La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club

74A East 4th Street
(btw Bowery & 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
212.475.7710

Office: M–F 11a–6p
Box Office: M–Su 12–6p



The American Human Beatbox Festival


A five day event showcasing the variety of beatbox performance styles and forms, and featuring some of the leading beatbox artists in America. Hosted by renowned beatbox artist Kid Lucky.

Hip Hop Subway Series
Sunday, May 15th at 8PM
Go back to the roots of New York City Hip Hop with a traveling performance on the New York Subway system. Join us on the C train as we beat it uptown to Doug E. Fresh’s restaurant, then follow us downtown to a performance of End of the Weak at the world famous Pyramid Club.

NYC Stand Up!
Monday, May 16 at 8PM
The Club
New York lays it down with some of the city’s hottest beatbox talent. Come for the show and stay for the after-party at Bar 13, and show off your own freestyle talents. Featuring Kid Lucky, Grey Matter, Krussia, D-Cross, Shockwave, and many more.

Theatre of the 5th Element
Tuesday, May 17 at 8PM
The Club
Beatboxing gets dramatic with four original theatre pieces performed by human beatboxers. Featuring Tim Barsky, Yuri Lane, Verbal Ase, and Nu Voices

Women of the 5th Element
Wednesday, May 18 at 8PM
The Ellen Stewart Theatre
Often unrecognized for their impact on human beatboxing, women are on the cutting edge of the art. Tonight we present some of the leading women voices in beatboxing. Featuring Butterscotch, Say Whut, Lucky Monkey & Fat Tony, and Itsrealight.

Human Beatbox Festival Award Show
Thursday, May 19 at 8PM
Honoring Doug E. Fresh
The Ellen Stewart Theatre
Join us Thursday to night to celebrate the creativity, positivity, and inspiration of Doug E. Fresh, as we present him with the first annual beatboxing award named for the man that helped pioneer the art form. Pre-show cocktails and dinner at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.

Show tickets: $10.
Tickets to the Award Show and Dinner: $25