Theatre de la Renaissance

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This article is about a theater in New Orleans. Théâtre de la Renaissance is a theatre in Paris.

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.[1] The Theatre's programs included variety shows, plays and other productions, aimed at African American audiences.[2]

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[edit] Reference

  • Koskoff, Ellen (ed.) (2000). Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 3: The United States and Canada. Garland Publishing. ISBN 0-8240-4944-6. 

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Antebellum Louisiana: Politics, Education, and Entertainment
  2. ^ Riis, Thomas L.. "Musical Theater", The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, 614-623.