BAM Fisher — Attraction in New York

The Brooklyn Academy of Music is a gorgeous performance and event space. From the first floor where you enter to the second floor where the bar and restrooms are, to the third floor to get to the "nosebleeds", it's beautifully designed.

Let me tell you, seeing Anthony Bourdain from the third mezzanine wasn't a problem at all. It was as if he were way closer given the sound system and overall acoustics. The theater is not too big, it's not too small, it's just right. :)

I'm looking forward to return and hang out in the second floor bar area, beautifully lit with pretty windows and decor making it the perfect location to take a new profile photo.

If you can, step back before entering to enjoy the gorgeous lines and details of...

It is a historic multi-arts center featuring a stunning array of films, HD Met screenings, live performances, etc. The seats in some of the theaters, however, are as close and uncomfortable as those on a budget airline. Even sitting on an aisle is difficult as the seats are so narrow that one can not easily turn to swing one's legs to the side. Unless you are no more than 5'10" or so, you could be in for a rough experience. People have grown taller since the 5'6" average height at the time of the 1906 opening. Revenue considerations notwithstanding, adjustments might...

Entering the opera house is like taking a step back in time. The architecture is beautiful and well maintained. There's a definite feel of history, of those coming to see a performance many years ago (except for the fact that on a Thursday night for the opera, many people were dressed in jeans).

Sitting in the obstructed seats definitely impacted my view of The Turn of the Screw. Although, that's what one gets for purchasing the cheap seats. 80% of the show was...