Ellen Stewart
Birth Place: Alexandria, LA, USA
Latest News on Ellen Stewart:
21 Theater Books for Your Spring 2025 Reading List (Mar 29, 2025)
SEAGULL: TRUE STORY by Alexander Molochnikov is Coming to La MaMa (Mar 20, 2025)
La MaMa To Present ABOVE GROUND - NOT EXACTLY A COMEDY, A Reflection On Aging By Ten Actors Age 74-98 (Mar 8, 2025)
21 Theater Books for Your Spring 2025 Reading List (Mar 29, 2025)
SEAGULL: TRUE STORY by Alexander Molochnikov is Coming to La MaMa (Mar 20, 2025)
La MaMa To Present ABOVE GROUND - NOT EXACTLY A COMEDY, A Reflection On Aging By Ten Actors Age 74-98 (Mar 8, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
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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
Ellen Stewart
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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
Ellen Stewart
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STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peak - GERTRUDE STEIN SAINTS!, Headed for FringeNYC
by Stage Tube - 2013-07-31 19:00:48
STAGE TUBE: Julie Halston, Everett Quinton Accept Alliance Awards
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-06-24 10:10:14
News
21 Theater Books for Your Spring 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2025
Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Spring 2025 reading list.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2025
Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Spring 2025 reading list.
SEAGULL: TRUE STORY by Alexander Molochnikov is Coming to La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
La MaMa, in association with MART Foundation & En Garde Arts, will present the world premiere of Seagull: True Story by rising star, Russian director Alexander Molochnikov. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
La MaMa, in association with MART Foundation & En Garde Arts, will present the world premiere of Seagull: True Story by rising star, Russian director Alexander Molochnikov. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
La MaMa To Present ABOVE GROUND - NOT EXACTLY A COMEDY, A Reflection On Aging By Ten Actors Age 74-98
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
In 'Above Ground - Not Exactly a Comedy,' ten senior actors reflect on how they deal with the undeniable fact of getting old, regaling the audience with improvised personal experiences of maturity, illness and loss mixed with childhood memories.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
In 'Above Ground - Not Exactly a Comedy,' ten senior actors reflect on how they deal with the undeniable fact of getting old, regaling the audience with improvised personal experiences of maturity, illness and loss mixed with childhood memories.
La MaMa Celebrates The 20th Anniversary Season Of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025
La MaMa has announced the lineup for the 20th annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. Curated by Nicky Paraiso with guest curators Martita Abril, Blaze Ferrer, and Adham Hafez, the festival features works by 20 visionary artists with varied creative practices and approaches to performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025
La MaMa has announced the lineup for the 20th annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. Curated by Nicky Paraiso with guest curators Martita Abril, Blaze Ferrer, and Adham Hafez, the festival features works by 20 visionary artists with varied creative practices and approaches to performance.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 notable awards, including the Off-Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award, the Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards, and the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre at the Tony Awards. Additionally, she was honored with Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club and received the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels.
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