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La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club


Founded in 1961 by Ellen Stewart, La MaMa is a home for artists of all identities, races, ages, and cultures. At La MaMa, artists are provided the space, support, and creative freedom to explore new forms of expression and to make new work.

La MaMa builds audiences that are integral to the creative process. Our local and global community members who gather in our physical, digital, and hybrid spaces to see new work, are often the first audience for that work. The audience response helps to shape the evolution of the piece for the artist, and is an essential part of the creative ecosystem that La MaMa nurtures.

La MaMa believes art is a force for change. Violence, discrimination, and systemic racism will not stop without a unified resistance. La MaMa is committed to battling bigotry and intolerance in all its forms, and to providing inclusive spaces for our local, national, and global community.

Upcoming Events at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Friday, Feb 7, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 at 4:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Friday, Feb 14, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 at 4:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Friday, Feb 21, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 at 4:00pm
The Downstairs
New York, NY
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No Reservation by Elizabeth Hess

Recent News

La MaMa Presents the World Premiere of The Hess Collective’s No Reservation On February 6-23, 2025

La MaMa presents the World Premiere of NO RESERVATION from February 6-23, 2025 at The Downstairs Theatre at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. NO RESERVATION is about global goddesses who crash a dinner party celebrating false gods. The goddesses…

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La MaMa Presents I Love That For You

La MaMa presents I Love That For You by Paul Budraitis at The Downstairs at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 66 E. 4th Street, NYC. I Love That For You is an intimate solo performance that invites its audience to notice what an acceptance of…

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