Event Info
Originally slated to premiere at Bed-Stuy Art House before the artistic hub lost its lease, Homage 5: Life After Death now takes the stage as part of BRIC’s Stoop Series—a powerful continuation of Brooklyn’s creative resilience.
Written by acclaimed playwright Shaun Neblett, this bold new play is inspired by The Notorious B.I.G.’s iconic double album and set in a Brooklyn barbershop where five young Black men grapple with manhood, loyalty, and survival.
When whispers of the shop’s sale surface, the once-sacred space becomes a battleground for trust, dreams, and identity. Infused with Biggie’s spirit—from the raw rules of “Ten Crack Commandments” to the hope of “Sky’s the Limit”—the play blends lyrical homage with supernatural elements and emotional depth.
Homage 5 has been developed at cultural hubs including Weeksville, MoCADA, 651 ARTS, and Brooklyn Arts Council—spaces that embody the heartbeat of Black Brooklyn. More than a tribute, this is a theatrical embodiment of hip-hop’s legacy, Brooklyn’s truth, and the enduring power of community-rooted art.
BRIC’s Stoop Share is a community engagement initiative that provides nonprofit organizations and artists in Brooklyn and New York City with access to BRIC’s unique venue. Designed especially for those without regular access to public programming spaces, Stoop Share offers a platform for visual artists, performers, media makers, and the nonprofits that support them to amplify their voices and share their diverse visions.
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About BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
This event is part of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, New York City’s longest-running, free, outdoor performing arts festival, held every summer at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park.
The Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park is home to BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, New York’s longest-running, free outdoor performing arts festival. Named to honor the legendary singer, actress, dancer, and Brooklyn native Lena Horne, the Bandshell is transformed into a venue every summer that can accommodate over 8,000 people.
Accessibility
The facility is completely wheelchair accessible. Accessible entrances, exit points, seating, and concessions are available for every event. When you arrive at the Bandshell, you are welcome to ask any of our entrance staff for assistance. Our Community Care Manager and team will escort you and one guest to an accessible seat. Please note that our ADA seating section is first-come first-serve and some views of our stage may be partially obstructed. If you have any other questions about accessibility, please contact [email protected].
