Meredith Monk
Latest News on Meredith Monk:
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)
Winifred Haun & Dancers to Present 6th Annual FIRST DRAFT: New Work (Jan 27, 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)
Winifred Haun & Dancers to Present 6th Annual FIRST DRAFT: New Work (Jan 27, 2026)
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Obie Awards - 1985 - Sustained Achievement
Meredith Monk
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Obie Awards - 1976 - Special Citations
Meredith MonkQuarry
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Obie Awards - 1972 - Citations
Meredith Monk Vessel
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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.
Winifred Haun & Dancers to Present 6th Annual FIRST DRAFT: New Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
WH&D has revealed the artists and details for its First DrafT 2026 program, an event which will focus on new works by emerging choreographers. The event will feature 11 new works created by 11 award winning Chicago-area choreographers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
WH&D has revealed the artists and details for its First DrafT 2026 program, an event which will focus on new works by emerging choreographers. The event will feature 11 new works created by 11 award winning Chicago-area choreographers.
Artistic Director Yuval Sharon Will Depart Detroit Opera Following 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
Artistic Director Yuval Sharon will depart from the Detroit Opera at the end of the 2025-26 season. Sharon has been with the company for six years. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
Artistic Director Yuval Sharon will depart from the Detroit Opera at the end of the 2025-26 season. Sharon has been with the company for six years. Learn more 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.
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.
Meredith Monk Will Celebrate New Album With A Listening Party At National Sawdust
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
National Sawdust will host an album listening party for Meredith Monk’s Cellular Songs on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 80 North 6th Street in Brooklyn.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
National Sawdust will host an album listening party for Meredith Monk’s Cellular Songs on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 80 North 6th Street in Brooklyn.
Pianist Ursula Oppens and Adam Tendler To Perform Anthony Braxton's Composition 95 At Roulette
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Pianist Ursula Oppens will appear with noted pianist Adam Tendler in a duo-piano performance at Brooklyn's Roulette Intermedium. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Pianist Ursula Oppens will appear with noted pianist Adam Tendler in a duo-piano performance at Brooklyn's Roulette Intermedium. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
URSULA OPPENS Will Perform at MoMA With Pianist Adam Tendler
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025
The Museum of Modern Art will present legendary pianist Ursula Oppens in two piano duet recitals with Adam Tendler on October 16 and October 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025
The Museum of Modern Art will present legendary pianist Ursula Oppens in two piano duet recitals with Adam Tendler on October 16 and October 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio.
Rosalba Rolón Awarded 32nd Annual Dorothy And Lillian Gish Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
The 32nd annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize has been awarded to actress, director, dramaturg, and theater founder Rosalba Rolón. Learn more about Rolón here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
The 32nd annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize has been awarded to actress, director, dramaturg, and theater founder Rosalba Rolón. Learn more about Rolón here!
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!
Dave Malloy's OCTET to be Presented at the Streetcar Crowsnest in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
At the Streetcar Crowsnest, the 25.26 fall theatre season will launch in September with OCTET by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
At the Streetcar Crowsnest, the 25.26 fall theatre season will launch in September with OCTET by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy. Learn more here!
The Boston Symphony Orchestra Adds Explorer Series and Organ Recital to 2025"26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will expand its 2025–26 season with the launch of a four-concert Explorer Series and a special solo organ recital by internationally acclaimed organist James McVinnie.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will expand its 2025–26 season with the launch of a four-concert Explorer Series and a special solo organ recital by internationally acclaimed organist James McVinnie.
MONK IN PIECES Documentary Sets New York and Los Angeles Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025
Zeitgeist Films, in association with Kino Lorber, will release Monk In Pieces, New York filmmaker Billy Shebar’s revealing documentary portrait of one of contemporary arts’ greatest innovators, Meredith Monk.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025
Zeitgeist Films, in association with Kino Lorber, will release Monk In Pieces, New York filmmaker Billy Shebar’s revealing documentary portrait of one of contemporary arts’ greatest innovators, Meredith Monk.
La MaMa To Present ABOVE GROUND - NOT EXACTLY A COMEDY, A Reflection On Aging By Ten Actors Age 74-98
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
In 'Above Ground - Not Exactly a Comedy,' ten senior actors reflect on how they deal with the undeniable fact of getting old, regaling the audience with improvised personal experiences of maturity, illness and loss mixed with childhood memories.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
In 'Above Ground - Not Exactly a Comedy,' ten senior actors reflect on how they deal with the undeniable fact of getting old, regaling the audience with improvised personal experiences of maturity, illness and loss mixed with childhood memories.
Yara Arts Group To Bring THE MAGIC OF LIGHT To La MaMa In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025
From March 7 to 16, La MaMa and Yara Arts Group will present Yara's 'The Magic of Light,' an innovative theater piece that interweaves puppetry, languages, music and poetry to illustrate the cultural and spiritual awakening of an artist in the 1870s.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025
From March 7 to 16, La MaMa and Yara Arts Group will present Yara's 'The Magic of Light,' an innovative theater piece that interweaves puppetry, languages, music and poetry to illustrate the cultural and spiritual awakening of an artist in the 1870s.
Sarah Cahill Honors International Women's Day At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025
Pianist Sarah Cahill will mark International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 2-8pm with a six-hour marathon performance of music from her ongoing project The Future is Female presented by MetLiveArts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue), in the European Paintings 1250-1800 Gallery 609.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025
Pianist Sarah Cahill will mark International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 2-8pm with a six-hour marathon performance of music from her ongoing project The Future is Female presented by MetLiveArts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue), in the European Paintings 1250-1800 Gallery 609.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Meredith Monk written?
Meredith Monk has written 1 shows including Specimen Days (Conceiver/Music).
What awards has Meredith Monk been nominated for?
Sustained Achievement (Obie Awards), Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Quarry and Citations (Obie Awards) for Vessel.
What awards has Meredith Monk won?
Meredith Monk has received several prestigious awards, including the Sustained Achievement Award from the Obie Awards. She has also earned Special Citations from the Obie Awards for her work on Quarry, as well as Citations from the Obie Awards for Vessel.
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