Experience the transformative power of the human spirit in Daniel Koa Beaty's acclaimed one-person show, Love Warrior, presented by the New Heritage Theatre Group. Through a captivating blend of storytelling, poetry, song, and dance, Beaty shares intimate tales of resilience, including a poignant visit to his ancestral plantation and his royal instilling in Ghana.
Six 10-minute plays focused on social and political issues impacting the Black communityThe Billie will collaborate with The Fire This Time Festival for a special edition featuring playwright alumni to present six 10-minute plays focused on social and political issues impacting the Black community such as gentrification, Black Lives Matter, and the concept of Black […]
The Billie presents a staged reading of works by celebrated playwrights Amiri Baraka and Aishah Rahman to be presented in partnership with the CLASSIX Collective - a collective of five theater artists created in 2017 by director Awoye Timpo to explore Black performance history and dramatic works by Black writers.Baraka’s Dutchman and Rahman’s The Lady […]
BAD Hair Uprooted: The Untold History of Black Hair is on view at The Billie through November 26.Join us on Friday, November 22nd for Hair, Health and Headwraps, an interactive evening featuring a conversation with Mireille Liong, our current exhibition curator of BAD Hair Uprooted: The Untold History of Black Hair, about her journey as […]
Exploring The Billie’s musical roots and in homage to its namesake - the legendary Billie Holiday. Exploring The Billie’s musical roots and in homage to its namesake - the legendary Billie Holiday – the BILLIE & BEYOND Music Series will present the Brooklyn-based outfit, The Kennedy Administration who are fast becoming known for their ability to […]
An exhibition honoring the unparalleled strength, wisdom, beauty, and contributions of Black women throughout history.
An exhibition honoring the unparalleled strength, wisdom, beauty, and contributions of Black women throughout history.We Love You, Black Woman: A Celebration of Strength, Resilience, and LoveKick off the new year with We Love You, Black Woman, an inspiring exhibition honoring the unmatched strength, wisdom, beauty, and contributions of Black women throughout history.✨ Opening Night Celebrationđź“… […]
Exploring The Billie’s musical roots and in homage to its namesake - the legendary Billie Holiday.The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation’s preeminent arts and culture organizations – will launch its Spring 2025 Season with the return of BILLIE & BEYOND, its new expansive music series inspired by the artistry and legacy of
Two days of great storytelling by highly regarded and respected artists.The New Black Fest at the Billie Holiday will unite NYC and Brooklyn-based theater makers, filmmakers, and thinkers in a weekend celebration of our collective demonstration of empowerment, rigor, and joy during our constantly changing social and political landscapes. From an odyssey through a Haitian-American […]
Exploring The Billie’s musical roots and in homage to its namesake – the legendary Billie Holiday. In honor of what would be Lady Day's 110th birthday, the last performance of the music series in recognition of National Jazz Appreciation Month will feature a jazz vocalist. Co-curated with veteran journalist, TV/Film writer, and producer Bonsu Thompson, […]
