Poster art for CTH's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" featuring Russell Peters

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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The Classical Theatre of Harlem Announces Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream starring Comedian Russell Peters for Summer 2024 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park 

The outdoor production, directed by multi-hyphenate Carl Cofield, will be free to the public and star comedian Russell Peters NEW YORK, NEW YORK – The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is excited to announce its upcoming production, William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and invites audiences to immerse themselves in this enchanting classic, set against…

The Classical Theatre of Harlem Announces New Board of Director Members 

Two-time Tony Award Nominee Kara Young, Global Educational Leader Dr. Karen Jackson-Weaver, and Private Equity Veteran Renée Beaumont Join CTH as Trustees The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is proud to welcome Tony nominee Kara Young, Dr. Karen Jackson Weaver, and Renée Beaumont to its board of directors. Representing a cross-sector of expertise in the…

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