Renting BAM's Theaters and Spaces
BAM theaters and public spaces are available for rental by commercial and non-profit groups, as well as community organizations and individuals.
BAM specializes in large-scale performances, and our facilities and personnel have been organized to ensure your event’s success. BAM’s stagehands, box office treasurers, projectionists, house management staff, and security and maintenance personnel offer highly professional services, and will work with you to determine how to run your event in the most efficient manner achievable.
BAM offers a collection of spaces guaranteed to impress your guests. Organizations are invited to rent the Howard Gilman Opera House, which seats approximately 2000 people, the Harvey Theater, seating over 850, and BAM Rose Cinemas, BAM’s four-screen cinema. Additional spaces include the theatrically-lit BAMcafé in the BAM Lepercq space, the Harvey Theater lobby, and our private Diker and Natman Gallery spaces.
While our facilities are heavily scheduled due to BAM's performances and the many rental inquiries we receive, we try to make as much space available as possible. Rental expenses include the rental fee along with all direct equipment and personnel expense. All not-for-profit 501 (C)-(3) organizations receive a discount on the standard rental fee.
Catered Functions
Private functions at BAM are catered exclusively by Great Performances, which supports local farms and purveyors of sustainable agriculture, bringing the best of the season to your event. The culinary team at Great Performances will create the perfect menu for your event—from international specialties to seasonal splendors from Great Performances' own organic Katchkie Farm in upstate New York.
BAM and Great Performances understand that your event depends on exemplary service. The impeccably trained staff promises to make your event a truly great performance.
Contact
For more information on rentals, please email rentals@BAM.org or call the Rentals Manager at 718.636.4198.
For more information on Great Performances catering, please email shaun.roberts@greatperformances.com.