


Heavenly Baba is a one‑hour comedic memoir exploring Ismael Loutfi’s relationship with his deeply religious immigrant father — affectionately known as “Baba.” Through sharp stand‑up, intimate storytelling, and multimedia elements, Loutfi examines the contradictions of growing up Muslim in America. Both hilarious and deeply human, the show pulses with restless energy and unexpected emotional turns, shifting seamlessly between laugh-out-loud absurdity and startling tenderness. Through vivid storytelling and inventive visuals, Loutfi invites audiences into a world shaped by devotion, contradiction, and generational love. What begins as riotous comedy gradually reveals itself as a nuanced meditation on identity and belonging. Both hilarious and deeply human, Heavenly Baba leaves audiences exhilarated — and unexpectedly moved.
1hr. No intermission.
Ages 16+.
April 2nd, 2026
April 26th, 2026
Great show, he is a super talented storyteller and did a masterful job telling a personal vulnerable story.
Fantastic story told beautifully. Such an entertaining narrative, easily one of the best shows I've seen in NYC!
An honest story of a father and son relationship, that is filled with humor, sadness and just being true to oneself.
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