The Bowery Boys: New York City History

#139 Brooklyn Academy of Music

Episode Summary

One of New York's oldest cultural institutions, the Brooklyn Academy of Music has an unusual history that spans over 150 years and two locations. We trace the story from the earliest roots of a Manhattan-Brooklyn rivalry and a discussion over high-class taste to the greatest stars of the arts, including a couple tragic tales and a bizarre event involving the mother of modern dance! www.boweryboyspodcast.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/boweryboys

Episode Notes

One of New York's oldest cultural institutions, the Brooklyn Academy of Music has an unusual history that spans over 150 years and two locations. We trace the story from the earliest roots of a Manhattan-Brooklyn rivalry and a discussion over high-class taste to the greatest stars of the arts, including a couple tragic tales and a bizarre event involving the mother of modern dance!
www.boweryboyspodcast.com

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/boweryboys