La Mama Experimental Theatre Club

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.

Gus Birney and More Will Lead the Cast of SEAGULL: TRUE STORY Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

The full cast has been announced for SEAGULL: TRUE STORY, which will begin performances off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the cast, led by Gus Birney!

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.

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.

H.T. Chen & Dancers Return To La MaMa With Three Classic Works This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026

H.T. Chen & Dancers will return to La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club with a series of Teahouse Performances celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Horse. The program will be presented January 30 and 31 at 8:00 p.m. and February 1 at 4:00 p.m. at La MaMa’s Downstairs Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street.

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.

La MaMa To Present World Premiere Of MIA M.I.A. By Midnight Radio Show
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the world premiere of MIA M.I.A., a new theatre and puppetry work created by Charlotte Lily Gaspard and Midnight Radio Show.

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.

Cast Set for THE FIRST LINE OF DANTE'S INFERNO at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

La MaMa and Shadowed Forest Productions revealed the full cast and creative team for their World Premiere of The First Line of Dante's Inferno by Kirk Lynn.

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.

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club to Present The Sun Up Close: Community Chat & Telescope Viewing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the The Sun Up Close: Community Chat & Telescope Viewing in advance of the World Premiere of Birth + Carnage.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of PROTEST SONG at La MaMa
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025

Now running at La Mama Experimental Theatre Club is the United States premiere of Protest Song, written by acclaimed Welsh playwright Tim Price and starring celebrated British actor David Nellist. Check out photos from opening night!

Monk Parrots Will Host VISION FORWARD: CELEBRATING ROBERT WILSON at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

Monk Parrots Performance will host Vision Forward: Celebrating Robert Wilson this month at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City. Learn more here!

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.

David Nellist to Star in U.S. Premiere of Tim Price's PROTEST SONG at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the United States premiere of Protest Song, written by acclaimed Welsh playwright Tim Price and starring celebrated British actor David Nellist.

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!

UNDER THE RADAR Unveils Full 2026 Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!

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.

Interview: Playwright Tim Blake Nelson Talks AND THEN WE WERE NO MORE World Premiere At La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025

Playwright Tim Blake Nelson discusses the debut his new play And Then We Were No More, playing now at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, starring Elizabeth Marvel and directed by Mark Wing-Davey. Read our interview!

FAMILY by Celine Song to Kick Off La MaMa's ONLINE HAPPENINGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club is launching Online Happenings beginning with a livestream of the drama FAMILY by Celine Song. Learn more and see how to tune in!