Mia Yoo

Belarus Free Theatre To Debut Newest Work at La Mama This Fall
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

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.

Photos: La MaMa ETC's Great Jones Repertory Company Presents MEDEA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

La MaMa ETC’s Great Jones Repertory Company joins forces with Director Zishan Ugurlu and experimental media and technology designers CultureHub to tell the story of MEDEA – a refugee whose reality is shattered when she learns of her and her children's looming exile. See photos from tge production here.

World Premiere of Theodora Skipitares' THE FOUR LIVES Comes to La MaMa in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

THE FOUR LIVES – the newest work by Theodora Skipitares, renowned for her innovative use of puppetry to explore classic Greek texts – will have its world-premiere with performances April 5-21, 2024 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.

Cast Set For AMERICAN ROT at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

AMERICAN ROT – a new play by Kate Taney Billingsley, directed by Estelle Parsons – will be given its world-premiere production at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre. Find out who is starring in the production here!

ARISTOTLE THINKS AGAIN Extends At La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

Following high ticket demand during its original two-week run (Jan. 25-Feb. 4), La MaMa's world-premiere of Chuck Mee's ARISTOTLE THINKS AGAIN – his timely look at chaos and vengeance of the Greek classics as it reflects on the world today – will play two additional performances.

Wilford Leach, John Braswell and ETC Company Will Be Remembered at La MaMa's COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024

La MaMa's popular oral history series, COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES, highlights the groundbreaking resident company THE ETC COMPANY on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E 4 St.).

La MaMa ETC to Begin 2024 With HUMANISMO PROJECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2023

La MaMa ETC will begin 2024 with the debut of its HUMANISMO PROJECT – a two-part series featuring new, contemporary adaptations of Aristotle and Euripides’ Medea – this winter and spring, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa’s Artistic Director.

Young Russian Refugees Share Their Stories in SPACEBRIDGE at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Discover the powerful stories of young Russian refugees as they take the stage in a unique Spacebridge performance at La MaMa on December 9. Don't miss this captivating exploration of their experiences and journeys.

The League of Professional Theatre Women Reveals Lineup of 'Women On Stage And In The Streets' Panels
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

The League of Professional Theatre Women has announced 'Women on Stage and In the Streets', a series of Panel Discussions introducing the voices of the international colleagues in the 2023 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award (GCITA) Program. Learn more about the lineup of panels here!

Laurie Anderson and Harvey Fierstein Will Be Celebrated at La MaMa ETC's 62nd Season Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

Laurie Anderson and Harvey Fierstein will be celebrated at La MaMa ETC’s 62nd season Gala on October 26, 2023 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre. Learn more about the Gala and how to get tickets here!

La MaMa Announces 62nd Season And Expansion Of RADICAL ACCESS INITIATIVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club announces its 62nd Season and its RADICAL ACCESS INITITATIVE (RAI), an expansion of La MaMa's local and global network that increases outreach to new artists and audiences beyond the four walls of La MaMa's three theatres and new Community Arts Space.

La MaMa's COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #172: If These Walls Could Talk to Take Place This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023

La MaMa will present Coffeehouse Chronicles #172: If These Walls Could Talk, an examination and celebration of rich and extensive history of La MaMa’s 74A East 4th Street.

Mei Ann Teo Joins Ping Chong and Company's New Artistic Leadership Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2023

Ping Chong and Company has named Mei Ann Teo as the fifth member of the organization’s new Artistic Leadership Team, alongside Nile Harris, Jane Jung, Talvin Wilks, and Sara Zatz.

NYC Performing Arts Leaders To Gather for Ping Chong and Company Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023

Ping Chong and Company will present An Extra Ordinary Afternoon with Ping Chong and Company. Learn who is taking part, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Elizabeth Swados' THE BEAUTIFUL LADY to Have NYC Debut at La MaMa in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023

THE BEAUTIFUL LADY – a new musical work by the Tony nominated composer Elizabeth Swados (RUNAWAYS in 1978), with text translated by Paul Schmidt – will have its NYC debut at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre this spring.

THE HIP HOPERA OF 5P1N0K10 to Open at La MaMa This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2023

LA MAMA will continue its 61st season with the New York City premiere performance, 'The Hip Hopera of 5P1N0K10,' created by Tarish Pipkins or “Jeghetto” – set to debut as the first production staged in its newly renovated original landmark theatre.

Lost Ukrainian Theatre Production RADIO 477! Gets New Production At La MaMa ETC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023

RADIO 477!, a new theatrical production about the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv in 1929 and today –  in collaboration with the prominent Ukrainian literary figure Serhiy Zhadan – will debut at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St. in Manhattan), with performances beginning March 10 through March 19, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa's artistic director.

Photos: Andre De Shields & More Gather to Celebrate the Re-Opening of La MaMa
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 9, 2023

As the theater community in NYC continues to get back on its feet following the pandemic, two new theaters have just been added to the mix as La MaMa re-opened its landmark theaters at 74A E. 4 St. – following a 3-year, $24 million renovation.

Harvey Fierstein Gifts $250,000 Matching Grant To Tony-Winning La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2023

La MaMa ETC has announced a $250,000 matching grant from the actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, one of La MaMa's most beloved and iconic artists, to help complete the renovation and historic restoration of La MaMa's landmark building at 74 East 4th Street.  The gift was announced by Mary Fulham, La MaMa's Managing Director.  

Fogo Azul, Meredith Monk & More to Perform at Celebration of Ping Chong and Bruce Allardice
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022

Ping Chong and Company has announced the host and lineup of visionary performers for All Islands Connect Underwater: a Celebration of Ping Chong and Bruce Allardice, a public tribute to influential Founder and Artistic Director Ping Chong and his longtime professional partner, PCC Executive Director Bruce Allardice.