Café Society, Theatre in Greenwich Village, US
Located at 1 Sheridan Square, Café Society presented musicians and artists in a building dating from 1834 with a distinctive wedge shape.
Barney Josephson established Café Society in 1938 as the first racially integrated nightclub in Manhattan, operating successfully until its closure in 1948.
The venue hosted performances by notable artists including Billie Holiday, who premiered Strange Fruit during her nine-month engagement at the club.
The building transformed into One Sheridan Square theatre in 1960, continuing its role as a performance space in Manhattan's entertainment district.
Café Society earned recognition through its motto 'the wrong place for the Right people,' welcoming a diverse audience of artists and patrons.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1938
Founders: Barney Josephson
GPS coordinates: 40.73280,-74.00190
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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