Charles Ludlam
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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Charles Ludlam
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Charles LudlamThe Mystery of Irma Vep
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Charles LudlamThe Mystery of Irma Vep
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Charles Ludlam, Der Ring Gott Farblonjet
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Charles LudlamProfessor Bedlam's Punch and Judy Show
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Charles Ludlam, Corn
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Charles LudlamCamille
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Charles LudlamThe Ridiculous Theatrical Company
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News
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 - 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 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 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 - Jan 28, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
Page 73 has named Adin Lenahan its 2026 Playwriting Fellow. Now in its 24th year, the Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship is the company's most prestigious award, annually supporting a playwright who has yet to have an Off-Broadway premiere in New York City.
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 Brett Cullum - Dec 19, 2025
But before that OH, MARY! run, John is coming to NUMBERS HOUSTON to do a special all-day event for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. It's gonna happen on December 28th! It's all brought to us by ARTHOUSE HOUSTON, who were the folks who fought to save the River Oaks Movie Theater.
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 Gary Naylor - Dec 14, 2025
Part-panto, part-pastiche, an affectionate and funny homage to genres past and present
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 Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
NIGHT STORIES, comprising four tales of reanimation by Yiddish poet and resistance fighter Avrom Sutzkever, will conclude its South American tour this Saturday, November 29th at Cine Teatro Joia in Rio de Janeiro.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
NIGHT STORIES, a collection of four tales by Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor Avrom Sutzkever, will begin performances Off-Broadway on December 17 at Wild Project.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025
Little Island has revealed the complete cast and creative team for Galas, the final production in their 2025 summer season starring countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo as 'Maria Magdalena Galas.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025
Everyman Theatre has announced the upcoming production of Charles Ludlam's beloved comedy, The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful, running May 18 - June 22, 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025
EgoPo will open the second mainstage show of their Queer Revolutions season with Charles Ludlam and Bill Vehr's counter-cultural classic, Turds in Hell. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
LITTLE ISLAND has revealed programming details for its second annual summer season, including multiple world premieres and more. See the lineup and learn how to attend the summer season!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
Everyman Theatre has announced The Queens of Broadway Drag Brunch, hosted by the sensational drag artist Sunrize with a Z (prominent artist of the NYC nightlife and cabaret scene) on Sunday, June 8, from 11a-1p, in support of Baltimore’s observance of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and running in conjunction with the Theatre’s production of The Mystery of Irma Vep.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, is now open at Menier Chocolate Factory. Read the reviews for the production here and see what the critics are saying!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Charles Ludlam has written 12 shows including Hot Ice (Playwright), Stage Blood (Playwright), The Ventriloquist's Wife (Conceiver), The Enchanted Pig (Playwright), Big Hotel (Playwright), Der Ring Gott Farblonjet (Bookwriter), Camille (Playwright), Bluebeard (Playwright), How to Write a Play (Playwright), Corn (Bookwriter), The Mystery of Irma Vep (Playwright), The Artificial Jungle (Playwright).
Sustained Achievement (Obie Awards), Ensemble Performance (Obie Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Der Ring Gott Farblonjet, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Professor Bedlam's Punch and Judy Show, Distinguished Performances (Obie Awards) for Corn, Distinguished Performances (Obie Awards) for Camille and Citations (Obie Awards) for The Ridiculous Theatrical Company.
Charles Ludlam has received numerous awards, including the Sustained Achievement Award from the Obie Awards. He won the Obie for Ensemble Performance for The Mystery of Irma Vep, along with the Scenic Design award from The Hewes Awards for the same production. He also received Special Citations from the Obie Awards for Der Ring Gott Farblonjet and for Professor Bedlam's Punch and Judy Show. Additionally, Ludlam earned Distinguished Performances at the Obie Awards for Corn and Camille, as well as Citations from the Obie Awards for The Ridiculous Theatrical Company.
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