Ellen Stewart
Birth Place: Alexandria, LA, USA
Latest News on Ellen Stewart:
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 to Debut Theodora Skipitares' FOOTNOTES with Music by Sxip Shirey (Feb 3, 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 to Debut Theodora Skipitares' FOOTNOTES with Music by Sxip Shirey (Feb 3, 2026)
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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
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.
Michael Potts, Tom Nelis and More to Star in KING LEAR at LaMaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for Compagnia de’ Colombari’s official Off-Broadway run of King Lear at La MaMa ETC at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for Compagnia de’ Colombari’s official Off-Broadway run of King Lear at La MaMa ETC at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.
Paul Pinto MANO A MANO Comes to La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025
La MaMa will present a thingNY production of MANO A MANO: an operatic monodrama, written, composed and performed by Paul Pinto. Learn more about the performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025
La MaMa will present a thingNY production of MANO A MANO: an operatic monodrama, written, composed and performed by Paul Pinto. Learn more about the performance here!
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.
Connecticut College Will Present Preview Of Stefanie Batten Bland’s MAKE GRANNY GREAT AGAIN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Connecticut College will present preview performances of Stefanie Batten Bland’s Make Granny Great Again. The immersive dance-theatre work was developed through a campus residency and brings together professional artists and students.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Connecticut College will present preview performances of Stefanie Batten Bland’s Make Granny Great Again. The immersive dance-theatre work was developed through a campus residency and brings together professional artists and students.
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.
THINGS THAT BURN EASILY to be Presented at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2025
La MaMa, in association with My Balkans, will present Things That Burn Easily, as part of From the Other Side. Performances will take place at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2025
La MaMa, in association with My Balkans, will present Things That Burn Easily, as part of From the Other Side. Performances will take place at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre.
THEY ARE ALL GONE by Doruntina Basha to be Presented at LaMama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2025
La MaMa, in association with My Balkans, will present They Are All Gone, as part of From the Other Side. Performances will take place at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2025
La MaMa, in association with My Balkans, will present They Are All Gone, as part of From the Other Side. Performances will take place at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre.
Compagnia de' Colombari's KING LEAR Comes to La MaMa in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
Following a successful world premiere at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and a sold-out four-performance run in New York City summer of 2024, Compagnia de' Colombari's KING LEAR will return for its official Off-Broadway run at La MaMa ETC.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
Following a successful world premiere at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and a sold-out four-performance run in New York City summer of 2024, Compagnia de' Colombari's KING LEAR will return for its official Off-Broadway run at La MaMa ETC.
Teatro Grattacielo Unveils 2026"2027 Season Featuring World Premieres And New Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Teatro Grattacielo has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring two world premieres and new productions at La MaMa and The Flea. The lineup includes the world staged premiere of Joseph Summer’s THE TEMPEST, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Teatro Grattacielo has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring two world premieres and new productions at La MaMa and The Flea. The lineup includes the world staged premiere of Joseph Summer’s THE TEMPEST, and more.
La MaMa to Present BIRTH + CARNAGE Fusion Of Dance And Astrophysics
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the World Premiere of Birth + Carnage, a dance work by choreographer and director Marla Phelan. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the World Premiere of Birth + Carnage, a dance work by choreographer and director Marla Phelan. Learn more!
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.
IndieSpace Reveals Recipients of The Little Venue That Could Grant Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
IndieSpace has announced Brooklyn Art Haus, Dixon Place, Green Space, Inspiration Point, IRT Theater, New Perspectives Studio, Noosphere Arts (Noo Arts), QED Astoria, St. Lydia's, and The Little Victory Theatre as recipients of this year's The Little Venue That Could Program.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
IndieSpace has announced Brooklyn Art Haus, Dixon Place, Green Space, Inspiration Point, IRT Theater, New Perspectives Studio, Noosphere Arts (Noo Arts), QED Astoria, St. Lydia's, and The Little Victory Theatre as recipients of this year's The Little Venue That Could Program.
IndieSpace Reveals Community Building Events & Grant Programs For Indie Theater Artists This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
IndieSpace has revealed their fall slate of events and grant programs for indie theater artists. See the full lineup here and learn more about the programming!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
IndieSpace has revealed their fall slate of events and grant programs for indie theater artists. See the full lineup here and learn more about the programming!
Fall Performance Schedule Set for La Mama's 64th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has revealed the Fall performances of its 64th season–featuring dozens of new works from around the world. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has revealed the Fall performances of its 64th season–featuring dozens of new works from around the world. See the full lineup here!
La MaMa Archivist and Experimental Theatre Pioneer Ozzie Rodriguez Has Passed Away at 81
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025
Ozzie Rodriguez, a beloved figure in the experimental theater community and longtime Director of La MaMa’s Archives, has died at age 81. A playwright, actor, director, visual artist, and master archivist, Rodriguez passed away in New York City on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025
Ozzie Rodriguez, a beloved figure in the experimental theater community and longtime Director of La MaMa’s Archives, has died at age 81. A playwright, actor, director, visual artist, and master archivist, Rodriguez passed away in New York City on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Teatro Grattacielo Launches Pay-What-You-Can Model And Casual Performance Atmosphere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025
Teatro Grattacielo is introducing major accessibility and audience engagement initiatives for its 2025 summer season at La MaMa, starting with two centerpiece productions. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025
Teatro Grattacielo is introducing major accessibility and audience engagement initiatives for its 2025 summer season at La MaMa, starting with two centerpiece productions. Learn more!
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 prestigious awards, including the Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award, the Unique Contribution to the Theatre award from the Drama League Awards, and the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre from the Tony Awards. Additionally, she has received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, as well as the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels.
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