Name: Impossible But True
Start: 2025-10-24T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-11-15T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Old Stone House of Brooklyn

Impossible But True

The Old Stone House & Washington Park is a historic house museum, a Revolutionary War battle site, and the original home of the Brooklyn Dodgers. We are also a neighborhood cultural institution focused on connecting the past to the present through educational, environmental, and arts programming all year round.

Old Stone House & Washington Park

Hamilton who? Rip Van Winkle, townies, and ghosts take on the British in a hauntingly hilarious new Revolutionary War musical.

Old Stone House of Brooklyn

Arts and Culture

Performance and art at the Old Stone House.

Show Dates: Oct 24, Oct 26, Oct 30, Nov 1, Nov 13, and Nov 15What happens when the American Revolution arrives at your doorstep? In a small Hudson Valley town, neighbors wonder: Is it madness to take on the British? Is victory even possible?One man says “yes”—and sets off with the revolutionary militia. But his journey doesn’t unfold the way history books tell it. Inspired by Washington Irving’s classic Rip Van Winkle, Impossible But True reimagines the Revolution as a story of hope, doubt, ghosts, and the courage to change.This original musical is at once spirited, haunting, and fun for the whole family—filled with rousing songs, unexpected twists, and unforgettable characters. ✨ Special Tavern Experience: *Arrive early (6:45 pm for evening shows, 2:45 pm for Sunday matinees) for a free sample of “flip,” the most popular drink in colonial taverns. Raise a glass before raising your voice in support of the Arts Revolution! *Preshow weather permitting Learn more about <a href="https://brooklyntaverntheater.com/" title="https://brooklyntaverntheater.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brooklyn Tavern Theater</a>

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