The Classical Theatre of Harlem

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

[The Classical Theatre of Harlem @classicalharlem]

Donate by Dec 31 to unlock a $20,000 match from CTH trustees Billy Crudup, Ethan Hawke, Jason Delane Lee, and Kara Young, because CTH is good for NYC.
#donate #philanthropy #nyc #theater #harlem #arts @KARAakter

[The Classical Theatre of Harlem @classicalharlem]

Experience the musical magic of Harlem Holidays with The Classical Theatre of Harlem, starring Tony Award winner @ReneeGoldsberry and hosted by fellow Tony Award winner Kara Young at the historic Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster Harlem.

Get tix at https://t.co/jKNNZlMSSX

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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. https://t.co/RpzJUjpSPp

[Uptown Grand Central @uptown_grand]

Open call for vendors for our Harlem Night Market Pop-Up in support of the @ClassicalHarlem production of “Memnon” throughout the month of July: https://t.co/He6QMv9T8k

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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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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: https://t.co/RpzJUjqqEX (link in bio) #Memnon #CTHnyc

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👏 Big applause for @KARAakter!

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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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: https://t.co/BVKZdVX3JF

[The Recount @therecount]

"Not only will the show go on, but it must go on."

@classicalharlem 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

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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: https://t.co/jKNNZlMl3p

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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: https://t.co/NasPvOJ8qx

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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.

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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: https://t.co/NasPvOJ8qx
#HoldEmInHarlem

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We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed actor @russellhornsby 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: https://t.co/NasPvOJ8qx

#NYCTheatre #poker #actor #celebrity

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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: https://t.co/HU9nZHg60v

#theatre #nyc #free #workshop #harlem

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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

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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 @JoshPyram
#playwrights #writing #actors #free #NYC #Harlem @MyHarlemStage

[Harlem Voice @Tyrone_Farley]

Kara Young Will Host Harlem Holidays Concert, featuring Brandon Victor Dixon to benefit @classicalharlem Details here via @playbill here >> https://t.co/A6Jn34ogPk

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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!