Historic Theater and Rental Space in
NYC’s East Village
Our Story
The historic Connelly Theater is a beautiful jewelbox playhouse in the heart of NYC's East Village.
Originally built in the 1860s as the choir hall for an orphanage, the Connelly Theater is like no other in New York City. The distinctive gold proscenium, raised stage, generous wing space, and intimate, flexible seating configuration have made it a coveted venue for live performance and an iconic location for major film and television productions.
In the Heart of the East Village
220 East 4th Street
New York City
Between Avenues A & B
The Connelly Theater is part of Cornelia Connelly Center, a non-profit organization that champions under-resourced girls, empowering them to realize their full potential from middle school through college and beyond. All proceeds from theater rental go to the Center to support Connelly Middle School and the Graduate Support Program.
A Cinematic Space with History
Historic Greek-Style Proscenium
Gold arch and raised stage provide a unique, cinematic backdrop for any production
Iconic Location for Film & TV
Featured in major films, TV shows, and photo shoots for its timeless, flexible aesthetic
East Village, Flexible Rentals
Easy access, support spaces, and rental options from one-day shoots to multi-week productions.
Bring Your Project to the Connelly Theater
The Connelly Theater can be rented for short-term and long-term use of the theater. Because the Connelly Theater is part of Cornelia Connelly Center, a non-profit organization that champions under-resourced girls, empowering them to realize their full potential from middle school through college and beyond, rental opportunities aligned with our mission and that provide opportunities to our students are preferred