Theatre de la Renaissance, New Orleans

#298 among attractions in New Orleans

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue

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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. The Theatre's programs included variety shows, plays and other productions, aimed at African American audiences. ()

Coordinates: 29°57'56"N, 90°3'24"W

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Bywater District (Marigny)New Orleans United States

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Theatre de la Renaissance – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, French Market, New Orleans Mint.

0.6 miSW
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
15 min walk • Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.
0.6 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
15 min walk • Cafe Lafitte in Exile is a bar in New Orleans' French Quarter that has operated continuously since 1933. It claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States.
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
13 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
~1580 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Concerts and shows
New Orleans Mint, New Orleans
8 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, the New Orleans Mint stands as a historic emblem of the city's rich past. This former branch of the United States Mint operated from 1838 until 1909 and was once a pivotal institution in the nation's coinage...
0.7 miSW
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
18 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, with its iconic white façade and triple steeples, stands as a beacon of history and spirituality in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This majestic cathedral is not only the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United...
~680 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Snug Harbor, New Orleans
4 min walk • Snug Harbor is a jazz club, bar, and restaurant on Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny section of New Orleans, Louisiana.
0.7 miSW
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
18 min walk • Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural tapestry of New Orleans, Louisiana. This timeless landmark, framed by the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Presbytère, offers...
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
17 min walk • The Presbytère is an architecturally important building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands facing Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans
11 min walk • Ursuline Convent was a series of historic Ursuline convents in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1727, at the request of Governor Étienne Perier, nuns from the Ursuline Convent of Rouen went to New Orleans to found a convent, run a hospital, and take care of educating young girls.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Beauregard-Keyes House, New Orleans
11 min walk • The Beauregard-Keyes House is a historic residence located at 1113 Chartres Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana.
0.5 miE
Church
Marigny Opera House, New Orleans
12 min walk • Marigny Opera House, also known as the Church of the Arts, is an opera house and performing arts center in Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Marigny was originally a Catholic parish church known as Holy Trinity Catholic Church. It was closed by the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 1997.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theatre de la Renaissance?

Nearby attractions include Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans (3 min walk), New Orleans Mint, New Orleans (8 min walk), New Orleans Jazz Museum, New Orleans (8 min walk), Decatur Street, New Orleans (9 min walk).

How to get to Theatre de la Renaissance by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theatre de la Renaissance:

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French Market • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
Ursulines Avenue • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)