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The Classical Theatre of Harlem

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"This is one of those productions that make you feel lucky to be in New York" - The New York Times

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Bold. Vivid. Gripping. From The Classical Theatre of Harlem comes a tale of a long-forgotten Ethiopian king—Memnon. 🔗 Tickets: gty.art/memnon 🗓️ September 5 – 28

Bold. Vivid. Gripping. 

From <a href="/classicalharlem/">The Classical Theatre of Harlem</a> comes a tale of a long-forgotten Ethiopian king—Memnon.

đź”— Tickets: gty.art/memnon 
🗓️ September 5 – 28
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The Classical Theatre of Harlem's new MEMNON Getty's Getty Villa astonishes with its writing, acting and staging 🤯 Bringing to life an Ethiopian king in the Trojan war, fighting Achilles in slo-mo ⚔️ Thru Sept. 29 #Malibu #GreekMythology #theater latheatrix.com/post/riveting-…

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We're thrilled to announce that CTH's groundbreaking production of A Midsummer Night's Dream has captured 8 @officialaudelco Awards nominations, celebrating excellence in Black theatre. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating our nominees!

We're thrilled to announce that CTH's groundbreaking production of A Midsummer Night's Dream has captured 8 @officialaudelco Awards nominations, celebrating excellence in Black theatre.
Please join us in celebrating and congratulating our nominees!
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This past Monday at Harlem Stage, playwrights presented new works with actors cast on the spot. Audiences got an early peek at the next wave of America's great theatre artists. Photos by @350studiosllc Joshua Pyram #playwrights #writing #actors #free #NYC #Harlem @MyHarlemStage

This past Monday at Harlem Stage, playwrights presented new works with actors cast on the spot. Audiences got an early peek at the next wave of America's great theatre artists. 
Photos by @350studiosllc <a href="/JoshPyram/">Joshua Pyram</a> 
#playwrights #writing #actors #free #NYC #Harlem @MyHarlemStage
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We proudly presented an intimate and moving workshop reading of Reynaldo Piniella's incredible one-man-show, No History, at Harlem Stage. No History dives into the incredible life of Arturo Schomburg. Photos by Joshua Pyram @joshpyram @350studiosllc #readings #harlemrenaissance

We proudly presented an intimate and moving workshop reading of Reynaldo Piniella's incredible one-man-show, No History, at Harlem Stage.

No History dives into the incredible life of Arturo Schomburg.

Photos by Joshua Pyram @joshpyram @350studiosllc
#readings #harlemrenaissance
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Join us at Harlem Stage on March 24th, 7 PM for our next Future Classics reading: The Memory House by Nina Ki! Experience a fantastical drama with a dab of Asian horror. SOLD OUT, but sign up for the wait list now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #theatre #nyc #free #workshop #harlem

Join us at Harlem Stage on March 24th, 7 PM for our next Future Classics reading: The Memory House by Nina Ki!

Experience a fantastical drama with a dab of Asian horror.

SOLD OUT, but sign up for the wait list now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

#theatre #nyc #free #workshop #harlem
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We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed actor Russell Hornsby as our special guest at Hold 'Em In Harlem, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser for The Classical Theatre of Harlem. Get your tickets and reserve your seat today: eventbrite.com/e/hold-em-in-h… #NYCTheatre #poker #actor #celebrity

We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed actor <a href="/russellhornsby/">Russell Hornsby</a> as our special guest at Hold 'Em In Harlem, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser for The Classical Theatre of Harlem. 

Get your tickets and reserve your seat today: eventbrite.com/e/hold-em-in-h…

 #NYCTheatre #poker #actor #celebrity
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We’re excited to announce that actor and comedian Kevin “Dotcom” Brown will be joining us as a special guest at Hold 'Em In Harlem, the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s signature fundraiser. Reserve your seat now: eventbrite.com/e/hold-em-in-h… #HoldEmInHarlem

We’re excited to announce that actor and comedian Kevin “Dotcom” Brown will be joining us as a special guest at Hold 'Em In Harlem, the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s signature fundraiser.

Reserve your seat now: eventbrite.com/e/hold-em-in-h…
#HoldEmInHarlem
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Experience the epic you were never taught. On Monday, April 28 | 7 PM, Harlem Stage opens its doors for an exclusive PREVIEW & TALKBACK of MEMNON, The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s summer spectacle about the Ethiopian king‑hero of Troy—fresh from its lauded Getty premiere.

Experience the epic you were never taught.
On Monday, April 28 | 7 PM, Harlem Stage opens its doors for an exclusive PREVIEW &amp; TALKBACK of MEMNON, The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s summer spectacle about the Ethiopian king‑hero of Troy—fresh from its lauded Getty premiere.
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We’re honored to welcome acclaimed actor Grantham Coleman as a special guest at Hold 'Em In Harlem, the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s premiere fundraising event. Grantham Coleman stars in in Emperor of Ocean Park RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/hold-em-in-h…

We’re honored to welcome acclaimed actor Grantham Coleman as a special guest at Hold 'Em In Harlem, the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s premiere fundraising event.

Grantham Coleman stars in in Emperor of Ocean Park 
RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/hold-em-in-h…
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As a result of orders made by the current administration, The National Endowment for the Arts has just informed us that they are cancelling the grants they had awarded us to produce Memnon. Help save our summer production: cthnyc.org

As a result of orders made by the current administration, The National Endowment for the Arts has just informed us that they are cancelling the grants they had awarded us to produce Memnon.

Help save our summer production: cthnyc.org
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"Not only will the show go on, but it must go on." The Classical Theatre of Harlem had a $60,000 grant revoked. Now, its artistic director is pushing back on President Trump's cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts.

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We’re thrilled to welcome Billy Crudup to Hold 'Em In Harlem! From his Emmy-winning role in The Morning Show to unforgettable performances in Almost Famous and Watchmen, Crudup brings a legendary presence to both stage and screen. 🎟️ Reserve Your Seat (link in bio) #poker

We’re thrilled to welcome Billy Crudup to Hold 'Em In Harlem!

From his Emmy-winning role in The Morning Show to unforgettable performances in Almost Famous and Watchmen, Crudup brings a legendary presence to both stage and screen.
🎟️ Reserve Your Seat (link in bio) #poker
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On June 4, 2025 | 7 PM, Randy Cohen brings his beloved public-radio show Person Place Thing to Harlem School of the Arts for a one-night-only recording with Obie award-winning actor Andrea Patterson (Helen of Troy in CTH’s MEMNON). RSVP: bit.ly/PersonPlaceAnd…

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👏 Big applause for kara young! Our brilliant trustee and Purpose standout is racking up the season’s top honors. Kara’s artistry lights up Broadway and inspires everything we do at CTH. Let’s cheer her on during the Tony Awards this Sunday, June 8 at 8 PM ET #CTHnyc #KaraYoung

👏 Big applause for <a href="/KARAakter/">kara young</a>!

Our brilliant trustee and Purpose standout is racking up the season’s top honors. 
Kara’s artistry lights up Broadway and inspires everything we do at CTH. Let’s cheer her on during the Tony Awards this Sunday, June 8 at 8 PM ET
#CTHnyc #KaraYoung
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Experience the untold epic! MEMNON—written by Will Power, directed by Carl Cofield and choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher—brings Troy’s Ethiopian hero to life. FREE Uptown Shakespeare in the Park, July 5–27. RSVP & share: cthnyc.org/memnon (link in bio) #Memnon #CTHnyc

Experience the untold epic! MEMNON—written by Will Power, directed by Carl Cofield and choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher—brings Troy’s Ethiopian hero to life. FREE Uptown Shakespeare in the Park, July 5–27.

RSVP &amp; share: cthnyc.org/memnon (link in bio) #Memnon  #CTHnyc
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Tiffany Rea-Fisher, choreographer of MEMNON, talks about bringing this epic to Harlem—and sharing the beautiful thing CTH has built uptown. 🎭 MEMNON by Will Power Conceived by Will Power & Carl Cofield Directed by Carl Cofield Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher 📅 July 5–27

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Open call for vendors for our Harlem Night Market Pop-Up in support of the @ClassicalHarlem production of “Memnon” throughout the month of July: instagram.com/p/DLQNTeUvqFR

Open call for vendors for our Harlem Night Market Pop-Up in support of the @ClassicalHarlem production of “Memnon” throughout the month of July: instagram.com/p/DLQNTeUvqFR
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Meet Andrea Patterson, Obie Award winner & Drama Desk Award nom. Andrea starred onstage in the shows including Cullud Wattah and Seize the King. She has graced TV hits “Blue Bloods,” “Manifest,” and “Jessica Jones." See her as Helen of Troy in Memnon. cthnyc.org/memnon

Meet Andrea Patterson, Obie Award winner &amp; Drama Desk Award nom. Andrea starred onstage in the shows including Cullud Wattah and Seize the King. She has graced TV hits “Blue Bloods,” “Manifest,” and “Jessica Jones." See her as Helen of Troy in Memnon. cthnyc.org/memnon