The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), a non-profit, professional theater company that has provided educational and literary programs to underserved communities in Harlem while bringing audiences excellence through Black artistry for over two decades, announced today that Carol Kaplan and Kelli Y. Payne are joining the organization’s board of directors. “At CTH we champion diversity,…
Unheard, unseen voices of this pivotal moment in American history will be brought to life through half-hour radio dramas written by playwrights of color. The podcast will be available starting February 7th on Playbill and exclusively from the Broadway Podcast Network wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Find it now at BPN.FM/Icons The Classical…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem is pleased to announce they have been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The Classical Theatre of Harlem is recommended to receive $150,000.00 and will use these funds to…
Previews begin July 6th at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park. New York, NY, May 27, 2021 – The cast is set for the outdoor premiere of Seize The King, which will begin previews uptown at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater on July 6th ahead of a July 9th official opening. Broadway’s Carson Elrod and…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents the New York Premiere of SEIZE THE KING by Will Power Directed by Carl Cofield, Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher Preview PerformancesJuly 6-8, 2021, at 8:00 pm (Fridays-8:30 pm)Opening NightFriday, July 9, 2021, at 8:30 pm PerformancesJuly 9 – 29, Tuesday-Sunday, at 8 p.m (Fridays at 8:30 pm)Richard Rodgers Amphitheater…
Aliya Nelson; attorney with the law firm of Taylor English With nearly 20 years of experience, Nelson guides clients through a wide-range of corporate, entertainment and licensing matters. “As we embark on CTH’s growth into new media, we are thrilled to have legal talent like Ms. Nelson,” said Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director of CTH.…
BY OLIVIA CLEMENT JUN 11, 2020 The virtual performance of the Charles Randolph-Wright play, streamed exclusively on Playbill, will benefit The Classical Theatre of Harlem. On June 21 an all-star performance of Cuttin’ Up, Charles Randolph-Wright’s play about the time-honored tradition of the Black barbershop, streams exclusively on Playbill.com. The reading, which will star Emmy winner Joe Morton, Blair…
A Progressive Take on the 19th Century Classic Written by Catherine Bush Adapted From the Novel by Alexandre Dumas. Directed by Jenny Bennett. Choreographed by Tiffany-Rea Fisher. Fight choreography by Emmanuel Brown. FREE and Open to Public In Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park at the Richard Rogers Amphitheater Opening Night Sunday, July 9 Performances July 7…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents Uptown Shakespeare in the Park MACBETH Directed by Carl Cofield, Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher featuring Ty Jones, Roslyn Ruff, and Elisa Monte Dance Preview Performances Friday, July 8, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. & Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 8 p.m. Opening Night Sunday, July 10, 2016, at 8 p.m.…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem sets a lofty seasonal goal — All Ty Jones wants for Christmas is for audiences to come to Harlem. That’s why the producing artistic director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem commissioned the brand-new holiday musical The First Noel, which is enjoying what he intends to be its first annual run…