Heavenly Baba
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. The show pulses with restless energy and unexpected emotional turns, shifting seamlessly between laugh-out-loud absurdity and startling tenderness. 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. Hilarious and deeply human, Heavenly Baba leaves audiences exhilarated — and unexpectedly moved.
Venue: SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St, NYC
Perf Schedule: April 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, and 11th at 9pm; April 5th and 12th at 7pm
Ticket price: $20 (no added facility fee)
Run Time: 95 min (no intermission)
Age Recommendation: Age 16+
Genres: Comedy, Multicultural
Warnings: n/a
