Brooklyn Academy of Music
America's oldest performing arts center, Fort Greene's home for avant-garde theater, dance, opera and film.
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The Next Wave calendar is where the risky work lands, and the Rose Cinemas run repertory film for a lower commitment version of the same building.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of show should I see at BAM?
Whatever the Next Wave calendar offers if you like risk, or repertory film at Rose Cinemas for a low-commitment visit. It is not a Broadway substitute.
What do I do around BAM before a show?
Eat on DeKalb or Fulton in Fort Greene. The neighborhood's brownstone streets reward arriving an hour early.
Is BAM a substitute for a Broadway show?
No. The programming leans adventurous and rewards reading the description first. Book Broadway for spectacle and BAM for work you will not see anywhere else.
