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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

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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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Robert Lyons' CLASS DISMISSED World Premiere Cast and Creatives Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

La MaMa will present the world premiere of Soho Think Tank and One-Eighth Theater's CLASS DISMISSED, written by Robert Lyons and directed by Daniel Irizarry, with original compositions by Rhys Tivey.
Yara Arts Group To Bring THE MAGIC OF LIGHT To La MaMa In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

From March 7 to 16, La MaMa and Yara Arts Group will present Yara's 'The Magic of Light,' an innovative theater piece that interweaves puppetry, languages, music and poetry to illustrate the cultural and spiritual awakening of an artist in the 1870s.
Coffeehouse Chronicles #178: DANCENOISE Comes To La MaMa This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

La MaMa will present Coffeehouse Chronicles #178: Dancenoise taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3PM at Ellen Stewart Theatre @ La MaMa (66 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003).
 La MaMa Presents IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT will be presented at LaMaMa Experimental Theatre, Community Art Space. Running February 7, 8 and 9, 2025. IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT is the second original production by the TUT (Teens Ukraine Theatre).
THE BARBARIANS Comes to La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will host the premiere of The Barbarians, a new play from acclaimed dramatist Jerry Lieblich (they/them) directed by director, choreographer, and actor Paul Lazar.
H.T. Chen & Dancers Will Celebrate Lunar New Year
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

H.T. Chen & Dancers will celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year and ring in the Year of the Snake with three performances this month. Learn more about the upcoming celebration here!
Yara Arts Group Presents SLAP! Cabaret In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2024

Yara Arts Group will present 'SLAP!,'  the outrageous story of Ukrainian painter/poet David Burliuk, from January 23 to February 9 at East Village Basement, 321 East 9th Street.
H.T. Chen & Dancers To Celebrate the Lunar New Year At La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

H.T. Chen & Dancers will present a program aptly entitled 'Rise of the Phoenix,' in which the Company celebrates the 2025 Lunar New Year and rings in the Year of the Snake with three performances, January 24-26.   
La MaMa Adds Performances of Richard Foreman's SUPPOSE BEAUTIFUL MADELINE HARVEY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Due to demand, La MaMa has added two additional performances of the world premiere of Suppose Beautiful Madeline Harvey, experimental theater icon Richard Foreman’s first new play in 10 years.
En Garde Arts To Present Irina Kruzhilina's SPACEBRIDGE At Under The Radar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

La MaMa in association with En Garde Arts will present Visual Echo's World Premiere of SpaceBridge, a live performance conceived and directed by Irina Kruzhilina, presented in partnership with Under The Radar. Learn how to purchase tickets.
La MaMa Presents Richard Foreman's SUPPOSE BEAUTIFUL MADELINE HARVEY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

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.

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 received several prestigious awards, including the Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award, Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards, and Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre from the Tony Awards. She was also honored with Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club and Outstanding Lifetime Achievement from the Lortel Awards.

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