This magical and profound work of physical theater gives fantastical theatrical form to our precarious existence, spinning dreamlike fiction and humor with urgent reality.
“The most luminous, sexy, entertaining piece Bausch made”—The Guardian
The company that exploded the possibilities of dance, Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal, returns to BAM for the first time in six years with a US premiere from the late visionary choreographer. Created during a residency in Brazil in 2001, Bausch refracted the landscapes, sounds, movements, and music she encountered into a color-saturated fantasy. While infused with hints of danger, there is a joyfulness here that stands out among Bausch’s oeuvre, highlighting the legendary choreographer at her most exuberant.
A virtuosic work performed with fearless abandon, Água offers all audience members—from longtime fans to curious newcomers—the pleasure of immersing themselves in Bausch’s utterly singular vision.
Directed and choreographed by Pina Bausch
Set and video design by Peter Pabst
Costume design by Marion Cito
Musical collaboration with Matthias Burkert and Andreas Eisenschneider
Set and video design by Peter Pabst
Costume design by Marion Cito
Musical collaboration with Matthias Burkert and Andreas Eisenschneider
“The most luminous, sexy, entertaining piece Bausch made”—The Guardian
UPCOMING Performances
RUNNING TIME
2hr 50min
VENUE
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets start at $45
RELATED EVENTS
Dress Rehearsal: Água
Thu, Mar 2, 2023 at 7:30pm
Open to BAM Members 3+
Opening Night Party: Água
Fri, Mar 3, 2023, Post-show
Open to BAM Patrons
March Member Mingle
Fri, Mar 10 at 6pm
Open to BAM Members
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
BAM Members enjoy waived handling fees (Level 2+).
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation.
Leadership support for programming in
the Howard Gilman Opera House provided by:
Leadership support for
dance at BAM provided by
The SHS Foundation
Leadership support for
dance at BAM provided by:
Leadership support for
Água provided by
Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels: 
Leadership support for
BAM Film provided by
the Ford Foundation and
The Thompson Family Foundation
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RELATED EVENTPina Bausch Repertory LabMasterclass with Julie Shanahan, dancer with Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch / A UTOPINA project of the Pina Bausch Foundation / Sun, Mar 12 at 10:30am / 2hr 30min -
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