Ellen Stewart
Birth Place: Alexandria, LA, USA
Latest News on Ellen Stewart:
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)
IndieSpace Now Accepting Applications For $1000 Pay Your People Grants (Oct 30, 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)
IndieSpace Now Accepting Applications For $1000 Pay Your People Grants (Oct 30, 2024)
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- 2011 - Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans to Host Free Reading of Kelley Nicole Girod's A BODY OF WATER
Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans will host a free reading of Kelley Nicole Girod's play A BODY OF WATER. The play, set during the 2016 Baton Rouge flood, explores themes of family, crisis, and resilience. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans will host a free reading of Kelley Nicole Girod's play A BODY OF WATER. The play, set during the 2016 Baton Rouge flood, explores themes of family, crisis, and resilience. Learn 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 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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