Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations

Kad said: "The theater’s landlord, the archdiocese of NY, in recent weeks has begun heavily scrutinizing scripts of potential renters of the theater, leading to several productions having to relocate and the theater’s current GM and director to resign. The Connelly as a result has ceased operations.


Here is a gift link from The NY Times with the full details."

I'm surprised this hasn't happened earlier. Landlords 100% have the right to dictate what happens in the buildings they own and ensure it reflects their values.

SeanD2 said: "Kad said: "The theater’s landlord, the archdiocese of NY, in recent weeks has begun heavily scrutinizing scripts of potential renters of the theater, leading to several productions having to relocate and the theater’s current GM and director to resign. The Connelly as a result has ceased operations.


Here is a gift link from The NY Times with the full details."

I'm surprised this hasn't happened earlier. Landlords 100% have the right to dictate what happens in the buildings they own and ensure it reflects their values."

They do?

This is a good thing.

The school is (partly) funded by the theater. Who wants to contribute to the dangerous and misogynistic inculcation of impressionable young minds? Not me.

Nothing ruins stuff faster than organized religion.

Just double checked my calendar, it is indeed the year of 2024 not 1024. Phew

I fully agree with those who say it's the church's right to make this decision, and with those who recognize how ridiculous and irrelevant a church would have to be to make this decision. (As someone who survived two decades of Catholic education, I'm in an unassailable position to judge how stupid all of it is.)

Wick3 said: "This is unfortunate and I feel bad for the GM and staff. I had no idea the landlord had that power.

Is therea theater in Manhattan/NYC that caters to conservative religious folks? There's probably a market for it."

Not since Laura Osnes moved to Tennessee