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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
JCAL’s Meet the Playwright Series to Open with Semi-Staged Reading of Desi Moreno-Penson’s BODEGA CAT
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025
JCAL’s Meet the Playwright Series opens November 20 with a semi-staged reading of Desi Moreno-Penson’s Bodega Cat, directed by KM Jones, featuring Renoly Santiago, Tyler Cruz, and Olivia Kinter.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025
JCAL’s Meet the Playwright Series opens November 20 with a semi-staged reading of Desi Moreno-Penson’s Bodega Cat, directed by KM Jones, featuring Renoly Santiago, Tyler Cruz, and Olivia Kinter.
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.
JOB Concludes Broadway Run
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 27, 2024
Broadway says goodbye to Job, which takes its final bow at the Hayes Theatre Theatre following 17 previews and 103 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Cult of Love, which begins performances on November 20, 2025.
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 27, 2024
Broadway says goodbye to Job, which takes its final bow at the Hayes Theatre Theatre following 17 previews and 103 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Cult of Love, which begins performances on November 20, 2025.
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.
JOB Announces Additional Post-Show Conversation Series Hosts And Events
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024
Discover the latest additions to the post-show conversation series for JOB, featuring new hosts and events. Engage with thought-provoking discussions following the performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024
Discover the latest additions to the post-show conversation series for JOB, featuring new hosts and events. Engage with thought-provoking discussions following the performances.
JOB Will Offer Free Tickets as Part of Next Gen Ticketing Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller now playing at the Hayes Theater, has partnered with the Tony Award-winning organization Broadway For All (BFA) as part of playwright Max Wolf Friedlich’s mission to support the next generation of artists and audiences by launching the Next Gen Ticketing Initiative.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller now playing at the Hayes Theater, has partnered with the Tony Award-winning organization Broadway For All (BFA) as part of playwright Max Wolf Friedlich’s mission to support the next generation of artists and audiences by launching the Next Gen Ticketing Initiative.
JOB Adds Additional Hosts For Post-Performance Conversations
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
Additional hosts have been announced for the ongoing post-performance conversation series for JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller now playing an extended engagement at the Hayes Theater. Learn more about who is joining the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
Additional hosts have been announced for the ongoing post-performance conversation series for JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller now playing an extended engagement at the Hayes Theater. Learn more about who is joining the lineup here!
Video: Sarah Steele Is Riding the Wave of PRE-EXISTING CONDITION
by Robert Bannon - Aug 16, 2024
I do not know about you, but I grew up watching Sarah Steele! She can ACT! From “Spanglish” to “The Good Wife,” she has been lighting up our screens. We love her and her work! Watch this video to catch the full interview.
by Robert Bannon - Aug 16, 2024
I do not know about you, but I grew up watching Sarah Steele! She can ACT! From “Spanglish” to “The Good Wife,” she has been lighting up our screens. We love her and her work! Watch this video to catch the full interview.
JOB Extends Broadway Run to October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024
The hit psychological thriller, JOB, has extened its Broadway run! The play, written by Max Wolf Friedlich, directed by Michael Herwitz, and featuring original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, will now play at the Hayes Theater through Sunday, October 27, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024
The hit psychological thriller, JOB, has extened its Broadway run! The play, written by Max Wolf Friedlich, directed by Michael Herwitz, and featuring original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, will now play at the Hayes Theater through Sunday, October 27, 2024.
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!
JOB on Broadway to Offer $39 and $47 Tickets as Part of Rush and Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024
JOB, written by Max Wolf Friedlich and directed by Michael Herwitz, is launching in-person rush and digital lottery policies. Learn how to purchase discounted rush and lottery tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024
JOB, written by Max Wolf Friedlich and directed by Michael Herwitz, is launching in-person rush and digital lottery policies. Learn how to purchase discounted rush and lottery tickets!
Summer 2024 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 5, 2024
There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2024 in New York City will bring with it a handful on new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June July and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 5, 2024
There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2024 in New York City will bring with it a handful on new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June July and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!
Top Off-Broadway Shows for July 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 1, 2024
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of July.
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 1, 2024
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of July.
Devonté Hynes Will Compose Original Music For JOB on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
GRAMMY nominated composer, producer, and songwriter Devonté Hynes, also known professionally as Blood Orange, will compose original music for the play, JOB, when it heads to Broadway next month.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
GRAMMY nominated composer, producer, and songwriter Devonté Hynes, also known professionally as Blood Orange, will compose original music for the play, JOB, when it heads to Broadway next month.
JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Will Open on Broadway This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024
Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the smash hit play by Max Wolf Friedlich, will open on Broadway this summer starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon. We have all of the details!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024
Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the smash hit play by Max Wolf Friedlich, will open on Broadway this summer starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon. We have all of the details!
Connelly Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Connelly Theatre?
Connelly Theatre's current show is Pre-Existing Condition which began performances on 6/7/2024.
What were the longest running shows at Connelly Theatre?
Kate which ran from 8/20/2022 to 10/8/2022, Pre-Existing Condition which ran from 6/18/2024 to 8/3/2024, 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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