About Us

Mailing Address: 55 Lexington Ave., Box B1-104, New York, NY 10010

Location: Baruch College Vertical Campus, enter on 25th Street between Lexington & Third Avenues

Mission Statement

Baruch Performing Arts Center convenes a conversation across the disciplines of art, science, and the humanities, as well as across the panoply of world societies that are represented in Baruch’s diverse student body. We do this by presenting theater, music, dance, literary and spoken word, film, and discussions which inform through relevant content and engage through singular experiences, enriching the appreciation of Baruch students, faculty and alumni for culture in its broadest sense, while serving as a resource for all New Yorkers.

Our Programming

Baruch Performing Arts Center’s programming is a means by which the Baruch students engage, learn, and immerse themselves beyond the classroom, as well as a way for the college community and general public to share the fruits of its faculty’s broad range of intellectual inquiry, engage in issues of civic relevance, and experience the richness of culture that is the hallmark of New York City. BPAC and the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences, with the generous support of many donors, offer several regular series including the Joel Segall Great Works Reading Series (supported by the Nat R. and Martha M. Knaster Charitable Trust and Aaron Shapiro ’49 LHD (Hon. ’89) and Michael Lobel.), The Aaron and Freda Silberman Concert Series (supported by Freda and Aaron Silberman (’46 BBA), the Alexander String Quartet (Supported by George ’39 LLD (Hon. ’82) and Mildred Weissman), and the Milt Hinton Jazz Perspectives Concert Series. BPAC collaborates with the Sandra Kahn Wasserman Jewish Studies Center, the Zicklin School of Business, and numerous cultural organizations to present a rich array of programming across the disciplines.

BPAC has presented and hosted the creation of over 1,000 programs in 5 spaces since 2003. During 2018-19, more than 54,000 persons attended classes, programs by visiting organizations, and BPAC’s own season which gives prominence to work across cultures and genres with an emphasis on the intersection of art and social justice, work experienced in intimately scaled venues, and new work created on site through artist residencies. Presentations have included theatre companies such as Blessed Unrest, Teatri ODA of Kosovo, National Asian American Theatre Company, Folksbiene, and MCC. Dance companies such as Heidi Latsky Dance, Caleb Teicher and Company, and Urban Bush Women, BPAC is the New York home of the Alexander String Quartet and presents a rich chamber music season including ensembles such as the Israeli Chamber Project and Cantata Profana, artists such as pianists Sara Davis Buechner and Michael Brown, cellist Joshua Roman, baritone Brian Mulligan, and violinist Tessa Lark. Together with PROTOTYPE festival of new opera-theatre we presented the world premiere of The Echo Drift (“A truly moving, dynamic piece of music theater.” – Opera News), and the U.S. premiere of 4:48 Pyschosis (“Passionate, intimate…elegantly ferocious.” New York Times). With Heartbeat Opera we have presented four productions, including a #BlackLivesMatters adaptation of Beethoven’s Fidelio (“I was blindsided by its impact.” – The New Yorker). BPAC’s jazz series has featured artists such as 2018 Grammy-Award winner Jane Ira Bloom and the Aaron Diehl Trio. Discussion program have included writers Teju Cole and Daniel Mendelssohn, actress Linda Lavin, and thought leaders such as Gloria Steinem, and the late U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan.

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Photo Credit: Alan Roche

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BPAC Staff

Production Manager: Brandon Bogle (646) 312-4017

Artist Relations/Outreach Manager: Robert Bronstein (646) 312-4081

General Manager: Erick Creegan (646) 312-4086

House Manager: Conrado Falco Raez (646) 312-4089

Finance & Administration Manager: Fama Gueye (646) 312-4090

Rentals and Contract Manager: Christopher Lopez (646) 312-4094

Production Associate: Robert Reese (646) 312-5072

Managing Director: Howard Sherman (646) 312-4083

Production Associate: John Shields

Production Associate: Daniel Sullivan

Box Office Manager: Jeffrey Wigton (646) 312-4079

Accessibility Information

Baruch Performing Arts Center strives to provide excellent service to all our guests, including those guests with disabilities and special needs.

Wheelchair and Accessible Seating Policy

Accessible seating is reserved exclusively for patrons with accessible needs and their companions. Patrons purchasing accessible seating may purchase one (1) accessible seat and one (1) companion seat adjacent to the accessible seat. Depending upon availability, seats for additional guests will be located as close as possible to the accessible space. This policy ensures that we are able to accommodate all those that need accessible seating. When ordering accessible tickets, it is important to notify the box office that you require accessible seating and or assistance upon your arrival to ensure proper accommodations. To view accessible seating options please follow the link to the seating charts.

Assistive Listening Devices (ALD)

Lightweight infrared assistive listening headsets are available for our hearing-impaired guests. A limited number of sets are available for all performances at no charge and without prior reservation. Please visit our House Management office located on the B2 level and request an Assistive Listening Device. Guests will be required to leave valid identification such as a driver’s license as collateral. This is a complimentary service.

Restrooms

Wheelchair accessible rest rooms and drinking fountains are located on the B3 level inner lobby.