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.Antebellum Louisiana: Politics, Education, and Entertainment The Theatre's programs included variety shows, plays and other productions, aimed at African American audiences.Riis, Thomas L.. "Musical Theater", The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, 614-623.
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List of opera houses
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