Comedian Vir Das presents Indian humor at Lincoln Center with the Hey Stranger Residency
Vir Das, a globally renowned comedic voice, is set to make history as the first ever Indian artist to have a residency at the prestigious Lincoln Center Theater in New York. The residency, titled Hey Stranger, will run from October 29 - November 9, 2025.
Known for his unique brand of comedy that resonates not only in India but worldwide, Das will be collaborating with Tony Award-nominated director Moritz von Stuelpnagel for this groundbreaking event. Stuelpnagel is a theater director known for his work on Vir Das's "Residency Hey Stranger" at the Lincoln Center Theater.
Seaview, a leading production company with a history of producing Broadway and Off-Broadway productions such as A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and Slave Play, will also be involved in Hey Stranger.
Das, who recently won the 2023 International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series for his Netflix special Vir Das: Landing, hopes that the audience will attend his residency at the Lincoln Center Theater. His acceptance speech for the award, particularly a COVID-19 joke, went viral, further solidifying his position as a global performer shaping the discourse of modern comedy on the global stage.
Hey Stranger promises to feature Indian comedy for a global audience. The show, born out of a desire to connect, laugh, reflect, and embrace shared strangeness, will mark one of the few instances of an Indian comedian having a residency at the Lincoln Center Theater.
Das, comparing himself to Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain, and MS Subulakshmi, emphasizes the responsibility of comedy as a medium for human connection. The Lincoln Center, with its history of hosting eminent artists from various fields, including Indian musicians and vocalists, seems the perfect stage for Das to showcase his talent and further his mission.
The Lincoln Center has a rich history of hosting eminent artists from various fields, including Indian musicians and vocalists. With Hey Stranger, it continues its tradition of showcasing diverse and groundbreaking talent.
Das expressed his excitement about the residency, stating that it is a dream for him to perform at the Lincoln Center Theater. With Hey Stranger, Das is set to solidify his position as a global performer and continue to shape the discourse of modern comedy on the global stage.
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