Andrei Serban
Latest News on Andrei Serban:
La MaMa and Krymov Lab NYC to Present UNCLE VANYA in April 2026 (Mar 2, 2026)
ANTIGONE IN ANALYSIS Premieres at La MaMa, A Feminist Reinterpretation of Greek Myth (Feb 24, 2026)
Jane Comfort and Company to Debut New Work at La MaMa in March 2026 (Feb 6, 2026)
La MaMa and Krymov Lab NYC to Present UNCLE VANYA in April 2026 (Mar 2, 2026)
ANTIGONE IN ANALYSIS Premieres at La MaMa, A Feminist Reinterpretation of Greek Myth (Feb 24, 2026)
Jane Comfort and Company to Debut New Work at La MaMa in March 2026 (Feb 6, 2026)
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winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Director
Andrei Serban, The Cherry Orchard
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Director
Andrei SerbanMedea
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La MaMa and Krymov Lab NYC to Present UNCLE VANYA in April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present Krymov Lab NYC's UNCLE VANYA, scenes from country life, from March 28 to April 12, 2026, at The Ellen Stewart Theatre in New York.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present Krymov Lab NYC's UNCLE VANYA, scenes from country life, from March 28 to April 12, 2026, at The Ellen Stewart Theatre in New York.
ANTIGONE IN ANALYSIS Premieres at La MaMa, A Feminist Reinterpretation of Greek Myth
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
OBIE and NYIT Award-winning Peculiar Works Project returns to La MaMa ETC's Downstairs Theatre for the world premiere of Antigone in Analysis, written by Barbara Barclay and directed by Ralph Lewis, running March 20 - April 5, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
OBIE and NYIT Award-winning Peculiar Works Project returns to La MaMa ETC's Downstairs Theatre for the world premiere of Antigone in Analysis, written by Barbara Barclay and directed by Ralph Lewis, running March 20 - April 5, 2026.
Jane Comfort and Company to Debut New Work at La MaMa in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
La MaMa will present Jane Comfort and Company with a new world premiere and two landmark works, marking their first return in over eight years. The event, set for March 19-22, 2026, will feature a blend of dance and theater addressing America's cultural and political issues.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
La MaMa will present Jane Comfort and Company with a new world premiere and two landmark works, marking their first return in over eight years. The event, set for March 19-22, 2026, will feature a blend of dance and theater addressing America's cultural and political issues.
La MaMa to Debut Theodora Skipitares' FOOTNOTES with Music by Sxip Shirey
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
La MaMa will present the world premiere of FOOTNOTES, a multi-media puppetry show exploring the profound aspects of walking, from February 27 to March 15, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
La MaMa will present the world premiere of FOOTNOTES, a multi-media puppetry show exploring the profound aspects of walking, from February 27 to March 15, 2026.
Al Hakawati Theatre Collective's ألف ليلة وليلة (THE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS) Comes to La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the workshop production of The Thousand and One Nights, a reimagining of the epic from Lebanese-American director and playwright Ghina Fawaz and Turkish dramaturg and artist Begüm 'Begsy' Inal.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the workshop production of The Thousand and One Nights, a reimagining of the epic from Lebanese-American director and playwright Ghina Fawaz and Turkish dramaturg and artist Begüm 'Begsy' Inal.
La MaMa To Present AL HAKAWATI THEATRE COLLECTIVE's ألف ليلة وليلة (THE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS)
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the workshop production of ألف ليلة وليلة (The Thousand and One Nights), a bold reimagining of the legendary epic from Lebanese-American director and playwright Ghina Fawaz and Turkish dramaturg and artist Begüm 'Begsy' Inal.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the workshop production of ألف ليلة وليلة (The Thousand and One Nights), a bold reimagining of the legendary epic from Lebanese-American director and playwright Ghina Fawaz and Turkish dramaturg and artist Begüm 'Begsy' Inal.
FROM THE OTHER SIDE Begins At La MaMa In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
From December 3-14, 2025, FROM THE OTHER SIDE transforms La MaMa into a home for an incredible group of Balkan artists, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1PM.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
From December 3-14, 2025, FROM THE OTHER SIDE transforms La MaMa into a home for an incredible group of Balkan artists, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1PM.
Bartlett Sher to Receive 2026 SDC Foundation 'Mr. Abbott' Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Bartlett Sher will be honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award, given to a director or choreographer in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Bartlett Sher will be honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award, given to a director or choreographer in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Broadway.
READY FOR COMPANY AND OTHER FAMILY TALES Comes to La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
Ready For Company and Other Family Tales is a one-woman play about family and legacy. An inheritance of stories and unfinished quests from this Jewish-Japanese-American family tree.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
Ready For Company and Other Family Tales is a one-woman play about family and legacy. An inheritance of stories and unfinished quests from this Jewish-Japanese-American family tree.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.
Cast Set For SUITE SURRENDER at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025
In July, Significant Productions will present Suite Surrender, Written by Michael McKeever, as the second 2025 summer production at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025
In July, Significant Productions will present Suite Surrender, Written by Michael McKeever, as the second 2025 summer production at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol.
Significant Productions Names Angel Creeks as Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS has revealed a pivotal leadership transition: Angel Creeks has been appointed Artistic Director, succeeding Co-Founder Whitney Morse. Learn ore!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS has revealed a pivotal leadership transition: Angel Creeks has been appointed Artistic Director, succeeding Co-Founder Whitney Morse. Learn ore!
La Mama Umbria Will Host 26th Year Of International Symposium For Directors
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025
This Summer, as La MaMa Umbria celebrates the 26th year of its flagship program, directors and playwrights will have an opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned theatre-makers in the world.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025
This Summer, as La MaMa Umbria celebrates the 26th year of its flagship program, directors and playwrights will have an opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned theatre-makers in the world.
Photos: FAT HAM Now Playing at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
San Francisco Playhouse is presenting the Northern California Premiere of 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning Fat Ham. Get a first look at photos. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
San Francisco Playhouse is presenting the Northern California Premiere of 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning Fat Ham. Get a first look at photos. 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.
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.
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).
FAT HAM Comes to the San Francisco Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Playwright James Ijames turns William Shakespeare’s Hamlet on its head in this piping hot play that transports the drama to a modern-day barbecue in the American South.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Playwright James Ijames turns William Shakespeare’s Hamlet on its head in this piping hot play that transports the drama to a modern-day barbecue in the American South.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Andrei Serban been nominated for?
Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Cherry Orchard and Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Medea.
What awards has Andrei Serban won?
Andrei Serban has won the Best Director award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Cherry Orchard. He also received the Outstanding Director award from the Drama Desk Awards for Medea.
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