Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
#1Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 1:35pm
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.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
SeanD2
Featured Actor Joined: 5/2/17
#2Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 1:39pm
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.
Bwaygurl2
Stand-by Joined: 3/8/22
#3Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 1:43pm
The archdiocese needs to get back to denying exorcisms and stay out of show business.
#4Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 1:47pm
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?
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
verywellthensigh
Broadway Star Joined: 6/14/22
#5Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 1:50pm
Well, cover up them peens and titties in the Sistine Chapel! It's obscene!!
#6Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 1:54pm
This is a good thing.
The school is (partly) funded by the theater. Who wants to contribute to the dangerous and misogynistic inculcation of impressionable young minds? Not me.
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
#7Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 2:02pm
One of the problems with the normalisation of so called 'cancel culture' is that you can't always pick and choose what is cancelled vs not.....
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#8Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 5:37pm
Nothing ruins stuff faster than organized religion.
Fordham2015
Broadway Star Joined: 4/3/17
#9Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 6:26pm
Statement from the producers of Job (which played the Connelly before Broadway):
https://www.instagram.com/p/DBcUYZTvA6m/
spicemonkey
Broadway Star Joined: 6/3/18
#10Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 6:44pm
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."
Just double checked my calendar, it is indeed the year of 2024 not 1024. Phew
#11Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 7:41pm
Feel bad for the staff, particularly the GM who stepped away, that got held up in the crossfire. What an embarrassment of a decision on the Church’s part. Reckless.
#12Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/22/24 at 8:25pm
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.)
#13Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/23/24 at 9:08am
This is unfortunate and I feel bad for the GM and staff. I had no idea the landlord had that power.
Is there a theater in Manhattan/NYC that caters to conservative religious folks? There's probably a market for it.
SeanD2
Featured Actor Joined: 5/2/17
#14Connelly Theatre Suspends Operations
Posted: 10/23/24 at 9:15am
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
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