Mara Lieberman

Interview: Mara Lieberman's Immersive DIRTY BOOKS Explores Underground Erotic Fiction and Censorship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Mara Lieberman, Executive Artistic Director of Bated Breath Theatre Company, is at the forefront of immersive theatre in New York. BroadwayWorld interviewed Lieberman about Dirty Books, which explores censorship and underground erotic fiction.

Photos: Marisa Moureau, Alexis Pratt and More in DIRTY BOOKS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos for the world premiere of Dirty Books, a provocative new play examining the complexities of censorship and book banning in the 1960’s.

Bated Breath Theatre Company to Present DIRTY BOOKS Immersive Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Bated Breath Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Dirty Books, a provocative new play examining the complexities of censorship and book banning in the 1960’s, inspired by true stories. Learn more!

DIRTY BOOKS To Be Presented At The New Bated Breath Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025

Bated Breath Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of DIRTY BOOKS, an immersive look at censorship and book banning. Learn more about the production here.

Bated Breath Theatre Company to Open New Theater Space On 14th Street
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025

Bated Breath Theatre Company, in conjunction with the New York Center for Immersive Theater, will open its first long-term home, on 14th Street in the heart of Manhattan.

New York Center for Immersive Theater to Open Its Doors This Month On 42nd Street
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

Bated Breath Theatre Company is launching the NEW YORK CENTER FOR IMMERSIVE THEATER, a real and metaphorical space where the future of theatrical audience engagement can be envisioned, composed, pushed, revised, and shared with audiences.

Susan Cain's 'BITTERSWEET: HOW SORROW AND LONGING MAKE US WHOLE' Will Be Adapted For The Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023

Bated Breath Theatre Company and RRR Productions have optioned Susan Cain's New York Times #1 bestselling book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole and will adapt it for the stage. Acclaimed theater-maker, Mara Lieberman, will write the adaptation in collaboration with Cain.

Bated Breath Theatre to Present NEW YORK IS MY SCENE PARTNER Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022

Bated Breath Theatre Company's 'Future Maker' Mara Lieberman will show performers and theater makers how to see the streets of New York as their stage in NEW YORK IS MY SCENE PARTNER, a devising workshop on Thursdays from September 22 thru October 6.

CHASING ANDY WARHOL to Conclude Off-Broadway Run This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022

Bated Breath Theatre Company’s immersive walking production Chasing Andy Warhol will conclude its Off-Broadway run on Sunday, July 31 after 131 performances in the East Village and NoHo.

CHASING ANDY WARHOL Announces Summer Extension, New Cast & New Route
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022

Bated Breath Theatre Company has announced a summer extension of Chasing Andy Warhol through August 21, 2022, and the immersive walking production will include a new route, new scenes and new cast members. i

Photos: First Look at CHASING ANDY WARHOL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2022

Bated Breath Theatre Company has released new photos of Chasing Andy Warhol, the upcoming immersive walking tour production that opens at Astor Place in the East Village. Previews for Chasing Andy Warhol commence on March 25, 2022, with an official opening night set for April 7, 2022.

Immersive Walking Tour Production CHASING ANDY WARHOL to Begin Previews in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2022

Bated Breath Theatre Company has announced its newest immersive and theatrical walking tour production, Chasing Andy Warhol, will begin previews commencing on March 25, 2022, with an official opening set for April 7, 2022.

Winners Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 10, 2022

Winners have been announced for 2021 first ever, by popular demand, BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards - celebrating theatre all across NYC!

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards; First Standings Announced!
by BWW Awards - Dec 13, 2021

Voting is now open for the 2021 first ever, by popular demand, BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards - celebrating theatre all across NYC!

VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC To Close July 31 After 356 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021

Bated Breath Theatre Company has announced that the final performance of VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC will be Saturday, July 31. VOYEUR, which was conceived and directed by Mara Lieberman, began performances on September 30, 2020 and will have run 356 performances at closing.

VOYEUR Celebrates 300th Performance On Friday, June 4
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2021

After beginning performances on September 30th, Bated Breath Theatre Company will celebrate the 300th performance of VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC on Friday, June 4. VOYEUR is conceived and directed by Mara Lieberman.

VOYEUR Offers Special Mother's Day Package
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2021

Bated Breath Theatre Company will present a special Mother's Day edition of its live hit VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Photo Flash: VOYEUR: The Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec Celebrates 250th Performance
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2021

Last night Voyeur: The Windows Of Toulouse-Lautrec celebrated its 250th performance!

VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC to Celebrate 250th Live Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

After beginning performances on September 30th, Bated Breath Theatre Company will celebrate the 250th performance of VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC on Friday, April 23rd. VOYEUR is an open air, immersive theatrical experience that guides an intimate eight-person audience through the dreams of iconic artist Toulouse-Lautrec.

Photo Flash: Go Inside the Valentine's Day Edition of VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE LAUTREC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2021

Bated Breath Theatre Company presented a special Valentine’s Day edition of its live hit Voyeur: The Windows Of Toulouse-lautrec on February 13, 2021. In addition to this acclaimed intimate performance experience, each ticket holder received a red rose provided by Starbright Floral Design, a glass of Prosecco, and chocolate truffles.