MEMNON | Uptown Shakespeare in the Park

MEMNON | Uptown Shakespeare in the Park

Outdoors and free to the public.

By The Classical Theatre of Harlem

Select date and time

Saturday, July 5 · 8:30 - 10pm EDT

Location

Richard Rodgers Amphitheater

Marcus Garvey Park 18 Mount Morris Park West New York, NY 10027

About this event

PLEASE NOTE: Seats are not guaranteed.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents Will Power's MEMNON, the East-Coast Premiere


An exhilarating new epic resurrects the story of Memnon, the Ethiopian king and demigod who rides to Troy’s defense, through Will Power’s rhythmic verse, pulse-quickening choreography and music. Fresh from a celebrated debut at the Getty Villa, MEMNON re-imagines a lost chapter of the Trojan War in the heart of Harlem.


Rain Policy:

CTH shows go on rain or shine, so it's always best to assume the show will perform as scheduled. In the event of rain, the start of the performance may be delayed; however, the performance will begin as soon as it is possible to do so. Performances may also pause for sudden changes in weather, but will resume as soon as weather permits. We will only cancel in extreme weather conditions, and will post alerts on our website and on social media with as much notice as possible.


MEMNON

Creative Team

  • Written by: Will Power
  • Conceived by: Will Power & Carl Cofield
  • Directed by: Carl Cofield
  • Choreographed by: Tiffany Rea-Fisher


Performance Schedule

July 5 – 27, 2025
Tuesday – Sunday · 8 : 30 PM
Richard Rodgers Amphitheater, Marcus Garvey Park (enter at Mt Morris Park W & 122 St), Harlem, NYC


  • Price: Free
  • Reservations: Strongly encouraged—walk-ups admitted as space allows.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Seats are not guaranteed.


Getting Here & Accessibility

Subway: 2 / 3 or 4 / 5 / 6 to 125 St.
Bus: M1, M7, M60-SBS, M101, Bx15.
The amphitheater is wheelchair-accessible.


Photo credit © 2024 J. Paul Getty Trust

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Frequently asked questions

Are there concessions to purchase?

Our vendor market runs Thursday (7 pm), Friday (6 pm), Saturday (7 pm) and Sunday (7 pm) before the show, which will be selling food, crafts, and more. On other nights, we recommend you eat before the show.

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The Classical Theatre of Harlem

Since its founding in 1999, CTH has been a premier theatre company dedicated to reimagining great literary classics in a way that speaks to the diverse, ever-evolving communities of upper Manhattan and beyond. Its vision is to exist as a platform for powerful work that has the capacity to change lives and reflect the various creeds, colors, and ideologies that form America. Since its founding, CTH has presented a repertory of works ranging from the classical to the contemporary and has also been committed to featuring the works of new and emerging playwrights. CTH seeks to create comprehensive access for theatre artists of diverse backgrounds, including actors, directors, designers, playwrights, technicians, and administrators.