Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Vir Das to Headline Lincoln Center, a First for Indian Comedy
Vir Das, a comedian from India, is going to perform a special show called 'Hey Stranger' at the Lincoln Center in New York City.
This is a big deal because he'll be the first Indian comedian to have his own show there.
The show will be from late October to early November in 2025.
It's like a dream come true for him!
He hopes the show will help people laugh and feel less like strangers.
The show is made with the help of a famous director who has worked on many successful plays.
The show aims to make people laugh, think, and feel connected.
Vir Das will be the first Indian artist to headline a residency at Lincoln Center Theater.
The residency is titled 'Hey Stranger' and will run from October 29 to November 9, 2025.
Das views performing at Lincoln Center as a dream realized.
The show aims to connect people through comedy across cultures.
He is collaborating with Tony Award-nominated director Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
- Who
- Vir Das
- What
- Will be the first Indian artist to headline a residency at the Lincoln Center Theater
- When
- October 29 to November 9, 2025
- Where
- Lincoln Center Theater in New York
- Why
- To bring Indian stand-up comedy to an international stage and connect with audiences through humor
- Event
- Hey Stranger residency
- Artist
- Vir Das
- Venue
- Lincoln Center Theater, New York
- Dates
- October 29 to November 9, 2025
- Director
- Moritz von Stuelpnagel