Lincoln Center Theater Opened Creation Stories
The production by Mfoniso Udofia debuted at the Claire Tow Theater as part of the LCT3 series.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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Lincoln Center Theater officially opened Mfoniso Udofia’s new play, Creation Stories, at the Claire Tow Theater. The production utilizes ritual and music to center on the experience of a mid-life Black woman.
Why it matters
The play serves as the latest entry in the LCT3 series, which is dedicated to producing work by emerging playwrights at Lincoln Center Theater. Its staging highlights the commitment of the institution to experimental theatrical storytelling.
The production is part of the LCT3 series and features a cast of four actors, including Savannah Commodore, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, and Abigail Onwunali, with Justyce Taylor serving as the understudy.
The players
Mfoniso Udofia
She is the playwright responsible for writing the script for Creation Stories.
Lincoln Center Theater
It is a prominent non-profit theater company based in New York City that produces a wide array of new works and classics.
Savannah Commodore
She is a performer who is part of the primary cast for this production.
Donnetta Lavinia Grays
She is an actress appearing in the play at the Claire Tow Theater.
Abigail Onwunali
She is a member of the ensemble cast performing in this LCT3 series production.
The details
Directed as a complex performance, the play incorporates scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection design to support the narrative. The Telsey Office managed the casting for the work.
Timeline
The play officially opened on October 1, 2026.
The production run concludes on November 1, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The production continues the mission of the LCT3 series, an initiative designed to foster new voices and experimental stagecraft within a major institutional framework. This positioning allows established houses to maintain artistic relevance by consistently platforming emerging dramatists.
The play is currently running at the Claire Tow Theater, providing limited-time access to theatergoers through November 1. Attendees can purchase tickets for remaining performances to experience the production in its designated venue.
The takeaway
The production exemplifies how modern stagecraft uses interdisciplinary elements like projection and sound to explore character-driven narratives. Theater patrons should monitor the LCT3 schedule for future opportunities to see emerging works of this nature.
Further reading
Learn more about local performances in the Children’s Theater section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Playbill.
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