The Jerome Robbins Theater: A beacon for audiences and creators of innovative music, dance, theater, and multimedia work

In February 2010, BAC opened the state-of-the-art Jerome Robbins Theater, which serves as an organic extension of the existing center, featuring uniquely forward-looking programming for New Yorkers, and including artist-centered activity that fosters creative exploration. Housed within BAC, the intimate, proscenium-style theater is fully outfitted for programming ranging from dance, theater, and music to multimedia work.

The Wooster Group

The renowned Wooster Group is BAC’s resident theater company, creating and performing work in the Jerome Robbins Theater for three months each year. Other programming flows from BAC’s current activities, with presentations featuring multi-disciplinary work, emerging talent, and international artists.

Orchestra of St. Luke’s
The DiMenna Center for Classical Music

Concurrent with the Center’s recent expansion is an exciting initiative taken on by one of New York’s great cultural institutions: The illustrious Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) is in the process of converting the first two levels of the building into its new home and a much-needed rehearsal, recording, and education facility, which is to be named The DiMenna Center for Classical Music—thereby transforming the entire building into a dynamic gathering place that supports and presents art of the highest standard.

Building The Future of
Baryshnikov Arts Center

The acquisition of the theater was made possible by a leadership gift of $2.7 million from the Jerome Robbins Foundation. The Theater was so named in recognition of this gift and in honor of Mr. Robbins’s lifelong commitment to the performing arts. Additional major support for the theater acquisition was provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council, the Arison Arts Foundation, the Howard Gilman Foundation, and several generous individuals.

BAC invites you to join these efforts to fund the theater renovation and the establishment of a programming endowment to ensure the implementation of the vision set forth by artistic director Mikhail Baryshnikov.