Lena Engelstein News

GOODNIGHT, MRS. CALABASH, a new dramedy written and directed by India Marin Stachyra, will premiere at Theater for the New City in NYC's East Village, starring Lisa Tracy and River Knight.

Following the breakout success of her Off-Broadway debut Grief Camp, playwright Eliya Smith will bring audiences deeper into the lives of teenagers with the world premiere of Dad Don’t Read This.

Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped promote Under the Radar Theater Festival's 'Under the Radar for All' effort, giving away 1,500 free tickets to participating shows at theaters across the city.

Center for Performance Research has announced the artists selected for its Artist-in-Residence Program, a year-long residency supporting New York City–based practitioners working in contemporary dance and performance.

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.

New York Live Arts will present its largest Live Artery festival to date from January 7–17, 2026, featuring 21 events across theater, studio, lobby, and partner venues citywide.

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!

The Tank will present the World Premiere of Adult Relationships by Ben Gassman and directed by Tara Elliot. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Under the Radar will return for its 21st edition. Since its reemergence in 2024, Under the Radar has gathered artists, audiences, and theater industry experts around a thrilling array of contemporary performances shaped by fearless experimentation.  

Domino Park has announced the inaugural edition of Sugar, Sugar!-a free outdoor performing arts series. Taking place over the course of a month. Learn more here!

New York Live Arts' will present the World Premiere of Lisa Fagan and Lena Engelstein's Friday Night Rat Catchers, the latest creation from an experimental duo whose unconventional performative frameworks are rooted in dance-adjacent physicality.

The Chocolate Factory Theater has revealed its 20th season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

New York Live Arts has announced Fall 2024 programming. Learn more about the lineup here!

New York Live Arts has revealed its Fall 2024 programming. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

New York Live Arts has announced Fall 2024 programming. All Live Arts Fall 2024 season presentation tickets are on sale now.

The 38th annual Performance Mix Festival brings together 35 experimental dance and film artists with deeply personal and expansive approaches to art-making. Performances will take place Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9, at Abrons Arts Center’s Underground Theater.

New York Live Arts presents an expanded Live Artery festival featuring commissioned residency artists, curated guests, and offsite co-presentations. 18 events over 12 days featuring 26 lead artists. January 9th-20th, 2024.

The Exponential Festival presents and promotes theatrical performances created by New York-based artists and exhibited across Brooklyn.  Learn more about the lineup here!

The Brick presents Peek Pique Peak: Split Bills featuring Phillip Christian Smith, lumberob, Lena Engelstein and Jo Warren, Rose Tang, and Nathan Repasz, September 7-10.