History of our Playhouse

Once the founders of The Brooklyn Music School Settlement had secured the purchase of our current home, their focus shifted to a campaign to build a theater in the backyard of the brownstones. From the records we have, this campaign began in 1919 and brought together people from all walks of life. Without the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce taking the lead, the theater would never have been built. 

The community banded together, raised the funds needed to finalize the campaign, and broke ground. An article from 1925 describes the new theater as “a small, intimate Theatre equipped with all the modern devices of the stage and concert hall.” When the theater was completed in 1926, the opening was a tremendous moment for our humble school. 

Over the last century, the school has hosted performances by our students and by some of the biggest names in music and dance. We cannot wait to have you join us for an incredible evening celebrating this beloved playhouse. 

Join us for a momentous evening you can’t miss!

Join us for an incredible evening celebrating 100 years of our historic playhouse. During cocktail hour, take a walk through our building and witness an incredible array of BMS ensembles and bands as you enjoy multiple open bars and hors d’oeuvres. Then, take a seat in our iconic Spanish-style playhouse for a concert featuring world-class musicians and performers across a breadth of genres and traditions. After, keep the celebration going with an open bar, dancing, and a set from DJ Logic.