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Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
(at Flatbush Avenue and Nostrand Avenues)
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Tel: (718) 951-4500
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Founded in 1954, Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts presents outstanding performing arts and arts education programs, reflective of Brooklyn's diverse communities, at affordable prices. Brooklyn Center's multi-disciplinary cultural presentations explore both cultural traditions and the boldest contemporary performances, embracing the world culture that defines Brooklyn. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts welcomes over 70,000 people to the 2,400-seat Walt Whitman Theatre each season, and boasts one of the largest arts education programs in the borough, serving 46,000 schoolchildren from over 225 schools annually.
Brooklyn Center's 2011-2012 programs in Walt Whitman Theatre include three series, World Stages: Music and Dance, Solo Sensations, and Target FamilyFun, along with SchoolTime and free community events.
Brooklyn Center distinguishes itself by serving a largely Brooklyn-based audience. Brooklyn Center's cultural programs are designed to represent the many populations that comprise Brooklyn's 2.4 million residents, including African, African-American, Asian, Caribbean, Hispanic, Jewish, multi-ethnic youth, Russian and senior communities.
Artists and companies that have graced the stage include Luciano Pavarotti, Isaac Stern, Gregory Hines, Beverly Sills, Ray Charles, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Graham, Suzanne Farrell, Margot Fonteyn, Betty Buckley, Mandy Patinkin, Tommy Tune, Russian National Ballet Theatre, Les Ballet Africains, Moiseyev Dance Company, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Acting Company and the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica.
In partnership with Target, Brooklyn Center offers lower ticket prices for its family performances. Now in its 25th season, the Target FamilyFun series is designed to provide parents the opportunity to introduce their children to music, theater and dance.
Brooklyn College students admitted free beginning one hour before curtain (validated student I.D. required, limit one ticket per I.D.). $10 Student Rush tickets for all other students available one hour before curtain (validated student I.D. required).
• Choose any three or four shows and pay the Multibuy discount price. • Choose any five or more shows and pay the Megabuy discount price. • Save up to 15% off the price of individual tickets. • Flexible ticket exchanges with no fee for the first exchange (price differentials may apply). • Discounted parking for all purchased performances. • Free events do not count towards Multibuy and Megabuy discounts.
Tickets for Brooklyn Center's Target FamilyFun Series range from $7 - $10.
Senior Citizens (ages 65 and older) receive $2 off ticket prices.
20% discount for groups of 15 or more
- Directions: Subway: 2, 5 to Flabush Avenue-Brooklyn College
- ADA Compliant Restrooms: Fully accessible family restrooms are located in the main lobby.
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- Disability Access: Brooklyn College’s Walt Whitman Theatre is wheelchair accessible on the orchestra level, with designated wheelchair seating located in the rear of the orchestra. Please notify the box office of any special seating needs when ordering your tickets. Please note that the mezzanine and balcony levels are not fully accessible – there is no elevator.
- Disability Assistance: Large-print materials available for many performances with 72 hour notice.
- On-Site Food: Refreshments are available for purchase prior to the performance and during intermission. No food or beverages are permitted in the theater.
- On-Site Parking: Limited on-site paid parking available for $5. Additional parking available at Target (across Nostrand Avenue)
- Space Rental
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