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Community
The 38th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 15, 2024
CommunityThe 38th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Mon, Jan 15, 2024
We honor Dr. King’s radical spirit at this beloved Brooklyn tradition, featuring Sing Harlem, Madison McFerrin, and a bracing call to action from poet, lawyer, and Freedom Reads Founder Reginald Dwayne Betts. -
FilmRustin
Mon, Jan 15, 2024
RustinMon, Jan 15, 2024FREEA stunning portrait of the man responsible for organizing the 1963 March on Washington who, alongside Dr. King, dared to imagine a more just world.
FilmRustinMon, Jan 15, 2024A stunning portrait of the man responsible for organizing the 1963 march on Washington. -
Community | KidsBAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: Small Things In Great Ways
Mon, Jan 15, 2024
BAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: Small Things In Great WaysMon, Jan 15, 2024FREEThese fun, family-friendly activities celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and encourage acts of service through collaborative banner-making, coloring, spoken word, and song.
Community | KidsBAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: Small Things In Great WaysMon, Jan 15, 2024Honor Dr. King’s legacy through collaborative banner-making, coloring, spoken word, and song. -

Theater
Our Class
Jan 12—Feb 4, 2024
TheaterNew York PremiereLimited RunOur ClassJan 12—Feb 4, 2024
Ten Polish classmates—five Jewish and five Catholic—go from childhood friends to enemies in this electric new production of Tadeusz Słobodzianek’s contemporary masterpiece.
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Today's Films
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FilmPoor Things
Now Playing
Poor ThingsNow PlayingNew ReleaseThe latest absurd triumph from Yorgos Lanthimos follows the whirlwind adventures of a young woman brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, with Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo.
FilmPoor ThingsNow PlayingEmma Stone is a woman resurrected by science in this absurd triumph from Yorgos Lanthimos.
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FilmAmerican Fiction
Now Playing
American FictionNow PlayingNew ReleaseA frustrated Black author finds success writing the exact kind of novel he hates in this incisive and hilarious satire from first-time director Cord Jefferson.
FilmAmerican FictionNow PlayingA biting satire about race, hypocrisy, and the culture industry from director Cord Jefferson.
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FilmThe Color Purple
The Color PurpleNew ReleaseThree women share an unbreakable bond in this bold new adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel, starring Halle Bailey, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks.
FilmThe Color PurpleA bold new take on the beloved story of sisterhood, with Halle Bailey and Taraji P. Henson.
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FilmAll of Us Strangers
Now Playing
All of Us StrangersNow PlayingNew ReleaseA man is reunited with his dead parents in this profound examination of grief and love from Andrew Haigh.
FilmAll of Us StrangersNow PlayingA man is reunited with his dead parents in this profound examination of grief and love.
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FILM SERIES
The Characters of Jeffrey Wright
Nov 28, 2023—Feb 11, 2024
FILM SERIESThe Characters of Jeffrey WrightNov 28, 2023—Feb 11, 2024
BAM celebrates Jeffrey Wright’s exceptional contributions to cinema across almost four decades with works by Cord Jefferson, Ang Lee, Wes Anderson, and more.
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FilmThe Zone of Interest
Opens Jan 11
The Zone of InterestOpens Jan 11NEW RELEASEFrom visionary writer and director Jonathan Glazer, a Nazi couple strives to build an idyllic dream life for their family just beyond the walls of Auschwitz in this bone-chilling examination of quiet complicity.
FilmThe Zone of InterestOpens Jan 11A bone-chilling drama about quiet complicity from visionary filmmaker Jonathan Glazer. -
FilmRustin
Mon, Jan 15, 2024
RustinMon, Jan 15, 2024FREEA stunning portrait of the man responsible for organizing the 1963 March on Washington who, alongside Dr. King, dared to imagine a more just world.
FilmRustinMon, Jan 15, 2024A stunning portrait of the man responsible for organizing the 1963 march on Washington. -
FilmBushman
Feb 2—Feb 8, 2024
BushmanFeb 2—Feb 8, 2024A light-hearted docu-fiction about the adventures of a well-educated Nigerian immigrant in San Francisco in the late 60s spins out of control when real-life takes a turn for the worse.
FilmBushmanFeb 2—Feb 8, 2024A light-hearted comedy about a Nigerian immigrant in the US in 1968 spins out of control.
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Theater
Our Class
Jan 12—Feb 4, 2024
TheaterNew York PremiereLimited RunOur ClassJan 12—Feb 4, 2024
Ten Polish classmates—five Jewish and five Catholic—go from childhood friends to enemies in this electric new production of Tadeusz Słobodzianek’s contemporary masterpiece.
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Music | Theater
Bark of Millions
Feb 5—Feb 10, 2024
Music | TheaterBark of MillionsFeb 5—Feb 10, 2024
Taylor Mac, Matt Ray, and Machine Dazzle craft a rock opera meditation on queerness performed by a powerhouse collective of artists, sweeping audiences up in an electrifying collision of performance, music, and drag spectacle. -

SUPPORT BAM
Share the Brooklyn magic.
SUPPORT BAMShare the Brooklyn magic.Invest in the future of a uniquely Brooklyn artistic community. Give to BAM today.
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Dance | Music
The Look of Love
Mar 20—Mar 23, 2024
Dance | MusicThe Look of LoveMar 20—Mar 23, 2024
Mark Morris finds an ideal counterpart in the chart-topping songs of Burt Bacharach in this heartfelt exploration of the joys and piercing depths of love. -

Dance | Music
Word. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is Rhythm
Apr 19—Apr 20, 2024
Dance | MusicWord. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is RhythmApr 19—Apr 20, 2024
BAM honors the bond between beat and rhyme at our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word. -

Dance | Music
DanceAfrica 2024
May 24—May 27, 2024
Dance | MusicDanceAfrica 2024May 24—May 27, 2024
The nation’s largest celebration of African dance transforms BAM’s corner of Fort Greene into a pulsing celebration of discovery, community, and collective joy! -

Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 4—Jun 9, 2024
DanceAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterJun 4—Jun 9, 2024
The company that changed American dance forever returns to Brooklyn with a robust program of dazzling recent works and modern classics. -

SUPPORT BAM
Share the Brooklyn magic.
SUPPORT BAMShare the Brooklyn magic.Invest in the future of a uniquely Brooklyn artistic community. Give to BAM today.
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Opera | Music
Angel Island
Jan 11—Jan 13, 2024
Opera | MusicBAM DEBUTAngel IslandJan 11—Jan 13, 2024
Composer Huang Ruo, director Matthew Ozawa, and filmmaker Bill Morrison craft a clear-eyed tribute to the rebellion and resilience of the Chinese immigrants who passed through and perished at Angel Island.
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Music
Caetano Veloso
Apr 3—Apr 4, 2024
MusicCaetano VelosoApr 3—Apr 4, 2024
A towering figure of Brazilian popular music, the father of Tropicália returns to BAM with his first new album in nine years.
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Music | Theater
Bark of Millions
Feb 5—Feb 10, 2024
Music | TheaterBark of MillionsFeb 5—Feb 10, 2024
Taylor Mac, Matt Ray, and Machine Dazzle craft a rock opera meditation on queerness performed by a powerhouse collective of artists, sweeping audiences up in an electrifying collision of performance, music, and drag spectacle. -

Dance | Music
Word. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is Rhythm
Apr 19—Apr 20, 2024
Dance | MusicWord. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is RhythmApr 19—Apr 20, 2024
BAM honors the bond between beat and rhyme at our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word. -

Dance | Music
DanceAfrica 2024
May 24—May 27, 2024
Dance | MusicDanceAfrica 2024May 24—May 27, 2024
The nation’s largest celebration of African dance transforms BAM’s corner of Fort Greene into a pulsing celebration of discovery, community, and collective joy! -

Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 4—Jun 9, 2024
DanceAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterJun 4—Jun 9, 2024
The company that changed American dance forever returns to Brooklyn with a robust program of dazzling recent works and modern classics. -

SUPPORT BAM
Share the Brooklyn magic.
SUPPORT BAMShare the Brooklyn magic.Invest in the future of a uniquely Brooklyn artistic community. Give to BAM today.
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Opera | Music
Angel Island
Jan 11—Jan 13, 2024
Opera | MusicBAM DEBUTAngel IslandJan 11—Jan 13, 2024
Composer Huang Ruo, director Matthew Ozawa, and filmmaker Bill Morrison craft a clear-eyed tribute to the rebellion and resilience of the Chinese immigrants who passed through and perished at Angel Island.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmCarmen
Jan 27, 2024
CarmenJan 27, 2024New ProductionA vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works, which acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell sets in a contemporary American industrial town.
Pre-screening lecture with Fred Plotkin begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmCarmenJan 27, 2024A vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmLa Forza del Destino
Mar 9, 2024
La Forza del DestinoMar 9, 2024New ProductionVerdi’s grand tale of ill-fated love, deadly vendettas, and family strife stars stellar soprano Lise Davidsen as one of the repertory’s most tormented—and thrilling—heroines.
Pre-screening lecture with Fred Plotkin begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmLa Forza del DestinoMar 9, 2024Verdi’s grand tale of ill-fated love and fatal vendettas stars stellar soprano Lise Davidsen.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmRoméo et Juliette
Mar 23, 2024
Roméo et JulietteMar 23, 2024REVIVALTwo singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together in Charles Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation.
Pre-screening lecture with Marc A. Scorca begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmRoméo et JulietteMar 23, 2024Two singers at the height of their powers come together in Gounod’s sumptuous adaptation.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmLa Rondine
Apr 20, 2024
La RondineApr 20, 2024REVIVALPuccini’s bittersweet love story returns in Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco–inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to a dreamy vision of the French Riviera.
Pre-screening lecture with Fred Plotkin begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmLa RondineApr 20, 2024Puccini’s bittersweet love story returns in Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco–inspired staging.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmMadama Butterfly
May 11, 2024
Madama ButterflyMay 11, 2024New ProductionExtraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding central role of Puccini’s devastating tragedy in Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
Pre-screening lecture with Marc A. Scorca begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmMadama ButterflyMay 11, 2024Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian is the heroine in Puccini’s devastating tragedy.
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Programs
The Met: Live in HD 2023—2024
Oct 21, 2023—May 11, 2024
ProgramsThe Met: Live in HD 2023—2024Oct 21, 2023—May 11, 2024
Experience world-class opera up close as The Metropolitan Opera’s pioneering series of live broadcasts comes to BAM Rose Cinemas, featuring insightful pre-show discussions with opera experts.
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Program
BAMkids Winter/Spring 2024
Jan—Apr 2024
ProgramBAMkids Winter/Spring 2024Jan—Apr 2024
Celebrate the return of beloved family favorites like our MLK day program and the BAMkids Film Festival, as well as two groundbreaking productions based on powerful books by Jacqueline Woodson! -

Community | Kids
BAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: Small Things In Great Ways
Mon, Jan 15, 2024
Community | KidsFREEBAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: Small Things In Great WaysMon, Jan 15, 2024
These fun, family-friendly activities celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and encourage acts of service through collaborative banner-making, coloring, spoken word, and song. -
FILM SERIESBAMkids Film Festival 2024
Feb 3—Feb 4, 2024
BAMkids Film Festival 2024Feb 3—Feb 4, 2024Celebrate courage and creativity with an imaginative collection of the year’s best short films for kids, featuring outrageously fun and inspiring tales from around the world.
FILM SERIESBAMkids Film Festival 2024Feb 3—Feb 4, 2024Brooklyn’s favorite BAMkids tradition returns with imaginative shorts from around the world. -
Kids | Theater | MusicShow Way The Musical
Mar 16—Mar 17, 2024
Show Way The MusicalMar 16—Mar 17, 2024Ages 7+Adapted from Jacqueline Woodson’s acclaimed children’s book, this stirring musical about the journey to freedom stitches together one family’s lineage from generation to generation.
Kids | Theater | MusicShow Way The MusicalMar 16—Mar 17, 2024This stirring musical stitches together one family’s lineage from generation to generation. -
Kids | DanceThe Other Side
Mar 2—Mar 3, 2024
The Other SideMar 2—Mar 3, 2024Ages 7+Jacqueline Woodson’s powerful picture book comes to life on stage in an enthralling evening of dance about overcoming the barriers between us from choreographer Hope Boykin.
Kids | DanceThe Other SideMar 2—Mar 3, 2024A moving piece of dance about overcoming the barriers between us, based on the powerful book.
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Dance | MusicWord. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is Rhythm
Apr 19—Apr 20, 2024
Word. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is RhythmApr 19—Apr 20, 2024BAM honors the bond between beat and rhyme at our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word.
Dance | MusicWord. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is RhythmApr 19—Apr 20, 2024We spotlight the bond between beat and rhyme in this love letter to hip-hop’s sonic heart. -

BAMkids Parent Advisory Circle
BAMkids Parent Advisory CircleThis amazing group of Brooklyn-based, global majority parents and guardians have made a year-long commitment to regularly meet with BAMkids staff to reflect, dream, and help co-curate new experiences and programs.
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VISUAL ART
Omar Victor Diop
ONGOING
VISUAL ARTOmar Victor DiopONGOING
Revisit work by 2016 DanceAfrica visual artist Omar Victor Diop, a self-taught Sengalese photographer working within the rich tradition of the West African portrait studio, in a blog post featuring four of his photographs. -

VISUAL ART
Limited Edition Maira Kalman Print
ONGOING
VISUAL ARTLimited Edition Maira Kalman PrintONGOING
Beloved artist Maira Kalman has partnered with BAM to release a new edition.
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Visual Art
Shinique Smith Print Series
ONGOING
Visual ArtShinique Smith Print SeriesONGOING
Acclaimed visual artist Shinique Smith has created three limited edition prints to benefit BAM's artistic and educational programming.
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Programs
BAM Member Events
ProgramsBAM Member EventsOne of the many perks of BAM Membership: member-only events such as working rehearsals, special screenings, Q&As with BAM artists, and more.
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Programs
BAM Patron Events
ProgramsBAM Patron EventsBAM Patrons are invited to attend many special events throughout the year, including Opening Night Parties, artist talks, and other behind-the-scenes events.
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Community
The 38th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 15, 2024
CommunityThe 38th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Mon, Jan 15, 2024
We honor Dr. King’s radical spirit at this beloved Brooklyn tradition, featuring Sing Harlem, Madison McFerrin, and a bracing call to action from poet, lawyer, and Freedom Reads Founder Reginald Dwayne Betts. -
PROGRAMSSenior Cinema 2023
Sep 15—Dec 15, 2023
Senior Cinema 2023Sep 15—Dec 15, 2023SENIORS ONLYPresenting classic films, premieres, festivals, and retrospectives, with appearances by filmmakers, actors, and critics.
PROGRAMSSenior Cinema 2023Sep 15—Dec 15, 2023Senior Cinema is a free monthly repertory film program for audience members 65 and over.
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ProgramsBAMcafé Live 2023
Jan 1—Dec 31, 2023
BAMcafé Live 2023Jan 1—Dec 31, 2023BAMcafé Live features a diverse mix of free music and performance in BAM's Lepercq Space.
ProgramsBAMcafé Live 2023Jan 1—Dec 31, 2023BAMcafé Live features a diverse mix of free music and performance in BAM's Lepercq Space.
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FOR SENIORS 65+Seniors at BAM
Seniors at BAMBAM has several initiatives to make our programs accessible to senior audience members.
FOR SENIORS 65+Seniors at BAMBAM has several initiatives to make our programs accessible to senior audience members.
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COMMUNITYCommunity Programs
Community ProgramsFrom discounted tickets and transportation for special needs groups to opportunities for local arts organizations and businesses, BAM places special emphasis on its commitment to the community.
COMMUNITYCommunity ProgramsFrom discounted tickets and transportation for special needs groups to opportunities for local arts organizations and businesses, BAM places special emphasis on its commitment to the community.
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