The Old Ball Game

The Old Ball Game is a one-of-a-kind live performance celebrating baseball through music, film, and poetry. Presented by the Musicians' Baseball Club of Brooklyn, the show blends award-winning live-scored silent films, original songs, historic footage, and tales from the game's colorful past into an engaging theatrical experience.

At the heart of the program are original silent films performed with a live musical score, offering audiences a fresh way to experience baseball history. From the forgotten origin of the Grapefruit League in Day of the Catch to animated classics, vintage baseball films, and contemporary stories inspired by the game, each performance combines humor, history, and live music in equal measure.

Designed for theaters, music venues, museums, festivals, and ballparks, The Old Ball Game can be presented in a variety of formats, from a 20-minute family program to a full-length evening performance. Whether audiences are lifelong baseball fans or simply enjoy great storytelling and live music, The Old Ball Game offers a creative, entertaining, and memorable celebration of America's pastime.