Charles Ludlam
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ROBERT WILL SHOW YOU THE DOOR (Tales Of Being Fired) To Have NYC Premiere At La MaMa (Nov 12, 2024)
La MaMa COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 Spotlights Adrienne Kennedy (Nov 11, 2024)
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre Presents FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS At La MaMa (Oct 21, 2024)
ROBERT WILL SHOW YOU THE DOOR (Tales Of Being Fired) To Have NYC Premiere At La MaMa (Nov 12, 2024)
La MaMa COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 Spotlights Adrienne Kennedy (Nov 11, 2024)
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre Presents FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS At La MaMa (Oct 21, 2024)
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Obie Awards - 1987 - Sustained Achievement
Charles Ludlam
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Obie Awards - 1985 - Ensemble Performance
Charles LudlamThe Mystery of Irma Vep
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The Hewes Awards - 1985 - Scenic Design
Charles LudlamThe Mystery of Irma Vep
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Obie Awards - 1977 - Special Citations
Charles Ludlam, Der Ring Gott Farblonjet
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Obie Awards - 1975 - Special Citations
Charles LudlamProfessor Bedlam's Punch and Judy Show
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Obie Awards - 1973 - Distinguished Performances
Charles Ludlam, Corn
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Obie Awards - 1973 - Distinguished Performances
Charles LudlamCamille
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Obie Awards - 1970 - Citations
Charles LudlamThe Ridiculous Theatrical Company
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ROBERT WILL SHOW YOU THE DOOR (Tales Of Being Fired) To Have NYC Premiere At La MaMa
Susan Jeremy's solo show, ROBERT WILL SHOW YOU THE DOOR (Tales of Being Fired), makes its NYC premiere at La MaMa from November 21 to December 1. Directed by Maris Heller, the show humorously explores Jeremy's experiences of being fired.
Susan Jeremy's solo show, ROBERT WILL SHOW YOU THE DOOR (Tales of Being Fired), makes its NYC premiere at La MaMa from November 21 to December 1. Directed by Maris Heller, the show humorously explores Jeremy's experiences of being fired.
La MaMa COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 Spotlights Adrienne Kennedy
Explore the life and work of playwright Adrienne Kennedy at COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 on November 16, 2024, featuring discussions and performances at La MaMa.
Explore the life and work of playwright Adrienne Kennedy at COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 on November 16, 2024, featuring discussions and performances at La MaMa.
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre Presents FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS At La MaMa
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will present FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS at La MaMa from November 21 to December 8, exploring themes of unity and transformation through puppetry.
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will present FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS at La MaMa from November 21 to December 8, exploring themes of unity and transformation through puppetry.
The Other Side Of Silence Theater Company Presents DORIC WILSON'S STREET THEATER
TOSOS announced the return of Doric Wilson's iconic LGBTQIA+ play STREET THEATER, running from October 3-22 in NYC. The play captures the spirit of the early LGBTQIA+ rights movement.
TOSOS announced the return of Doric Wilson's iconic LGBTQIA+ play STREET THEATER, running from October 3-22 in NYC. The play captures the spirit of the early LGBTQIA+ rights movement.
EgoPo Reveals 2024-25 Season: Queer Revolutions
EgoPo’s 2024-2025 season will celebrate some of the century’s most influential Queer plays and theater artists that have had a lasting impact on our culture. Learn more about the lineup here!
EgoPo’s 2024-2025 season will celebrate some of the century’s most influential Queer plays and theater artists that have had a lasting impact on our culture. Learn more about the lineup here!
Theatre Three Announces NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 And More 62nd Season
Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.
Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.
Al Hirschfeld Foundation Celebrates Pride With 'Drag Show' Exhibition Curated by Charles Busch
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation is celebrating Pride Month with its latest online exhibition, “Hirschfeld’s Drag Show,” now live online through August 15. The special guest curator for the exhibition is Tony-nominated playwright, actor, director, novelist and drag legend, Charles Busch.
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation is celebrating Pride Month with its latest online exhibition, “Hirschfeld’s Drag Show,” now live online through August 15. The special guest curator for the exhibition is Tony-nominated playwright, actor, director, novelist and drag legend, Charles Busch.
Review: THE 39 STEPS at SF Playhouse
What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at SF Playhouse? Director Susi Damilano and a superb cast spin comic gold out of Patrick Barlow’s parody of Hitchcock’s spy caper filled with chase scenes, female bombshells, and Nazi villains
What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at SF Playhouse? Director Susi Damilano and a superb cast spin comic gold out of Patrick Barlow’s parody of Hitchcock’s spy caper filled with chase scenes, female bombshells, and Nazi villains
FRIGID New York to Present THE FANTASTICAL FELLOWSHIP This Winter
FRIGID New York will present the World Premiere of The Fantastical Fellowship: Final Quest for the Crisis Crystal XXVII!, written and produced by Andrew Agress, directed by Phoebe Brooks and Associate Produced by Greg T. Nanni at UNDER St. Marks.
FRIGID New York will present the World Premiere of The Fantastical Fellowship: Final Quest for the Crisis Crystal XXVII!, written and produced by Andrew Agress, directed by Phoebe Brooks and Associate Produced by Greg T. Nanni at UNDER St. Marks.
AXIS Theatre Company to Present SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID Interactive Play
AXIS Theatre Company will present 'SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID,' an interactive play adapted from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
AXIS Theatre Company will present 'SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID,' an interactive play adapted from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
TWISTED World Premiere Begins Tonight at Theater for the New City
Theater for the New City's world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a campy comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, begins performances tonight and runs through October 15, 2023. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Theater for the New City's world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a campy comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, begins performances tonight and runs through October 15, 2023. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Interview: Gordon Greenberg's DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Brings a New Perspective to the Iconic Vampire Tale
Dive into an exclusive interview with Gordon Greenberg as he shares insights into the reimagining of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, currently playing Off-Broadway. Discover the origins of the show, and learn how Greenberg is bringing this hyper-theatrical production to life.
Dive into an exclusive interview with Gordon Greenberg as he shares insights into the reimagining of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, currently playing Off-Broadway. Discover the origins of the show, and learn how Greenberg is bringing this hyper-theatrical production to life.
Axis Theatre Company to Present the World Premiere of Edgar Oliver's RIP TIDE in October
Axis Theatre Company will present Rip Tide, a new play written and performed by Edgar Oliver that takes audiences back to where it all began for the New York City icon. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Axis Theatre Company will present Rip Tide, a new play written and performed by Edgar Oliver that takes audiences back to where it all began for the New York City icon. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
The mainstage season at Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007) kicks off with the iconic Charles Ludlam comedy-camp-suspense-satire play The Mystery of Irma Vep. The title is a nod to the 1915 French movie serial Les Vampires. Ludlam's cult classic premieres on the BRT mainstage October 3 to 22.
The mainstage season at Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007) kicks off with the iconic Charles Ludlam comedy-camp-suspense-satire play The Mystery of Irma Vep. The title is a nod to the 1915 French movie serial Les Vampires. Ludlam's cult classic premieres on the BRT mainstage October 3 to 22.
TWISTED World Premiere Comes to Theater For The New City
Theater for the New City presents the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a dark comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, running September 28 - October 15, 2023. Previews begin on September 28 for a September 30 opening.
Theater for the New City presents the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a dark comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, running September 28 - October 15, 2023. Previews begin on September 28 for a September 30 opening.
DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Begins Performances At New World Stages In September
Drew & Dane Productions presents Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen in a limited 18-week engagement, September 4 – January 7, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Drew & Dane Productions presents Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen in a limited 18-week engagement, September 4 – January 7, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
TWELFTH NIGHT Filmed Live At The Wilma Theater to Stream This Summer
Digital theater trailblazer The Wilma Theater is offering a streaming version of its onstage production of TWELFTH NIGHT, available to view on demand through July 23.
Digital theater trailblazer The Wilma Theater is offering a streaming version of its onstage production of TWELFTH NIGHT, available to view on demand through July 23.
DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Opens Off-Broadway In September
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen will run for a limited 18-week engagement, September 4 – January 7, at New World Stages.
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen will run for a limited 18-week engagement, September 4 – January 7, at New World Stages.
Kevin Aviance, Linda Simpson & More to be Featured in LA MAMA'S SQUIRTS
Each year, La MaMa’s Squirts gathers the most exciting voices from New York City’s queer performance world across the generations. This year, confronting the nationwide legislative assault on trans people and drag performance, Squirts puts a heavy concentration into NYC’s drag and nightlife scenes from the 90s to today.
Each year, La MaMa’s Squirts gathers the most exciting voices from New York City’s queer performance world across the generations. This year, confronting the nationwide legislative assault on trans people and drag performance, Squirts puts a heavy concentration into NYC’s drag and nightlife scenes from the 90s to today.
ETERNAL LIFE PART 1 At The Wilma Theater Now Streaming
Digital theater pioneer the Wilma Theater is offering a streaming version of its onstage production ETERNAL LIFE PART 1, which was written by Nathan Alan Davis and directed by Morgan Green, who directed the world premiere digital production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning FAT HAM. The production will be available to view on demand from May 1-14.
Digital theater pioneer the Wilma Theater is offering a streaming version of its onstage production ETERNAL LIFE PART 1, which was written by Nathan Alan Davis and directed by Morgan Green, who directed the world premiere digital production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning FAT HAM. The production will be available to view on demand from May 1-14.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Charles Ludlam written?
Charles Ludlam has written 12 shows including Hot Ice (Playwright), Stage Blood (Playwright), The Ventriloquist's Wife (Conceiver), The Enchanted Pig (Playwright), Big Hotel (Playwright), Der Ring Gott Farblonjet (Bookwriter), Camille (Playwright), Bluebeard (Playwright), How to Write a Play (Playwright), Corn (Bookwriter), The Mystery of Irma Vep (Playwright), The Artificial Jungle (Playwright).
What awards has Charles Ludlam been nominated for?
Sustained Achievement (Obie Awards), Ensemble Performance (Obie Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Der Ring Gott Farblonjet, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Professor Bedlam's Punch and Judy Show, Distinguished Performances (Obie Awards) for Corn, Distinguished Performances (Obie Awards) for Camille and Citations (Obie Awards) for The Ridiculous Theatrical Company.
What awards has Charles Ludlam won?
Sustained Achievement (Obie Awards), Ensemble Performance (Obie Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Der Ring Gott Farblonjet, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Professor Bedlam's Punch and Judy Show, Distinguished Performances (Obie Awards) for Corn, Distinguished Performances (Obie Awards) for Camille, and Citations (Obie Awards) for The Ridiculous Theatrical Company.
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