Take the G train down to Fulton Street where you’ll find the BAM Harvey Theater showing Brooklyn Omnibus. Songs written and orchestrated by Stew and Heidi Rodewald present a musical mimesis of Brooklyn’s culture and its people. The song and lyrics provide a humorous interpretation of life in the borough that brings joy to the audience. The music is covered by a consortium of different instruments that set the mood for each of the songs. The vocals are covered by Stew himself and three backup vocalists, who give the music a harmonious feeling.
Brooklyn Omnibus was in fact an enjoyable experience, with its catchy tunes and funny poems. Poetry segments added structure to the performance while the songs added meaning to the writer’s message. The writer’s intention for the song track and poems was to pay homage to the borough and its unique set of cultures and neighborhoods. From Fort Green to Bushwick, the show describes and contrasts the diverse neighborhoods within Brooklyn.
The location of Brooklyn Omnibus, however, is rather peculiar. [click to continue….]
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