023
Join in for History on the Harbor, a captivating voyage through New York City's maritime heritage. Explore the iconic landmarks of the harbor while gaining new insights into the city's pivotal events. Don't miss this enriching experience aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2023
Join in for History on the Harbor, a captivating voyage through New York City's maritime heritage. Explore the iconic landmarks of the harbor while gaining new insights into the city's pivotal events. Don't miss this enriching experience aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer.
Happenstance Theater to Present PINOT & AUGUSTINE Aboard The Waterfront Museum Showboat Barge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023
Happenstance Theater will present PINOT & AUGUSTINE Saturday July 22 at noon aboard the Waterfront Museum 's Floating Theater in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023
Happenstance Theater will present PINOT & AUGUSTINE Saturday July 22 at noon aboard the Waterfront Museum 's Floating Theater in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
All Asian Theatre Production ANCIENT HISTORY to be Presented at The Tank This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2023
In a groundbreaking effort to radicalize Queer narratives, a talented all Asian cast takes center stage in the new theatre production, 'ANCIENT HISTORY'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2023
In a groundbreaking effort to radicalize Queer narratives, a talented all Asian cast takes center stage in the new theatre production, 'ANCIENT HISTORY'.
Arthur Miller's THE HOOK Comes to Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present the American premiere of Arthur Miller’s unpublished screenplay, The Hook, adapted for the stage by Brooklyn-based writer Ron Hutchinson with UK director James Dacre, and directed by Claire Beckman, co-founder and producing artistic director of BNW Rep.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present the American premiere of Arthur Miller’s unpublished screenplay, The Hook, adapted for the stage by Brooklyn-based writer Ron Hutchinson with UK director James Dacre, and directed by Claire Beckman, co-founder and producing artistic director of BNW Rep.
Arthur Miller's Unpublished Screenplay THE HOOK to be Presented at Brave New World Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present the American premiere of Arthur Miller’s unpublished screenplay, The Hook, adapted for the stage by Brooklyn-based writer Ron Hutchinson with UK director James Dacre, and directed by Claire Beckman, co-founder and producing artistic director of BNW Rep.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present the American premiere of Arthur Miller’s unpublished screenplay, The Hook, adapted for the stage by Brooklyn-based writer Ron Hutchinson with UK director James Dacre, and directed by Claire Beckman, co-founder and producing artistic director of BNW Rep.
Brooklyn's Brave New World Rep Presents A Haitian Spring Celebration in Little Haiti
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre (BNW) announces A Haitian Spring Celebration, a mix of dance, song and spoken word, set to take place on Earth Day, April 22, in the heart Little Haiti on an historic landmark block in Brooklyn.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre (BNW) announces A Haitian Spring Celebration, a mix of dance, song and spoken word, set to take place on Earth Day, April 22, in the heart Little Haiti on an historic landmark block in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre Marks 20th Anniversary With OVER AND ABOVE: SONGS OF ENDURANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2023
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre, acclaimed for its site specific, immersive productions marks its 20th anniversary Sunday March 5 at 7pm with Over & Above: Songs of Endurance, a one-night only SRO live cabaret performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2023
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre, acclaimed for its site specific, immersive productions marks its 20th anniversary Sunday March 5 at 7pm with Over & Above: Songs of Endurance, a one-night only SRO live cabaret performance.
Nixon Cesar Joins Brave New World Production Of Arthur Miller's THE HOOK
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023
Nixon Cesar has joined the cast of the upcoming stage production of Arthur Miller's The Hook, which will be produced in Red Hook, Brooklyn by the Brave New World Repertory Theatre in June of this year.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023
Nixon Cesar has joined the cast of the upcoming stage production of Arthur Miller's The Hook, which will be produced in Red Hook, Brooklyn by the Brave New World Repertory Theatre in June of this year.
Site-Specific VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Extends Through 10/6
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2019
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre announces they have extended the run of their site-specific production of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, adding two additional performances Saturday October 5 and Sunday October 6. The production has played to SRO audiences onboard the Waterfront Museum Barge in Red Hook, where the play's action is set. The run opened on September 12.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2019
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre announces they have extended the run of their site-specific production of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, adding two additional performances Saturday October 5 and Sunday October 6. The production has played to SRO audiences onboard the Waterfront Museum Barge in Red Hook, where the play's action is set. The run opened on September 12.
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