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Birth Place: Alexandria, LA, USA

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[West End, 2012]
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- 2011 - Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award

Ellen Stewart


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Drama League Awards - 2008 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Ellen Stewart

IT Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Original Music

Ellen StewartHerakles Via Phaedra


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Tony Awards - 2006 - Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Special Awards

Ellen Stewart La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club


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The Lortels - 1992 - Outstanding Lifetime Achievement

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News


La MaMa Presents Richard Foreman's SUPPOSE BEAUTIFUL MADELINE HARVEY

La MaMa will present the world premiere of Suppose Beautiful Madeline Harvey, legendary experimental theater icon Richard Foreman's first new play in 10 years.
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.
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.
IndieSpace Now Accepting Applications For $1000 Pay Your People Grants

IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, is currently accepting applications for $1000 Pay Your People grants.
Teatro Grattacielo Unveils 2025 Season Featuring THE TIN ANGEL World Premiere & More

Teatro Grattacielo has revealed its 31st Season, featuring the world premiere of THE TIN ANGEL at La MaMa in June 2025, along with an expanded 'Creative Tableaux' educational program. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Georgia O’Keeffe-Inspired THE ALCHEMIST’S VEIL Premieres At La MaMa

La MaMa will present Guggenheim dance artist Maureen Fleming in the World Premiere of THE ALCHEMIST’S VEIL. See photos from the production. 
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.
IndieSpace Joins Robert Carroll & Julia Salazar to Introduce New York City Arts Space Act

IndieSpace joined Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar at the home of the non-profit theatre Bushwick Starr in Bushwick, Brooklyn on Friday to announce the introduction of their bill the 'New York City Arts Space Act'.
IndieSpace Releases 2023 Annual Report; Organization Grants More Than $415,000

IndieSpace released its 2023 annual report, highlighting over $415,000 in grants to artists and venues across New York City. The organization supported more than 20 indie theaters amid post-COVID challenges. Learn more!
Georgia O'Keeffe-Inspired THE ALCHEMIST'S VEIL to Premiere At La MaMa

Maureen Fleming's THE ALCHEMIST'S VEIL will premiere at La MaMa, featuring surreal movement and visuals inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Launches 48th Milestone Season With Fall 2024 Reading Series, MY MAN KONO

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre has announced the launch of its 48th Milestone Season with the Fall 2024 Reading Series titled MY MAN KONO.
Election Stress Buster A SIMPLE HERSTORY to Play The Tank in November

On Sunday, November 3rd, excerpts from the forthcoming Season 2 will be staged LIVE at The Tank in a pre-election stress buster event.
IndieSpace To Host Digital Give & Gain Market In October

IndieSpace announced a virtual Give & Gain Market on October 29 at 6pm on Zoom. This two-hour event allows indie artists and creatives to exchange skills, knowledge, and resources in a collaborative environment.
IndieSpace to Be Honored with Community Impact Award from Culture Lab LIC

IndieSpace will be honored with Culture Lab LIC’s inaugural Community Impact Award at their Grand Carnaval Gala. Learn more!
New Works By Richard Foreman, Belarus Free Theatre, and More Set For La MaMa's 63rd Season

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced its 2024-25 season, which will feature dozens of new works from around the world, including new works by Richard Foreman, Belarus Free Theatre, and more.
AN ATTEMPT TO TALK WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD to be Presented at Dublin Fringe Festival

Anna Newell Theatre Adventures will present AN ATTEMPT TO TALK WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD, an immersive dance show for babies aged 3-12 months, debuting at Dublin Fringe Festival 2024 and touring nationwide. Learn how to purchase tickets.
PROTOTYPE Announces 2025 Festival Beginning This January

PROTOTYPE: Opera | Theatre | Now has announced the lineup for 2025, set to resume January 9-19, 2025. This will mark the final season co-produced by HERE and co-curated by Kristin Marting, who founded the Festival together with Beth Morrison and Kim Whitener, and who is also the outgoing Founding Artistic Director of HERE.
Previews: A BODY OF WATER at Le Petit Theatre

On Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m., Le Petit Theatre will host a public reading of Louisiana-native playwright and producer Kelley Nicole Girod’s play “A Body of Water.”
Belarus Free Theatre To Debut Newest Work at La Mama This Fall

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (ETC) will open its 63rd season this fall with the latest new work created by the internationally-acclaimed Belarus Free Theater, KS6: SMALL FORWARD.
2024 New York Independent Theater Honorary Award Recipients Announced!

The League of Independent Theater has announced the 2024 New York Independent Theater Award recipients, highlighting exceptional leadership, service, and artistry in the indie and off-off Broadway community.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ellen Stewart been nominated for?

Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award (), Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Original Music (IT Awards) for Herakles Via Phaedra, Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre (Tony Awards) for , Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club and Outstanding Lifetime Achievement (The Lortels).

What awards has Ellen Stewart won?

Ellen Stewart has won several prestigious awards, including the Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award, the Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards, the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre from the Tony Awards, the Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, and Outstanding Lifetime Achievement from The Lortels.

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