La Mama Experimental Theatre Club

Conversations with Creators: Baye & Asa Expand the Meaning of 'Choreographer'
by Miranda Stück - Mar 19, 2025

In this edition of Conversations with Creators: Baye & Asa discuss what it means to expand the meaning of 'Choreographer'. Read our chat with the two dance icons here.

IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

The rhythms of Washington Heights will pulse through Bristol Riverside Theatre this spring as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical, a genre-bending blend of hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, In the Heights, takes the stage.

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.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Opens At Bristol Riverside Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

The electrifying rhythms of Washington Heights pulse through Bristol Riverside Theatre this spring as Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical, a genre-bending blend of hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, In the  Heights, takes the stage March 25 through April 27.

SWALLOWS Comes to La MaMa Experimental Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

La MaMa will present the SWALLOWS at The Downstairs Theatre at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

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.

 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).

Review: Prototype’s Gorgeous IN A GROVE by Cerrone and Fleischmann Arrives in New York
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 21, 2025

The New York premiere of the Christopher Cerrone/Stephanie Fleischmann opera IN A GROVE, in Mary Birnbaum’s simply beautiful—or beautifully simple—production triumphed at La Mama Experimental Theatre Club on Saturday as part of the Prototype Festival. It is inspired by Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s classic story (best known from its film version, “Rashomon”).

Dmitry Krymov's FRAGMENT in HD Hits U.S. Cinemas Nationwide
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

Internationally renowned stage director, Dmitry Krymov, will be getting the big screen treatment as his latest production 'Fragment' hits cinemas in HD across the U.S. this month.

Cast Set For UK Premiere Of Jeffrey Sweet's THE VALUE OF NAMES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

Following the success of his OffWestEnd nominated play, Kunstler, Joseph Jefferson Award winning playwright Jeffrey Sweet’s The Value of Names will have its UK premiere this February 2025.

La MaMa to Present The World Premiere Of The Hess Collective's NO RESERVATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

La MaMa will present the World Premiere of NO RESERVATION at The Downstairs Theatre at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in February. Learn more and see 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.

I LOVE THAT FOR YOU by Paul Budraitis to be Presented at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

La MaMa will present I Love That For You by Paul Budraitis in December. I Love That For You is an intimate solo performance. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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.

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.

Under the Radar 20th Anniversary Festival Unveils Full Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Under the Radar has revealed the lineup of productions for the 20th Anniversary festival, reimagined for the second year as a citywide event, and the largest edition of the festival to date. See full programming and learn how to attend.

Works & Process to Present Martha Graham Dance Company: Baye & Asa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

Works & Process announced Martha Graham Dance Company: Baye & Asa on September 29, 2024, at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Drawing inspiration from Martha Graham's 1967 Cortege of Eagles, Baye & Asa focus on Charon, the ferryman who shepherds souls to the underworld. Learn how to attend.

La MaMa Presents The World Premiere Of AGAMEMNON: THE CIRCLE OF BLOOD
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

La MaMa has announced the World Premiere of AGAMEMNON: THE CIRCLE OF BLOOD, running from November 14-24, 2024, at The Downstairs at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in NYC.

New Works By Richard Foreman, Belarus Free Theatre, and More Set For La MaMa's 63rd Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

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.