Theater for the New City’s 2025 Street Theater tour is coming to Brooklyn with three performances of Home Sweet Home, or a Life in New York, a fast-paced original musical that explores identity, immigration and resilience through satire, slapstick and live music.
Brooklyn audiences can catch the free outdoor production at the Coney Island Boardwalk, Sunset Park and Fort Greene Park. Each performance runs 75 minutes and is open to all ages.
The show follows a young orphan born in the U.S. who works in a local bodega and embarks on a journey to uncover his roots after his immigrant friends face the threat of deportation. Along the way, he receives guidance from two mentors, consisting of a longtime Guyanese American store owner and a neighborhood firefighter, who help him connect with his heritage and find hope for the future.
Written and directed by Crystal Field, with music by Peter Dizozza, the production features a 22-member cast, live band plus vibrant staging including giant puppets, trap doors, masks, smoke effects and a large moving scenic backdrop. Musical styles range from Hip Hop and Bossa Nova to Cantata and musical theater.
The production is designed to engage diverse communities and families using allegory and humor to address timely social issues in accessible ways.
Brooklyn Performance Schedule:
- Friday, Aug. 15 @ 5:00 PM – Coney Island Boardwalk, Aquarium Wall area at W. 10th St.
- Saturday, Sept. 6 @ 2:00 PM – Sunset Park, 6th Ave. & 44th St.
- Sunday, Sept. 7 @ 2:00 PM – Fort Greene Park, Myrtle Ave. & St. Edwards St.
Audiences are encouraged to bring a blanket, grab a spot and experience one of Brooklyn’s most spirited outdoor theater traditions.
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