An Evening with Ellen Burstyn: Live in Conversation in New York City

The Academy Award–winning actress reflects on a lifetime in film, theatre, and television, sharing the stories and inspirations that have shaped her extraordinary career.

Ellen Burstyn is one of the most celebrated actresses of our time. With an Academy Award, a Tony, a BAFTA, and two Emmys to her name, she has brought unforgettable performances to stage and screen across nearly nine decades.

From her breakout roles in The Last Picture Show, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, and The Exorcist, to acclaimed turns in Resurrection and Requiem for a Dream, Burstyn’s work has been defined by its honesty, emotional depth, and transformative power. Along the way, she has collaborated with some of the greatest directors and actors of the modern era, shaping the landscape of American cinema and theatre.

For Burstyn, the arts have always been interconnected. Just as acting gave her a voice on screen and stage, poetry has been a constant companion, verses she memorized as a child, recited on set, and returned to in moments of love, loss, and discovery. These lines of language have accompanied her extraordinary journey, deepening her relationship to performance and to life itself.

Join Burstyn and How To Academy for an intimate evening of conversation as she reflects on her remarkable career, the inspirations that sustained her, and the enduring power of art in all its forms.