By Carl Cofield. Theatre has always been a mirror reflecting society’s triumphs and tribulations. Yet, for centuries, that mirror has often failed to capture the richness and diversity of all its audiences. The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) stands as a beacon in the movement to change that narrative, drawing inspiration from Harlem’s cultural legacy…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem Announces 2025 Season and MEMNON Debuting in New York this Summer The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), (Producing Artistic Director, Ty Jones) is excited to announce its 2025 season, which promises to be a year of celebration, exploration, and groundbreaking performances. CTH continues its tradition of producing bold, innovative theatre…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant of $1M by the Mellon Foundation. This grant will support economic development and community-building work around CTH’s free summer production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Carl Cofield, which will transport audiences into a world of magic and…
Two-time Tony Award Nominee Kara Young, Global Educational Leader Dr. Karen Jackson-Weaver, and Private Equity Veteran Renée Beaumont Join CTH as Trustees The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is proud to welcome Tony nominee Kara Young, Dr. Karen Jackson Weaver, and Renée Beaumont to its board of directors. Representing a cross-sector of expertise in the…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $75,000.00. This grant will support CTH’s free summer production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Carl Cofield, which will transport audiences into a world of…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is proud to welcome Ethan Hawke to its board of directors.
NEW YORK (January 16, 2023) – The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) has received an historic $1 Million grant from The Diana King Memorial Fund presented by The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation. Of the total award, $500,000 will be applied to the theatre’s strategic vision for a sustainable future. Another $375,000 will support…
Please support Harlem Chamber Players and Harlem Opera Theatre today at their performances today. Harlem Opera Theater will present A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE opera by Mark Fax and A HOLIDAY COMMUNITY SING with the artists and audience in partnership with the Church of the Intercession, 550 West 155 St., and B’way, NYC, Sat, Dec 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM. More…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Twelfth Night is nominated for eight Audelco Awards in the categories of Light Design, Director of a Play, Choreographer, Costume Design, Featured Actor in a Play, Lead Actor in a Play, Lead Actress in a Play, and Best Revival of a Play. AUDELCO was established in 1973 by Vivian Robinson, to generate more…
NEW YORK – The Classical Theatre of Harlem, in support of creators changing the face of American theatre, is hosting private workshop readings of a bilingual Spanish/English Hamlet by Reynaldo Pinella, and an original sequel to Twelfth Night, Malvolio by Betty Shamieh. Supported in part by the Theatre Communications Group, this radical bilingual reimagining of…