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Bounce: The Basketball Opera at Rucker Park

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Ardea Arts is producing this basketball opera that aims to introduce young people to opera and the performing arts through basketball. The show has a full cast, original music and deals with relevant themes of love, gun violence, the power of family and education. It's performed on a basketball court and features rap and hip-hop, jazz, EDM and gospel music. The show takes place June 21 and June 28 at 6:30 pm.

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Location

Rucker Park

Frederick Douglass Blvd. and 155th St. Manhattan, NY, 10039

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Cost
Free
Type
Parks & Gardens

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