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Opened: July 15, 1959

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Living Theatre Stages Judith Malina's NO PLACE TO HIDE, Now thru 3/23
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2014


The Living Theatre celebrates its 67th season with the world premier of NO PLACE TO HIDE, a new work-in-progress written and directed by Judith Malina.

The Living Theatre Will Continue in NYC
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 5, 2013


Under the artistic direction of the legendary Judith Malina, The Living Theatre will continue to produce its unique avant-garde political theatre in New York City. Additional performances of its current hit, HERE WE ARE, are set to play downtown's Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center (107 Suffolk Street) in Manhattan, March 26-29 at 8pm.

Judith Malina's HERE WE ARE launches The Living Theatre's 66th Season
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 3, 2013


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, launches its 66th year with the world premiere of Judith Malina's HERE WE ARE -- with previews to begin January 10, prior to its official press opening January 23 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street). Judith Malina directs.

The Living Theatre's HISTORY OF THE WORLD Closes 2/25
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 21, 2012


The Living Theatre continues its 65th year with the world premiere of Judith Malina's THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD -- with performances to conclude at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street) on Saturday, February 25. Judith Malina directs.

Living Theatre Presents THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2011


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 65th year with the world premiere of Judith Malina's THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD -- with performances to begin December 31, prior to its official press opening January 12 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street).

Living Theatre Presents THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2011


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 65th year with the world premiere of Judith Malina's THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD -- with performances to begin December 31, prior to its official press opening January 12 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street).

Living Theatre Presents KORACH, Previews 12/8
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2010


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 63rd season with the world premiere of Judith Malina's KORACH - a new play based on the Biblical account of Korach, 'the first recorded anarchist in history,' who challenged the authority of Moses over the Israelites; a pivotal point in their 40-year trek through the desert after their liberation from Egyptian slavery - with previews to begin December 8, prior to its official press opening December 16 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street).

Living Theatre Presents KORACH, Previews 12/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 29, 2010


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 63rd season with the world premiere of Judith Malina's KORACH - a new play based on the Biblical account of Korach, 'the first recorded anarchist in history,' who challenged the authority of Moses over the Israelites; a pivotal point in their 40-year trek through the desert after their liberation from Egyptian slavery - with previews to begin December 8, prior to its official press opening December 16 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street).

Living Theatre Extends RED NOIR Through 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


Performances now through February 27 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street) Wednesdays AND Thursdays are Pay What You Can

The Living Theatre Closes RED NOIR 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2010


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 2009-10 season with world-premiere of Anne Waldman's RED NOIR. Directed by Judith Malina

Living Theatre Extends RED NOIR Through 2/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2010


Performances now through February 27 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street) Wednesdays AND Thursdays are Pay What You Can

The Living Theatre Presents RED NOIR 12/7-1/30/2010
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 2009-10 season with world-premiere of Anne Waldman's RED NOIR. Directed by Judith Malina

The Living Theatre Presents RED NOIR 12/7-1/30/2010
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 2009-10 season with world-premiere of Anne Waldman's RED NOIR. Directed by Judith Malina

The Living Theatre Presents RED NOIR 12/7-1/30/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 2009-10 season with world-premiere of Anne Waldman's RED NOIR. Directed by Judith Malina

The Living Theatre Presents RED NOIR 12/7-1/30/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 2009-10 season with world-premiere of Anne Waldman's RED NOIR. Directed by Judith Malina

Living Theatre Presents 50th Anniv. of THE CONNECTION 12/30 -2/13
by Eddie Varley - Dec 12, 2008


The Living Theatre (19 Clinton St.), the oldest experimental theatre group still exisiting in the country, will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of THE CONNECTION by playwright Jack Gelber with a new production directed by Judith Malina. The Living Theatre will present the 50th anniversary revival in collaboration with New York City jazz musician Rene McLean, who will conduct a New York jazz ensemble. The Production will begin performances on December 30, 2008 and will open on Thursday, January 8, 2009. and will continue until Feburary 13, 2009. Judith Malina directs.

The Connection History

Other Productions of The Connection

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The Connection - 1959 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1960 Drama Desk Awards Best Author Jack Gelber
1960 Obie Awards Best Actor Warren Finnerty
1960 Obie Awards Best All-Around Production Julian Beck
1960 Obie Awards Best All-Around Production Judith Malina
1960 Obie Awards Best New Play Jack Gelber

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