“So much of what makes this country rich in art and all manners of spiritual life is the contributions that we as African Americans have made. To give expression to the spirit that has been shaped and fashioned by our history is of necessity to give voice and vent to the history itself. It must remain for us a history of triumph.” – August Wilson

With this year marking a particularly special milestone for The Billie as we prepare to celebrate our 50th Anniversary season, the institution remains committed to presenting world class theater for our community and to amplifying Black voices, Black stories and Black genius. For five decades, The Billie has stood firmly as a beacon for artistic brilliance and innovation rooted in social justice and we are excited to build on that legacy as a thriving multi platform performing arts destination located in the heart of Bed-Stuy.

As we look ahead, The Billie will continue to be dedicated to providing our community with complete and authentic portrayals of the experiences of people of African descent across the world and providing artists of African descent pure and unapologetic artistic freedom. We produce and present all forms of art and education while challenging unjust systems that would prevent artists, institutions, and communities full access to world-class, creative spaces, and resources.

We look forward to returning to live performances and events this Season and invite you to join us on this journey as we have so many exciting announcements to share over the coming months. We are delighted to be back with you, in this our 50th anniversary year, as we present Our Stories, Our Truth at The Billie, Our Theater.

-The Billie Team