Ellen Stewart
Birth Place: Alexandria, LA, USA
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- 2011 - Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award
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Drama League Awards - 2008 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre
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IT Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Original Music
Ellen StewartHerakles Via Phaedra
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Tony Awards - 2006 - Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre
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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
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Sam Rockwell, Marin Ireland & Alfred Molina Will Lead A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2026
Producers Mark Berger and Sam Rockwell announced a new production of Arthur Miller’s seminal work, A View from the Bridge, off-Broadway at the historic Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa. Directed by Neil Pepe, A View from the Bridge will star Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Sam Rockwell as ‘Eddie’; Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland as ‘Beatrice’; and Tony, Olivier and Emmy Award nominee Alfred Molina as ‘Alfieri’.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2026
Producers Mark Berger and Sam Rockwell announced a new production of Arthur Miller’s seminal work, A View from the Bridge, off-Broadway at the historic Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa. Directed by Neil Pepe, A View from the Bridge will star Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Sam Rockwell as ‘Eddie’; Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland as ‘Beatrice’; and Tony, Olivier and Emmy Award nominee Alfred Molina as ‘Alfieri’.
Previews: Teatro Gratticielo Presents COSI FAN TUTTE and The Tempest at La MaMa
by Peter Danish - Jul 13, 2026
In an operatic landscape where financial realities often encourage familiar titles and conservative productions, Teatro Grattacielo continues to distinguish itself by embracing artistic risk.
by Peter Danish - Jul 13, 2026
In an operatic landscape where financial realities often encourage familiar titles and conservative productions, Teatro Grattacielo continues to distinguish itself by embracing artistic risk.
Eleanna Fin Joins The Cast Of THE TEMPEST At La MaMa
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 10, 2026
Greek actress and singer Eleanna Fin joins the cast of Joseph Summer's opera THE TEMPEST for its world staged premiere at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, presented by Teatro Grattacielo.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 10, 2026
Greek actress and singer Eleanna Fin joins the cast of Joseph Summer's opera THE TEMPEST for its world staged premiere at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, presented by Teatro Grattacielo.
PAIRINGS to Bring Nightly Improvised Music and Dance Performances to La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
La MaMa will present PAIRINGS, a week of improvised music and dance performances in The Ellen Stewart Theatre, featuring seven different artist pairings across seven nights.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
La MaMa will present PAIRINGS, a week of improvised music and dance performances in The Ellen Stewart Theatre, featuring seven different artist pairings across seven nights.
New Production of COSÌ FAN TUTTE Will Be Performed By Teatro Grattacielo
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
Teatro Grattacielo announced a new production of Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE, directed by Cate Pisaroni and conducted by Abdiel Vázquez, at Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa in New York City.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
Teatro Grattacielo announced a new production of Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE, directed by Cate Pisaroni and conducted by Abdiel Vázquez, at Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa in New York City.
MIGRATION DIARY: NEW YORK CITY EDITION to Make World Premiere at La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Romanian director Carmen Lidia Vidu's documentary theater work MIGRATION DIARY: NEW YORK CITY EDITION will have its world premiere at La MaMa, presented in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute and the National Theatre of Bucharest.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Romanian director Carmen Lidia Vidu's documentary theater work MIGRATION DIARY: NEW YORK CITY EDITION will have its world premiere at La MaMa, presented in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute and the National Theatre of Bucharest.
THE TEMPEST to Make World Staged Premiere With Teatro Grattacielo
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Teatro Grattacielo will present the world staged premiere of Joseph Summer's THE TEMPEST at Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa in New York, conducted by Enrico Fagone and directed by Stefanos Koroneos.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Teatro Grattacielo will present the world staged premiere of Joseph Summer's THE TEMPEST at Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa in New York, conducted by Enrico Fagone and directed by Stefanos Koroneos.
FANDANGO FOR BUTTERFLIES (AND COYOTES) to Return for One-Night Benefit Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
En Garde Arts and Make the Road New York will present a one-night benefit concert of FANDANGO FOR BUTTERFLIES (AND COYOTES) at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, with all net proceeds supporting immigrant rights advocacy.
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
En Garde Arts and Make the Road New York will present a one-night benefit concert of FANDANGO FOR BUTTERFLIES (AND COYOTES) at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, with all net proceeds supporting immigrant rights advocacy.
CUL-DE-SAC and HOUSE GYALZ to Receive Staged Readings at La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced staged readings of CUL-DE-SAC by Leslie Gauthier and HOUSE GYALZ by Abigail C. Onwunali, this year's Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellows.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced staged readings of CUL-DE-SAC by Leslie Gauthier and HOUSE GYALZ by Abigail C. Onwunali, this year's Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellows.
COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #183: An Afternoon with Agosto Machado Announced At La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #183 — AN AFTERNOON WITH AGOSTO MACHADO on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #183 — AN AFTERNOON WITH AGOSTO MACHADO on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.
Compagnia de’ Colombari's KING LEAR To Perform at Craiova International Shakespeare Festival
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 9, 2026
King Lear will be presented as part of the Craiova International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova, Romania. Following a successful world premiere at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and a sold-out four-performance limited run in New York.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 9, 2026
King Lear will be presented as part of the Craiova International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova, Romania. Following a successful world premiere at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and a sold-out four-performance limited run in New York.
Photos: THE CENSORSHIP OF DREAMS at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Opening at the Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa, get a first look at The Censorship of Dreams, a new drama reflecting our future reality in a restarted world. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Opening at the Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa, get a first look at The Censorship of Dreams, a new drama reflecting our future reality in a restarted world. Check out the photos here!
La MaMa Moves! Festival to Present EDIBLE TALES: HO'OULU by Dancers Unlimited
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Dancers Unlimited will present Edible Tales: Ho'oulu at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre as part of the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, exploring cultural heritage and food justice through community-collaborative performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Dancers Unlimited will present Edible Tales: Ho'oulu at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre as part of the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, exploring cultural heritage and food justice through community-collaborative performance.
La MaMa Moves! to Present Sun Kim Dance Theatre's ALIEN OF EXTRAORDINARY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Sun Kim Dance Theatre will perform Alien of Extraordinary at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre as part of the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Sun Kim Dance Theatre will perform Alien of Extraordinary at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre as part of the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival.
La MaMa Umbria Will Host UNDER THE UMBRIAN SUN New Play Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The Playwrights of the 2025 La MaMa Umbria International Master Playwrights Retreat have announced 'Under the Umbrian Sun,' an exclusive three-day Off-Off-Broadway reading series.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The Playwrights of the 2025 La MaMa Umbria International Master Playwrights Retreat have announced 'Under the Umbrian Sun,' an exclusive three-day Off-Off-Broadway reading series.
THE CENSORSHIP OF DREAMS to be Presented at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026
La MaMa will The Censorship of Dreams, a new drama reflecting our future reality in a restarted world, written by Nora Sørena Casey. Arthur Makaryan directs a cast of four.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026
La MaMa will The Censorship of Dreams, a new drama reflecting our future reality in a restarted world, written by Nora Sørena Casey. Arthur Makaryan directs a cast of four.
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Reveals Lineup for 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. La MaMa Moves! runs from April 9 through May 10, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. La MaMa Moves! runs from April 9 through May 10, 2026.
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Reveals Lineup For 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. The festival, curated by Nicky Paraiso, features twelve productions across four venues, highlighting a blend of emerging and established dance artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. The festival, curated by Nicky Paraiso, features twelve productions across four venues, highlighting a blend of emerging and established dance artists.
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.
World Premiere Of FOOTNOTES Begins Tonight At La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
The world premiere of Skysaver Production's FOOTNOTES, created, designed, and directed by Theodora Skipitares, with music and lyrics by Sxip Shirey begins tonight.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
The world premiere of Skysaver Production's FOOTNOTES, created, designed, and directed by Theodora Skipitares, with music and lyrics by Sxip Shirey begins tonight.
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 won 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 at the Tony Awards. She also received a Special Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club and the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels.
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