Theatre de la Renaissance

The Theatre de la Renaissance was a theater in New Orleans, Louisiana. It opened in 1840, with members of the Negro Philharmonic Orchestra performing, and an entirely black cast and music director.[2] The Theatre's programs included variety shows, plays and other productions, aimed at African American audiences.[3]

Not to be confused with Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris.

See also

References
  • Koskoff, Ellen (ed.) (2000). Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 3: The United States and Canada. Garland Publishing. ISBN 0-8240-4944-6.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)

Notes
  1. "Wayne Everard, Archivist for the New Orleans City Archives, noted that pinpointing the theatre's precise location is difficult today. He locates the Theatre de la Renaissance at 'present day Elysian Fields Ave. and Dauphine St.' However, he concedes, 'An architectural history study of that part of town has nothing on the Theatre.'" —Myrtle Hart Society (2007-05-27). "Black Orchestras Part 6". Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  2. Antebellum Louisiana: Politics, Education, and Entertainment
  3. Riis, Thomas L.. "Musical Theater", The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, 614-623.


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