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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: From Brooklyn to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Marcia Pendelton moderates a conversation with Black theatre artists who call Brooklyn home.\n\n\nIn celebration of National Black Theatre Day\, The Billie will launch its 2026-2027 season with a special edition of its community conversation series. \nPresented in collaboration with black theatre aficionado Marcia Pendelton of Walk Tall Girl Productions\, From Brooklyn to Broadway will explore Brooklyn’s connection to Broadway and the many performers and creatives who call the borough home. The conversation will examine how Brooklyn has shaped or inspired individual artists while offering a behind-the-scenes look at some of the shows heading to Broadway this season. \nPanelists will include singer\, songwriter and Broadway actor Marcus Paul James\, whose credits include RENT\, Motown: The Musical and In the Heights; Tony Award-winning actress Adriane Lenox\, recognized for her performances in Doubt and After Midnight; two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and Tony Award-winning Broadway star Lillias White\, celebrated for her acclaimed performances across Broadway. \n\n\nAbout the moderator: Marcia Pendelton is the founder and president of Walk Tall Girl Productions\, a boutique marketing\, audience development\, and group sales agency for the performing arts. She specializes in bringing communities from the African Diaspora into performance spaces. She lives in Brooklyn. \nThe Billie Holiday Theatre on Broadway The Billie made history in 1981 with the play Inacent Black\, transferring the hit to Broadway with fifty percent of the financing derived from the Black community — a first in the theatre world\, as cited in The New York Times\, and unheard of prior to Inacent Black. The “heaven-sent comedy” by A. Marcus Hemphill featured Melba Moore. \nAbout National Black Theatre Day National Black Theatre Day (officially September 17) marks the anniversary of the 1821 opening night of the African Grove Theatre — the first known professional Black theatre company in the United States.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/community-conversation-from-brooklyn-to-broadway/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:BILLIE & BEYOND featuring vocalist Kamilah
DESCRIPTION:Join us as The Billie spotlights the next generation of artists who carry the DNA of Lady Day and push forward her legacy.\n\n\nThe Billie Holiday Theatre returns with its all women music series\, BILLIE & BEYOND; an evening of live performances inspired by the artisty and activism of its namesake Billie Holiday. \nHeadlining this edition is Kamilah\, a dynamic vocalist whose songwriting draws on love\, self-discovery\, and advocacy\, with a sound that recalls Lauryn Hill and Aretha Franklin. Her latest single\, “Electricity\,” showcases her gift for sonic poetry. “What I make is as eclectic as my mom’s tastes\,” she says. \nThe evening opens with Juanialys\, a New York City based singer and songwriter known for her soulful sound\, captivating stage presence\, and ability to connect with diverse audiences. She has performed at notable venues and events including the Apollo Theater\, SOB’s\, Brooklyn Bazaar\, Several NYC festivals\, conferences\, and corporate events. Through her music\, Juanialys creates memorable experiences while using her voice to inspire\, uplift\, and bring people together. \nThe night will be hosted by poet and performer Shanelle Gabriel and DJ NYLA will provide music throughout the evening. \nPart concert\, part cultural gathering\, BILLIE & BEYOND celebrates the next generation of artists shaping the future of Black music and creative expression. \n\n\nTICKETS: \nEarly Bird: $25Available online through Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 \nBeginning October 5\, 2026\, tickets are $35 online and at the box office. \nTickets will also be $35 at the door on the day of the performance. \nFor groups of 10 or more\, please contact Ms. Edna Fulton at efulton@restorationplaza.org \n\n\nLobby Doors Open: 7:30 PMPerformance: 8:00 PM
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/billie-beyond-featuring-vocalist-kamilah/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:5th Annual BedStuy Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Three days of independent film\, panels\, and community storytelling at The Billie Holiday Theatre. October 16-18.\n\n\nFounded in 2017\, the BedStuy Film Festival was created to spotlight films from a wide range of cultural\, racial\, gender\, and generational perspectives. The festival is dedicated to supporting local creatives while welcoming independent filmmakers from around the world. \nJoin us October 16 to 18\, 2026\, for the 5th Annual festival: three days of independent film\, Q&A sessions\, and community storytelling. Opening night includes a cocktail reception following the film\, \nSchedule \nFriday\, October 16 \n\n6:00 to 7:30 PM: Feature Film\, The NextShift\n7:30 to 9:30 PM: Opening Night Cocktail Reception. Stay after the film to celebrate opening night. Included with your Day 1 ticket or 3-Day Pass.\n\nSaturday\, October 17 \n\n12:00 to 1:00 PM: Short Film\, The Therapist (30 minutes)\n1:15 to 2:15 PM: Panel\, Indie vs. Studio: The Filmmaking Dilemma\, featuring Ahmad Muhammad (Tyler Perry Studios)\, Sean Charles (ALLBLK/MACRO)\, Victorious De Costa\, Nya Estep\, and more.\n\nSunday\, October 18 \n\n12:00 to 2:00 PM: Documentary\, Through the Night \, directed and produced by Loira Limbal. The film explores the personal cost of the modern economy through the lives of working-class mothers and a 24-hour childcare provider.\n2:15-3:00 PM: Panel\, The World of Vertical Films\, What’s Next. Panelist TBA\n\nTickets \n\nDay passes are $20 per day.\nThe 3-Day Pass is $50 and covers all three days\, including the opening night reception.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/5th-annual-bedstuy-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Film & Media
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SUMMARY:Literary Salon Champions for the Arts In Conversation w/ Donna Walker-Kuhne
DESCRIPTION:An inspiring conversation detailing how to become a champion for the arts moderated by Aaron L. McKinney.\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be a champion for the arts? Be prepared to hear from culture warrior Donna Walker Kuhne when she talks about her book — Champions for the Arts: Lessons and Successful Strategies for Engaging Diverse Audiences. \nJoin author and community engagement legend  Donna Walker-Kuhne in an inspiring conversation detailing how to become a champion for the arts. Considered one of the nation’s foremost experts in audience development\, Donna Walker-Kuhne has spent her career developing successful strategies for increasing access to the arts. Over the past ten years\, Walker-Kuhne has traveled to over 100 U.S. cities and 5 continents to give lectures\, workshops and keynotes specifically focused on community engagement. \nHer book Champions for the Arts: Lessons and Successful Strategies for Engaging Diverse Audiences synthesizes real-world examples from her decades of experience working with institutions like Dance Theatre of Harlem\, The Public Theatre\, Apollo Theater\, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater\, Whitney Museum and NJPAC among many others.The evening will feature a conversation with Walker-Kuhne moderated by arts leader and culture builder\, Aaron L. McKinney\, Executive Director of Hi-ARTS. The discussion will highlight Walker-Kuhne’s practical yet visionary way of thinking about community engagement in the arts as a vehicle for social change. \nBook signing will follow.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/literary-salon-champions-for-the-arts-in-conversation-w-donna-walker-kuhne/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Skylight Open
DESCRIPTION:An electric blend of adventurous spoken word\, musical\, and movement-based artists.\n\n\nSkylight Open continues into the Fall Season with opportunities for artists working across music\, spoken word and dance to take the stage and connect with audiences. The series continues The Billie’s commitment to providing a platform for artists while creating an accessible gathering space for the community.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/skylight-open/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:The Billie presents RONALD K. BROWN/EVIDENCE DANCE COMPANY
DESCRIPTION:Famed choreographer and Brooklyn's own Ronald K. Brown returns to The Billie for their annual dance concert.\n\n\nRonald K. Brown/EVIDENCE\, A Dance Company returns home to The Billie with its signature blend of grace\, gravity\, and grounded spiritual storytelling drawn from Brown's acclaimed repertory. The company integrates African dance with contemporary choreography\, music\, and spoken word. \nBrown shares a profound\, deep-rooted artistic partnership with The Billie Holiday Theatre in Bedford-Stuyvesant\, Brooklyn. A "son of Brooklyn\," Brown founded EVIDENCE in 1985\, and the company has become synonymous with deeply spiritual storytelling that connects audiences to the histories\, traditions\, and evolving expressions of the African Diaspora. He is one of the most visionary and prolific choreographers of his generation\, with international acclaim on the world's great stages. His long-standing partnership with The Billie is a full-circle moment: from his first childhood dance classes on the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation campus to making his dance home in the same studios of his youth. \nThe annual dance concert presents a curated evening of excerpts from the company's celebrated works\, performed by EVIDENCE dancers.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/the-billie-presents-ronald-k-brown-evidence-dance-company/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
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