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Connelly Theatre History
The historic Connelly Theater is a beautiful 99-150-seat jewelbox space in the heart of NYC's East Village that now serves as a home for adventurous independent theater productions. Past productions include Plano (Clubbed Thumb, Drama Desk-nominated), Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries 2018 (New York Theatre Workshop), The Bengson’s The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova, Lortel and Drama Desk-nominated), Sinking Ship's A Hunger Artist (The Tank's Flint & Tinder series, Drama Desk-nominated), Jomama Jones’ DUAT (Soho Rep.), Mac Wellman's The Offending Gesture (The Tank/Flint & Tinder), Daniel Kitson's A Show for Christmas, The Lisps’ Futurity (Soho Rep. & Ars Nova, Lortel Award), Lyspinka! The Trilogy (TWEED), Mission Drift (The TEAM), The New York International Fringe Festival, Lucy Thurber's Monstrosity (13p), Anne Washburn's Apparition, and many others. The theater also serves as a location for film and television productions, including shows on HBO, Netflix, Amazon, FX, ABC, MTV, PBS, and many more. The building, originally an orphanage, dates back to the mid-1870s. The theater itself was once a choir hall, with the distinctive proscenium arch and raised stage added later.
Shows at the Connelly Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 12/1/2025 - 12/6/2025 Spamalot (2025)
Click Here to Buy Tickets6/7/2024 - 8/23/2024 Pre-Existing Condition (2024) 1/19/2024 - 3/3/2024 Job (2024) 10/22/2022 - 11/19/2022 A Delicate Balance (2022) 8/20/2022 - 10/8/2022 Kate (2022) 3/1/2022 - 4/2/2022 Man Cave (2022) 2/17/2020 - 3/14/2020 TUMACHO (2020) 11/8/2019 - 12/29/2019 The Crucible (2019) 10/18/2019 - 11/2/2019 All Hallows Eve (2019) 3/19/2018 - 4/21/2018 The Lucky Ones (2018) 5/28/2016 - 7/3/2016 I'll Say She Is (2016) 3/1/2012 - 3/17/2012 Make Mine Manhattan (2012) 3/28/2008 - 4/20/2008 Marcy In The Galaxy (2008) 12/4/2005 - 1/7/2006 Apparition (2005) 4/30/2005 - 5/22/2005 The Pursuit of Persephone (2005) 4/1/2004 - 4/17/2004 First Lady Suite (2004)
News
Award-Winning Family Drama I MADE IT TO THE MOON to Debut at Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025
The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival will host the New York City premiere of I Made It to the Moon, a new play by playwright Karen Campion, running August 6, 8, and 9 at AMT Theater in Manhattan.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025
The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival will host the New York City premiere of I Made It to the Moon, a new play by playwright Karen Campion, running August 6, 8, and 9 at AMT Theater in Manhattan.
THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU: A New Strange, Raw, Dark Comedy to Go Up at The Players Theatre in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024
The Hand That Feeds You, a new play by Sarah Groustra, will be presented at the Players Theatre this December. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024
The Hand That Feeds You, a new play by Sarah Groustra, will be presented at the Players Theatre this December. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU Comes to the Players Theatre This December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
The Hand That Feeds You, a new play by Sarah Groustra, will be presented at the Players Theatre next month. Learn more about the performance here and find out how to get tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
The Hand That Feeds You, a new play by Sarah Groustra, will be presented at the Players Theatre next month. Learn more about the performance here and find out how to get tickets.
FSU/Asolo Conservatory Announces Change To Schedule And Cast Of THE CURIOUS SAVAGE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2024
FSU/Asolo Conservatory has announced changes to the season schedule and cast for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, impacting upcoming performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2024
FSU/Asolo Conservatory has announced changes to the season schedule and cast for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, impacting upcoming performances.
FSU/Asolo Conservatory Reveals Changes to its Season & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
FSU/Asolo Conservatory has revealed changes to its season schedule and cast for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, impacting upcoming performances. Stay updated on the latest developments in this production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
FSU/Asolo Conservatory has revealed changes to its season schedule and cast for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, impacting upcoming performances. Stay updated on the latest developments in this production.
Dark Comedy THE STATION to Premiere At The Connelly Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024
The Station, a dark comedy by Maggie Cregan, will be performed at The Connelly Theatre during the 2024 SheNYC festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024
The Station, a dark comedy by Maggie Cregan, will be performed at The Connelly Theatre during the 2024 SheNYC festival.
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
Meet the Cast of JOB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024
Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is coming to Broadway! Previews begin tonight. Meet the cast of JOB here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024
Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is coming to Broadway! Previews begin tonight. Meet the cast of JOB here!
Connelly Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Connelly Theatre?
Connelly Theatre's current show is Spamalot which began performances on 12/1/2025.
What were the longest running shows at Connelly Theatre?
Pre-Existing Condition which ran from 6/18/2024 to 8/23/2024, Kate which ran from 8/20/2022 to 10/8/2022, Job which ran from 1/19/2024 to 3/3/2024, The Crucible which ran from 11/21/2019 to 12/29/2019 and
What show is next for Connelly Theatre?
Connelly Theatre's next show is Pre-Existing Condition which begins performances on 6/7/2024.
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