La MaMa
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club is dedicated to the artist and all aspects of the theatre. Founded in 1961 by Ellen Stewart, La MaMa is recognized as the seedbed of new work by artists of all nations and cultures. Each season, La MaMa offers more than 80 productions and receives 34,000 visits from people of all ages and all backgrounds who attend performances, exhibitions, educational activities, and the Archives. La MaMa is the place where emerging artists learn from established artists, and where artists from around the globe share work and ideas. Its East Village campus has grown to include four theatres, an art gallery, artist work and living space, and an extensive Archive.
Productions (118)
A secret 1909 expedition to Antarctica unfolds in this vivid, immersive adaptation.
A forgotten scream queen faces a buried secret in this darkly comedic tale of Hollywood survival.
A wild, interactive theater experience blending academia, anarchy, and absurdity—with rum.
A director flees censorship to revive his vision abroad, but freedom comes at a cost.
A 1960s laundromat transforms into a stage for Greek tragedy in this ritualistic camp classic.
Ten senior actors explore aging through vignettes of improvisation and storytelling.
A playful, word-drunk journey exploring language, power, and the gaps between them.
Global goddesses rise to reclaim their place in this bold, multidisciplinary performance.
It is a surreal love story about Madeline Harvey, who questions her existence.
This solo performance explores how acceptance of death can enrich our lives and relationships.
A powerful performance is exploring U.S. Supreme Court rulings and Sanchez's Indigenous identity journey.
A hilarious memoir of how getting fired from every job led to unexpected life-saving lessons.
