Groundbreaking Theater, Opera and Dance in BAM's Next Wave Fest

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Oct 18, 2023

A number of groundbreaking theater, opera and dance performances are on tap for Brooklyn Academy of Music's Next Wave Fest. Last night, avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson kicked off the festival with a performance alongside New York City-based Jazz band Sexmob.

BAM's director of archives Sharon Lehner and BAM artistic director Amy Cassello join us to discuss the 40th anniversary of Next Wave Fest and share some memorable moments from previous years.

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