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BAM's Winter/Spring programming offers vibrant performances that embody rebirth and renewal.

Writer-director Payal Kapadia won the Grand Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for this revelatory feature debut, exploring the light, lives, and textures of contemporary working-class Mumbai.

This revelatory feature set in working-class Mumbai won this year’s Grand Prize at Cannes.

Daniel Craig sits down with Hilton Als for an enlightening evening of career-spanning conversation coinciding with the premiere of his new film.

Daniel Craig sits down with Hilton Als for an enlightening evening of in-depth conversation.

Writer-director Payal Kapadia won the Grand Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for this revelatory feature debut, exploring the light, lives, and textures of contemporary working-class Mumbai.

This revelatory feature set in working-class Mumbai won this year’s Grand Prize at Cannes.

A young sex worker from Brighton Beach gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she marries the son of a Russian oligarch in this new Sean Baker film, winner of the 2024 Palme d’Or at Cannes.

A young sex worker marries the son of a Russian oligarch in this 2024 Palme d’Or winner.

Shot in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof’s award-winning thriller centers on a family thrust into the public eye when a newly appointed investigating judge in Tehran grows paranoid and distrustful.

A newly appointed investigating judge in Tehran grows paranoid as political unrest erupts.

Paul Williams stars as an unscrupulous producer who steals the music of a hapless songwriter, who retaliates by haunting the impresario’s concert hall, in Brian De Palma’s over-the-top comedy-horror musical.

Paul Williams is haunted by a masked menace in Brian De Palma’s comedy-horror musical.

Nicole Kidman portrays a high-powered CEO who puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern in this erotic thriller by Dutch director Halina Reijn.

A powerful CEO risks her career and family in a torrid affair with her much younger intern.

Robert Eggers offers a richly atmospheric new take on F. W. Murnau’s silent classic about a German vampire obsessed with a haunted young woman, starring Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe.

Robert Eggers offers an atmospheric new take on a silent classic about a German vampire.

Godfrey Reggio’s remarkable symphony of image and sound charts our growing alienation from nature, featuring an original score by Phillip Glass.

Godfrey Reggio’s remarkable cinematic symphony charts our growing alienation from nature.

In an alchemical collision of mediums, live musicians respond to the real-time actions of on-stage gamers as they explore the gorgeous universe within the hit video game Journey.

Video gamers and musicians collaborate in real time in this alchemical collision of mediums.

Live music returns to BAM in a major way with BAM Free Music, a concert series showcasing local, national, and global artists in a welcoming space suitable for listening, mingling, and dancing.

Listen, mingle, and dance at BAM Free Music, featuring diverse artists in a welcoming space.

Opera | Theater | Music

Nearly a century after its premiere, Bertolt Brecht’s savage critique of capitalism and Kurt Weill’s jazz-soaked music retain their knife-edge allure in Barrie Kosky’s sexy, stylish staging.

Brecht and Weill’s savage musical retains its edge in Barrie Kosky’s sexy, stylish staging.

Obie winner Whitney White dazzles with a pulse-pounding musical reconstruction of Shakespeare's Macbeth, with Lady M center stage for a fiercely feminist supernova that'll leave you breathless.

Obie winner Whitney White dazzles in a fiercely feminist Shakespearean musical supernova.

We’re honoring the power of the poets in our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word. 

We’re honoring the power of the poets in our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word.

Max Richter joins the American Contemporary Music Ensemble to perform two landmark albums, the iconic The Blue Notebooks and his newest, In A Landscape.

Max Richter performs two landmark albums, The Blue Notebooks and his newest, In A Landscape.

In an intimate eight-show series, new-music powerhouse Sō Percussion explores new fusions in a theatrical event with Caroline Shaw and collaborations with pop polymaths This Is the Kit and Helado Negro.

Sō Percussion explores new fusions with Caroline Shaw, This Is the Kit, and Helado Negro.

Theater | Installation | New Media

This multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez honors the grandmother who raised him and illustrates her impact on the Latine community.

Modesto Flako Jimenez honors his grandmother with a poetic recreation of their home.

Hot off two sold-out runs in London’s West End, Patsy Ferran, Paul Mescal, and Anjana Vasan star in a powerful and visceral revival of one of the greatest American plays ever written.

Paul Mescal stars in this powerful revival of Tennessee Williams’s blistering masterpiece.

Opera | Theater | Music

Nearly a century after its premiere, Bertolt Brecht’s savage critique of capitalism and Kurt Weill’s jazz-soaked music retain their knife-edge allure in Barrie Kosky’s sexy, stylish staging.

Brecht and Weill’s savage musical retains its edge in Barrie Kosky’s sexy, stylish staging.

Obie winner Whitney White dazzles with a pulse-pounding musical reconstruction of Shakespeare's Macbeth, with Lady M center stage for a fiercely feminist supernova that'll leave you breathless.

Obie winner Whitney White dazzles in a fiercely feminist Shakespearean musical supernova.

Choreographer Ohad Naharin and his Batsheva company return to BAM with a breathtaking work of creative mastery.

Ohad Naharin and the Batsheva dancers return to BAM with a breathtaking work.

Enjoy traditional dance and music from Mozambique, visual art, film, workshops, a late-night dance party, and the iconic outdoor bazaar at DanceAfrica, Brooklyn’s most unmissable summer celebration!

Welcome summer with DanceAfrica, celebrating traditional dance and music from Mozambique.

The company that shattered every boundary of American dance returns to Brooklyn with another unforgettable spring program.

The company that shattered every boundary of American dance returns to Brooklyn.

Daniel Craig sits down with Hilton Als for an enlightening evening of career-spanning conversation coinciding with the premiere of his new film.

Daniel Craig sits down with Hilton Als for an enlightening evening of in-depth conversation.

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. King at this vital Brooklyn tradition, celebrating the courageous individuals who sustain and extend Dr. King’s relentless pursuit of equality and justice.

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. King at this vital Brooklyn tradition.

Opera | Theater | Music

Nearly a century after its premiere, Bertolt Brecht’s savage critique of capitalism and Kurt Weill’s jazz-soaked music retain their knife-edge allure in Barrie Kosky’s sexy, stylish staging.

Brecht and Weill’s savage musical retains its edge in Barrie Kosky’s sexy, stylish staging.

Oct 5, 2024—May 31, 2025

Oct 5, 2024—May 31, 2025

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.

Experience world-class opera up close with The Met’s pioneering series of live broadcasts.

Sat, Jan 25 at 12:30PM

Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt.

Angel Blue is the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production.

Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny, joined by a distinguished cast.

Lise Davidsen portrays Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband.

Taking the podium for her Met Opera debut, German conductor Joana Mallwitz leads a stellar ensemble in Mozart’s timeless comedy about love and fidelity, in a production by Richard Eyre.

German conductor Joana Mallwitz leads a stellar ensemble in Mozart’s timeless comedy.

Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading directors, helms the Met’s first new production of Strauss’ tragedy in 20 years, giving the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting.

Claus Guth directs The Met’s first new staging of Strauss’ tragedy in 20 years.

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season ends with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy, with Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlining a winning ensemble.

Russian mezzo Aigul Akhmetshina tops a winning ensemble in Rossini’s effervescent comedy.

Theater | Installation | New Media

This multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez honors the grandmother who raised him and illustrates her impact on the Latine community.

Modesto Flako Jimenez honors his grandmother with a poetic recreation of their home.

In an alchemical collision of mediums, live musicians respond to the real-time actions of on-stage gamers as they explore the gorgeous universe within the hit video game Journey.

Video gamers and musicians collaborate in real time in this alchemical collision of mediums.

“The Vivid Unknown” uses AI and computer vision to reimagine Godfrey Reggio’s iconic 1982 film, Koyaanisqatsi, allowing visitors to explore the primal nexus of humans, nature, and technology.

AI and computer vision transform the iconic film Koyaanisqatsi into a collective experience.

“The Golden Key” immerses visitors in the mythical fantasies of an artificially intelligent machine as it composes a never ending story, imagining a future world that has endured climate change.

“The Golden Key” immerses visitors in fantasies of a world that has endured climate change.

Jan 12, 14 & 15, 2025

Margarita Athanasiou dives into the histories of mediums and spiritualists to tell a story about female empowerment, capitalism, and the relationship between information technology and the spirit world.

Hidden histories of mediums and spiritualists link information technology to a spirit world.

Multigenerational narratives collapse past, present, and future across interactive vignettes in a virtual oasis populated with Black women who share stories of power and resilience.

Past, present, and future meet in a virtual oasis populated with Black women storytellers.

New Media | Installation

TECHNE, a multi-part experience comprising large-scale digital artworks, immerses viewers in realms created with cutting-edge technologies, telling stories of evolution and unlocked potential.

TECHNE immerses viewers in stories of evolution, endurance, and unlocked potential.
Part of Next Wave

We’re honoring the power of the poets in our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word. 

We’re honoring the power of the poets in our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word.

Sun, Dec 15, 5—6:30pm

Sun, Dec 15, 5—6:30pm

Following the December 15 matinee performance of The Hard Nut, enjoy a family-friendly party featuring cookies, cocoa, arts and crafts, and photo opportunities with characters from the show.

Meet characters from The Hard Nut at a family-friendly party with activities and treats.

Live music flows, and the space sparkles with a sense of magic filling the air as two friends meet by chance and grow closer in a playful, hands-on adventure.

Magic fills the air as two friends meet and grow closer in a playful, hands-on adventure.

Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm

Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm

Help us ring in spring with this vibrant day of performances and hands-on fun for kids and families!

Ring in spring with this vibrant day of performances and hands-on fun!

Beloved artist Maira Kalman has partnered with BAM to release a new edition.

Beloved artist Maira Kalman has partnered with BAM to release a new edition.

The acclaimed artist has created three limited edition prints to benefit BAM's artistic and educational programming.

One of the many perks of BAM Membership: member-only events such as working rehearsals, special screenings, Q&As with BAM artists, and more.

One of the many perks of BAM Membership: member-only events.

BAM Patrons are invited to attend many special events throughout the year, including Opening Night Parties, artist talks, and other behind-the-scenes events.

BAM Patrons are invited to attend many special events throughout the year.

Members can enjoy a free small popcorn every first Friday of the month at the cinemas with the purchase of a ticket! Simply show your digital membership card at concessions to redeem.

Members can enjoy a free small popcorn every first Friday of the month at BAM Rose Cinemas! 

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. King at this vital Brooklyn tradition, celebrating the courageous individuals who sustain and extend Dr. King’s relentless pursuit of equality and justice.

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. King at this vital Brooklyn tradition.

BAM’s multi-genre, all-gender celebration of queer culture makes its eagerly anticipated return for Pride Month in June.

Guest curators take over the BAM Fisher for unbounded multi-disciplinary house parties.

Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm

Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm

Help us ring in spring with this vibrant day of performances and hands-on fun for kids and families!

Ring in spring with this vibrant day of performances and hands-on fun!

Senior Cinema is a free monthly repertory film program for audience members 65 and over.

Senior Cinema is a free monthly repertory film program for audience members 65 and over.

Discover the BAM Hamm Archives’ ongoing mission to preserve the vast legacy of DanceAfrica.

BAM has several initiatives to make our programs accessible to senior audience members.

BAM has several initiatives to make our programs accessible to senior audience members.

From 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.

From 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.

Theater | Installation | New Media

This multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez honors the grandmother who raised him and illustrates her impact on the Latine community.

Modesto Flako Jimenez honors his grandmother with a poetic recreation of their home.

“The Vivid Unknown” uses AI and computer vision to reimagine Godfrey Reggio’s iconic 1982 film, Koyaanisqatsi, allowing visitors to explore the primal nexus of humans, nature, and technology.

AI and computer vision transform the iconic film Koyaanisqatsi into a collective experience.

“The Golden Key” immerses visitors in the mythical fantasies of an artificially intelligent machine as it composes a never ending story, imagining a future world that has endured climate change.

“The Golden Key” immerses visitors in fantasies of a world that has endured climate change.

Jan 12, 14 & 15, 2025

Margarita Athanasiou dives into the histories of mediums and spiritualists to tell a story about female empowerment, capitalism, and the relationship between information technology and the spirit world.

Hidden histories of mediums and spiritualists link information technology to a spirit world.

Multigenerational narratives collapse past, present, and future across interactive vignettes in a virtual oasis populated with Black women who share stories of power and resilience.

Past, present, and future meet in a virtual oasis populated with Black women storytellers.

New Media | Installation

TECHNE, a multi-part experience comprising large-scale digital artworks, immerses viewers in realms created with cutting-edge technologies, telling stories of evolution and unlocked potential.

TECHNE immerses viewers in stories of evolution, endurance, and unlocked potential.
Part of Next Wave