Outgoing

This event is in the past.It took place on March 1, 2026 at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.

The Great Zodiac Race 1
Play
The Great Zodiac Race 2
The Great Zodiac Race 3
The Great Zodiac Race 4

The Great Zodiac Race

NoHo

Rediscover how the zodiac got its order in this intimate shadow puppet show by Tom Lee, a master puppeteer who trained in Japan and has brought magic to Broadway and the Met. The Great Zodiac Race weaves together Lunar New Year traditions, from narcissus blooms to dim sum, using animals inspired by Asian pictograms.

Shadow puppet theater
Family-friendly
Lunar New Year
Experimental performance

Tips

"a clear and lingering consciousness of being miniscule in the universe, and terribly, beautifully human" (NY Times)
🥟spot the dim sum and red envelope references
🎭Tom Lee has worked on War Horse and Met Opera productions

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club

66 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

$15

Make it an outing

Add nearby spots before or after your event

The Great Zodiac Race - Outgoing