Galas & Events
BAM Theater Gala: King Lear
- 5:30PM
Come ye, lords and ladies, Thursday, February 6th, to a royal
celebration with a gamesone gala affair fit for a king and his
three lovely daughters. The evening includes a dinner feast,
followed by a performance of King Lear, featuring award-winning
actor Frank Langella, and a sumptuous dessert reception.
Gala Chair: Gary G. Lynch
Bank of America
5:30pm
Gala Cocktails & Dinner
Skylight One Hanson
One Hanson Place / Brooklyn (steps away from BAM)
7:30pm
Performance of King Lear
BAM Harvey Theater / 651 Fulton Street
10:30pm
Dessert Reception with the Company
Campbell Lobby / BAM Harvey Theater
Stage and screen legend Frank Langella joins forces with Chichester Festival Theatre to present this monumental interpretation of the Bard’s tragedy.
Last winter renowned theater director Peter Brook returned to BAM with the gem of a production The Suit. The 2013 Theater Benefit honored his triumphant return to the BAM Harvey Theater as well as the conclusion of BAM’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Read more about the festivities here.
In 2012 Kevin Spacey brought down the house with his acclaimed portrayal of the great tyrant Richard III. But before the battles began BAM hosted a grand banquet at the Richard III Benefit. Read more about the celebration here.