The Billie Holiday Theater, 1368 Fulton St – This theater was founded in 1972 with the goal of promoting positive social change through arts and theater in Brooklyn. Actors that have performed at BHT include Samuel L. Jackson, Debbie Allen, Bill Cobbs, Elaine Graham, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Ebony JoAnn, and Carol Woods, just to name a few.
There are many advantages of experiencing arts and theater in Brooklyn as opposed to Manhattan. Once you cross the river, there are many more opportunities to see cutting edge, original material, often at lower prices. The Brooklyn arts and theater scene is thriving and will continue to be a cultural hub deserving of recognition.
Brooklyn is no longer simply a borough of New York City; it’s a brand. Continue Reading Today, the theater still presents shows with the intent of entertaining and uplifting the African/Caribbean American community


